HT4313 once it has rebooted and entered the installation, i get the message "it cannot be installed on this computer", i have created a new Raid Set, ive zeroed out the disks, only 10.6 or 10.5 server is allowed
I can see the restart button mentioned, but i cant get past the message that it cant be installed when it has booted up with the 10.6.4 server installation disc.
So far:
Copied installation cd to a hard drive and booted from it.
Created new raid set (RAID 5)
Zeroed out information on disks
10.5 server had no trouble installing
10.6 sl had no trouble installing
I used to have 10.6 server installed on the intended mac pro.
However i need to reinstall and it is not possible.
Any help would be very much appreciated
Where did you get the 10.6.4 install disk? Did it come with some other machine?
I ask because it sounds like that's the case - and it may only work with the machine (or, at least, model) it was shipped with.
However, if you have another 10.6 Server install disk, even an older version, just go with that and run Software Update after it's installed. The chances are you don't really want 10.6.4 anyway, right, but something later.
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I believe these are the wrong system restore discs for your model iMac, assuming your are correct that you have mid 2007 iMac.
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i want mavericks but its not working
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To check the model number hold down the option/alt key, go to the Apple menu and select System Information.
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Turn on the computer.
Insert the Mac OS X Install DVD into the optical drive, or insert the MacBook Air Software Reinstall Drive into the USB port.
Restart the computer.
Press and hold the "C" key while the computer starts up. The computer will start up using the Install media. Alternatively, press and hold the Option key at startup to select the volume containing the installer.
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Part Two: Installing the operating system
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Select your country or region and click Continue.
Select a keyboard layout and click Continue.
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Eject the Mac OS X Install DVD by dragging its icon to the Trash.
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