24"LED and a Power Mac G5
Is it possible to connect a 24" LED display to my Power Mac G5?
Thanks in advance for any help.
Is it possible to connect a 24" LED display to my Power Mac G5?
Not at this time. A computer needs to have a Mini DisplayPort to use that display, and no cards are available to add that capability to a Power Mac G5.
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Hi,
I want to run Diskwarrior on my G4 Power Mac as detailed below with 10.3.9 installed.
I have version 3.0.3 which works on my G3 imac but I can not get it to boot by holding down the C key when restarting on the G4. It just boots as normal from the hard disc.
Do I need Diskwarrior version 4.
Thanks for any replies,
AlanYou can try the other two methods for starting up from the optical drive, if the C key is not working (pressing it just before or after the chime should work).
The first is to insert the bootable disk while running normally. Go to System Preferences Startup pane and select the disk in the optical drive as the startup disk. Restart.
The other method, if your Power Mac supports it, is to press the Option key during startup to use Startup Manager.
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=106178 -
La Cie Internal DVD Burner and A Power Mac G4
A stupid situation here.....
I just bought & installed the La Cie internal Lightscribe DVD burner to replace the Pioneer DVD burner which wore out. ( Installed into a Power Mac G4 - mirror drive door version.)
It works except it seems that the tray on the La Cie burner is about 1/8" larger than the opening on the Mac chassis. So - unless you leave the access panel of the G4 down and leave the housing of the bays faced out, the tray won't open.
Has anyone else had this issue???? I've tried installing in both bays w/out luck. La Cie claims it is compatible. (techically it is but it seems they forgot about the physical world here.)
Anyone know a good place to get a Pioneer drive?
several Macs Mac OS X (10.4.6)
several Macs Mac OS X (10.4.6)Hi, skokiejoe, and welcome to the Discussions, neighbor!
You're not alone with this issue; lots of folks have asked the same question here.
There's a plate attached to the front of the tray which needs to be removed before it will fit properly. Remove the drive, open the drive tray manually by inserting a paperclip into the tiny hole on the face of the drive and pushing on it until the tray ejects part way. Turn the drive upside down, grasping it in both hands and unlatching the two clips on the bottom of the tray with your thumbs, popping the plate off. Save the plate for possible future use and reinstall the drive.
Gary -
AJA lola and new Power Mac crash at log and capture
I've been using a power book with an AJA lola to capture and print to a betacam sp UVW1800 for a couple of year now and so far so good, but yesterday went and bought a Two 3.0GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeon and installed the new AJA drivers and now when I want to capture and digitize it would crash every time, I have my set ups at 10 bit uncompress (same at before) but it won't work, and with the old drives it can't detect the deck, I have tested every connection and cables and all is fine, seems like a matter of compatibility? maybe? Any one has had a experience like this?
This kind of behavior can be the result of bad housekeeping (at least in my experience.)
Start by repairing your permissions, then retry. Trashing your prefs is next, then run Disk Warrior. If none of that works, you may have a hardware problem with the deck.
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This has happened once or twice before but a restart of the Mac or the router seemed to fix it. There is another PowerMac with the same problem.
"2MEM/1/4: DIMM3/J14"
Replace the memory in the DIMM 3 slot.
If you are running Mac OS X 10.5 you can use this program to test your G5's memory:
http://www.kelleycomputing.net/Rember/
It will subject your RAM to a more thorough test than Apple Hardware Test. -
Okay looks like I didn't understand the format for these questions. I have used my Mac BookPro almost exclusively for work and my Power Mac for my home recording studio but now want the Power Mac to be a second computer for my work. So I need to upgrade to Lion and install office 2011. So, considering my subject line, any help offered is appreciated.
Thanks.The max OS for all Macs with a PowerPC processor is Leopard OS 10.5.x.
If you are going to consider getting a newer, but used, Mac, here's the requirements for Lion.
