Running os10.3.3, can't startup in 9!

[jomer]

I currently have 3 HD's setup in my G4 500MHz Dual. One running 10.3.3, one that I formatted blank with OS X's Disk Utility, and one storage drive hooked up to a ATA133 card. I want to have OS9 on one drive and 10 on the other. Seems like a simple enough request however even after disconnecting the drive with X, I can't startup with the os9 cd. I just get the no viable system folder flashing question mark. I even tried disconnecting ALL the drives on my system just to see if I could startup from the cd (holding down the c key of course) and I get the same error. Was the mistake formatting the blank drive in 10? Perhaps firmware is not letting me go back to 9? Do I have to format the drive on a comp running 9 and then bring it into my system? Please help Thanks.

 

[wrldwzrd89]

I currently have 3 HD's setup in my G4 500MHz Dual. One running 10.3.3, one that I formatted blank with OS X's Disk Utility, and one storage drive hooked up to a ATA133 card. I want to have OS9 on one drive and 10 on the other. Seems like a simple enough request however even after disconnecting the drive with X, I can't startup with the os9 cd. I just get the no viable system folder flashing question mark. I even tried disconnecting ALL the drives on my system just to see if I could startup from the cd (holding down the c key of course) and I get the same error. Was the mistake formatting the blank drive in 10? Perhaps firmware is not letting me go back to 9? Do I have to format the drive on a comp running 9 and then bring it into my system? Please help Thanks.

EDIT: OOPS, I misread the original post. That being the case, I don't know how to help.

 

[MisterMe]

Odds are that you didn't install the Mac OS 9 drivers when formatting the drive - the 10.3.3 version of Disk Utility may not have the option of installing those drivers. In that case, you'll have to boot from the Mac OS 9 CD, format the drive from there, then install Mac OS 9.

Jomer said that he can't boot from the MacOS 9 CD.

Jomer, the format of your hard disk should have no effect on your ability to boot from a CD. The most likely explanation for your problem is that you are trying to boot from a non-bootable CD. If you are trying to boot from an upgrade CD, it won't boot. You have three choices: you can use a standard installation CD for MacOS 9.1, MacOS 9.2.1, or the System Restore CD that shipped with your Mac. Be warned: the the latter CD will reformat the target HD and restore it to its shipping state from Apple.

 

[jomer]

let's hope

Thanks Mister. I'll give it a try.

 

[Counterfit]

You might also want to check the jumper settings of your CD drive. If it's set right, you should be able to boot off of a bootable CD. Try it with an OS X disc, and if it works, try a different OS 9 CD.

 

[jomer]

You might also want to check the jumper settings of your CD drive. If it's set right, you should be able to boot off of a bootable CD. Try it with an OS X disc, and if it works, try a different OS 9 CD.

What would the proper jumper settings be for a factory drive?