Unable to boot OSX cd on B&W G3
I have a B&W G3 350mhz that I'm trying to install OSX. I am able to boot from the 9.2 cd I have, but not from my 10.3 cd. Is there any reason for this??
350 mhz B&W G3 w/256 mb
9.2.2 currently installed on hard drive
Hi, Karlvs -
Welcome to Apple's Discussions.
Have you updated the firmware on your B&W? If not, do so; you can download the firmware updater from this Apple KBase article -
Article #86117 - Firmware Updates
Also, what is the type of OSX 10.3 Install disk that you have? Is it one that came with another Mac, or one from a retail (separately purchased) package?
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