Re: Grub Open Firmware error - release keys

[Casey C <fienixppc@gmail.com>]

Hi Adrian, 

I used the 11/11/24 install image: 

https://cdimage.debian.org/cdimage/ports/snapshots/2024-11-11/debian-12.0.0-powerpc-NETINST-1.iso

On a Power Mac G5 11,2 2.5 quad core (8 GB RAM, GeForce 6600 GPU). I thought perhaps the issue was related to having a Radeon HD 6750 in the 8x slot, but I removed it and the error still comes up. 

Thanks for your time, and for everything you do for the ports! 

On Sun, Jan 12, 2025 at 2:08 AM John Paul Adrian Glaubitz <glaubitz@physik.fu-berlin.de> wrote:

Hello Casey,

On Jan 12, 2025, at 1:26 AM, Casey C <fienixppc@gmail.com> wrote:

When selecting default install from the grub menu, I get a loading message, then an Open Firmware error saying to “release keys to continue!” However, no keys are being pressed, and the system is unresponsive to typing anything on the keyboard. I’ve tried multiple keyboards including a wired Apple keyboard. Has anyone experienced this or does anyone have any idea what may be the cause? 

Image of Open Firmware error: 

https://ibb.co/kDZS5RG

It’s not possible to help you without the information which ISO image (specify full download URL) you used on what machine.

Adrian