Lion 10.7 System Requirements
• Mac computer with an Intel Core 2 Duo, Core i3, Core i5, Core i7, or Xeon processor (most models released since late 2006 - early Intel-based Macs with Core Solo or Core Duo processors aren't compatible)
• 2GB of memory (recommend at least 4GB -- and ideally even more, as you'll see benefits in many computing tasks)
• OS X v10.6.6 or later (v10.6.8 recommended) for Lion download from Apple App Store; or Leopard 10.5.x if using Lion on USB drive
• 7GB of available space (10GB recommended)
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Power Mac and Display - power surge?
I hope someone can help even if it's common sense...
I had my Power Mac on for a while and all of a sudden a pop/click sounded and the power went off for the apple mac and the display/monitor.
Neither turned back on and there's no sign of power so I assumed the fuses need changing; however I replaced them and both the display and mac unit still will not turn on or show any power.
Does anyone have any suggestions what else could be wrong? Since it's affecting both display and unit, I can only assume it's power-related. Much appreciated, thanks.
Power Mac G5 Mac OS X (10.4) Using Logic primarily with plug-ins - no internet connection.Hi, and a Warm Welcome to Apple Discussions and the Power Mac G5 Forum!
Assuming the display is powered by the G5 video card and therefore by the G5 Power Supply Unit - and that you have taken the appropriate steps to ensure that the mains power up to the G5 is working ok - when the mains power to the G5 is first connected and turned on, there is usually a 'relay-click' sound at the back of the G5.
If you don't hear this, and you have a "Late 2005" dual-core G5
http://support.apple.com/specs/powermac/PowerMac_G5_Late2005.html
then it's possibly the 'Pop of Death' in the Power Supply Unit which would qualify under this recall, sorry, repair extension
http://www.apple.com/support/powermac/powersupply/repairextension/
If you do hear the relay-click, then you could try a PMU/SMU reset
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=300341
If still no go and you have another, earlier G5 which is not covered by the repair extension above, it sounds like a case for AppleCare, if you have it, or the repair shop. Sorry.
Please post again if you have any questions. Good Luck. -
Power Mac Dual 2.5 G5 won't start up!
Downloaded Mac OS X Server 10.4.8 Build 8L117 {Power PC} for testing purposes and the installer upgraded my system. Upon restart, I get the progress bar loading all the way but then just stops and does nothing - won't go to the login window. I have no USB bus power, so I can't even start up from the CD! Why would the software disable my USB bus? I'm stuck and can do nothing - any suggestions would be much appreciated!
Power Mac Dual 2.5 GHz G5 Mac OS X (10.4.7)Hi Radcock, and a Warm Welcome to Apple Discussions and the Power Mac G5 Forum!
Hopefully your data is backed-up.
You could try:
Disconnect everything from the G5 and let it stand for 30 mins.
Then connect only a display, wired keyboard and mouse, and the mains.
Reset the PMU/SMU (bottom of the page)
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=300341
Observe static precautions (keep one hand on the G5 casing and avoid clothing with unnatural fibres) and make sure to press the button once only.
If the drive won't open if you hold down the mouse button on restart - with the G5 powered-down, slide down the silver optical drive gate and insert a strong, straightened paper clip in the emergency eject hole shown in Figure 3 here (you don't have to remove the drive)(it is a mechanical release, so you will have to slide the tray out by hand)
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=88215
Put the system disc in the tray and, if it doesn't close on re-start, push it in gently, and hold down the 'C' key and see if it will boot from the supplied system disc.
If 'C' doesn't work on Startup, you could try the 'Option(alt)' key. Maybe even disconnect the internal drive and see if that will force it to boot from the system DVD.
If it boots, you could run Disk Utility and see what it makes of your internal boot drive
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?path=DiskUtility/10.5/en/duh1018.html
but note
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=301269
and use only the most recent Disk Utility you have to repair your boot drive.
You may have to erase the internal drive and re-install OS X and combo up to 10.4.7
http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/macosxupdate1047comboppc.html
Please post again if none of this helps. -
Power Mac G5 Dual 1.8 Problems / Failed Logic Board?
