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iBook boots to open firmware
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daydream
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Mar 27, 2003, 12:04 AM
 
iBook boots to open firmware


I could use some help please as I do not know what this means�.

I have a iBook (Blue early model) when I boot it up screen reads as follows:

DEFAULT CATCH, code=300

Apple PowerBook2, 1 1.4f2 BootRom Built on 12/17/99

Welcome to Open Firmware.

To continue booting, type �mac-boot� and press return
To shut down, type �shut-down and press return.

ok

0>_

that is what the screen looks like any ideas.


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bradoesch
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Mar 27, 2003, 01:57 PM
 
Will the machine start normally if you type mac-boot?
There's the usual list of things to do, like zapping the PRAM. To do this, hold down Command+Option+P+R keys at startup until you hear the Mac chime three times.
Since you have a portable, I believe you can reset your power manager, but I'm not sure how to do this.
Have you recently did an OS update or added RAM?
     
   
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