Power Mac g4 no response?
I have a power Mac g4, when I press the power button, there is light on the button but it doesn't boot and no sound at all. What can I do to get it start up?
How to reset the SMU/PMU on a Power Mac Earlier G3, G4, G5 models...
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1939
Might be time to replace the PRAM Battery, 4 years is close to their lifespan, far less if ever without AC power, & can cause strange startup problems...
http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Newer%20Technology/BAA36VPRAM/
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Power Mac G4 not turning on after clean shutdown, works otherwise.
My Power Mac G4 does not turn back on after a clean shutdown, but turns on after being disconnected from the power. If I shut it down cleanly (Apple menu -> Shutdown), it shuts down, but then the power button does not work. After unplugging the computer and plugging it back in, the computer is able to power on successfully. I have reset the PRAM and have reseated the PSU connector.
I am using Mac OS X Tiger 10.4.11, but the same problem occurs under Mac OS X Leopard 10.5.8. I don't think the operating system really matters with this type of issue though, because the power button literally will not respond until I unplug and replug the computer.
Any suggestions?
Jonathan Alfonso’s Power Mac G4
12/22/13 2:07 PM
Hardware:
Hardware Overview:
Machine Name: Power Mac G4
Machine Model: PowerMac3,6
CPU Type: PowerPC G4 (3.3)
Number Of CPUs: 2
CPU Speed: 1.42 GHz
L2 Cache (per CPU): 256 KB
L3 Cache (per CPU): 2 MB
Memory: 2 GB
Bus Speed: 167 MHz
Boot ROM Version: 4.6.0f1
Serial Number: XB3101EMN1Y
Network:
Internal Modem:
Type: PPP (PPPSerial)
Hardware: Modem
BSD Device Name: modem
IPv4:
Configuration Method: PPP
IPv6:
Configuration Method: Automatic
Proxies:
Proxy Configuration Method: Manual
ExcludeSimpleHostnames: 0
FTP Passive Mode: Yes
Auto Discovery Enabled: No
Built-in Ethernet:
Type: Ethernet
Hardware: Ethernet
BSD Device Name: en0
IPv4:
Configuration Method: DHCP
IPv6:
Configuration Method: Automatic
Proxies:
FTP Proxy Enabled: No
FTP Passive Mode: Yes
Gopher Proxy Enabled: No
HTTP Proxy Enabled: No
HTTPS Proxy Enabled: No
RTSP Proxy Enabled: No
SOCKS Proxy Enabled: No
Ethernet:
MAC Address: 00:0a:95:9c:64:40
Media Options:
Media Subtype: none
Built-in FireWire:
Type: FireWire
Hardware: FireWire
BSD Device Name: fw0
IPv4:
Configuration Method: DHCP
IPv6:
Configuration Method: Automatic
Proxies:
Proxy Configuration Method: Manual
ExcludeSimpleHostnames: 0
FTP Passive Mode: Yes
Auto Discovery Enabled: No
Ethernet:
MAC Address: 00:0a:95:ff:fe:9c:64:40
Media Options: Full Duplex
Media Subtype: autoselect
AirPort:
Type: AirPort
Hardware: AirPort
BSD Device Name: en1
IPv4 Addresses: 192.168.1.134
IPv4:
Addresses: 192.168.1.134
Configuration Method: DHCP
Interface Name: en1
Router: 192.168.1.1
Subnet Masks: 255.255.255.0
IPv6:
Configuration Method: Automatic
DNS:
Domain Name: hsd1.fl.comcast.net
Server Addresses: 192.168.1.1
DHCP Server Responses:
Domain Name: hsd1.fl.comcast.net
Domain Name Servers: 192.168.1.1
Lease Duration (seconds): 0
DHCP Message Type: 0x05
Routers: 192.168.1.1
Server Identifier: 192.168.1.1
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Proxies:
Proxy Configuration Method: Manual
ExcludeSimpleHostnames: 0
FTP Passive Mode: Yes
Auto Discovery Enabled: No
Ethernet:
MAC Address: 00:0d:93:ef:b8:69
Media Options:
Media Subtype: autoselect
Software:
System Software Overview:
System Version: Mac OS X 10.4.11 (8S165)
Kernel Version: Darwin 8.11.0
Boot Volume: Macintosh HD
