[X-Unix] kernel panic

[William H. Magill]

On 29 Dec, 2004, at 11:16, CP wrote:

> Hi folks. What questions do I need to answer, for some help???
>
> iMac G4 15" monitor
> OS X10.3
> Won't start… all I get is a "Coded" window with kernel panic attack, 
> and I can't even start from a CD, or HOW do I start from the CD?

In addition to Kurt's comments; assuming that the system has been 
running before -- suspect a memory failure.  OSX is very susceptible to 
memory issues during startup. If it detects an issue with memory, it 
will panic before anything useful happens.

To boot from the CD, power-cycle the machine and hold down the "C" key 
after the chime.

Also, if you hold down the "CV" keys, it will boot in "verbose mode" 
and you may spot some error before it gets to the Kernel Panic display. 
(That usually occurs as the system is switching into the Apple GUI 
mode.)


T.T.F.N.
William H. Magill
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