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Powermac G5 won't boot from install dvd.

The hard drive in my Powermac G5 quit, so I put in a new one that was formatted. I put the install DVD (OSX Server 10.4) in and booted. Every time I try I get a kernel panic. Everything else in the computer works. I have tried putting it into target disk mode and installing the OS using another computer, but it won't let me because the computer doesn't run tiger. I have also tried putting the functioning Mac into TDM with the install disk in it, then booting it from that but I still get a kernel panic. The computer was functioning normally before the hard drive crashed.

Posted on Jul 11, 2014 1:15 PM

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User profile for user: BDAqua
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Jul 12, 2014 10:34 AM in response to Mac McUser50

I think the problem may be the new Advanced Format on newer HDDs, which only 10.4.11 & up can handle, & no 10.4 Install Disc came with 10.4.11.


Another is SATA speed, G5s need SATA 1.5 Gb/s, some drives step down & others don't, if a WD drive you might try a jumper on pins 5&6.


As a test, I'd disconnect the Internal drive & see if it still KPs booting from your Install Disc.

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Jul 14, 2014 11:52 AM in response to Mac McUser50

Looks like that is too early of version for G5, likely 10.4.0...


Re: G5 Grey screen (Kernel Panic) when booting from CD


If you don't know the model, find the Serial# & use it on one of these sites, but don't post the Serial# here...


https://selfsolve.apple.com/agreementWarrantyDynamic.do


How to find the serial number of your Apple hardware product...


http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1349


Then we can tell what minimum OS your G5 can take.

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User profile for user: BDAqua
BDAqua
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Jul 16, 2014 11:22 AM in response to Mac McUser50

OK, that's a Late 2005 G5...


http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/powermac_g5/specs/powermac_g5_dual_2.3.htm l

Pre-Installed MacOS:X 10.4.2 (8E90)Maximum MacOS:X 10.5.8


So, If that Install Disc is in fact 10.4.0 as I suspect, then it won't work for your G5... no drivers.


I can only see a couple of options at this point...


1. A newer Install Disc.


2. An older Mac & a Firewire drive to install it to, update to 10.4.11, move FW drive to G5.

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Powermac G5 won't boot from install dvd.

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