Apple · Computer
Apple computers (Intel)
Intel Mac · Intel-based Apple computer
OptionHold
Startup Manager / boot disk menuHold immediately after pressing the power button, then choose an available startup disk.
Command-RHold
macOS RecoveryHold immediately after pressing the power button to start from the built-in recovery system.
Option-Command-RHold
Internet RecoveryHold immediately after pressing the power button to start recovery over the internet.
DHold
Apple DiagnosticsHold immediately after pressing the power button. Use Option-D to start diagnostics over the internet.
Option-Command-P-RHold
Reset NVRAM / PRAMThis startup combination applies to Intel Macs, not Apple silicon Macs.
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This record covers Intel-based Apple computers. Apple documents Option for Startup Manager and Command-R for macOS Recovery on Intel Macs.