Trouble installing tiger on an iMac DV+

I tried installing new Tiger software on an iMac DV+. When I click on the Install Mac OS X icon in the installation folder, I get the following message: "Mac OS X cannot be installed on this computer. Please consult the documentation for the list of supported computers."
My computer should be supported. I'm currently running OS 9.0. I found some info online that said that I have to upgrade to 9.1 and then do a FirmWare update 4.1.9 before I can then install Tiger. Well, I upgraded to 9.1 and then tried to do the FirmWare update, but I think the Firmware update will only work if you have a CD for it in your CD/DVD drive.
Does this all sound right? Do i really have to get a FirmWare disk before I can do all of this? It sems so circuitous and roundabout. I'll spend more money, but I want to be sure first.
Can anyone help me?

You do not need a firmware CD to run the firmware updater on your iMac.
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