TITLE
    Mac OS X Server: Halting The Server and Restarting From The CD
Article ID:
Created:
Modified: 		60135
3/16/99
10/31/00
TOPIC

    This article describes how to halt Mac OS X Server and restart from the CD-ROM disc.

DISCUSSION

    Warning! This method of stopping Mac OS X Server may result in data loss or disk corruption. If possible, quit all applications and processes before following these instructions.

      1. Put the Mac OS X Server CD in the CD-ROM drive's tray, but do not close the tray.
      2. Press Control-Power, then press the H key. After a moment, your computer turns off.
      3. Gently close the CD-ROM drive.
      4. Turn on the computer, then hold down the C key. Continue holding the C key until you see the Welcome to Mac OS message.
      5. Use the fsck command to check the root file system disk.

    For more information on the fsck command, see :

    Article 24501 " Mac OS X Server: Why, When, and How to Run fsck for File System Maintenance. "


Document Information
Product Area: Mac OS System Software
Category: Mac OS X Server
Sub Category: Troubleshooting

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