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  1. Nullcaller

    A Quick Start Guide to G5 RAM Shenanigans: To 18GB... And Beyond!

    By this point, most of you probably already know that the Late 2005 PowerMac G5 (along with the Quad) actually supports far more memory than the measly 16GB which is purportedly the limit for it. Now, apparently, some 4GB DDR2 sticks might work in it without performing any OpenFirmware magic...
    • Nullcaller
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    • g5 openfirmware hack openfirmware powermac g5 ram ram upgrade script unlock upgrade upgrade ram
    • Replies: 53
    • Forum: PowerPC Macs
  2. A

    Mac OS X Server 1.2v3 on Lombard Powerbook G3

    Hi all, If any open firmware experts could help me out, I'd really appreciate it... I'm trying to get Mac OS X Server 1.2v3 working on a PowerBook G3 Lombard. I can't seem to get around the 256 color limit. I believe this weird GPU incompatibility is also causing Blue Box not to "run" - I just...
    • AppleSOS
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    • lombard mac os x server 1.2v3 openfirmware powerbook g3
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: PowerPC Macs
  3. Z

    PowerBook G4 external display hack

    Hello all, I have a 15" Alu PowerBook G4 1.5-1.67GHz in near to max configuration, and I'm trying to use it like a mac mini – I'm very satisfied by internals, ports and power consumption (compared to G4 mini). Unfortunately due to my limited desk space and all cable connections present I cannot...
    • zbuf
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    • headless openfirmware powerbook powerpc g4
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: PowerPC Macs
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