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Forcepark1337
Hey everyone,

I just installed Leo4all v3 on my gaming PC for fun, and after installing I get this error while booting: "still waiting for root device". My specs are:

Intel Core 2 Duo e6550

XFX 680i LT Mobo

2gb 800mhz ram

using an ide hdd for osx86 jumpered to master

sata dvd drive

evga 8800gt

Any fixes? Thanks!

-Max
overflow1972
Hi,

when you install LEO, you have to select the driver for the CHIPSET of your mother board. So you must check for the chipset on your mother board, and select it in "the custom installation section".

bye
Forcepark1337
QUOTE(overflow1972 @ May 3 2008, 06:00 PM) *
Hi,

when you install LEO, you have to select the driver for the CHIPSET of your mother board. So you must check for the chipset on your mother board, and select it in "the custom installation section".

bye


I tried every chipset driver, still have the same problem.
citta.ventosa
This looks like an old topic but in case you haven't solved the problem, make sure you
format the drive correctly and select Master Boot Record in Disk Utility before you install.
Also make sure the BIOS is set to enable IDE and the drive is set to boot first. Hope this
helps.
dilfatx
I am having the same issue.. I have disabled floppy drive and enabled ide for both hard drive and dvd drive.. and i get that prompt? any ideas?
citta.ventosa
Ok, I'm assuming you're running the same board and having the same issue after installation as the original poster. If this isn't the case, please correct me.

Did you set the drive up as a master boot drive during installation? Did you also check that your drive is first in the boot list in the BIOS? What options did you select, under the Customize screen? For this board, I first tried "Nforce Test" under the chipset options but that didn't work for me, so I went with "Nforce Old".

See my post here: http://forum.insanelymac.com/index.php?showtopic=115783
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