I use the "Apple + V" key a lot to watch the Mac boot. How can I make a Mac boot in verbose mode automatically everytime? Is there a sys config file or firmware hack to do this?
I use the "Apple + V" key a lot to watch the Mac boot. How can I make a Mac boot in verbose mode automatically everytime? Is there a sys config file or firmware hack to do this?
It's impressive to see someone else who likes to read the details: not only the Mac boot sequence, but Buzzflash too. The desire to be informed is a good thing, in the best Steeeve sense.
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Open your terminal and enter this command:
sudo nvram boot-args="-v"
Of course, enter your admin password when prompted.
To reset this back to the old way, either zap the PRAM at startup or enter this command in the terminal:
sudo nvram boot-args=""
Enjoy!
Originally posted by Brad
Ah, an easy one!
Open your terminal and enter this command:
Code:
sudo nvram boot-args="-v"
Of course, enter your admin password when prompted.
To reset this back to the old way, either zap the PRAM at startup or enter this command in the terminal:
sudo nvram boot-args=""
Enjoy!
Thanks!
Originally posted by dstranathan
I use the "Apple + V" key a lot to watch the Mac boot. How can I make a Mac boot in verbose mode automatically everytime? Is there a sys config file or firmware hack to do this?
It's impressive to see someone else who likes to read the details: not only the Mac boot sequence, but Buzzflash too. The desire to be informed is a good thing, in the best Steeeve sense.