Q: Lost firmware (?)
Hi... My iMac Intel, OS X 10.6.8, has lost it's firmware, according to an error message. I can't seem to locate a site where I can d/l a replacement. All install I have is the 10.6.1. and right now I can start the iMac using TechTool's "ProToGo"...then I use 'sleep' but if I shut it down, I get a flashing Folder w/ a ?.
Can someone help? I reinstalled the upgrade 10.6.8. ..no help.
Thanks, Jack
G5 iMac 2.0ghz Intel Core 2 Duo, Mac OS X (10.6.6), 3 megs RAM
Posted on Jul 30, 2012 11:43 AM
Does it boot into Open Firmware with CMD+Option+o+f ?
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=42642
reset-nvram (press Enter)
set-defaults (press Enter)
reset-all (press Enter)
On the iBook, does it boot into FireWire target disk mode...
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1661
May be possible to eject the Disk using the G5.
Posted on Jul 31, 2012 12:32 PM