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Apple logo: The boot loader now loads the Darwin Linux, the MAC OS X basis, and the Apple logo appears. Kernel and kernel extensions (KEXT) are loaded, and they take over the next steps.If it were unsuccessful, you'd then see either a circle with a slash or a "folder with a question mark". If it weren't there, the Mac would first look at all other bootable drives (internal hard drives, DVD, USB, network).

It is stored on a hidden GUID partition on all bootable hard drives, the exact whereabouts are stored in the Macs PRAM by the "Start volume" preference pane or the Boot Camp assistant. Light grey display: Now the Mac flicks on its display and looks for the "Boot.efi" boot loader.processor, RAM, LAN + WLAN, Firewire, USB). If you see a slowly pulsing LED or hear beeps every five seconds, you have a RAM problem. If everything is okay, the startup chime is heard. Power on - startup chime: During the Power-On Self Test the hardware on yor Macs motherboard is tested (i.e.
