Killed my Mac! Won't Boot!

[dan carr]

So i installed Jaguar on my iMac DV, chose the erase/format/install option, and began the installation. the first disk installed smoothly, and when the computer rebooted to go onto the second disk, i go the dark apple on the light background, and not much else. i've tried booting up while holding c with both my x.2 disc, and my 9.0 disc, but its not working out for me.

anyone know what's going on with this thing?

thank you!

dan.

 

[chemistry_geek]

Try resetting the parameter RAM. Look through your manuals for directions for doing so. I think it's Command-option-P-R. Let the computer chime three times, then let go of the keys. If that doesn't work, try restting non-volatile RAM. You have to hold down a special key sequence to get to the open firmware to type in a series of commands. I had to do this after installing a friends HD and my computer would no longer boot from the CD. A $50 call to Apple straightened that problem out for me.