Okay, it seems that many other people are having problems with the Power Mac G5. All I can really say to Apple is that I love Macintosh and the Power Mac G5 has been the greatest computer I have ever owned. It seems that the logic board is the main issue for most people. Maybe Apple still needs to work out some bugs, but one thing for sure is that it would really be nice if there were no more produced like this and that everyone gets their problems solved without going through it again.
Well, my G5 stopped working about a month ago. I've been really lonely and sad too... It started that the computer would randomly start, meaning that I would have to power it up and down several times until it randomly start. Other people have had these issues too. And after about 2 days of doing this it froze and now it refuses to start. I've done everything I possibly can without being a technician. I have two video cards and switching them dosen't help, my monitor works, and when I take out the ram there's no beeping. No power to keyboard or mouse, can't reset firmware, or reinstall OS or run hardware test. I reset PMU, but still no luck. I've tested both my Superdrive and Hard Drive. They both work. I have a friend with a G5 and I put my Hard Drive in and it booted up perfectly.
Fans are functional, they speed up after about five minutes with no chime at start up. Which the chime is supposed to indicate a hardware failure. My only clues are the logic board and the processors, possibly the power board. Though it seems to be the logic board most of the time. The big thing is, does Apple know what's causing this to happen to Apple fans and costumers?
I saw an earlier post with a guy who bought the same G5 a year and a half ago with three year warranty and had the logic board replaced-three times already!!!
Unfortunately my G5 is out of warranty. I bought it from CompUSA and someone had boughten it and decided to return, unused still. They gave me a the 3-year warranty extension program, but I could never activate it. I've had the computer about a year and a half myself. I bought it early June last year June 2004. But this was right before the new line-up came out. So it's the November 2003 model. It's ecspecially depressing that a week or two later I could of gotten it for $500 dollars cheaper and a newer model. Not to also mention the beautiful new Apple Cinema Displays that match the G5. Though I doubt that Apple with have any sympathy for me for not waiting a little longer. I love my G5 and I just want to hear the chime and watch my 20" Apple ADC Display turn on. I don't live anywhere close the any Apple Stores to take it in for diagnostics.
So I'm really in a tunnel of doom. I'm thinking of buying the logic board from mac-pro.com for $700. I heard Apple wants a $1000, but I don't know. Though driving it in to the Apple store isn't gonna be easy for me. Even so, I'm afraid of how costly it will be. I need to know what's defective and needs replacement more than anything. I only wish there was some way I could activate my 3-year warranty extension program. Well, I suppose that's really enough of my pitiful crying.
Does Apple or anyone care to help me? I would be forever so happy if I could get my G5 working again. Thanks to anyone who'll attempt to help. You too Apple.Hey Everyone -
Have you looked into the iMac G5 repair exstension Program for video and power issues? Posted on Apples website....The iMac G5 repair extension program for video and power issues applies to the first generation G5 computers that have video or power-related issues as a result of specific component failure. If your iMac G5 is exhibiting any of following symptoms: scrambled or discorted video, no video, no power, your computer may be leigible for repair, free of charge. This article was posted on October 21, 2005.
My computer was freezing up, not booting up, locking on the blue page, static looking when trying to boot up, etc. I took it in to the Apple Store yesterday, and they will be replacing the board within the next 2 weeks. Although my have an extended warrenty, the replacement program is avaliable for certain first generation iMac G5 models that were sold between approximatrely September 2004 and June 2005 freaturing 17- and 20-inch displays with 1.6GHz and 1.8Ghz processors.
If Apple or an Apple Authorized Service Provider determines that your iMac G5 computer is eligible as part of the program, the repair will be covered by Apple for up to two years from the original date of purchase even if your iMac G5 is out of warrenty. This is a worldwide Apple program.
