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FireWire devices which work fine on most Macs, do not mount on a G5.
Applejack reports this error:
Firewire (OHCI) Apple ID 52PCI: no valid self ID's for more than 3 mins after bus reset
I have reset PRAM and NVRAM. Also a SMC reset by leaving the G5 power unplugged and holding power-on for 5 secs.
Does this indicate a hardware or software problem?
This is not a rare problem, because it has been asked many times before but I have not seen any explanation or solution.
Mac Pro
May we ask more information of you? We have a contradiction that needs to be cleared up before someone posts improper advice.
Your post says "G5" but your equipment line says "Mac Pro." They are very different inside. A SMC reset is something one does on an Intel Mac like the Mac Pro, not a G5. Although the cases are similar, the Mac Pro has two optical drive doors whereas the G5 has but one:
When you post back please also include the Mac OS version you are running. That may help us with what troubleshooting steps to recommend.
Thanks!
May we ask more information of you? We have a contradiction that needs to be cleared up before someone posts improper advice.
Your post says "G5" but your equipment line says "Mac Pro." They are very different inside. A SMC reset is something one does on an Intel Mac like the Mac Pro, not a G5. Although the cases are similar, the Mac Pro has two optical drive doors whereas the G5 has but one:
When you post back please also include the Mac OS version you are running. That may help us with what troubleshooting steps to recommend.
Thanks!
FireWire bus error
