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iMac startup problems
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<blockquote data-quote="aussiemac" data-source="post: 54404"><p>Hi</p><p></p><p>I've got myself into a sticky situation, hope someone out there can help.</p><p></p><p>I was trying to install OSX over OS8.6 on a tray-loading G3 iMac. I hadn't updated the firmware (stupid I know - now!) and although OSX worked fine the first few times I rebooted or switched between it and OS8.6, now I get the white command screen prompt on startup. The problem is that I had told the computer to startup from an iMac 'Restore' CD which doesn't boot up to the desktop but only the the point at which you can elect to erase the HD (not an option at present) or restart - back to square 1. Inserting another CD and attempting to restart just ends up with a broken folder icon.</p><p></p><p>Can anyone assist me in advising what code/s I need to input at the prompt to be able to boot from another CD or to force it to boot from 8.6 or OSX? Or if there's a way to update the firmware from the command prompt?</p><p></p><p>Any assistance gratefully welcomed.</p><p></p><p>Regards</p><p></p><p>'aussiemac'</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="aussiemac, post: 54404"] Hi I've got myself into a sticky situation, hope someone out there can help. I was trying to install OSX over OS8.6 on a tray-loading G3 iMac. I hadn't updated the firmware (stupid I know - now!) and although OSX worked fine the first few times I rebooted or switched between it and OS8.6, now I get the white command screen prompt on startup. The problem is that I had told the computer to startup from an iMac 'Restore' CD which doesn't boot up to the desktop but only the the point at which you can elect to erase the HD (not an option at present) or restart - back to square 1. Inserting another CD and attempting to restart just ends up with a broken folder icon. Can anyone assist me in advising what code/s I need to input at the prompt to be able to boot from another CD or to force it to boot from 8.6 or OSX? Or if there's a way to update the firmware from the command prompt? Any assistance gratefully welcomed. Regards 'aussiemac' [/QUOTE]
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