mac start up new drive

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  1. BAPABELL, May 21, 2013

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    installed new drive g5
    do I start with a install disk in and "c" down
    cant find utilities disk
    drive formatted ?????
     
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  2. rabidz7, May 22, 2013

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    To boot from a DVD hold the C key while booting.
     
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  3. BAPABELL, May 22, 2013

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    booting g5 new drive

    When booting "c" key i get an apple and then a ( / o ) like no enter
    wont start installation, fry new drive dont know if formated
    should install disk format ???
    Might put a second good drive in, start and if i can see new drive go that way ???
     
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  4. jbarley, May 22, 2013

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    You do realize that you need either the 'Original install disc' for that computer or a 'Retail version' install disc for a successful installation?
    Install discs from other apple models will not work.
     
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  5. rabidz7, May 23, 2013

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    Does the disk look like this: [​IMG]
    Or
    Like this: [​IMG]

    Also to boot directly, you must use a 10.5.x disk or below. Snow leopard and above do not boot.
     
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