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10.3: Workaround for GeForce4MX install troubles
I had a lot of boot-problems with the 10.3 installer-CD, and still have now that I'm running 10.3.
I checked out the Apple DiscussionForum, and have only one thing to add actually...
I succeeded to boot with my Mac and 10.3 AND 768MB of RAM!
But only after the 3rd boot try.
Here's my story from the start;
Systeem: 10.2.6
Restart with 10.3 CD - Mac hangs at startup. (black screen)
I try again, this time boot goes well, and I'm able to install the first CD.
Then reboot, -> crash at black screen...
I take out my (non-Apple) 256MB SIMM, and try again. The Boot works ok, and I'm able to proceed and install the 2nd CD.
Wehn finished I reboot. Again Mac hangs with black screen.
I reboot again, Mac hangs at grey screen.
I swap memory 512 out, 256 in, and am able to boot into 10.3 from the Harddisk for the first time.
Next day, I put back the 512 Memory, and startup the Mac.
No problems it seems and everything works fine.
Next day, I startup my Mac, and it hangs with a black screen.
I try again, and it hangs with a grey screen.
I'm persistent, so I try again, and yes! On the 3rd try my mac start's up like nothing is wrong.
So although the problem seems to be Videocard related in other topics, I do seem to be able to boot usually...
Any ideas why this happens?
My Hardware:
Hardware Overview:
Machine Model: Power Mac G4
CPU Type: PowerPC G4 (2.1)
Number Of CPUs: 2
CPU Speed: 867 MHz
L2 Cache (per CPU): 256 KB
L3 Cache (per CPU): 1 MB
Memory: 768 MB
Bus Speed: 133 MHz
Boot ROM Version: 4.48f2
Serial Number: RM252005MUM
Sales Order Number: F8787LL/A
GeForce4 MX:
Type: display
Bus: AGP
Slot: SLOT-1
VRAM (Total): 32 MB
Vendor: nVIDIA (0x10de)
Device ID: 0x0172
Revision ID: 0x00a5
ROM Revision: 1121
10.3: Workaround for GeForce4MX install troubles
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