Computer Name: Jonathan Alfonso’s Power Mac G4
User Name: Jonathan Alfonso (alfonsojon)
ATA:
ATA Bus:
MAXTOR STM3500630A:
Capacity: 465.76 GB
Model: MAXTOR STM3500630A
Revision: 3.AAE
Serial Number: 9QG5RHPR
Removable Media: No
Detachable Drive: No
BSD Name: disk0
Protocol: ATA
Unit Number: 0
Socket Type: Internal
OS9 Drivers: No
S.M.A.R.T. status: Verified
Volumes:
Macintosh HD:
Capacity: 465.64 GB
Available: 458.51 GB
Writable: Yes
File System: Journaled HFS+
BSD Name: disk0s3
Mount Point: /
ST3200822A:
Capacity: 186.31 GB
Model: ST3200822A
Revision: 3.01
Serial Number: 3LJ078AZ
Removable Media: No
Detachable Drive: No
BSD Name: disk1
Protocol: ATA
Unit Number: 1
Socket Type: Internal
OS9 Drivers: No
S.M.A.R.T. status: Not Supported
Volumes:
Time Machine:
Capacity: 185.99 GB
Available: 136.84 GB
Writable: Yes
File System: Journaled HFS+
BSD Name: disk1s2
Mount Point: /Volumes/Time Machine
ATA Bus:
PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-105:
Capacity: 2.64 GB
Model: PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-105
Revision: A506
Serial Number: BLDL034723WL
Removable Media: Yes
Detachable Drive: No
BSD Name: disk2
Protocol: ATAPI
Unit Number: 0
Socket Type: Internal
OS9 Drivers: No
S.M.A.R.T. status: Not Supported
Volumes:
Mac OS X Install DVD:
Capacity: 2.64 GB
Available: 110.27 MB
Media Type: DVD-R
Writable: No
File System: HFS+
BSD Name: disk2s2
Mount Point: /Volumes/Mac OS X Install DVD
Audio (Built In):
Built In Sound Card:
CODEC: Texas Instruments TAS3004
Sample Rate: 44.1 KHz
Number of Inputs: 1
Number of Outputs: 4
Devices:
Input:
Type: Line Level Input
Output:
Type: Headphones
Output:
Type: Internal Speaker
Output:
Type: External Speaker
Output:
Type: Line Level Output
Diagnostics:
Power On Self-Test:
Last Run: 12/22/13 12:51 PM
Result: Passed
Disc Burning:
PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-105:
Firmware Revision: A506
Interconnect: ATAPI
Burn Support: Yes (Apple Shipped/Supported)
Cache: 2000 KB
Reads DVD: Yes
CD-Write: -R, -RW
DVD-Write: -R, -RW
Burn Underrun Protection CD: Yes
Burn Underrun Protection DVD: Yes
Write Strategies: CD-TAO, CD-SAO, CD-Raw, DVD-DAO
Media:
Media Type: DVD-R
Blank: No
Erasable: No
Overwritable: No
Appendable: No
FireWire:
FireWire Bus:
Maximum Speed: Up to 800 Mb/sec
Graphics/Displays:
ATI Radeon 9000 Pro:
Chipset Model: ATY,RV250
Type: Display
Bus: AGP
Slot: SLOT-1
VRAM (Total): 64 MB
Vendor: ATI (0x1002)
Device ID: 0x4966
Revision ID: 0x0000
ROM Revision: 113-99702-122
Displays:
Acer AL2017:
Resolution: 1400 x 1050 @ 60 Hz
Depth: 32-bit Color
Core Image: Not Supported
Main Display: Yes
Mirror: Off
Online: Yes
Quartz Extreme: Supported
Rotation: Supported
Display:
Status: No display connected
Memory:
DIMM0/J21:
Size: 512 MB
Type: DDR SDRAM
Speed: PC2700U-25330
Status: OK
DIMM1/J22:
Size: 512 MB
Type: DDR SDRAM
Speed: PC2700U-25330
Status: OK
DIMM2/J23:
Size: 512 MB
Type: DDR SDRAM
Speed: PC2700U-25330
Status: OK
DIMM3/J20:
Size: 512 MB
Type: DDR SDRAM
Speed: PC2700U-25330
Status: OK
PCI Cards:
usb:
Type: usb
Bus: PCI
Slot: SLOT-5
Vendor ID: 0x1033
Device ID: 0x0035
Subsystem Vendor ID: 0x17c6
Subsystem ID: 0x0036
Revision ID: 0x0041
usb:
Type: usb
Bus: PCI
Slot: SLOT-5
Vendor ID: 0x1033
Device ID: 0x0035
Subsystem Vendor ID: 0x17c6
Subsystem ID: 0x0036
Revision ID: 0x0041
pci17c6,e1:
Bus: PCI
Slot: SLOT-5
Vendor ID: 0x1033
Device ID: 0x00e0
Subsystem Vendor ID: 0x17c6
Subsystem ID: 0x00e1
Revision ID: 0x0002
Power:
System Power Settings:
AC Power:
System Sleep Timer (Minutes): 10
Disk Sleep Timer (Minutes): 10
Display Sleep Timer (Minutes): 10
