New M2 Mac mini Recovery mode does not show any options

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New M2 Mac mini Recovery mode does not show any options

I have just bought a new Mac mini for my music studio and to get my motu sound card working I have to adjust the startup security setting in recovery mode.

I have managed to get in to the options page by holding the power button till it shows the "options" then clicking continue... after that it boots in to a black screen with menu that appears when you hover the mouse of it that only really has one option "Start up Disk"

it doesnt ask me for any log in details so I believe that is not allowing me in to the real recovery mode.

how do I get around this?

Mac mini (M2, 2023)

Posted on Feb 29, 2024 4:20 AM

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Owl-53

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Feb 29, 2024 5:04 AM in response to Edmuggles

Just to add to previous posting

Apple Silicon M1 / M2 /M3 Computer

Choose Apple menu > > Shut Down

If using a Bluetooth Keyboard with Rechargeable Battery - Cable the Keyboard to computer for this unique purpose.

Do not attempt a Restart to access this feature.

The computer Must be Shutdown and pause for about 10 seconds before moving forwards

Press and hold the power button on your Mac until you see “Loading startup options.”

Click Options, then click Continue.

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Barney-15E

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Feb 29, 2024 4:44 AM in response to Edmuggles

You must shutdown first, then hold the power button.

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