we bought 2 computers apples from our library-every time i try to log on to one it says need to locate macintosh manager server to use-then must enter mac manager or submit administer password-we have none of these-we didn't get any cds with these-can you tell me what to do-the other computer run but all of a sudden it won't start up- is there a button on it to restart or what- we ask the library for passwords and everything else but they say they know nothing about them-someone came in and disabled them or something. thanks if you can help any-
new help-password and locked
- Thread starter haley2311
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Reset the admin password by booting of the OS CD or reinstall the OS.
DeltaMac
Tech
I hope the computers were pretty cheap, if you can't use them at all.
You should at least purchase an OS X install set. If the computers are set to login to servers automatically, then you may be better off by erasing the drives and reinstalling fresh, and not trying to discover how to open software that may only be on the old connected server.
You should at least purchase an OS X install set. If the computers are set to login to servers automatically, then you may be better off by erasing the drives and reinstalling fresh, and not trying to discover how to open software that may only be on the old connected server.
ElDiabloConCaca
U.S.D.A. Prime
Can you list the names of the CDs or DVDs that came with the computer?
It sounds as though the computers are set to connect to a server computer (which you obviously don't have), and so all user settings and possibly applications are stored on that server computer and unavailable to you.
Your best bet, if a Mac OS X Restore CD or a Mac OS X Install CD were not included with the computers is to run down to your local Mac software store (like CompUSA or an Apple Store) and pick up a copy of "Mac OS X Panther." Pop the CD in your machine, restart the machine, and immediately hold down the 'c' key on the keyboard. The system should boot from the CD, and you should be prompted to select a language for installation. If this goes well and you truly want to wipe out the hard drive and start over with Mac OS X fresh, continue with the language selection and follow the prompts on-screen to do a "Clean Install."
It sounds as though the computers are set to connect to a server computer (which you obviously don't have), and so all user settings and possibly applications are stored on that server computer and unavailable to you.
Your best bet, if a Mac OS X Restore CD or a Mac OS X Install CD were not included with the computers is to run down to your local Mac software store (like CompUSA or an Apple Store) and pick up a copy of "Mac OS X Panther." Pop the CD in your machine, restart the machine, and immediately hold down the 'c' key on the keyboard. The system should boot from the CD, and you should be prompted to select a language for installation. If this goes well and you truly want to wipe out the hard drive and start over with Mac OS X fresh, continue with the language selection and follow the prompts on-screen to do a "Clean Install."
ElDiabloConCaca
U.S.D.A. Prime
Ah, that's an older Macintosh that won't be capable of running OS X (or won't run it very well without serious upgrades), so you might have to stick with running OS 9.1 for now.
OS 9.1 CDs are semi-easy to come by these days, and can be had for around $50 - $100. Even if you don't reinstall the software, I would recommend keeping one of these system CDs around "just because" and also so you can reinstall the system when needed.
OS 9.1 CDs are semi-easy to come by these days, and can be had for around $50 - $100. Even if you don't reinstall the software, I would recommend keeping one of these system CDs around "just because" and also so you can reinstall the system when needed.
ElDiabloConCaca
U.S.D.A. Prime
That one, if it is also a PowerMacintosh 6500 machine, can be reset completely (NVRAM, PRAM, all the goodies) like this:
http://www.zone6400.com/manual/files/CUDA.html
It's a small button that you need to press, and it may not work in resurrecting the machine, but it might. Disconnect all cords, even power cords, from the computer, then push the button.
If that doesn't work, the internal battery may need to be replaced. Some Macintosh models won't boot without a working battery, and sometimes they go bad after a number of years. It looks as though you need one of these funky looking batteries:
http://www.epower2go.biz/en-us/dept_27.html
http://www.zone6400.com/manual/files/CUDA.html
It's a small button that you need to press, and it may not work in resurrecting the machine, but it might. Disconnect all cords, even power cords, from the computer, then push the button.
If that doesn't work, the internal battery may need to be replaced. Some Macintosh models won't boot without a working battery, and sometimes they go bad after a number of years. It looks as though you need one of these funky looking batteries:
http://www.epower2go.biz/en-us/dept_27.html
bobw
The Late: SuperMacMod
The battery is on the Logic Board. There are two small phillips screws on the back of the machine, near the top and bottom tabs, whaich are used to pull out the logic board after removing the screws.
The reset button is a small red button on the board.
I've uploaded the service manual for the 6500. You can see both the battery and reset button in it.
Download it here;
http://homepage.mac.com/maktek/powermac.perf_6400.6500.pdf
The reset button is a small red button on the board.
I've uploaded the service manual for the 6500. You can see both the battery and reset button in it.
Download it here;
http://homepage.mac.com/maktek/powermac.perf_6400.6500.pdf