It's worth looking up the article, it list the serial number ranges that apply. Worth a look! -
Power Mac G5 frozen at Apple Screen
I have a 2005 G5 PowerMac. It has been locking up lately. Tonight it will not boot. Everytime I turn it on I get to the apple screen and the circle keeps going round and round. I then followed the directions to reset the PMU and I disconnected the second hard drive. Now it will still not boot and gets to the apple screen, circles a couple of times then locks up. I have disconnected everything except the monitor, keyboard and mouse and still have the same problem. The largest issue is the CD drive will not open so I cannot attempt to reload the OS or anything else that requires the CD drive. I do not know if there is a manual way to open the drive. I have searched the help forums and only see the keyboard as an option.
I have read many posts that the 9800 video card is a problem - we have an ATI 800 XT and I have not read anything hear about that card being an issue.
Any thoughts or ideas are appreciated.Hi, and a Warm Welcome to Apple Discussions and the Power Mac G5 Forum!
Well - you may be able to get the drive to open if you hold down the (wired) mouse button at Startup - failing that you can open it manually: with the G5 Shutdown, slide down the silver optical drive gate and insert a strong, straightened paper clip in the emergency eject hole shown in Figure 3 here (you don't have to remove the drive)(it is a mechanical release, so you will have to slide the tray out by hand)
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=88215
Alternative positions for the emergency eject hole are shown in Figure 4.
NB The link is just to illustrate the positions of the emergency eject hole - Ignore the 'G4' bit, removing the drive, etc.
If you can then boot from the 10.5 retail DVD, you could run Disk Utility > Verify Disk on the boot drive - and run Repair Disk, if problems are found. The 10.4 instructions are here - principle is the same for 10.5
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?path=DiskUtility/10.5/en/duh1018.html
Personally I would not run anything other than the OS X 10.5 Disk Utility on a 10.5 boot drive - i.e. not the Disk Utility on the System Disk(s) that came with the G5.
The X800 here is also working ok with 10.5
Please post again if you have questions. Good Luck. -
G5 Power Mac will not turn on.
I have a G5 dual 1.8, one of the earlier models, and I'm guessing the ram restart thing will not work on it. I was just using Safari, and the computer completely shut down, since then, I have not been able to turn it back on, I've tried using a different power cord, and I'm wondering if replacing the power supply will be my best bet.
Message was edited by: Brian HoisingtonHi, and a Warm Welcome to Apple Discussions and the Power Mac G5 Forum!
Well - if you have checked that the mains power right up to the G5 is definitely good (and have waggled the plug in the socket at the back of the G5, for good luck) - you could try resetting the PMU/SMU
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=300341
but, if you do not get a 'relay-click' from the PSU, low-down at the back of the G5, when you first connect the mains power, it probably won't help.
There is a rather gloomy symptom chart (at page 104 in Preview) here - and also instructions.
If you wish to take a gamble on it being the PSU that's the cause, they may be available here
http://www.dvwarehouse.com/G5-Power-Supply-c-253247541.html&pltid=723fda346ab59730cfb5d40ab2fecc68
http://www.mac-pro.com/Mac-Pro-Online-Store/PowerMacs-Intel-MacPro-Towers
http://www.welovemacs.com/g5serviceparts.html
and elsewhere.
Please post again if you have any questions. Good Luck. -
Slow download speeds on Power Mac
I recently moved and have subscribed to Comcast for internet access. I have an Airport Extreme plugged directly into the Comcast cable modem and my Power Mac is plugged into the Extreme.
I can only get a download speed of 205 Kbps on the Power Mac. I can get 2000 Kbps on a laptop that is wirelessly connected to the Extreme.
I'm not sure what settings to check? Any ideas?Hope you don't mind be adding to this but I have a similar problem. Tried the same solution i.e. installing a better cable, but have found that there is no difference to my up/download speeds.
Is there anything else you can think may be impeding my broadband speeds?
Any info would be most welcome. -
Power mac os 10.3 disks on imac
Can i use my 10.3 disks I bought for my B&W mac on my imac to upgrade from os 9 or do I need imac 10.3 disks? New mac user so I don't have a clue...
