pablo76tychy
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Q: Downgrading back on Tiger 10.4 problems

Hi there,

I run PPC Power Mac G5 Dual 2.Ghz, with a Leopard 10.5.8. Now, I wanted to install back a Tiger 10.4 but I simly cannot.

I do have the original discs with the Mac Osx 10.4 that came with my Mac when I bought it. The discs are the grey ones if it's important.

There is written on disc 1:

Power Mac G5

Mac OS Install Disc 1

 

Mac OS version 10.4

AHT version 2.5

Disc version 1.0

 

and the disc 2 says:

 

Power Mac G5

Mac OS Install disc 2

Disc version 1.1

 

So, while rebooting computer I am holding C key as the description on one of the discs says and after a while a screen appears with this 'kernel panic' and that instruction to hold the power button to shut down the computer and so on.

When I do the Apple Hardware test (holding an option key while rebooting) I do receive a message that  The Apple hardware test doesn't support this machine. ??

 

It's kinda strange because when I bought my Mac I had A Tiger originally installed and only after some time I updated to Leopard.

There's seems no way back to Tiger anymore?? I used different hard drives I do have even a SSD Intel HDD it works perfectly with Leopard, Linux and any windows - I triedd before

 

I must say that I want a Tiger back because I do have another Mac with an Intel cpu but the PowerMac I use for some different purpose and I remember that The Tiger Os worked much smooth and faster than Leopard even with only original 512mb of memory factory installed. Now I do have 7,5GB of memory but still Leopard is slower than Tiger was.

 

Is there any chance to install Tiger back on. 

PowerMac, Mac OS X (10.5.8), PPC g5 dual 2.0 7.5GB of ram

Posted on Sep 22, 2015 12:41 PM

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  • by BDAqua,

    BDAqua BDAqua Sep 22, 2015 12:49 PM in response to pablo76tychy
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    Sep 22, 2015 12:49 PM in response to pablo76tychy

    Hi Pablo,

     

    It sure sounds like the wrong Install Disc(s), what is the 2z691-****-A number on it/them?

  • by pablo76tychy,

    pablo76tychy pablo76tychy Sep 22, 2015 3:32 PM in response to BDAqua
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    Sep 22, 2015 3:32 PM in response to BDAqua

    The disc 1 2Z691-5088-A and the second 5348-A

  • by BDAqua,

    BDAqua BDAqua Sep 22, 2015 3:58 PM in response to pablo76tychy
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    Sep 22, 2015 3:58 PM in response to pablo76tychy

    Hmmmm, I have conflictging info on those 2 Discs!???

     

    Mac OS X 10.3.5 Original install Discs for PowerMac G5 computers, from 2004.

    May or may NOT work in any other Apple models.

     

    Apple Mac OS X Panther 10.3.5 Install (Restore) Discs. As pictured. Like new, in perfect working condition.

     

    3 Disc Set:
OS X Install Disc 1: 691-5244-A Disc version 1.3
OS X Install Disc 2: 2Z691-5088-A Disc version 1.1
OS X Install Disc 3: 691-5110-A Disc version 1.0

    AHT Version 2.2.5

     

    Apple Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger Install/Boot/Restore DVD set for Power Mac G5 — includes Mac OS 9.2!

     

    INCLUDES:

    - Mac OS X version 10.4 Install Disc 1 (2Z691-5348-A)

    - Mac OS X version 10.4 Install Disc 2 (2Z691-5432-A)

    - also includes Mac OS 9.2

    - also includes Apple Hardware Test software

    - original paper sleeve

     

    This is a genuine, original Apple Mac OS X Tiger (version 10.4) drop-in software installation disc that shipped with my Power Mac G5 tower in 2005. Can also be used as a boot/restore disc (instructions are printed on disc). This is a hardware bundle “drop-in” DVD set — specific to the Power Mac G5 and not available separately.

     

    Compatibility
    eMac (2005), iBook G4 (Late 2004), iBook G4 (Mid 2005), iMac G5 17-inch (ALS), iMac G5 20-inch (ALS), iMac G5 (17-inch iSight), iMac G5 (20-inch iSight), iMac (Early 2006 17-inch), iMac (Early 2006 20-inch), Mac mini, Mac mini (Late 2005), Mac mini (Early 2006), MacBook Pro, Power Mac G5 (Early 2005), Power Mac G5 (Late 2005), PowerBook G4 (15-inch Double-Layer SD), PowerBook G4 (17-inch Double-Layer SD)

  • by pablo76tychy,

    pablo76tychy pablo76tychy Sep 23, 2015 10:13 AM in response to BDAqua
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    Sep 23, 2015 10:13 AM in response to BDAqua

    Sorry, little mistake,

    disc 1 is 2Z691-5348-A

    disc 2 2Z691-5008-A

     

    but I looked closer at them and it seems like they are not couple. The apple both logos ( smiling face and an apple) they both differs one from another with a size, besides on disc 1 there is an info: 2005 Apple Computer, inc and so on

    but on disc 2 it starts: 2004 Apple Computer, inc and so on.

    It seems like the guy who sold me that PowerMac must have mixed cd's. At least I quess so.

     

    SO anyway, according to what you wrote I will need another installation discs set to buy.

  • by BDAqua,

    BDAqua BDAqua Sep 23, 2015 11:44 AM in response to pablo76tychy
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    Sep 23, 2015 11:44 AM in response to pablo76tychy

    Good work, I think you've nailed the problem.

     

    Not the Gray install Discs...

     

    http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=mac+os+x+tiger+retail+10.4

     

    Highest it can run...

     

    Leopard requirements/10.5.x...

     

        *  Mac computer with an Intel, PowerPC G5, or PowerPC G4 (867MHz or faster) processor

     

    minimum system requirements

     

        * 512MB of memory (I say 1.5GB for PPC at least, 2-3GB minimum for IntelMacs)

        * DVD drive for installation

        * 9GB of available disk space (I say 30GB at least)

    Classic/OS9 Apps no longer supported.

     

    http://bobskelley.com/2015/01/04/9-reasons-leopard-keeps-power-macs-real-in-2015 /

     

    Trouble is Apple no longer sells it, check eBay & such for the Retail version, not the Gray Discs...

     

    http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=mac+os+x+leopard+retail+10.5

  • by pablo76tychy,

    pablo76tychy pablo76tychy Sep 23, 2015 12:28 PM in response to BDAqua
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    Sep 23, 2015 12:28 PM in response to BDAqua

    Very well BDAqua,

    I thank you very much for these links and everything.  You're always helpful.

    All the best to you.

    Pablo

  • by BDAqua,

    BDAqua BDAqua Sep 23, 2015 1:17 PM in response to pablo76tychy
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    Sep 23, 2015 1:17 PM in response to pablo76tychy

    Nice to hear, good luck out there Pablo!