Sleep On Power Button: Yes
Automatic Restart On Power Loss: Yes
Wake On AC Change: No
Wake On LAN: Yes
Wake On Modem Ring: Yes
USB:
USB Bus:
Host Controller Location: Built In USB
Host Controller Driver: AppleUSBOHCI
PCI Device ID: 0x0035
PCI Revision ID: 0x0043
PCI Vendor ID: 0x1033
Bus Number: 0x3b
Microsoft® Digital Media Pro Keyboard:
Version: 1.10
Bus Power (mA): 500
Speed: Up to 1.5 Mb/sec
Manufacturer: Microsoft
Product ID: 0x00b0
Vendor ID: 0x045e
USB Bus:
Host Controller Location: Built In USB
Host Controller Driver: AppleUSBOHCI
PCI Device ID: 0x0035
PCI Revision ID: 0x0043
PCI Vendor ID: 0x1033
Bus Number: 0x1b
Kensington USB/PS2 Wheel Mouse:
Version: 1.00
Bus Power (mA): 500
Speed: Up to 1.5 Mb/sec
Manufacturer: Kensington
Product ID: 0x102a
Vendor ID: 0x047d
USB Bus:
Host Controller Location: Expansion Slot
Host Controller Driver: AppleUSBOHCI
PCI Device ID: 0x0035
PCI Revision ID: 0x0041
PCI Vendor ID: 0x1033
Bus Number: 0x15
USB Bus:
Host Controller Location: Expansion Slot
Host Controller Driver: AppleUSBOHCI
PCI Device ID: 0x0035
PCI Revision ID: 0x0041
PCI Vendor ID: 0x1033
Bus Number: 0x35
USB High-Speed Bus:
Host Controller Location: Expansion Slot
Host Controller Driver: AppleUSBEHCI
PCI Device ID: 0x00e0
PCI Revision ID: 0x0002
PCI Vendor ID: 0x1033
Bus Number: 0x55
AirPort Card:
AirPort Card Information:
Wireless Card Type: AirPort Extreme
Wireless Card Locale: USA
Wireless Card Firmware Version: 405.1 (3.90.34.0.p18)
Current Wireless Network: Alfonso
Wireless Channel: 3
Locations:
Automatic:
Active Location: Yes
Services:
Internal Modem:
Type: PPP
IPv4:
Configuration Method: PPP
IPv6:
Configuration Method: Automatic
Proxies:
Proxy Configuration Method: 2
ExcludeSimpleHostnames: 0
FTP Passive Mode: 1
Auto Discovery Enabled: 0
PPP:
ACSP Enabled: 0
Display Terminal Window: 0
Redial Count: 1
Redial Enabled: 1
Redial Interval: 5
Use Terminal Script: 0
Dial On Demand: 0
Disconnect On Fast User Switch: 1
Disconnect On Idle: 1
Disconnect On Idle Timer: 600
Disconnect On Logout: 1
Disconnect On Sleep: 1
Idle Reminder: 0
Idle Reminder Time: 1800
IPCP Compression VJ: 1
LCP Echo Enabled: 1
LCP Echo Failure: 4
LCP Echo Interval: 10
Log File: /var/log/ppp.log
Verbose Logging: 0
Built-in Ethernet:
Type: Ethernet
BSD Device Name: en0
Hardware (MAC) Address: 00:0a:95:9c:64:40
IPv4:
Configuration Method: DHCP
IPv6:
Configuration Method: Automatic
AppleTalk:
Configuration Method: Node
Proxies:
FTP Proxy Enabled: 0
FTP Passive Mode: 1
Gopher Proxy Enabled: 0
HTTP Proxy Enabled: 0
HTTPS Proxy Enabled: 0
RTSP Proxy Enabled: 0
SOCKS Proxy Enabled: 0
Built-in FireWire:
Type: FireWire
BSD Device Name: fw0
Hardware (MAC) Address: 00:0a:95:ff:fe:9c:64:40
IPv4:
Configuration Method: DHCP
IPv6:
Configuration Method: Automatic
AppleTalk:
Configuration Method: Node
Proxies:
Proxy Configuration Method: 2
ExcludeSimpleHostnames: 0
FTP Passive Mode: 1
Auto Discovery Enabled: 0
AirPort:
Type: IEEE80211
BSD Device Name: en1
Hardware (MAC) Address: 00:0d:93:ef:b8:69
IPv4:
Configuration Method: DHCP
IPv6:
Configuration Method: Automatic
AppleTalk:
Configuration Method: Node
Proxies:
Proxy Configuration Method: 2
ExcludeSimpleHostnames: 0
FTP Passive Mode: 1
Auto Discovery Enabled: 0
IEEE80211:
AllowNetCreation: 1
JoinMode: Automatic
MAC Address: 00:0d:93:ef:b8:69
Modems:
Modem Information:
Modem Model: Dash2
Interface Type: USB
Modulation: V.92
SKU Name: UCJ
Hardware Version: 1.0F
Firmware Version: APPLE VERSION 2.6.6
Driver: InternalUSBModem.kext (v2.6.6)
Country: B5 (United States, Latin America)Still not sure what Mac you have, but do you have a multimeter?
