McIntoshOS Recovery Mode Instructions
- August 18, 2024
- McIntosh
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McIntoshOS Recovery Mode
Overview
When a McIntosh product enters Recovery Mode, this indicates a failure to identify valid firmware. The Front Panel Display will read:
This is a prompt to install new firmware—which can be found on the product webpage under the Downloads section.
Installing McIntoshOS via USB
- Download the McIntoshOS.swu package from the Downloads section of the product webpage.
- Copy the McIntoshOS.swu package onto a USB drive. Note that any modification of this package may result in an installation failure.
- Insert the loaded USB drive into the back of the product and verify that the display indicates the package is recognized:
- Ensure the product continues to be powered while the Recovery process is taking place.
- Once Recovery has been completed, the product should return to normal operation.
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