If the disks are from a "retail" package, it will work. These are disk sold in a shrink-wrapped box and are not machine specific. Mine are black with a silver (metallic "X"). Since the Blue and White Power Mac G3 never had Mac OS X 10.3 included when it was sold, it must be retail. So I think it will work on the iMac. Be sure the iMac's firmware is upgraded BEFORE installing Mac OS X (and the iMac meets system requirements).
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=86117 -
Wireless/blue tooth installation in a Power Mac G5 bought in August 2004
I have a power mac G5 2.0, bought in August 2004 and it did not come with wireless or bluetooth. I would like to install it now but all the cards that I see advertised are for G5's made after October 2005. If someone has a part number for what I need it would be much appreciated. Also if anyone has a part number for a Gforce video card with 128/256MB that will work in this unit could they post it. like to up grade the Gforce 5200 while I am at it.
Power Mac G5 late 2004 Mac OS X (10.4.9)
Power Mac G5 late 2004 Mac OS X (10.4.9)Hi, and a Warm Welcome to Apple Discussions and the Power Mac G5 Forum!
The Bluetooth card and antenna as a kit, including the screws, is shown here
http://www.mac-pro.com/s.nl/it.A/id.1515/.f?sc=2&category=180
The Bluetooth installation instructions are here
http://tersus.no/bluetooth/
The Airport Extreme! card is available here (and elsewhere, no doubt)
http://www.mac-pro.com/Apple-AirPort-Extreme-Card?sc=2&category=22
The installation instructions are here
http://www.info.apple.com/usen/cip/pdf/g5/apec_c.pdf
The G5 should have the antenna wiring for Airport and Bluetooth already in place; the Airport antenna
http://www.welovemacs.com/9226043.html
should have come in the box with the G5, originally.
You can compare the performance of alternative graphics cards here
http://www.barefeats.com/rad4x.html
and elsewhere on that site. The graphics card slot on your G5 is AGP - and card should be a 'Mac' version.
Getting your hands on one is another matter; there are links to suggested suppliers at the end of Barefeats comparisons; there are some listed here
http://eshop.macsales.com/search/agpvideocards
Best to check availability by phone. Good Luck. -
Power Mac Dual 2.7Ghz rebooting
I have a G5 machine that reboots itself at various intervals when using. It could be on screensaver or using MS word or playing a game. It also seems to be getting worse.
After being shutdown for about 3 or 4 seconds it reboots itself.
I have checked all the fans etc and even gently hoovered the machine out to remove dust. All fans are working and there is no water leakage. When it does shutdown the fans are on but not full. The temperature of the CPU's don't go over 75C during hard usage, when you hear the fans speed up.
Anybody got any idea?
Thanks
G5 2.7Ghz Mac OS X (10.4.6) 3Gb RAM, Twin 450GB Hard DiskHello NeilSBarnett, and a Warm Welcome to Apple Discussions and the Power Mac G5 Forum!
Presuming that you are not seeing this screen
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=106227
and that you have not recently added any new hardware, you could have a look at Applications - Utilities - Console - Logs: system.log and console.log for unusual entries at the time of the shutdown.
The symptoms sound similar to those of a RAM problem.
However, before opening up the G5, you could boot from the system DVD and Repair Disc and Permissions
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?path=DiskUtility/10.5/en/duh1018.html
and run the Apple Hardware Test
http://www.thexlab.com/faqs/aht.html
Note that the AHT does not find all RAM problems - you may have to try running with just the supplied original RAM - and maybe re-seating that. The RAM D-I-Y instructions are here
http://www.apple.com/support/powermac/doityourself/memory.html
You could try disconnecting all non-essential peripherals and leaving just display, wired keyboard and mouse; unplug from the mains and leave for at least 30 mins; re-connect mains plug to G5,(to earth the casing), then reset the PMU
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=300341
Note static precautions and the warning to press the button once only.
But first of all - check the logs.
Please post again with anything you find in the logs, and the results from any other things that you try.
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