450MHz to 867MHz upgrade question

Ben 93 325is · Messages: 51 Registration: 08.06.2001

Hi all, I recently acquired a new 867 and will be upgrading from my old 450. In order to not have to go thru an uninstall/reinstall of the software, I had hoped to just move my old hard drives to the new machine. The old drive with the System folder ( OS at 9.1) will not boot the new system. Can anyone explain and offer a possible solution so this can be done solely via the hardware? Thanks! Paul

Mitch P. · Messages: 2,586 Registration: 04.11.2002

Hi Paul, I believe you need to call up the "Startup Disk" from the Control Panels. Choose the drive/partition with the system folder you wish to boot up from and you're away. There's also a key you can hold down during boot-up that'll also let you select the system folder to load, but I can't remember the key. Maybe "Option"??? Anyway, best of luck with your new system! Phil (A poor ol' 450MHz owner.)

Jason C SBB · Messages: 714 Registration: 04.13.2003

accession, Thanks for the reply. I am familiar with selecting the start-up disk, however, this can';t happen if the system won't boot at all. I am going to try booting from the 9.1 CD to see if it shows the old hard drive as a bootable disk. Paul

G.T. · Messages: 70 Registration: 11.11.2002

Booting from the CD should work. If you plan to use that disc permanently, then you should make sure the drivers, firmware, etc are updated on that drive for your new system. Jamie

timers-88-325i · Messages: 355 Registration: 06.06.2001

I tried to do the same thing. What I was told was that the 867 requires 9.2 (or OS X) to run. I could start up from 9.1 disc but it won't install. I used the 9.2 installed software and then transferred all pertinent files, extensions etc. over. After a few frustrating moments I got everything working. More time consuming but it works. Good luck. Good luck

x2nervisx · Messages: 2,051 Registration: 09.29.2003

.....and good luck!

M3boarder · Messages: 65 Registration: 11.20.2002

9.2 and 5.1 is working fine for me on a G4-400. Good luck!

LboogieG12 · Messages: 18 Registration: 01.05.2003

Thanks to all who replied. I just booted my 867 using my old drives and with the OS upgraded to 9.2. Launched PTLE and my tune opened up just fine. CPU usage meter now with plenty of headroom for more plug ins Glad I didn't have to hassle with the software. I'm extremely HAPPY!!! Regards, Paul

StealthM2O · Messages: 501 Registration: 12.02.2002

Thanks for the input on 9.2 being needed to boot the 867. I originally was using 9.0.4 with PTLE 5.1 since it was very stable. I was initially told that the 867 would boot from 9.1 so I put my old drives back into the old system and upgraded the OS to 9.1. Since that failed and based on your input, I will upgrade again to 9.2 in my old system. One last question for everyone. How stable is 9.2 with PTLE 5.1? Thanks, Paul