JeffroBro
Level 1
(8 points)
Q: Strategy for reloading appropriate MacOS, 2008 MacPro 3.0
I recently purchased an early 2008 MacPro (3.0Ghz) at a surplus sale.
The hard drive has been wiped, and no MacOS Install discs were included; so I need operating software to run it.
What is my best strategy for loading software for this machine? Is there a certain version of MacOS that I need to initially load?
When I start up the mac while holding down the Command+R keys, there appears to be an accessible partition named "Mac OS X Base System" under the directory of disk1. Is this some sort of pathway to reinstalling a certain version of operating software?
Thank you,
JeffroBro
P.S. I have also purchased a 2009 MacPro 2.66Ghz with a similar situation (wiped hard drive, no software disk). What is my best approach at loading the appropriate MacOS for this machine? Thank you.
Mac Pro, "Mac OS X Base System" @ disk1 loca
BDAqua
Level 10
(123,489 points)
When I start up the mac while holding down the Command+R keys, there appears to be an accessible partition named "Mac OS X Base System" under the directory of disk1. Is this some sort of pathway to reinstalling a certain version of operating software?
Did you try selecting that to start from?
| Pre-Installed MacOS: | X 10.5.1 (9B2117) | Maximum MacOS: | X 10.11.x* |
http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/mac_pro/specs/mac-pro-eight-core-3.0-2008- specs.html
You could buy a10.6 DVD from the Apple Store & once installed & updated to 10.6.8 you can upgtade further.
Pre-Installed MacOS:X 10.5.6 (9G3553)Maximum MacOS:X 10.11.x*
Same Disc should work on both.
It looks like they might still have it...
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC573Z/A?fnode=MTY1NDAzOA
