Before I throw my iMac G5 !!

Yes, iMac G5 ,512RAM ,160GB , 17" .
Tiger 10.4.11 was installed on the previous hard drive ( before it damaged ), with EFI firmware 1.9 ,
After I replaced the hard drive with a new one I tried to boot from the original Tiger CD1 but it seems no chance to boot from ! because it need the original EFI firmware 1.4 to be instead of 1.9 !
I search the forum for some help to downgrade the firmware back to EFI 1.4 ,but no such thread ! maybe because it technically NOT possible !
So before I throw it away any suggestion ,
Thanks

The firmware updater may not like your original Tiger disc because your Tiger discs may have an older version of Tiger than the firmware update may want to see.
My recommendation, you can install a total of 2 GBs of RAM into your G5.
512 MBs of RAM is really bare mimimum running any version of OS X.
Reliable RAM for Macs can be found online at two sites. Either Crucial memory or OWC.
Forget Tiger and install the black, retail version of OS X 10.5 Leopard.
At this point, you would need a retail version Tiger disc with a newer update than what you have already on CD.
Tiger is very old, now and retail Tiger discs on hard to find and very expensive, now.
OS X 10.5 Leopard can still be found. Search for it on Amazon.
It may be more expensive than the original OEM Apple price, but it can still be found fairly easily.
This is the last OS X version you can install on your G5.
As an aside note,
Before shelling out additional cash for newer resources for this old an iMac, especially for an upgrade to OS X10.5 Leopard, if you can't afford a new iMac, have you considered buying a newer, used intel iMac?
Potentially purchasing an iMac between say mid 2007 to maybe 2009 or 2010.
You could get your Mac experience more up to date.
You are running PowerPC software, you need to look for a used Mac that is still running OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard.
OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard uses a piece of software called Rosetta that allows your PowerPC software to still function on a Mac with intel processor. Using this version of OS X means you won't have to update any of your software.

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I hope that you can help me out here before I throw my iMac G4 out of the apartment window!!!!
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When I installed 10.4 the connection was just very weak and not all the bars on the Airport icon were highlighted.
Also, on occasions the connection was totally lost and the iMac didn't even see the base unit (non apple) whilst it was switched on.
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I know that the base station is fine as I have another mac in the house that connects with no issues....
I am wondering if there is a general issues with the iMac G4's connecting wirelessly with the Airport Card.
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1) There is an issues with the software update
2) There is a problem with the Airport Card (although it is brand new)
3) I need to configure someting to make it work!
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Hi David,
Before sleeping out of your window waiting your Imac, maybe I would suggest couple things:
- Getting LOGIC 7.2.3
- Getting last M-AUDIO drivers (if lot compliant one)
- Repair permissions with let's say ONYX software.
- Are you using external firewire hardrive? (issue for some of Imac sometimes)
if this still causes you troubles, then you 'll see my face outside your house with my arms ready.
Cheers.

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Ken,
By erase and install, I was referring to booting from the distribution disk that came with your Mac and using disk utility to erase the Mac's HD. Then proceed with the installation process up to the point it reboots and presents a welcome screen just like a new system. Then turn the system off.
This Will erase all the programs except those that come with the OS.
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I stopped using it a year or two ago as I got a much faster router and I got tired og timemachine auto backup. Since I have not used it for anything. But I figure throwing away 500GB storage away is a bit silly. So before I do that, I thought you guys might have a suggestion or two?
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On my wishlist is:
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Hard disk for my Samsung smart TV to record stuff on it. Doesn't seem to work. (I do not have an apple tv)
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You cannot use it with most TV's as it is not local drive.. if the TV works with network drives the issue is does it require DLNA server.. TC is without any servers, other than basic file server.
I do use the TC to stream movies, but you need a real media player.. ie WD live TV or a hacked Apple TV..
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I bought tiger for my imac dv g3 400mh computer and bought additional memory from crucial so that it would load on.
I got a message on screen saying that I needed to update firmware and to restart my computer which I did and now it will not turn on. The power button is on but the screen is blank.
I have read an article posted on here and I tried everything (the sleep/wake trick)etc but it still will not work.
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Welcome to Apple Discussions!
Fortunately your Mac has a VGA port in its back panel, which should work to connect an external display while you apply the firmware after the fact. So find someone who has a VGA display, and download this firmware update and apply it while booted off the hard disk.
http://www.info.apple.com/kbnum/n75130
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I am about to throw my laptop out of the window as I cant fix it and am have just spend my Christmas itunes vouchers on downloads!argggggggghhhhhhhh
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First thing, don't bother looking for an Ethernet port as Star1 suggested. This model does not have one.
The 306 communication error will occur if the wireless signal strength between the printer and router or Mac and router is poor. In most cases it is the printer at fault rather than the Mac. And this would explain the portion of the page only printing, as the machine fails to keep its connection to your wireless router.
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OK, so I have been surfing the net for help/solutions but to no avail...
When I try and burn a disk from itunes on to a blank disk i get the 2131 error which judging by the ammount i have seen written about it, is VERY common.
I am about to throw my laptop out of the window as I cant fix it and am have just spend my Christmas itunes vouchers on downloads!argggggggghhhhhhhh
My cd driver is SN-S082H ATA ???? please does anyone have any ideas what i can do??????
Many thanks, in advance! Jen.

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Don't throw it away. You'll get it to work.
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