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Apple G5 firmware - 5.1.4

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All Time:	(4.1)
Version 5.1.4:	(4.2)
Selected Version:	5.1.4
Release Date:	2003-12-15
License:	Update
Downloads (version 5.1.4):	1,480
Downloads (all versions):	13,939

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What's new in this version:

This firmware update provides changes for initializing and running your Power Mac G5. It provides some performance improvements for some PCI-X configurations, patches a security hole and improves fan behavior in Open Firmware.

Operating System Requirements:

This product is designed to run on the following operating systems:

Mac OS X 10.3
Mac OS X 10.2

Additional Requirements:

Mac OS X 10.2.7 or higher
G5 Mac

Feedback Summary:

Version 5.1.4:
Overall Rating:	(4.2)	Features:	(3.8)	Support:	(4.1)
Ease of Use:	(4.9)	Quality / Stability:	(4.3)	Price:	(5.0)

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thanks quintessenz1 - Version: update, 11/18/2005 02:20AM PST

usarian

your problems were similar to mine. I have 10.4.2 but reverted to 10.3.9 because the problems with 10.4 made the machine unusable (10.3.9 just about usable).

looks like its worth me upgrading to 10.4.3 and applying the patch

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thanks quintessenz1

Finally! Fixed PPPoE/SystemUIServer troubles on my G5! - Version: update, 11/17/2005 01:44PM PST

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quintessenz1

Ever since I bought my G5 1,8 GHz I had to fight with constant inaccessibility of PPPoE after 2 hours, rendering the complete SystemUIServer process stuck. It is documented in the relevant Technote by Apple (see link list below). It was a pain to use the machine, as other side effects occured like not being able to properly reboot or shut down the machine in those periods. Read the support thread for a full description of the problem. All this is fixed now with this Firmware update. I used the 10.4.3 version of this update, worked with no problems. It's only sad it took almost a year to get this fixed.

Support thread on mymac.ws (third post is mine):
http://www.mymac.ws/mac-internet-connect-hangs-on-disconnect-os-10-3-5-8242.html

Apple's Technote (third bullet point):
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=302212

10.3.9 version doesn't work - Version: update, 11/16/2005 01:57PM PST

usarian

freezing continues. can anyone confirm whether or not the 10.4.3 version works ?

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10.3.9 version doesn't work (1 replies)

10.3.9 version doesn't work (1 replies)