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Title:

Not able to boot DVD for install of OS

Text:

Hi,
I now have a PowerMac G5 i bought it but seller didnt know what model i only know it is Late 2005.
When i boot from DVD whether it be Leopard or Tiger it does the same thing gives a gray screen for Leopard a couple of seconds and for Tiger 1-2 minutes.
After that it gives Folder with Finder Logo And ?
I tried resetting NVRAM i tried the button within the machine (forget the name).
Also tried holden OPTION it only gave me Grey screen with Refresh button and Arrow button??
I tried everything within my power you people are my last hope.
-(Seller said it worked fine but he took the HDD)
+(Seller said it worked fine but he took the HDD)
+EDIT :
-EDIT :
I try to boot from burned disks atm i dont have the original disks anymore :(.
+
I put in a 160GB Caviar Blue WD hardrive in it together with a Seagate Barracuda 320GB Hardrive
+
I tried switching one out and still didnt work
+
Do i need to give my serial number?

Device:

Power Mac G5 Late 2005

Status:

open

Accepted Answer:

+252177

Edit by: msven

Title:

Not able to boot DVD for install of OS

Text:

Hi,
I now have a PowerMac G5 i bought it but seller didnt know what model i only know it is Late 2005.
When i boot from DVD whether it be Leopard or Tiger it does the same thing gives a gray screen for Leopard a couple of seconds and for Tiger 1-2 minutes.
After that it gives Folder with Finder Logo And ?
I tried resetting NVRAM i tried the button within the machine (forget the name).
Also tried holden OPTION it only gave me Grey screen with Refresh button and Arrow button??
I tried everything within my power you people are my last hope.
-(Seller said it worked fine but he took the HDD)
+(Seller said it worked fine but he took the HDD)
+
+
+EDIT :
+I try to boot from burned disks atm i dont have the original disks anymore :(.
+I put in a 160GB Caviar Blue WD hardrive in it together with a Seagate Barracuda 320GB Hardrive
+I tried switching one out and still didnt work
+Do i need to give my serial number?

Device:

Power Mac G5 Late 2005

Status:

open

Edit by: msven

Title:

Not able to boot DVD for install of OS

Text:

Hi,

I now have a PowerMac G5 i bought it but seller didnt know what model i only know it is Late 2005.

When i boot from DVD whether it be Leopard or Tiger it does the same thing gives a gray screen for Leopard a couple of seconds and for Tiger 1-2 minutes.

After that it gives Folder with Finder Logo And ?

I tried resetting NVRAM i tried the button within the machine (forget the name).

Also tried holden OPTION  it only gave me Grey screen with Refresh button and Arrow button??

I tried everything within my power you people are my last hope.

(Seller said it worked fine but he took the HDD)

Device:

Power Mac G5 Late 2005

Status:

open

Accepted Answer:

-251624

Edit by: msven

Title:

Not able to boot DVD for install of OS

Text:

Hi,

I now have a PowerMac G5 i bought it but seller didnt know what model i only know it is Late 2005.

When i boot from DVD whether it be Leopard or Tiger it does the same thing gives a gray screen for Leopard a couple of seconds and for Tiger 1-2 minutes.

After that it gives Folder with Finder Logo And ?

I tried resetting NVRAM i tried the button within the machine (forget the name).

Also tried holden OPTION  it only gave me Grey screen with Refresh button and Arrow button??

I tried everything within my power you people are my last hope.

(Seller said it worked fine but he took the HDD)

Device:

Power Mac G5 Late 2005

Status:

open

Accepted Answer:

+251624

Original post by: msven

Title:

Not able to boot DVD for install of OS

Text:

Hi,

I now have a PowerMac G5 i bought it but seller didnt know what model i only know it is Late 2005.

When i boot from DVD whether it be Leopard or Tiger it does the same thing gives a gray screen for Leopard a couple of seconds and for Tiger 1-2 minutes.

After that it gives Folder with Finder Logo And ?

I tried resetting NVRAM i tried the button within the machine (forget the name).

Also tried holden OPTION  it only gave me Grey screen with Refresh button and Arrow button??

I tried everything within my power you people are my last hope.

(Seller said it worked fine but he took the HDD)

Device:

Power Mac G5 Late 2005

Status:

open