Can't reset PRAM

[MidwestStuck]

Here's the situation:

My MBP works fine. It just doesn't chime at startup, nor can I reset my MBP's PRAM (CMD-ALT-P-R just doesn't do anything). I tried to enter Open Firmware (CMD-ALT-O-F), but that didn't work either. It's kind of bugging me, so if anyone has any ideas let me know. Thanks.

 

[iLog.Genius]

If everything is working fine, the chime would only be heard if the volume is set high enough in OS X. You might want to check that the volume is on/high.

 

[MidwestStuck]

Yeah, the sound is turned up. Even if the sound was off, I shouldn't be having trouble resetting the PRAM.

 

[iLog.Genius]

try other boot commands and see if they work:

C: boot off SuperDrive
D: Apple Hardware Test
Shift: Safe Mode

 

[MidwestStuck]

Oh boy, this is not good. None of the commands work now. I'm just taken to the login screen. I think I'll have to call Apple later today.

 

[SirContumacious]

Have you tried to run ONYX and see if it comes back with any unusual reports?

 

[MidwestStuck]

I didn't have ONYX, but I installed it and ran it and there appeared to be nothing wrong.

 

[MidwestStuck]

OK, I finally got what was wrong. I set a firmware password not too long ago, but I didn't read the fine print about not being able to utilize commands while starting up. Just removed the password feature, and everything's working fine.

 

[Firefly2002]

Lol? Open Firmware? You mean the "BIOSy" deal specific to PowerPCs? Macs haven't had Open Firmware since the G5. Good luck getting cmd+o+f to work...