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| DATE | Oct 3, 2007 |
| TICKET | #334717 |
| STATUS | Closed |
| SUBJECT | Can't install OS X on PowerbookG3 Pismo |
| CAT | Computers, Operating Systems, Applications or Connected Devices |
| TYPE | Operating System Features, Bugs and Problems |
| DESC | Apple |
| DESC | 10.3.X (Panther) |
| PLATFORM | Apple Macintosh (PowerPC G3,G4,G5) |
| MODEL | Powerbook G3 Pismo |
| PROC | 400 mhz |
| RAM | 576 |
| DRIVE | 6 gb |
| NAME | Adam |
| USERNAME | adamnicmar |
| TECHNICAL | Lots of Experience |
| ISSUE | Lots of Troubleshooting |
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TICKET ARCHIVE -> Can't install OS X on PowerbookG3 Pismo
adamnicmar - Oct 3, 2007 - 4:22 pm
Have a G3 Powerbook (Pismo) and can't seem to erase & install OS X Panther or Tiger. Have 576 mb ram. Won't start up at all from Panter install disk, Starts up from Tiger install disk, but does not complete install. Just shuts down, restarts from OS 9. Help! Thanks in advance!
Natobasso - Oct 4, 2007 - 9:29 pm
Hold down c key with the disc in the drive until you see os x icon and start up. Then do the install.
If you do Tiger you'll prob want at least 1gb of ram, but not required.
If you do Tiger you'll prob want at least 1gb of ram, but not required.
adamnicmar - Oct 5, 2007 - 10:18 am
Thanks, but I wish it were that simple. I've installed many systems on many computers but never have had this problem. Tiger starts up from disk, but not Panther. I prefer to use panter since it doesn't need as much ram. Tiger goes through the install process, but at some point, it shuts off, and upon restart, it boots up in OS 9, even though I select to erase & install...
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Natobasso - Oct 5, 2007 - 10:54 am
Are your install discs originally for different computers or for intel macs, perhaps? This would block you from installing.
I used a set of G4 Mac OS X install discs (Panther) and installed them on a Pismo G3 just like yours.
Make sure your laptop isn't a Lombard; Lombards have a much harder time with OS X than the Pismos do. The added firewire ports signaled an upgrade in performance as well (don't know full details).
Check out XPostFacto to see if it might aid your install:
http://eshop.macsales.com/OSXCenter/...atibility.html
I used a set of G4 Mac OS X install discs (Panther) and installed them on a Pismo G3 just like yours.
Make sure your laptop isn't a Lombard; Lombards have a much harder time with OS X than the Pismos do. The added firewire ports signaled an upgrade in performance as well (don't know full details).
Check out XPostFacto to see if it might aid your install:
http://eshop.macsales.com/OSXCenter/...atibility.html
adamnicmar - Oct 5, 2007 - 11:34 am
I used purchased discs, not copies, or discs that came bundled with macs.. : (
It's an actual Firewire Pismo, not Wallstreet or Lombard- Many thanks for the quick response!!!
It's an actual Firewire Pismo, not Wallstreet or Lombard- Many thanks for the quick response!!!
Natobasso - Oct 5, 2007 - 11:40 am
No worries! Makes my work day go faster. 
The purchased discs, do they say 'for MacBook Pro', 'for G4 Tower'? What computer are they for? Most install discs now are device specific.
You're better off with older install discs because you can get around this limitation.
The purchased discs, do they say 'for MacBook Pro', 'for G4 Tower'? What computer are they for? Most install discs now are device specific.
You're better off with older install discs because you can get around this limitation.
adamnicmar - Oct 5, 2007 - 12:42 pm
We purchased the upgrade as soon as it was released, and it's not specific for any particular machine. I also checked the web to see if there's a firmware upgrade, but there is none for my powerbook G3...
adamnicmar - Oct 5, 2007 - 1:13 pm
Thought I replied already, but again-
We purchased the discs when they first came out, for $99. Box does not specify any particular machine for install...
We purchased the discs when they first came out, for $99. Box does not specify any particular machine for install...
Natobasso - Oct 5, 2007 - 3:01 pm
What do the discs say? That's the important thing. If they say a device newer than say a G5 tower then you might be out of luck with those discs on install.
Where did you buy them and when?
Where did you buy them and when?
adamnicmar - Oct 5, 2007 - 3:21 pm
We bought the Discs as soon as they were released. G5 probably wasn't around when we bought Panther... We bought Tiger as soon as it was released as well...
Just tried to install Tiger again- Almost got through the install process, then laptop just turned itself off. I made sure the HD was not set to sleep, and it's plugged into the wall. When it restarts, can't find a startup folder. When I restart with the cd inserted, I checked startup disk, and the only option is to select the DVD...! What the!??
Just tried to install Tiger again- Almost got through the install process, then laptop just turned itself off. I made sure the HD was not set to sleep, and it's plugged into the wall. When it restarts, can't find a startup folder. When I restart with the cd inserted, I checked startup disk, and the only option is to select the DVD...! What the!??
Natobasso - Oct 5, 2007 - 4:53 pm
http://www.informit.com/library/cont...seqNum=24&rl=1
"Any system that has been upgraded to Mac OS 9.x is ready to run the OS X installation, with a few minor exceptions. Due to differences in the drive controllers, the following machines might require special preparations:
* PowerBook G3 Series
* Power Macintosh G3 Desktop
* Power Macintosh G3 Mini Tower
* Power Macintosh G3 All-in-One
* Macintosh Server G3
* iMac 233MHz (Rev. A & B)
* iMac 266MHz (Rev. C)
* iMac 333MHz (Rev. D)
If you are using one of these machines, you might find that Mac OS X does not allow you to select your boot drive during the installation procedure. If this is the case, and you have the prerequisite 1.5GB of available space, the problem lies with your disk partition layout, not the install program."
"Computers that have the Mac OS pre-installed are usually configured with a single partition with the Mac OS Extended (HFS+) file system."
Looks like you'll have to reformat your drive in order to install os x if it's not set up for mac os extended file system HFS+.
"Any system that has been upgraded to Mac OS 9.x is ready to run the OS X installation, with a few minor exceptions. Due to differences in the drive controllers, the following machines might require special preparations:
* PowerBook G3 Series
* Power Macintosh G3 Desktop
* Power Macintosh G3 Mini Tower
* Power Macintosh G3 All-in-One
* Macintosh Server G3
* iMac 233MHz (Rev. A & B)
* iMac 266MHz (Rev. C)
* iMac 333MHz (Rev. D)
If you are using one of these machines, you might find that Mac OS X does not allow you to select your boot drive during the installation procedure. If this is the case, and you have the prerequisite 1.5GB of available space, the problem lies with your disk partition layout, not the install program."
"Computers that have the Mac OS pre-installed are usually configured with a single partition with the Mac OS Extended (HFS+) file system."
Looks like you'll have to reformat your drive in order to install os x if it's not set up for mac os extended file system HFS+.
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