Help.. With Remote Install Mac OS X ?

Hey guys... Im trying to install Mac OS X using Remote Install Mac OS X...
When i Press "OPTION" Nothing Shows up..... Just shows a purple background with 2 buttons " REFRESH" & "ARROW"
So My Question is........... Is there a way to use OPEN FRIMWARE to Install Mac osx using an ethernet cable
(I thing i have changed the 1st boot device to usb)
or is there commands for open firm ware which install mac osx using ethernet cable//
HELP ME PLEASE

Hi, is it running on the other Mac?
See if these help...
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2129
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?path=Mac/10.6/en/21219.html
Oh wait, is this an eMac? What version OS X are you trying to install?

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