Start up issues w/ newer Mac

Hello, I purchased my IMAC in September 2008. This morning when I turned on my computer, it briefly(about a second or 2) showed a ? and then went directly to a screen that said Hardware testing. I tested the hardware and when it was complete, it said the hardware was fine, to check my software. The option to restart or shut down was available, so I shut down. I turn ed on my computer and again it did the same thing and ended up at the test hardware option. TThis time I performed a detailed scheck which tooka little over 1/2 hour. When it was complete, it said everything was fine, to refer to my software manual. Has anyone encounted this typr of problem and what should I do? Thank you
Message was edited by: yvonne912

Hi, thank you for your input. I was able to start up my computer by powering up and pressing the option,command P & R keys as instructed. It worked and I connected my dsl and printer cable and no problems. Although I am glad everything is working, I am still concerned that this occurred. Could this be an indication that my hardware is having problems? I know the hardware test said everything is fine,but it makes me wonder why this would happen. The only additional software that I have installed is Adobe Photoshop, Office for mac(excel, word, powerpoint) and my hp printer that was purchased with my mac. Nothing out of the ordinary happened prior to this problem. Last application open was adobe, I was editing some photos. Any ideas ? Thank you again for your help!

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