ASD Read Me V2.6.3

October, 2005  About Apple Service Diagnostic (Dual Boot) DVD v2.6.3 Apple Service Diagnostic DVD is designed to run both Open Firmware and Mac OS X tests from a single DVD. Apple Service Diagnostic (OF) performs low-level tests of hardware directly and does not require an operating system to run. Apple Service Diagnostic (OS) uses Mac OS X to perform tests. Booting and using the Apple Service Diagnostic (Dual Boot) DVD With the DVD inserted restart the machine and hold down the C key as the computer starts up. After 20-30 seconds the computer will boot to the main screen of Apple Service Diagnostic for Open Firmware testing. Apple Service Diagnostic Open Firmware testing does not require an operating system to run. After running Diagnostic (OF) press the Restart button to restart the Mac. Press and hold down the 'option' key while booting to get to system picker. Once system picker has finished scanning for other bootable volumes, select Diagnostic (OS) and press the right arrow key. After 3-4 minutes the computer will boot to the main screen of Apple Service Diagnostic for Mac OS X testing. Once finished press the Shutdown or Restart button to quit. Before using Apple Service Diagnostic disconnect any Ethernet network and USB cables. Apple Service Diagnostic is distributed to Apple Service Providers only for use with iBook G4 (12-inch Mid 2005), iBook G4 (14-inch Mid 2005), Mac mini (late 2005), iMac G5 (17-inch iSight), iMac G5 (20-inch iSight), PowerBook G4 (15-inch Double-layer SD), PowerBook G4 (17-inch Double-layer SD), and PowerMac G5 (Late 2005). * See note below for OS testing on PowerMac G5 (Late 2005). What's Changed v2.6.3 Added support for PowerBook G4 (15-inch Double-layer SD), PowerBook G4 (17-inch Double-layer SD), and PowerMac G5 (Late 2005). * See note below for OS testing on PowerMac G5 (Late 2005) under Known Issues. v2.6.2 Added support for iMac G5 (17-inch iSight) and iMac G5 (20-inch iSight). v2.6.1 Added support for Mac mini (late 2005). This DVD replaces ASD v2.6 DVD v2.6.0 The project size increased with the advent of Mac OS 10.4 exceeding the maximum size of a CDs 700Mb capacity. Therefore, this image must be burned to a DVD not a CD. This DVD DOES NOT replace ASD v2.5.8 CD. Removed support for all machines except as listed below. Added support for iBook G4 (12-inch Mid 2005) and iBook G4 (14-inch Mid 2005). ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ If you suspect your computer has a hardware problem, the information provided by Apple Service Diagnostic can help identify the problem. If Apple Service Diagnostic detects a problem, an error will be displayed. Please make a note of the error before proceeding further. If no hardware failure is detected, the problem may be software related. Known Issues…