You can convert an ATX PSU for use on a G4...
http://atxg4.com/sawtooth.html http://atxg4.com/gige-da.html
http://atxg4.com/quicksilver.html
http://atxg4.com/mdd.html
http://atxg4.com/
Hank, have you tested the MDD PSU?
http://www.jcsenterprises.com/Japamacs_Page/Blog/D275729F-09DA-4FBB-96B3-BEEEB2C 04619.html -
Power mac G5 dual, startup and fan problem
Dear macpeople,
I have a Power mac G5 dual, 1.8 ghz, ramm 4.5GB. I guess from 2004. Only added more Ram three years ago. Never had any serious problem till a week ago. I have read a lot of similar questions and responses on my problem in this forum but till so far i have not been able to solve it.
Since a couple of weeks my mac sometimes did,nt recover from sleep. Starting up gave me some trouble because the fans were racing like **** and i had to restart several times to be able to boot normally. In the beginning just the upper fan next to de CD player ran fast and loud but now all of them get crazy at start up. Very rare times G5 is able to recover this (fans slowing down) and boot up, but this only in the safe mode.
I have cleaned the mac
i have resetted PRAM
i have used utility disk, all ok
i have unplugged for 40 min, reset in the machine, safe start up.
Checked memory
The only way to boot is in the safe mode. The fans start blowing fast but after 4 min. they slow down then the blue screen appears and mac builds up normally. But when i leave it for more than 1 hour in the sleep mode it will not recover, although i hear the normal sound of awaking/ accelerating disc. The screen keeps black and after a few minutes fans start blowing at full speed. Pushing 4 sec. the on/off button pulls it off.
I hope that someone can help me to solve this problem (me not being a tecnician at all) or that someone can give me a kind of diagnostic so that i can check the costs of profesional reparation. And start saving money for a new machine.
Any one any clue? Help would be very apreciated
ThnksSee if the Disk is issuing any S.M.A.R.T errors in Disk Utility...
http://support.apple.com/kb/PH7029
Open console in Applications>Utilities, check the system log for the date/time of the last problem & the Startup right after that for clues.
Get Temperature Monitor to see if it's heat related...
http://www.macupdate.com/info.php/id/12381/temperature-monitor
iStat Menus...
http://bjango.com/mac/istatmenus/
And/or iStat Pro...
http://www.islayer.com/apps/istatpro/
If you have any temps in the 70°C/160°F range, that's likely it.
One way to test is to Safe Boot from the HD, (holding Shift key down at bootup), run Disk Utility in Applications>Utilities, then highlight your drive, click on Repair Permissions, Test for problem in Safe Mode...
PS. Safe boot may stay on the gray radian for a long time, let it go, it's trying to repair the Hard Drive
Reboot, test again.
If it only does it in Regular Boot, then it could be some hardware problem like Video card, (Quartz is turned off in Safe Mode), or Airport, or some USB or Firewire device, or 3rd party add-on, Check System Preferences>Accounts>Login Items window to see if it or something relevant is listed.
Check the System Preferences>Other Row, for 3rd party Pref Panes.
Also look in these if they exist, some are invisible...
/private/var/run/StartupItems
/Library/StartupItems
/System/Library/StartupItems
/System/Library/LaunchDaemons
/Library/LaunchDaemons -
Power Mac G5, Dual 2.5 GHz wont' boot
My Power Mac Tower, with Dual 2.5 GHz processors was off. When I push the start button, the white light flashes, the fan turns on then immediately shuts off. I suspect it is the power supply, is there any way to verify that it is the Power Supply before Igo buy another one.
