Mac OS X 10.0: No Sound on Power Mac G4 (Digital Audio) 533 MHz Dual Processor

This article describes an issue when a Power Mac G4 (Digital Audio) 533 MHz dual processor computer stops making sound shortly after it is turned on.
Symptom

Sound functions as expected after you turn the computer on. This can range from a few seconds up to 30 minutes. After this period, the computer makes no more sound until it restarts or wakes from sleep.

Sound functions normally when started up from Mac OS 9.x.


Note: This issue has only been reported on this hardware configuration.

Solution

Install Mac OS X 10.0.3 Update or later to resolve this issue.
Published Date: Oct 7, 2016