User guide

Chapter 5
Installing Genesis MP System Software
Installing the Mac OS
Genesis MP requires Apple’s Mac OS version 7.5.2 or greater for
operation. All upgradable Power Macintoshes ship with version
7.5.2 or greater of the Apple System Software pre-installed on the
hard drive and included on a CD-ROM.
If you wish to install your System Software onto a new drive, or
need to reinstall your System Software, this section describes the
steps required for installation. The CD-ROM may also include
additional Apple software which you may choose to install. Consult
the Read Me files on the CD for additional information on such
software.
Performing an Easy Install or Clean Install
Note: If you are installing System Software onto a new hard
drive, make sure that the drive has been formatted. You may
use FWB’s Hard Disk Toolkit, included with your Genesis MP
Conversion, to format the drive, or use the software that came
with the drive. If your boot drive needs to be reformatted fol-
low the steps below, skipping steps 3-7.
1. Turn off Genesis MP.
2. Insert your Genesis MP Boot Disk into the floppy drive and turn on
your Genesis MP. When told that the floppy is locked, click OK.
3. Insert the Apple System Software CD-ROM into the CD-ROM
player.
4. Open the Disk First Aid application located in the Utilities folder
of the CD-ROM.
5. Verify, and repair if necessary, the hard drive you wish to install
the System Software on by following the instructions on the
screen.
6. Once you have finished using Disk First Aid, quit the applica-
tion.
7. Remove the Apple System Software CD-ROM from the CD-
ROM player.
8. Insert your Genesis MP CD-ROM into the CD-ROM player.
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