badger15 Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 Ok, I know this has been asked before but I can't seem to find a proper solution. I've created a bootable USB install following this tutorial: http://lifehacker.com/5351485/how-to-build...start-to-finish. I used a Lacie Quadra drive connected via USB for the bootable Snow Leopard install. I can load the chameleon bootloader and darwin and get through the screen with the shiny apple only to get stuck on a dark grey screen with only the mouse cursor. I thought maybe something was wrong with my BIOS USB settings so I switched legacy to disabled but then I couldn't find my USB drive anymore. Not sure what other BIOS settings to play with. I also tried to boot with -v or -x -f but I can't seem to find a proper time to enter that in? The bootloader loads so fast I don't see where I can type it in. It is a brand new drive so I don't think that the cable is bad, but I will try switching it out. My system consists of a P5k-e mobo | E6850 | 8GB OCZ RAM | ATi x1950 PRO | SATA DVD rom | 2 SATA drives. Any quick guidance would be awesome! I followed the cited tutorial with no issues until I tried to boot from the USB Lacie drive. Thank you so much. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/184243-stuck-on-grey-screen-usb-drive-install/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
filthyphil Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 I have the exact same issue, did you ever find solution? Phil Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/184243-stuck-on-grey-screen-usb-drive-install/#findComment-1290085 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabbawok Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 I have the exact same issue, did you ever find solution? Phil Is it perhaps the graphics card? I'm having issues with my ATI HD2600. as soon as i used an Nvidia card it was fine.. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/184243-stuck-on-grey-screen-usb-drive-install/#findComment-1290794 Share on other sites More sharing options...
filthyphil Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 Mine is an Nvidia, I find it odd that i get the gray screen and cursor, but nothing else. Phil Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/184243-stuck-on-grey-screen-usb-drive-install/#findComment-1290804 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohsht Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 I have the exact same thing, using an Nvidia 9400GT card. Has anyone managed to get past this? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/184243-stuck-on-grey-screen-usb-drive-install/#findComment-1443788 Share on other sites More sharing options...
valv Posted April 11, 2010 Share Posted April 11, 2010 one's your on the Chameleon screen push the down array button. u can then choose second option for verbose. if that screen doesn't show, push the tab bar (only one time) when being on the bootloader screen to switch to GUI. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/184243-stuck-on-grey-screen-usb-drive-install/#findComment-1446327 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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