Wiping and Restoring Intel Mac Systems

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To restore an Intel Mac system with the setup above, follow the steps below.

  1. On the target Mac connect the device to power and ethernet. If the device is powered on, power it down by holding the power button for 5 seconds.
  2. On the target Mac, hold the option key and press the power button to power up the Intel Mac. Continue holding until the boot selector window appears.
  1. Plug in the Automaton and press button 1.
  1. After the boots to internet recovery (about 3 to 5 minutes), if you are prompted to authenticate, press button 3 on the Automaton to erase the Mac. Then from step 2 after the Mac erases.
  2. If the utilities window is shown, press button 2 on the Automaton to wipe and restore the Mac.