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Intel iMac 2.16GHz 20'' - Cant boot/install from external USB drive
Hi guys,
I inherited a Intel iMac G5 20'', with 10.4.11 on it. It has some problems though.
I have a Tiger Install DVD and I really want Leopard nstalled so I can get BootCamp. However, pressing down the OPTION or OPTION+ALT buttons dont do anything, the computer just continues to boot the normal OS and I arrive at the boot screen.
The disk was a friends of mine and he took it back. I made a disk image however, so I can keep trying. I formatted and installed the 10.5 Install files, as per several directions I found on various sites. When I restart the computer with the USB external containing the 10.5 install plugged in, while pressing OPTION or OPTION+APPLE/ALT, again NUTHING HAPPENS and the computer just continues onto the login screen.
I've had trouble with this specific feature for a while now. Is there some reason my computer has the boot option ability disabled? If that is not a factor, then whats wrong with it???
Im trying to make the jump from Windows. I like the Mac I have, but have invested thousands in software over the years so I need to use Windows some times. In addition to that, I like to play the occasional MMORPG, without which I cannot survive. There are none for the Mac.
Help me Obi Wan Kenobi... you're my only hope!
Hi guys,
I inherited a Intel iMac G5 20'', with 10.4.11 on it. It has some problems though.
I have a Tiger Install DVD and I really want Leopard nstalled so I can get BootCamp. However, pressing down the OPTION or OPTION+ALT buttons dont do anything, the computer just continues to boot the normal OS and I arrive at the boot screen.
The disk was a friends of mine and he took it back. I made a disk image however, so I can keep trying. I formatted and installed the 10.5 Install files, as per several directions I found on various sites. When I restart the computer with the USB external containing the 10.5 install plugged in, while pressing OPTION or OPTION+APPLE/ALT, again NUTHING HAPPENS and the computer just continues onto the login screen.
I've had trouble with this specific feature for a while now. Is there some reason my computer has the boot option ability disabled? If that is not a factor, then whats wrong with it???
Im trying to make the jump from Windows. I like the Mac I have, but have invested thousands in software over the years so I need to use Windows some times. In addition to that, I like to play the occasional MMORPG, without which I cannot survive. There are none for the Mac.
Help me Obi Wan Kenobi... you're my only hope!