Mac Pro stuck on white screen when booting from USB installer

Hi I was wondering if anyone knew why when I click on my boot usb on my Mac Pro it boots to a white screen. I put in a hdd formatted to extended (journaled) but when I click the usb it goes to a white screen and the usb is ok because it works with my iMac any suggestions would be appreciated, thanks



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Original Title: Boot usb white screen

Earlier Mac models

Posted on Jul 5, 2025 02:06 PM

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Jul 5, 2025 05:14 PM in response to NORM-FWF

What year model is the Mac Pro..?

see > Identify your Mac Pro model - Apple Support


How did you create that USB installer..?

see > Create a bootable installer for macOS - Apple Support


Blank screen suggests that the Mac can not find a boot drive.

see > If your Mac starts up to a blank screen - Apple Support


What happens if you turn off the Mac Pro, then turn it on holding the Alt (Option) key..?

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