I would try things in the following first......
Have you ever changed the PRAM battery? Your Mac is at the age where it may be depleted.
I would check it first. When mine went, I had no response from my Mac at all; just a light on my power button; absolutely no boot at all.
For G4's and earlier models, check out things in Texas Mac Man's Battery, PRAM, PMU tutorial on the subject. Most of his tips pertain to a G5 also.
G5 Tower users check Apple KB article HT2580 on DIY (Do It Yourself) Instructions. Click on the PDF for Battery.
Here is the late G5 SMU reset.
Early G5's use a PMU reset and the battery shown in the tutorial. The battery for late G5 (2005) + G5 iMacs and earlier iMacs, Mac Minis and Intel Tower Macs is this one.
DALE -
Major issues in Logic 10.6 in Mavericks on power mac
Hi!
Wondering if anyone is using Logic 10.6 in Mavericks on a new power mac? Had my first day with it and was very buggy. Biggest problem was not being able to have a midi track overlap with another track. If you record any info, notes or cc's it automatically deletes what is already on the track. As if the 'replace' button was engaged, even though it is not. Even if you move a track over another one it will delete the static track. Also, there is no triangle button to start the project ealrier, only one to end the project sooner. Any thoughts would be appreciated!Slim Milk wrote:
do you think that will solve it for being able to record over an existing midi track?
Yes. I know it, actually .
Slim Milk wrote:
Is Drag mode on the main arrange page, top right-ish?
Very much appreciate your response.
It's no longer called the arrange page, but yes it is in that area of the Tracks Area (which itself is part of what it's now called the Main Window)...
Glad to help.
J. -
Just Recived A Power Mac G3 From A Friend, Need Help
Ok so about a week ago I got a power mac g3 and wanted to hook it to a vga monitor but saw there was a different connection(15 pin), so I tried hooking it up to tv through composite video but that didn't work. Mostly my question is: How can I hook my power mac g3 to the tv if I do not have a monitor to set up mirroring. All responses are helpful!
Hi, imac4567 -
Welcome to Apple's Discussions.
Assuming the graphics card in your B&W G3 is the original one, its connector is a D-sub-15 connector. Most VGA/SVGA monitors use a DB-15 connector.
This is discussed on page 22 of the user's manual for that model. You can download a PDF copy of it from here -
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=50122
- it's the first item in the list, #034-0687.
If you need an adapter and did not get the one that originally came with that machine, you can probably get one from places like MacWarehouse, MacZone, or MacConnection. -
My Power Mac just decided not to start up this morning, I have checked the power cords, its working fine, the power outlet its working fine, Is there a way i can check to see if there is Power getting to the board
If by "not to start up" you mean no response at all to the power button, then you need to first check power supply response. With the power cord plugged into the wall, disconnect it from the computer. Reconnect it to the computer. You should hear a small click coming from the power supply on each event. This would be the standby circuits energizing in the power supply.
If you hear the click, then next clue is whether you get the white LED to light when pressing the power button.
It would also help if you provide more specific model information, as there are five major "waves" of Power Mac G5 machines. Find the serial number on the build label and use this site to get that information: http://www.chipmunk.nl/klantenservice/applemodel.html
The build label is found by removing the side panel and looking just below where the processor(s) sit. -
Hi everyone, not been a member here long but I am in desperate need of some help and/or direction
I realise this is probably a heavily discussed topic but i'm another guy in need of some help.
I own a DC 2.0 Power Mac G5 and it had a 6600 128mb graphics card which subsequently died the other day. I have gone ahead and bought a Dell 7800 GTX 512mb graphics card with the intention of flashing it.
I have no problem with the flashing procedure itself, I am having trouble locating a ROM for it. At first I thought I could flash the Quadro FX 4500 2149 retail ROM but later found out that the Quadro FX 4500 ROM needs HEX editing which I cant locate a guide for the procedure. Ideally, if at all possible I would like somebody to provide me with the ROM file but in the meantime I am trying to make headway myself.
I've contacted japamac through his website to see if he could provide me with the ROM and am still awaiting a response. I realise the guy is busy so i'm trying to do the work myself. Does anyone have a link to a guide to hex edit the Quadro FX 4500 ROM to work on the 7800 GTX 512mb.
Any help is massively appreciated guys. Thanks for looking.Hello
I am looking for the Geforce 7800GTX 512MB ROM for flashing my Card
can someone help me here ?
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Buying a Power Mac G5 DP 1.8GHz Dual with a PPC 7450 Processor???
