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October 14th, 2009, 09:48 PM
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| Installing MacOS 9 on a upgraded G4
Hi, I am trying to figure out how to properly install OS9 on my upgraded G4. It currently has 10.4 installed as it's primary OS, But I would like to have OS9 on there for...essentially nostalgic value, as I have quite a few programs I would like to use...That only work on classic software..anyway, down to the specs and what I have tried. Specs: --------------------------- PowerMac G4 (Digital Audio) PowerPC G4 Processor: Original: 733Mhz. Upgrade: Sonnet Encore/ST @ 1Ghz Graphics Card: Original: Nvidia GeForce2MX 32MB. Upgrade: Nvidia GeForce 4MX 32MB. 768MB RAM --------------------------- I have a retail disc for OS 9 which should work to install the system, I have tried multiple Hard drives and different methods of attempting to boot from the CD. All have failed. I know there are a few PowerPC units that need specific OS9 discs, but I am unsure if this is one of them. Any help regarding this matter would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance. Last edited by Master_Frag; October 14th, 2009 at 09:50 PM. Reason: Fixed a few typos.  |
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October 14th, 2009, 10:53 PM
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I believe the Digital Audio series requires Mac OS 9.1 as its earliest compatible operating system.
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October 14th, 2009, 11:25 PM
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Well that would explain why I can't get the retail CD to boot. I believe a friend of mine has a 9.2.1 install disc which should help. And about the graphics card, I have heard that the GeForce 4MX is not supported by OS9 drivers, but can run it, Is this true? |
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