If you see an entry labeled Chip with the model of the chip written after it, this means that your Mac is with an Apple Silicon processor. To find out the type of processor that your Mac has, click on the Apple Menu, select About this Mac, and look at the information in the window that opens.
In the macOS Recovery Mode, you can use the Time Machine backup tool, get online help for your problem, erase the hard drive of your Mac, reinstall your macOS, and more.Įntering Recovery Mode is a bit different depending on whether your Mac has an Apple Silicon or an Intel processor. MacOS Recovery is a special mode that gives you access to different system repair tools that can help you deal with different issues that your Mac has. Additional options and tips for installing/reinstalling macOS.Reinstalling macOS Big Sur from Recovery Mode.