[X-Newbies] Summary - Problem upgrading 9.2 to 10.2 - didn't run firmware update

[Mike Gantz]

350 Mhz, slot loading iMac, OS 9.2.2, attempted to install 10.2 without 
updating firmware.

When rebooted only a blank, gray screen. Tried booting from CD and 
external hard drive --same result.

FIXES
1. Removed hard drive and reformated to 9.2 using external case. Also 
put firmware update on drive --reinstalled drive.

2. Zap the PRAM. Reboot your computer while holding down the 
command-option-p-r keys simultaneously. Don't let up until you have 
heard the startup chime three or four times.

Got flashing question mark.
Was able to boot from CD, but no hard drive icon on destop.

3. Reset Open Firmware. Reboot your computer while holding down the 
command-option-o-f keys simultaneously. At the prompt, type
reset-nvram and hit the Return key, then type reset-all and hit the 
Return key again. Your computer will reboot.

Hard drive Icon showed up. Changed startup disk to hard drive. Rebooted 
and ran firmware update. Rebooted while holding programers button.

Everything is working!

Mike Gantz
mgantz at ctcweb.net