MAC OS X - Start up Keys
posted 24 November 2009, Tuesday
Just a quick reference of MAC OS X Startup shortcuts including bootable options from safe mode to fireware drive.
Startup keyboard shortcuts
Press the key or key combination until the expected function occurs/appears (for example, hold Option during startup until Startup Manager appears, or Shift until "Safe Boot" appears).
NOTE: These key or key combination may not work correctly if you are using a third party keyboard; try using an Apple keyboard.
| Key or key combination | What it does |
| Option | Display all bootable volumes (Startup Manager) |
| Shift | Perform Safe Boot (start up in Safe Mode) |
| C | Start from a bootable disc |
| T | Start in FireWire target disk mode |
| N | Start from NetBoot server |
| X | Force Mac OS X startup (if non-Mac OS X startup volumes are present) |
| Command-V | Start in Verbose Mode |
| Command-S | Start in Single User Mode |