iMac G3 (PowerPC2,2 Model) Built in September 2001
So I got a iMac G3 It's a PowerMac2,2 model. I learned something when using it. If I hold the power button, the iMac will make a about 3 second long beep, turn on the monitor, the boot up sound occurs (These 2 do not happen at the same time), and then bring me to a white command prompt (I think the computer booted into a ROM chip). Something I noticed, it says the computer was made in September 2001. From what I know, the iMac G3 PowerMac2,2 model was discontinued in February of 2001. Is anyone aware why this is? Could it be the Firmware upgrade that is available for this iMac? The reason why I am asking this is because I plan to install Mac OS 9 on this computer, but I want to install the right version. And if the computer does have the Firmware upgrade, the computer currently has 10.4 Tiger. Will I be able to install Mac OS 9 with the Firmware Upgrade?
iMac, Mac OS X (10.4.11), G3 Processor