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Mac Mini OS High Sierra will not boot.

Mac Mini OS High Sierra will not boot.

black screen,

repeatdly beeps but will not start



Mac mini, macOS 14.4

Posted on Oct 12, 2024 4:09 PM

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Oct 12, 2024 11:47 PM in response to 96pixels

The following table lists the new tones and their meaning:


Tone(s) Description

1 tone, a 5-second pause, repeat No RAM installed

3 successive tones, a 5-second pause, 3 successive tones RAM does not pass data integrity check

1 long tone when holding down the power button Firmware upgrade in process. See About firmware updates for Intel-based Macs for more details.

3 long tones, 3 short tones, 3 long tones Firmware restoration from CD in process. See About the Firmware Restoration CD (Intel-based Macs) for more details.


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Mac Mini OS High Sierra will not boot.

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