Problems starting up from the CD?

If you’ve followed the steps in the previous sections and the Macintosh Performa CD icon does not appear on your screen, follow these steps:

1Insert the CD into the tray.

2Choose Restart from the Special menu.

3Immediately press and hold down the Command (x), Shift, Option, and Delete keys.

The Macintosh Performa CD icon appears on the desktop.

4Choose Control Panels from the Apple (K) menu.

5Double-click the Startup Disk icon.

The Startup Disk control panel window appears.

6Click the CD icon to select it as your startup disk.

7Close the Startup Disk control panel window.

8Press and hold down the Control, Command (x), and Power keys.

Starting up from a floppy disk

To test, repair, or initialize a hard disk, or to install system software on a hard disk, you need to start up your computer from another disk. If you don’t have

abuilt-in CD-ROM drive, you can start up the computer using the Utilities floppy disk that came with your computer.

To start up your computer using the Utilities floppy disk, follow these steps:

1Shut down your computer.

2Insert the Utilities disk into the disk drive.

3Turn the computer on.

It takes several moments for your computer to start up from the Utilities disk.

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Apple 570 series, 550 series manual Starting up from a floppy disk, Problems starting up from the CD?

570 series, 550 series specifications

The Apple 550 and 570 series are notable entries in Apple's lineup of devices, typically recognized for their blend of performance, efficiency, and user-friendly design. With a focus on delivering high-quality features, these series have attracted attention from both tech enthusiasts and general consumers alike.

The Apple 550 series is anchored by its sleek design, often characterized by an aluminum chassis and vibrant Retina display. One of the standout features of this series is its use of the M1 chip, which enhances performance across applications while maintaining impressive battery life. This chip, based on ARM architecture, integrates an 8-core CPU and an 8-core GPU, allowing for seamless multitasking and exceptional graphics performance. Additionally, the 550 series boasts elevated RAM options, making it suitable for power users and professionals in creative fields.

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