Ram timings and passwords on Macs

Feneeth of Borg · **Memory**: Nanya 1066 2x2GB 7-5-4-18

I'm trying to fix up some Macs running OS 7,8 and 10, but the only person that knows the password to the administrative account retired. Is there any way to get around the lack of a password on any Mac OS?

I'm also looking for a way to change ram timings, I noticed the timings on the iMacs and I think they can be improved, any support for any model is appriacted.

ibitato · **Memory**: 4x2GB@1080 5.5.5.15 5:6

http://www.askdavetaylor.com/how_do_..._password.html

from the url above :

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Please, come on now, all you need is nothing: OK, restart your computer, hold down Command-S and type in the following:

/sbin/fsck -y [Enter]
/sbin/mount -uaw [Enter]
rm /var/db/.applesetupdone [Enter]
reboot [Enter]

Once you've done that the computer reboots and ask you to set up an admin password. From there you just change all other account passwords in the account preferences!!

So who said you needed a CD?

The.Doctor · 01-28-2010, 07:07 | posts: 80 | Location: PA

I'm not 100% sure, but I don't think you can change ram timings on them. At least i've never found a way on either of my G4 Power Macs. I don't think the Firmware gives you that option.

vbetts · 01-29-2010, 01:06 | posts: 10,224 | Location: Toledo Ohio

There's really no need to on macs.