Author Topic: Mac OS 9.2.2 For Previously Unsupported G4s (G4s that shipped OS X Boot Only)  (Read 60116 times)

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Mac OS 9.2.2 For Previously Unsupported G4s (G4s that shipped OS X Boot Only) - ISO CD Image
Contains Modified ROM, No Crazy Commands to type, Just Boot and Install !

NOTE: This install is intended for Mac G4 Models that do not normally Boot to Mac OS 9, if your Mac supports native booting to Mac OS 9 then use this Install: http://macos9lives.com/smforum/index.php/topic,2109.0.html

NOTE: This install WILL need extra steps for unsupported Powerbook G4s !
Powerbook G4 Users can look here: http://macos9lives.com/smforum/index.php?topic=4781.0


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Details:
Mac OS 9.2.2 for Unsupported G4s

THIS IS AN EXPERIMENTAL CD ISO MEANT FOR G4s THAT ARE OS X ONLY MACHINES
USE AT YOUR OWN RISK, YOUR MACHINE MAY NOT FULLY BOOT OR OPERATE IN OS9


Special Thanks to iMic for Creating the Modified ROM used in this image

No Need to Install OS X !
No DMG or other image files Needed !
No Need for any Additional Updates or Patches !
No Need to Type Open Firmware Commands


Details: Full version of 9.2.2 for all Unsupported G4 Systems...

Contains: Mac OS ROM Version 10.2.1, Mac OS CPU Software 5.9 from 04.2003, Graphics Card Updates from 10.2002



Model Specific Hardware Notes:

1. Apple Power Macintosh G4 1.25 DP (FW 800) (Identifiers: M8570, M8840LL/A, Firewire 800, PowerMac3,6)
Firewire 800 ports are seen as FW400 ports are FW400 ports are Not recognized, all other hardware functions as normal

2. Apple Power Macintosh G4 1.42 DP (FW 800) (Identifiers: M8570, M8840LL/A, Firewire 800, PowerMac3,6)
Firewire 800 ports are seen as FW400 ports are FW400 ports are Not recognized, all other hardware functions as normal

3. Apple PowerBook G4 867 12" (Al) (Identifiers: A1010, M8760LL/A, PowerBook6,1)
Sound comes thru headphones, but not speakers
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