Sidebar Sidebar
Become a MacRumors Supporter for $50/year with no ads, ability to filter front page stories, and private forums.

g5 stuck at apple logo

Q

qwea44

macrumors newbie
Original poster
Jun 29, 2011
15
0
hi all,

i have bought a new g5, with firmware 10.4.11 on it
so i wanted to upgrade this PPC to leopard, so what i have did was,
copy all the stuff from the leopard install cd and putted it on my hdd (I know it was stupid)
so after that i rebooted my g5 and it is stuck on the apple logo
i only have a pc with windows 7 and ubuntu, and i have a firewire, so maybe that could help it, please help me, and i´m new at forums.


cheers
 
hey, thanks for your reply :D

well how can i boot then from a dvd?
and can i use my friends mac for a external hdd via firewire?

thx
 
i've just tried it, but nothing comes op or something when i hold the c or option/alt key, btw i don't have a official mac keyboard, is that a problem?

thx
 
qwea44 said:
i've just tried it, but nothing comes op or something when i hold the c or option/alt key, btw i don't have a official mac keyboard, is that a problem?

thx
Click to expand...


Are you using a wireless keyboard? Use a USB keyboard. Hold down the C or Option/Alt key after the boot chime and keep holding it until the grey screen shows up offering you the choice of booting from the hard drive or DVD.
 
@cocacolakid

I'm using a usb keyboard and still there's nothing
but i had problems with the keyboard already before the problem
so is it the keyboard or not?

thx

@simsaladimbamba

i'ts the original leopard, and it's grey

thx
 
qwea44 said:
@cocacolakid

I'm using a usb keyboard and still there's nothing
but i had problems with the keyboard already before the problem
so is it the keyboard or not?

thx

@simsaladimbamba

i'ts the original leopard, and it's grey

thx
Click to expand...

Since Leopard has been released in 2007 and Power Macs were last sold in 2005/6 from Apple, you got a Leopard version that is machine specific and will not work with a PPC Mac or any other Mac, unless the exact model it came with.
You NEED to get a RETAIL version of Leopard if you want to run Leopard.
Check eBay or CL, but know, that Leopard still goes for around 100 USD.
 
ahaa, ok thanks for the information, but is'nt there another way to get the retail like copying it or download it free?
 
qwea44 said:
ahaa, ok thanks for the information, but is'nt there another way to get the retail like copying it or download it free?
Click to expand...

No and maybe, but that we can't discuss.
Warez/Serials/Keys.
Do not post software serial numbers or keys or refer people to specific websites, software, or techniques whose purpose is to break or bypass software licensing methods, distribute cracks, or obtain or use commercial software or media in violation of its license and/or for copyright violation. Do not ask for or give such help.

from https://macrumors.zendesk.com/hc/en-us#Things_Not_to_Do
Click to expand...
 
oh well i'm sorry i didn't know that i'm new to forums

but then i have no choice; I'm going to order a retail now on ebay :D

thanx for all the help and all the information, i will post a thread when i have the retail and still having problems

cheers
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Register on MacRumors! This sidebar will go away, and you'll see fewer ads.
Top Bottom
Back