I just purchased but have not received as of yet a Power Mac G5 DP 1.8GHz Dual PCI-X 1 GB 160 GB. In the Details it is stated: "1.8 GHz DP PPC 7450 (G5) x2 RISC Processor."
A friend of mine mentioned that the PPC 7450 is a G4 processor but it might have been used in what is referred to as a G 4.5 PPC. That the true G5 processor should be a 970 fx processor!
Can someone quickly confirm one way or the other. The machine might ship to me tomorrow (Monday) and I will tell them not to ship if I have been misled.
Thanks much for a quick response.
GregorrrIf it's a Power Mac G5, then the description that it's a PPC 7450 is wrong (a G4). G5's are 970.
Since it is hard to mistake a G5 for a G4 Power Mac, and G4's did not have 1.8 GHz processors (unless it has a third party G4 upgrade) or PCI-X, it is likely that you are getting a Power Mac G5.
I've never heard of a "G4.5" description. Apple sold G4 Power Macs up to 1.42 GHz in the curvy plastic case, and then sold G5 Power Macs in the squarish aluminum case. You can't put a "G5" PPC in a G4 Power Mac, and you can't put a "G4" PPC in a G5 Power Mac.
But it wouldn't hurt to contact the seller to verify that it's a Power Mac G5 (huge aluminum case). -
Help!! My Power Mac G5 won't start up!!
I was working on my computer when all of a sudden everything froze. I tried all the key commands and no response. So, I held the start button until it shut down. Then when I tried to start it back up again after a few minutes, by pushing the start button, only the fan starts. No start up chime. Nothing on my screen. Then the fan starts getting louder and louder like it going to explode! I quickly held the start button again until it shut down. I read through the manual and tried everything it said and still the same thing. I read through alot of the questions and answers on this forum...found alot of similar questions, but no answers that I can use. I tried replacing the surge protector, but still nothing. My business & life is on this computer and stupid me, I didn't back up much! Help!!
Hi Jen:
See if this helps:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?path=DiskUtility/10.5/en/duh1018.html
"Disk Utility 10.5 Help
Testing and repairing your startup disk
If you have problems with your startup disk, you can use Disk Utility to test and repair it. To do so, you must start up from another disk, such as your Install Mac OS X disc.
Start up your computer using another disk.
To use the Install Mac OS X disc, insert the disc and restart your computer holding down the"C" Key OR (Option key and then select the Install Mac OS X disc and click the arrow).
Open Disk Utility.
In the Mac OS X Installer, choose Utilities > Open Disk Utility.
Select the startup disk you want to repair in the list of disks and volumes, then click First Aid.
Click the button to verify or repair the disk or disk permissions.
Check the S.M.A.R.T. status of your hard disk at the bottom of the window. If it shows "Verified," the disk has nothing wrong at this time. If you see "About to Fail" in red letters, back up your files on the disk as soon as possible and replace the disk."
And:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=300537
"Troubleshooting: My computer displays no video
If your computer won't display video, here's how to troubleshoot it. Please keep in mind that although your computer may display similar symptoms that prevent it from turning on, this article discusses what to do if the computer won't display video, meaning that when you press the power button:
You may hear a startup chime
You may hear fan or drive noise
You may see the power light on the computer light up
If your computer does not turn on, when you press the power button:
You won't hear a startup chime
You won't hear any fan or drive noise
The power indicator on the computer won't light up at all
If your computer is not responding at all, see the Troubleshooting: My computer won't turn on article instead.
If your computer won't display video but you can hear a startup chime, fans, drive noise, or you see the power light turn on, the first question is whether you have an external display attached (such as a Power Mac G4, Power Mac G5, Mac Pro or Mac mini) or if the display is built-in (such as an iMac, eMac, MacBook, MacBook Pro, iBook or PowerBook).
For external displays
Try these steps to resolve the issue:
Make sure that the monitor is turned on and has power. Make sure that the display's power cord is plugged into a working wall outlet, and that it's properly connected to the power adapter. (To check if the wall socket is working, plug in a lamp or other electrical device.)
Check that all video cable connections to the computer video port and to the monitor are properly connected.
Examine the pins on the video cable connector to make sure they are not bent or damaged in any way.
Connect a known working display (if you have an extra one available). If you see video after doing so, replace your old display.
Reset the computer's parameter RAM. (Click the link for instructions.)
On a Mac mini, reset the computer's PMU. (Click the link for instructions.) For Power Macintosh G3, Power Mac G4, or Power Mac G5 computers, check your user guide for the location of the PMU reset button on the logic board.
