TITLE
    Mac OS X Server: G3 Still Displays "Firmware Update Needed" Message
Article ID:
Created:
Modified: 		60216
4/8/99
5/29/00
TOPIC

    When starting up a Power Macintosh G3 (Blue and White) from a NetBoot server, a message is displayed stating that the firmware must be updated. The computer has been updated with the latest version from Apple's web site. Why is the message displayed?

DISCUSSION

    This is a known issue and Apple is looking into why the message is erroneously displayed. The G3 Firmware Update installs version 1.1f4 of the Boot ROM and should be new enough to avoid this message.

    This message can be ignored if the Power Macintosh G3 (Blue and White) has been updated. To check the Boot ROM version, start up into Open Firmware by holding down the Command-Option-O-F keys. The Boot ROM and Open Firmware versions will be listed. To continue starting up, type "mac-boot" and press the Return key.

Document Information
Product Area: Mac OS System Software
Category: Mac OS X Server
Sub Category: NetBoot

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