Steve Tait
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Q: Sleep issue PowerMacG5 Leopard update

Hi,

 

I've got a bit of a problem, I have a PowerPC G5 Dual 2.0ghz running OSX10.5 Leopard, the problem that I have is that when I do a software update to Leopard OSX 10.5.8 the machine will not go into sleep mode.

 

Has anyone got any suggestions as to what the cure is.

 

Cheers in advance,

Steve

Posted on Feb 28, 2012 11:40 AM

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  • by japamac,

    japamac japamac Feb 28, 2012 11:51 AM in response to Steve Tait
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    Feb 28, 2012 11:51 AM in response to Steve Tait

    Check your settings?

    Read here:

    http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?path=Mac/10.6/en/9040.html

     

    and here:

    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1776

     

    Disconnect all peripherals and see if the condition improves.

     

    Reapply the 10.5.8 Combo Update. Not through Software update, but download the .dmg.

     

    You don'tlist any specifics.

    Any PCI cards?

    What graphics card?

    Use an ADC monitor?

  • by Texas Mac Man,

    Texas Mac Man Texas Mac Man Feb 28, 2012 2:01 PM in response to Steve Tait
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    Feb 28, 2012 2:01 PM in response to Steve Tait

    Are you saying you have installed the 10.5.8 update but now it won't sleep?

     

    Installing Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard

    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1544

     

    Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard Installation and Setup Guide

    http://manuals.info.apple.com/en/leopard_install-setup.pdf

     

    Instead of using Software Update to install on-line,  download & install the 10.5.8 combo update at http://support.apple.com/downloads/Mac_OS_X_10_5_8_Combo_Update off-line.

     

    I use this freeware utility, Caffine, when I need to keep my Mac from going to sleep. Download at http://lightheadsw.com/caffeine/

     

     Cheers, Tom

  • by Steve Tait,

    Steve Tait Steve Tait Feb 28, 2012 2:38 PM in response to japamac
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    Feb 28, 2012 2:38 PM in response to japamac

    Hiya japamac,

     

    The reason I didn't list any specs on this topic is because I haven't added any new software or hardware to my mac, the mac operated perfectly well before the update, i.e. the sleep function.

     

    I have previously done an update to 10.5.8 on my mac but after the sleep issue I did a complete re-install of 10.5 just so that I could get the sleep function back.

     

    Going back to your question as to the specs, hope the information below is what you want:

     

    Graphics Card: ATI Radeon 9600

     

    Not really sure what you mean by ADC Monitor, but I have an HP2310ti Monitor connected to the mac.

     

    With regard to PCI cards, I have installed a USB2.0 five terminal card, 1 is internal which has a Bluetooth usb connected, and the four external ones have my printers connected to them.

     

    I previously tried disconnecting all the peripherals etc but it made no difference, so was just wondering if there was something wrong with the update.

     

    Cheers, Steve

  • by Steve Tait,

    Steve Tait Steve Tait Feb 28, 2012 2:42 PM in response to Texas Mac Man
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    Feb 28, 2012 2:42 PM in response to Texas Mac Man

    Hiya Tom,

     

    I have previously done the update to 10.5.8 and that was when I discovered the sleep issue, so I did a complete re-install of 10.5, and have not had any problems with the sleep function with the present configuration.

     

    So I was just wondering if there was some sort or bug within the 10.5.8 update.

     

    I would do the update again but I do want to have the sleep function as I am sometimes away from my mac for periods of time.

     

    Cheers, Steve

  • by japamac,

    japamac japamac Feb 28, 2012 7:38 PM in response to Steve Tait
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    Feb 28, 2012 7:38 PM in response to Steve Tait

    Stuff happens with updates. Usually, issues are due to some hardware not being compatible anymore.

    Check the settings discussed in the articles that I linked. Settings sometimes change to default in a major update.

     

    If there were a bug it would have been known years ago.

     

    The USB PCI card is most suspect.

    The Bluetooth is also.

    Remove the card and see what happens.

    Remove  just the Bluetooth and see what happens.