Mac doesn't start up

greenbulldog · Oct 16, 2008, 02:38 AM

Hi all,

I have a iMac (the dome-shaped one) that I have trouble with. It goes like this:

1. Turn on computer.
2. Before it goes to the login screen, it tells me to restart computer in 4 different languages.

What's going on and what should I do?

Thank you all in advance.

Eidorian · Oct 16, 2008, 03:00 AM

I'd try Safe Mode first.

If it still panics then you might want to boot into single user mode and read panic.log.

Oct 16, 2008, 02:38 AM	#1
greenbulldog macrumors newbie Join Date: Oct 2008	Mac doesn't start up Hi all, I have a iMac (the dome-shaped one) that I have trouble with. It goes like this: 1. Turn on computer. 2. Before it goes to the login screen, it tells me to restart computer in 4 different languages. What's going on and what should I do? Thank you all in advance.
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Oct 16, 2008, 03:00 AM	#2
Eidorian macrumors Penryn Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Indiana	I'd try Safe Mode first. If it still panics then you might want to boot into single user mode and read panic.log. __________________ Core i5 750 / 16 GB RAM / SSD / HD 7950 / Windows 8 MRoogle it!
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