EdyJun Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 So, no matter what I do I can't get MAC OS X installer or installed OS to boot on my system. I boot Windows XP and Server 2008 just fine no issues. But I can't boot Mac OS X, I have a HD with Mac OS X 10.5.8 on it and it will boot on my laptop but will not boot on my desktop. Tried the retail install as well and go. I have tried -x -f -s -v for boot up flag and no success. I have checked my BIOS setting and they look right. I was able to get it to run before with no issues. What gives? Thanks in advance. Edy My spec: Intel Core i7 920 2.66GHz LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Processor Part number: BX80601920 GIGABYTE GA-EX58-UD5 LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard Part number: GA-EX58-UD5 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Triple Channel COOLER MASTER V8 Part number: RR-UV8-XBU1-GP PNY XLR8 GeForce 9800 GTX+ Part number: VCG98GTXPXPB Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/184660-help-mac-os-x-just-keeps-on-restarting-wont-boot/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaalHala Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 It depends on what kind of processor you have on your laptop, if it is different (AMD, or 32bits, unlike your i7) it will not boot. This is a bad ideal anyways because OS X is not plug and play, it will not simply 'just work' on anyother system. Get a distro if you haven't, like iDeneb, iPC, or XxX and go from there. You might be able to try cpus=1 in startup options, that might work. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/184660-help-mac-os-x-just-keeps-on-restarting-wont-boot/#findComment-1254835 Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdyJun Posted September 7, 2009 Author Share Posted September 7, 2009 Ok, so now i got Kayway 10.5.2 booting on one drive. However, i can't updated it or install my retail setup. Both either give me KP or just keeps on rebooting. Tired with cpus=1 and no good. Ideas? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/184660-help-mac-os-x-just-keeps-on-restarting-wont-boot/#findComment-1254988 Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdyJun Posted September 7, 2009 Author Share Posted September 7, 2009 Found the problem.... was using a corrupted Vanilla_9.7.0. Now running 10.5 Retail w Vanilla 9.7 Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/184660-help-mac-os-x-just-keeps-on-restarting-wont-boot/#findComment-1255067 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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