I have an Imac desktop and unable to start or boot with disk drive
My new Imac desktop computer normally starts from the harddisk. Nevertheless, I have several new software programs that neet to start from the disk drive. I Insert the program in the drive but the program disk does not start to enable me to proceed with the installation. I know I have to configur something in the desktop to be able to install anything. This desktop also has installed PARALLELS to run windows. But I am not trying to install a windows program but a MAC software running OS X Lion. Please help.
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Is the problem that you can't see the CD/DVD after you insert it? It could be a simple matter of changing the Finder preferences. From within the Finder pull down the File menu and select 'Finder Preferences'. You should see the following widown appear. Add a check mark next to the 'CDs, DVDs, and iPods' section as shown below. Once you do so the inserted disks should show up on your desktop.
If you still have problems please provide more details on the specific disks you are trying to use.
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February 4, 2003
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1.0 GHz
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PowerPC 7445 (G4)
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Processors:
1
Geekbench:
539
Processor Upgrade:
Soldered
FPU:
Integrated
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133 MHz
Cache Bus Speed:
1.0 GHz (Built-in)
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Open Firmware
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1 MB
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64k
L2/L3 Cache:
256k (on-chip)
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PC2100 DDR SDRAM
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266 MHz
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256 MB
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2*
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64 MB
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Int. HD Interface:
Ultra ATA/100
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4X "SuperDrive"
Standard Disk:
None
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56k v.92
Standard Ethernet:
10/100Base-T
Standard AirPort:
802.11b/g (Optional)
Standard Bluetooth:
1.1 (Optional)
USB Ports:
3 (1.1)
Firewire Ports:
2 (400)
Details:
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Expansion Slots:
AP/BL
Expansion Bays:
None
Details:
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Incl. Keyboard:
Apple Pro Keyboard
Incl. Input:
Apple Pro Mouse
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All-in-One
Form Factor:
iMac G4 17" Flat Panel
Apple Order No:
M8935LL/A
Apple Subfamily:
iMac 17" 1 GHz
Apple Model No:
M6498 (EMC N/A)
Model ID:
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Also see: All Macs with the M6498 Model Number, the N/A EMC Number, and the PowerMac6,1 Model Identifier.
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Battery Type:
3.6V Lithium
Battery Life:
N/A
Pre-Installed MacOS:
X 10.2.3
Maximum MacOS:
X 10.5.8
MacOS 9 Support:
Classic Mode Only*
Windows Support:
Emulation Only
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Dimensions:
13.03 x 16.7 x 10.6*
Avg. Weight:
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Original Price:
US$1799
Est. Current Retail:
US$250-US$400
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