FCP Studio 2 install fails on G4 1.42 GHZ Dual
by Bruce Stubblefield
on
Jul 6, 2008 at 8:08:18 pm
Hello,
Editing a project shot on Mini-DV NTSC; Trying to use a G4 Dual Processor as a second machine (have an 8-core for more advanced tasks). Trying to install Final Cut Studio 2 on the G4 1.42 GHZ Dual, OS 10.4.11 with 2GB RAM and a ATI Radeon 9000 Pro Graphics card, and lots of room on the drives.
On inspection, the installer says: "The installed graphics card does not support the Open GL features recommended by Final Cut Studio installer." (hardware listed detailed below.) It goes ahead and installs anyway, but crashes instantly when I open it.
Any ideas? Does anyone know what kind of AGP card that will work in this G4 that will satisfy the installer?
Many thanks
Bruce S.
Hardware:
Machine Name: Power Mac G4
Machine Model: PowerMac3,6
CPU Type: PowerPC G4 (3.3)
Number Of CPUs: 2
CPU Speed: 1.42 GHz
L2 Cache (per CPU): 256 KB
L3 Cache (per CPU): 2 MB
Memory: 2 GB
Bus Speed: 167 MHz
Boot ROM Version: 4.6.0f1
Serial Number: XB3260D0NP3
ATI Radeon 9000 Pro:
Chipset Model: ATY,RV250
Type: Display
Bus: AGP
Slot: SLOT-1
VRAM (Total): 64 MB
Vendor: ATI (0x1002)
Device ID: 0x4966
Revision ID: 0x0001
ROM Revision: 113-99702-130
Displays:
Display:
Resolution: 1024 x 768 @ 75 Hz
Depth: 32-bit Color
Core Image: Not Supported
Main Display: Yes
Mirror: Off
Online: Yes
Quartz Extreme: Supported
Rotation: Supported
Display:
Status: No display connected
Also tried with this card, same result:
ATI Radeon 8500:
Chipset Model: ATY,R200
Type: Display
Bus: AGP
Slot: SLOT-1
VRAM (Total): 64 MB
Vendor: ATI (0x1002)
Device ID: 0x514c
Revision ID: 0x0000
ROM Revision: 113-85710-227
Displays:
Display:
Resolution: 1024 x 768 @ 75 Hz
Depth: 32-bit Color
Core Image: Not Supported
Main Display: Yes
Mirror: Off
Online: Yes
Quartz Extreme: Supported
Display:
Status: No display connected
Re: FCP Studio 2 install fails on G4 1.42 GHZ Dual by Ed Dooley on Jul 6, 2008 at 8:33:41 pm
The system requirements are 10.4.9 and QT 7.6.xxx
Ed
[Bruce Stubblefield]"ng a project shot on Mini-DV NTSC; Trying to use a G4 Dual Processor as a second machine (have an 8-core for more advanced tasks). Trying to install Final Cut Studio 2 on the G4 1.42 GHZ Dual, OS 10.4.11 with 2GB RAM and a ATI Radeon 9000 Pro Graphics card, and lots of room on the drives.
On inspection, the installer says: "The installed graphics card does not support the Open GL features recommended by Final Cut Studio installer." (hardware listed detailed below.) It goes ahead and installs anyway, but crashes instantly when I open it.
Any ideas? Does anyone know what kind of AGP card that will work in this G4 that will satisfy the installer?
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Re: FCP Studio 2 install fails on G4 1.42 GHZ Dual by Bruce Stubblefield on Jul 7, 2008 at 1:56:14 am
Hi,
Dangit! Installed 10.4.9 and QT 7.1.6, but got the same result; "errors during install, please try again." Then when I try again the installer quits unexpectedly.
Re: FCP Studio 2 install fails on G4 1.42 GHZ Dual by Warren Eig on Jul 7, 2008 at 7:09:55 am
You need an ATI Radeon 9700 or better graphics card or it won't run at all. I was patient zero with this issue with Apple and they've since updated the requirements page on their web site. I eventually found a ATI Radeon 9800 pro to remedy this.
Re: FCP Studio 2 install fails on G4 1.42 GHZ Dual by Warren Eig on Jul 7, 2008 at 4:29:08 pm
[Bruce Stubblefield]"Many thanks, Warren. Now for a stupid question. Do I have to get a Mac-specific Radeon, or will any AGP 9700 or better work in the G4?"
No stupid questions, just dumb looks. Seriously, you need a Mac Edition. Try MacSales.com.
