[X Newbies] Panther / firmware update issues on iMac DV

[Ken Poppers]

Can't you install 9, restart your computer in 9 (system preferences: 
start up disk: click on 9), upgrade to 9.2 through software update, 
restart in 9, then go to Cointrol Panels: Start up disk, click on 10.3, 
then restart?
On Feb 16, 2004, at 3:44 PM, Bob Geiger wrote:

>
>
> OK, here's the problem. I have an iMac DV400 currently running Jaguar 
> with no System 9.1 on the HD. I'm trying to install Panther but the 
> installing tells me I need to update the iMac firmware. I went to the 
> Apple Support site and downloaded the firmware update installer but 
> when I tried to run it I get a message that I need to be in  system 9 
> to begin the install routine. So I think I need to erase my hard disk, 
> install 9.1 then do the firmware updater and finally install Panther. 
> Am I correct? Or am I missing a step here?
>
>
> Thanks for any help
>
> Bob
>
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