TOPIC This article tells how to determine the BootROM revision on Apple computers introduced after1988.
DISCUSSION
There are two ways to check the revision of the boot ROM.
Production information ROM revision: $77D.44B5 Boot ROM version: 1.1f4 Mac OS ROM file version: 1.3 Serial number: XB00000000XXX-XXX Software bundle: 694-1137 Sales order number: Not applicable The version of Apple System Profiler that shipped with Mac OS 8.5 or 8.5.1 retail packages or updates does not include this information. Mac OS 8.6 includes version 2.2 which has this information in the System Profile information. For computers that do not have the correct versions of Apple System Profiler you must check the ROM revision in Open Firmware. To view the revision information:
2. Start up and hold down cmd-opt-o-f 3. The Boot ROM Revision is displayed at the top of the screen. 4. Type "bye" followed by <return> to continue starting up the Mac OS. |
Document Information | |
Product Area: | Computers |
Category: | Power Macintosh |
Sub Category: | Power Macintosh G3 - Blue and White |
Keywords: | kpmg3, kimac, kmos86 |
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