iMac question

[ksmith]

My G5 iMac has been crashing over the last few weeks--according to the error report, it's a kernel panic issue. I called Apple Tech Support, and the tech suggested I run the hardware test.

I planned to do that today, but--where is the thing located? According to the manual, the test program is located on Install DVD #1. I inserted that DVD, followed the instructions, invoked the Start-Up Manager, and waited for the thing to search for and find the Hardware Test. The only volumes that appear are the HD and the installation DVD. No hardware test. Am I looking on the right disc? Am I doing something wrong?

Comments

[(Anonymous)]

The hardware test program is an application located on the installation volume, no? Did you poke around the contents of that volume?

[kristine-smith.livejournal.com]

No, because according to the manual, I was supposed to get an icon for the hardware program itself--I wasn't supposed to have to poke around. I was concerned that if I initiated the install, I'd have no choice but to keep going, which would mean, I assume, that I would have to reinstall Leopard.

[(Anonymous)]

I don't remember seeing a utilities directory on the leopard disk, but I did *something* after doing the install, that required inserting the disk. There is a bail out point so you don't have to do a full install.

Back everything up just in case. I only did this once, and my memory isn't what it used to be.

Adrianne

[silvergryphyn.livejournal.com]

I'll take a peek when I get home. I've done this but not for ages. And a backup is always a good idea anways.

~Sarah