Mac OS X boot hangs

[youngmann]

Hi,

I installed the Jas 10.4.6 DVD.

Installation went smooth and relatively fast. Then asked me to restart... was all happy!

restarted... and all I get now is the light grey screen with Apple logo on it.. and the clock that keeps turning... and after 2-3 minutes i get a small denial icon in the middle of the Apple... nothing happens just stays like that...

what should I do??

how can I c what's happening behind (boot with -v for example)? or debbug mode? how can I choose boot options?

 

for your information:

Mobo: Asus P4C800 E Deluxe (in the Compatibility list)

CPU: P4 3 Ghz HT Prescott (SSE3)

RAM: 512 MB

 

Installed Jas 10.4.6 DVD with typical (should I reinstall with custom? what features should I add?) in HDD Partition with Acronis Boot loader. I get to choose btw XP and Mac OSX with no problem.

 

Please help

 

Thank you in advance!