Mac OS X 10.5, Boot Camp: Black screen when booting from Windows XP install CD on iMac (Late 2006 24-inch)

  • Last Modified: October 02, 2008
  • Article: TS1454
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Symptoms

Some iMac (Late 2006 24-inch) computers may display a black screen when booting from the Windows XP installer CD, instead of the standard blue installation screen. The computer will respond to the correct setup key presses and continue the installation even though the built-in display has no video.

Products Affected

iMac (24-inch, Late 2006), Boot Camp, Mac OS X 10.5, Windows XP

Resolution

If you experience this issue, download and install the iMac MXM Update 1.0 update from Apple Support Downloads.

Additional Information

Important: Information about products not manufactured by Apple is provided for information purposes only and does not constitute Apple’s recommendation or endorsement. Please contact the vendor for additional information.

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