Mac Mini 10.6 Server OS Issues

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Mac Mini 10.6 Server OS Issues

It is running MacOS X 10.6 server. It gets past the main language screen and intro, but gets stuck on the "Welcome" screen, steps pictured below:

On the welcome screen, the background would first appear as black, it slowly faded in over time, into the last image. I am not sure what is wrong. I've seen videos that it’s supposed to show a region selection option, but it doesn't appear on mine? I’ve tried to reinstall, but the shortcuts don’t seem to work for me.

I have a windows formatted keyboard if that helps

At the time of the installation, I had a usb mouse, hdmi, and power cord plugged in.

It’s a model A1347, MC438LL/A 1tb server

its the original OS factory install, the mini still had its sealed plastic wrap (label was unbroken) It should be 10.6 snow leopard server

Earlier Mac models

Posted on Jan 9, 2025 6:30 AM

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Ethan0001 Author

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Jan 18, 2025 3:10 PM in response to BDAqua

So, I tried what you said, hitting shift on startup. The Apple logo appeared, with a spinning gear, and a loading bar. It loaded into this screen.

I hit the English option, and then pressed the blue arrow in the bottom right, and then the screen turned grey, and skipped past the loading intro (the flying X, coming in from above) and into this

This “Welcome” screen is the screen I can’t get past, and I’m pretty much stuck on. (For future reference) I have a LG GP65NS60 external dvd drive (pictured below)

I also have the install dvds, from the box the Mini came in (also pictured below)

Do you know what I should do now? I am totally stuck.

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Ethan0001 Author

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Jan 19, 2025 8:43 AM in response to BDAqua

I tried, unplugged, and waited a few minutes, and plugged the KB and mouse back in. I tried this with and without Ethernet, and it did not work. I did see something that could help though, which I’ll attach below:

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Ethan0001 Author

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Jan 19, 2025 10:41 AM in response to BDAqua

I tried looking for a way to get to the terminal, but I have no idea how the screen kinda just looks like this:

And I can’t really do anything. One thing I found which might help explain what is wrong, is this:

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BDAqua

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Jan 11, 2025 4:05 AM in response to Ethan0001

Windows Win key = Mac CMD key or ⌘

Windows alt key = Mac Option key or ⌥, also called alt key on Mac sometimes.

Restore modes do not work on that old of Macs.

Can you reinstall from the Original Install Disc?

Start with this ..

Safe Boot, (holding Shift key down at startup), does the problem occur in Safe Mode? Could take 10 minutes or more.

Safe mode attempts to repair Disks & clears lots of caches & loads safe Drivers, & prevents loading of 3rd party extensions, so if Safe Mode works try again in regular boot.

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Ethan0001 Author

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Jan 19, 2025 5:14 AM in response to BDAqua

When you say, pausing, do you mean leave them unplugged for a few seconds? And then plug them in? Also, when should I do that?

I do have a wifi connection (the mini never asked to connect, which I think is after the “Welcome screen” I do have an Ethernet connection

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Ethan0001 Author

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Jan 19, 2025 8:02 AM in response to BDAqua

I wouldn’t think a keyboard or mouse would be a problem. If doing that would help with the issue, I will try. I have no idea if it’s connected to the internet, even if plugged in to Ethernet, but I will try it with/without Ethernet plugged in.

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