Starting Up From The Power Cd - Power Computing PowerTower Pro User Manual

Chapter 4, Troubleshooting

Starting up from the Power CD

In order to test the hard disk or reinstall system software, it is necessary to startup from the
Power Computing System Software CD. There are two primary methods for booting from
the Power CD:
Method 1 - The Startup Disk control panel
If the computer boots off the hard disk normally and mounts the Power CD on the desktop
when it is inserted in the CD-ROM, you can boot from the Power CD using the Startup Disk
control panel located in the Control Panels folder underneath the Apple menu.
When you open the Startup Disk control panel, you should see icons of all the volumes you
have mounted on the desktop including the hard disk and the Power CD. The hard disk will
most likely be highlighted.
1.
SELECT the Power CD icon by clicking on it one time.
2.
CLOSE the Startup Disk control panel.
3.
SELECT Restart from the Special menu.
Tip: If the CD-ROM ejects upon restart, push it immediately back in. Otherwise, the
CD will not be present when the computer needs it for startup.
Method 2 - The Startup Key sequence
If the computer is unable to boot, or the CD-ROM is unable to mount when youÕre booted
up from the hard drive, you will be unable to access the Startup Disk control panel. In these
instances, you should use the startup key command sequence to boot-up from the Power
CD. To do this:
1.
Insert the Power Computing System Software CD into the CD-ROM player
with the artwork side of the CD facing up.
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