Next we're going to check to see if the computer has video when started up from a disc:
Find the Install or Restore disc that came with the computer. Insert the Software Install and Restore disc into your CD/DVD drive. The disc may look something like the picture below.
Shut down your computer.
Once it's off, hold down the C key on the keyboard and start up your computer. This will start up the computer from the Software Install and Restore disc instead of your hard drive.
If you see video when started up from disc, you may have corrupted software. You can use the Archive and Install feature of the Mac OS X installer to reinstall. This kind of installation gives you a fresh version of Mac OS X, but you don't lose any data from the computer as your old information is all archived.
If you tried all of the steps above and the computer still won't display video, contact Apple technical support (1-800-APL-CARE in the U.S.) or take your computer to your local Apple Store or Apple Authorized Service Provider (AASP) for diagnosis.
For built-in displays
Try these steps to resolve the issue:
Make sure that the power cord is plugged into a working wall outlet, and that it's properly connected to the power adapter. (To check if the wall socket is working, plug in a lamp or other electrical device.)
Make sure that the power adapter is properly connected to the power port on the back of the computer.
Reset the computer's parameter RAM. (Click the link for instructions.)
On an iBook or PowerBook, reset the computer's PMU. (Click the link for instructions.)
Next we're going to check to see if the computer has video when started up from a disc:
Find the Install or Restore disc that came with the computer. Insert the Software Install and Restore disc into your CD/DVD drive. The disc may look something like the picture below.
Shut down your computer.
Once it's off, hold down the C key on the keyboard and start up your computer. This will start up the computer from the Software Install and Restore disc instead of your hard drive.
If you see video when started up from disc, you may have corrupted software. You can use the Archive and Install feature of the Mac OS X installer to reinstall. This kind of installation gives you a fresh version of Mac OS X, but you don't lose any data from the computer as your old information is all archived.
If you tried all of the steps above and the computer still won't display video, contact Apple technical support (1-800-APL-CARE in the U.S.) or take your computer to your local Apple Store or Apple Authorized Service Provider (AASP) for diagnosis".
-Robert -
Power Mac DaulCore 2.3 - USER FEEDBACK FOR AUDIO PLEASE?
Hello everyone,
I'm interested in replacing my Powerbook G4 17" 1.33 model for the new Power Mac DualCore 2.3. I plan on using this in a Pro Audio situation.
(I'm not interested in the Quad model, because of the price and the problems other users are having with Pro Tools LE 7 and other audio apps.).
I would be using the DualCore 2.3 with my existing setup, which consists of the Digi 002, External Firewire drives for Audio, Pro Tools LE7, Live 5, Reason 3, etc.
I'd like to get feedback before I purchase the computer and find out how this computer works with Pro Tools ( amount of RTAS plugins, Audio Tracks, speed, performance etc). As well as how the DualCore is working with the other above mentioned programs.
Being that I'm working in a small environment, I would also like to get feedback on how the computer itself is working (fan noise, noise in general, speed, performance etc.).
I know that the computer hasn't been out for that long, but I'd like to get one of the last, so called PowerMacs before Apple switches to Intel.
I'd like to replace my existing computer in the next few months so that I can get to work.
Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.You don't need to post the same discussion in the same forum 3 times within 5 days. You've already received responses on your previous threads, so just leave it at.
If you'd llike to repsond to your own post in an effort to bump it to the top of the list, feel free. Otherwise the discussion hosts will most likely delete your duplicate entries. -
Internet connection failure Power Mac G5 (tower)
Internet connection fails via HS cable to modem to ethernet configuration
G5 2.5, OSX 10.4.11, Safari .... also tried Firefox
Cable installer technician made several attempts to configure Network System Preferences
All wires and external modern are new
I am still able to connect to internet via phone; Dial up
Two PC laptops connected successfully via same HS cable to modem to ethernet config
Connection with laptops required only resetting modem, without Network System Pref adjustmentsInternet connection failure Part 2: Power Mac G5 (tower)
Thanks for the welcome and your assistance
About This Mac > More Info... > Network
Lots of data here, seems to match info:
System Prefs > Network > Built-in Ethernet >TCP/IP
Network > Network Status
• Built-Ethernet : Built-in Ethernet is currently active and has the IP address
71.239.164.212. You are connected to the Internet via Built-in Ethernet.
Safari :
sits blank to any http typed, with progress bar frozen
You are not connected to the Internet.
Safari can’t open the page “http://www.google.com/” because your computer isn’t connected to the Internet.
