My Power Mac G4 MDD has no DVD drive how do I pair it install OS X on my new HD.

Hi, two ways...
Put the Install Disc in another Mac tathas Firewire, put the other Mac into Target mode...
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1661
This turns the other Mac into a big Firewire DVD drive, then boot the MDD holding the Option Key, select the Install Disc in the other Mac to boot the MDD from.
Or an external FW DVD...
http://eshop.macsales.com/item/OWC/MRF82SD24LS/
Oh, & a thiird way...
http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/optical-drives/superdrives/powermac/mdd

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Hello,
You need to put the Tiger Install Disc in the 2011 iMac, boot the 2011 uMac into Target mode...
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1661
Boot the G4 holding the Option or alt key, hopefully the Install Disc in the 2011 iMac will show as a boot choice.
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I have noticed that if I sleep the computer it always seems to wakeup when the front button is pressed. But if I shut down the G4, is does not always bootup.
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I have performed a CUDA/PMU reset using the button on the motherboard, and followed the Apple procedure. (disconnect power, and accesories, press reset button, wait 10 seconds, reconnect, restart) It did not restart right away, had to wait 20 minutes or so.
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With the "sometimes" nature of the problem, it could be the front panel board, a much cheaper replacement than a PSU. An Apple tech told me that one way to test the front panel board was to find one of the first Apple USB keyboards for the original iMac. The early ones have a power button like the old ADB boards that overrides the internal board/button. He said that, should the Mac start reliably from the old keyboard, then there is trouble with the front panel board. The Apple model number for the USB board with power button is M2452.
Very helpful forum member japamac has a test procedure for the MDD PSU on his site here:
http://jcsenterprises.com/Japamacs_Page/Blog/D275729F-09DA-4FBB-96B3-BEEEB2C0461 9.html
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I'd start by checking the basics if you haven't already.
If you run the Activity Monitor application located in the Applications -> Utilities folder and click on the System Memory tab you can monitor the memory usage as you use your applications. You can use it to check the full 1.5GB is still being recognized and see how much you have free at any time. The following article helps explain the memory usage shown:
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I have a Power Mac G4 MDD 1.25GHz with a 15" Apple display and running 10.4.
I can not wake the computer up from the sleep mode. It will not respond to the mouse moving, a mouse click, a keyboard key, the power button on the display or the power button on the computer.
The only thing I can do is force the computer off by holding in the power button (on display or computer) and restarting the computer.
The computer is set to go to sleep after 1 hour of no use (or the issue happens if I put it to sleep).
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This is for a Mac that won't sleep.
Here is KB article HT1776 with their tips.
Mine follow;
USB devices and hubs often cause Macs to not sleep or wake quickly from sleep (notably HP printers and scanners, HP all in ones, and Cannon scanners). Disconnect all USB except for keyboard and mouse and try. If it sleeps, add one back at a time testing after each one to find the culprit.If you've set your Mac to receive faxes, it may not be able to sleep. It might also have a damaged preferences file.
If you use your Mac for faxing, open System Preferences. click Print & Fax, click the Faxing tab, and uncheck the Receive Faxes On This Computer box.
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"I have had this problem with my IMac G5. It is surprisingly irritating. LaCie's Silverkeeper backup software was the cause. By default it gave itself permission to wake up the computer to check if a backup was needed. Do you have this or a similar program installed which has scheduled activities including wake-up permissions as an option?"
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Check the printer queue!"
Good Luck!  DALE

Power Mac G4 MDD Random Power Shut Down

I am located in Thailand and have a Power Mac G4 purchased in November 2003. Last month the computer shut-down at random times and during various types of operations. CPU and hard drive temperatures were well within range, the installed battery tested at 3.5 volts. A new UPS was purchased with surge protection, no software was provided or appeared necessary. Often times the computer would re-start if I let it set for 30 minutes or more. Sometimes if the power plug was removed and re-inserted or the UPS re-set, the computer would start.
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The shop and I are completely stumped and any comments would be appreciated
*Power Mac G4 MDD Random Shut-down Problem*
Note 1: shut-down is same as pulling the power plug.
Note 2: below is complete list of events, on dates not shown, computer working normally.
DATE TIME EVENT
May 9, 2008 noon Picked up computer from Phuket Alpha after replacing logic board and
complete check-out. (Power supply not replaced)
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down and could not re-start.
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UPS, pull-out power plug etc.
May 18, 2008 noon Turned on computer, OK.
May 19, 2008 1:30 AM Selected sleep from Apple drop down menu, computer shut-down.
May 19, 2008 4:30 AM Turned off UPS, turned on UPS and pressed start button on computer, started OK.
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May 22, 2008 6:30 AM After using all night, computer shut-down while using Safari.
May 22, 2008 1:00 PM Pressed Mac start button and computer operating OK.

Hi-
Welcome to Discussions!
Replace the power cord. If this doesn't alleviate the condition, (from your description) I would consider the PSU to be the most likely suspect.

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Hey,
I was recently given an old Power Mac G4 MDD from my school. It had Leopard on it, and seemed to be running fine. However because the computer had school software, they told me i had to replace the os on it, and gave me the disks for OSX 10.2. After installing 10.2, I restarted my G4, however it did not get past the white screen with the grey apple logo. No spinning wheel either.
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Here's the spec page on your Mac http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/powermacg4/stats/powermac_g4_1.25mdd.html
It came with OS 10.2 installed.
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 Cheers, Tom

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If gray disc, does it say anything about Apple PowerMac restore discs?
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I have the power mac G4 MDD, 1.42Ghz with 2gigs of rams, running Leopard 10.5.8.
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Thanks BDAqua........Sorry to hear that......
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Other World Computing only has 256MB & 512MB RAM modules for the G4 MDD. http://eshop.macsales.com/MyOWC/Upgrades.cfm?model=175 I would think that if 1GB modules would work, they would sell them. Give OWC a call & ask.
The G5 RAM is PC3200 & may or may not be compatible with your G4. Even if it is, it will only operate at your Mac's processor speed & not 3200. The G5 Macs require matched pairs, but the G4 does not.
 Cheers, Tom

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Have you tried other mice on your computer?
I seem to recall a problem like this when Speakable Items is turned on. I'm also going to dig into a little research on this.
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http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/13443

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