system from exInstalling OSX operatingternal device

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Rikaruz


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I got a problem here dudes, the DVD drive of my Imac doesn't work, and i really need to install the operating system. Im trying with an external DVD but i cant boot the DVD installation from the device.
Does anyone know how can i resolve this issue???
I aprecciate every comment
 
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Silver M1 iMac 512/16/8/8 macOS 11.6
Well dude it depends on what model iMac you have and there is no information in your avatar that would assist.

If it is a PPC iMac, PPC machines require Firewire connection to be able to boot from a drive. Intel machines will boot from USB2 as well as Firewire.
 

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