.... Activity Monitor reads: 2.35 KB/sec ( and is fluctuating ) to 6.88 KB/sec
Assist me .... > Network Diagnosis
Network Status ( all LED are green )
• Built-in Ethernet
• Network Settings
• ISP
• Internet
• Server
Proceeding through the navigation buttons, all is Green
Final Message Reads: Your Internet connection appears to be working correctly.
.... Activity Monitor reads: 2.56 KB/sec ( and is fluctuating )
Network Utility > Ping test
.... 10 packets transmitted, 7 packet received, 30% loss
I tried installing an Ethernet card into expansion slot,
absolutely No Response ( blank read-outs) in System Prefs > Networks < TCP/IP
• Encore Electronics ( $ 20.00 returnable )
• ENL832-TX-EN
• 10/100 Fast Ethertnet Network Adapte -
Should I upgrade my Power Mac quad core 2.66 or go for a new(er) machine?
I have a 2009 Power Mac, quad core 2.66 ghz, 6GB RAM, OS 10.6.8 and primarily run graphic apps (Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, etc.) for Graphic Design projects and Photography. I've begun to run into sites that want newer versions of Safari and am thinking I should upgrade for security purposes. Firefox won't load (crashes machine), can't upgrade Flash-- wondering if it's time to upgrade OS but when I look at the latest version it won't run on the machine.
I've read where I can purchase a new graphic card and then "hack" the system to run the latest OSX but am wondering, after all is said and done with costs would I just be better off getting a new(er) machine (maybe a powerbook i7)? Would the performance be about the same? I love my Power Mac (the inside is so perfectly designed) and, aside from the browser issues it generally does everything I need. graphic cards that are recommended don't seem to be in production any longer and those that are listed retail for around $350-$500. A RAM boost (extra 16GB for $200) and even a processor upgrade from OWC (http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/turnkey/MacPro/2010_Xeon_Processor) ($500-$600) and conceivably I could run this machine into the ground.
Thank you for any thoughts or insights.Ah, this is why one should not post late at night with little sleep. Thank you all for the answers and kind responses of help.
Very good suggestion to reinstall the system and I shall do so. I believe this is the MacPro forum, is it not? Should I still repost? I used everymac.com to determine my system BUT posted the results incorrectly (corrected below and yes, it is a 2006). My apologies. I ran the software that THE HATTER suggested and have the results below. I'm not opposed to spending money to either upgrade or purchase a new(er) machine-- simply looking to spend the money necessary wisely for the best possible return. Thank you again for the help.
ETRECHECK:
(I'm only posting part of this-- I don't know if there's a posting limit or protocol on posting). I am running CS5
Hardware Information: ℹ️
Mac Pro (Verified)
Mac Pro - model: MacPro1,1
2 2.66 GHz Dual-Core Intel Xeon CPU: 4-core
6 GB RAM
DIMM Riser A/DIMM 1
2 GB DDR2 FB-DIMM 667 MHz ok
DIMM Riser A/DIMM 2
2 GB DDR2 FB-DIMM 667 MHz ok
DIMM Riser B/DIMM 1
512 MB DDR2 FB-DIMM 667 MHz ok
DIMM Riser B/DIMM 2
512 MB DDR2 FB-DIMM 667 MHz ok
DIMM Riser A/DIMM 3
512 MB DDR2 FB-DIMM 667 MHz ok
DIMM Riser A/DIMM 4
512 MB DDR2 FB-DIMM 667 MHz ok
DIMM Riser B/DIMM 3
empty empty empty empty
DIMM Riser B/DIMM 4
empty empty empty empty
Bluetooth: Old - Handoff/Airdrop2 not supported
Video Information: ℹ️
ATY,RadeonX1900 - VRAM: 512 MB
VX2336 SERIES 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz
hp f1703 1280 x 960 @ 75 Hz
System Software: ℹ️
Mac OS X 10.6.8 (10K549) - Uptime: 89 days 2:15:37
Disk Information: ℹ️
WDC WD2500AAJS-41RYA0 disk0 : (232.89 GB)
- (disk0s1) <not mounted> : 210 MB
Macintosh HD (disk0s2) / : 249.72 GB (18.35 GB free)
Hitachi HDT725050VLA360 disk2 : (465.76 GB)
- (disk2s1) <not mounted> : 210 MB
500GB (disk2s2) /Volumes/500GB : 499.76 GB (92.11 GB free)
WDC WD1002FAEX-00Z3A0 disk1 : (931.51 GB)
- (disk1s1) <not mounted> : 210 MB
1TB Drive (disk1s2) /Volumes/1TB Drive : 999.86 GB (760.73 GB free)
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