I really need help., Sorry, I am very new with mac computers. So sorry for my lack of knowledge/terms. My friend gave me her mac. She told me if i fix i can have it. Here is the problem...The power mac g5 starts up with the question mark folder thing. When I put in the installion disc in and hold down c, It has the apple logo and it gets stuck there forever. Then fan gets really loud.I recently put new ram in if that helps.
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Which Install Disc is this?
Is it Grey or a Black Retail version?
What is the 2z691-****-A number on the Disc?
Thanks for replying. The disc is Grey. The number on the is 691-5094-A. My power mac g5 model number is a1177 if that helps.
Always take out anything new if problems occur.
RAM is especially troublesome and should only be purchased if guaranteed PPC Mac compatible.
If I take out the ram, i get the beeps.
So there was no RAM at all in it? That makes it hard if you aren't starting out with something that is known to work.
One would hope to have a pair of 256 MB (each) DIMMs that shipped in the machine when new.
Assuming that the machine is NOT a 2005 model (early or late) then we can assume the OS X 10.3.4 disc is not the issue.
http://www.welovemacs.com/2z6915094a.html
If the machine is a 2005 model, then the disc is NOT compatible.
Since you list the machine as an A1177, then that makes it a Late 2005 machine. The disc that you have is too early and is not compatible.
Those machines need 10.4.2 and later.
http://www.everymac.com/ultimate-mac-lookup/?search_keywords=A1177
She game me too discs, One you said that is not compatible. The other one is grey and it says Mac OS 9 install Disc. The number is 2z691-5721-a. When I put this disc in, it doesn't even recognize it. Can I order a compatible disc from somewhere else or am I s*** out of luck?
That should be the wrong Disc...
PowerMac G5 OS X 10.3.4 (Panther) Software Install DVD
Item #: | 2Z691-5094-A 1000949 |
Compatible with eMac (ATI Graphics), eMac (1.0 GHz G4), eMac (USB 2.0), iBook ClamShell, iBook (Dual USB), iBook (Late 2001), iBook (14.1 LCD), iBook (16 VRAM), iBook (14.1 LCD 16 VRAM), iBook (Opaque 16 VRAM), iBook (32 VRAM), iBook (14.1 LCD 32 VRAM), iBook (800/900 MHz 32 VRAM), iBook (14.1 LCD 900MHz 32 VRAM), Except - iBook G4 (Mid 2005), all iMac Flavor, all iMac Flat Panel, iMac G5 (17-inch), iMac G5 (20-inch), Mac Mini (original), Power Macintosh G3, Macintosh Server G3, Power Mac G4 & Macintosh Server G4 - all models, Power Mac G5--all models Except - (Power Mac G5 (Early 2005), Power Mac G5 (Late 2005), PowerBook G3 (Bronze Keyboard), PowerBook G4 - all models Except - PowerBook G4 (Double-Layer SD), Xserve G5, Xserve G5 (Cluster Node), Xserve G5 (January 2005), Xserve G5 (January 2005 Cluster Node) | |
http://www.welovemacs.com/2z6915094a.html
a1177 is Late 2005 G5.
I see japamac already posted.
is there a cheaper disc?
Well, likely you're better off with at least 10.4, but it isn't cheap, you need the Black Retail version.
See Tom's, (Texas Mac Man), great info on where/how to find/get Tiger...
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/3089008?answerId=15305521022#15305521022#15305521
Or Ali Brown's great info on where/how to find/get Tiger...
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=10381710#10381710
I'm confused japamac said that I need 10.4.2 or later. But you said at least 10.4.
How would I install the tiger thing? like i would normally do(hold c and such?)
And do you think it will solve my problem? Also, Do you think it's worth it spending all that money just for a disc? or should I just buy a whole new computer?
japamac is always righ, ifwe don't agree, take his word for it. 🙂
By 10.4 I meant 10.4.3 Retail OSC Install Disc.
Yes, you'd use the c key or Option key on powerup to install it. I do think it would solve it.
No idea if it's worth it...
10.4.x, even 10.5.x isn't supported by Apple anymore.
G5s aren't noted for their reliability.
A newer or refurb may be a better deal & likely faster.
My power mac g5 wont install from the installation disc.
