If you do see a hard disk icon, skip the remaining steps; the hard disk icon
tells you that you have a hard disk, and that it is ready to use.
If you do not see the hard disk icon, it means you either have a hard disk
that has not been prepared for use, or you have no hard disk. Continue with
step 3.
3. If you do not see a hard disk icon, locate and open the Apple HD SC Setup
program.
Apple HD SC Setup is located on the System Startup disk.
When you open Apple HD SC Setup, it looks for any hard disks inside of or
attached to your computer. If it does not find any hard disks it will display
this message.
If you see this message you have no hard disk. If you think this is in error,
contact an authorized Apple service provider.
If instead, you see an Apple HD SC Setup screen similar to this, you have a
hard disk. Read the next section to learn to check the status of your hard
disk.
4. Click the Quit button to quit Apple HD SC Setup.
Preparing a hard disk for use
Preparing a hard disk for use involves two steps:
1. Initialize your hard disk (if necessary). Initializing a disk prepares it
so that the computer can read and write information on it and display its
icon on the desktop.
2. Decide whether you want your hard disk to be a startup disk, and (if you
do) install system software on the hard disk.
The following sections will help you complete these steps.
Checking the status of your hard disk
If you purchased your Macintosh with an internal Apple hard disk, your hard
disk was completely prepared for use before it left the factory. Your disk
should need no further preparation.
But if you purchased an external hard disk, or you purchased your Macintosh
with an internal hard disk not made by Apple, your hard disk may need
preparation.
Before you begin that preparation, you'll need to check the status of the
hard disk to see what steps are necessary. Here's how:
1. Be sure your computer is off.
2. If you have an external hard disk, switch it on.
3. Switch on the computer.
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