Cruxado Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Ok. The problem. I purchased new computer parts in order to Install a Native RETAIL (Build 10A433) of Snow Leopard Server. Before I go any further here are the Tech Specs: Gigabyte P55-UD5 MoBo G.Skill Ripsaw PC 16000 (2x2GB) DDR3 Dual Channel Intel Core i5 (2.6ghz) WD 1.5TB HDD WD Raptor (10k rpm) 40GB HDD DVD/CD RW Burner Antec 650W EarthWatt Power Supply Antec Server Case Legal Snow Leopard Server serial key Configured the BIOS to ACHI and S3 suspend. I ran the MBCD boot disk (which I found somewhere in this forum) which boots my 8GB SanDisk USB with the restored SL Server install. I booted with no problem, partition with GUID option and installed. I do get a 'Failed Install' error because the Installer can't "Bless" the HDD. Once I restart and boot the HDD (using the CD Boot disk) the computer turns on normally, shows the install setup. When I enter a Valid Serial Key (which I purchased from E-Bay) it won't go through. I get an Invalid Key error. [Empire Boot with i5 boot and chameleon RC3 doesn't boot the install... but those run the HDD with Server installed.] <hr> Any thoughts? I'm waiting for a Verification on the DVD Serial Key. Just in case. Should I try burning a DL-DVD? Do you think a BIOS option, like Virtualization, is affecting the wizard? <hr> <hr> [RESOLVED] I did manage to fix this problem. It was a matter of adding the appropriate Ethernet Kext into the installer. I used the RTL 81xx Kext from kexts.com. Follow this link. Once that's is done the RTL Ethernets will be recognized properly and the serial will work! Good luck to all Hackintoshers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdave54 Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Unfortunately it seems like you got scammed on ebay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruxado Posted November 26, 2009 Author Share Posted November 26, 2009 Well... just to verify that its an Install issue, I used other means to look for a working key. To my surprise these 'proven' keys don't work on my install either! I'm completely stumped!! What's going on? Is the HDD blessing really that important?? Do you think that the DVD build would matter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruxado Posted November 26, 2009 Author Share Posted November 26, 2009 Any ways, I found this tutorial. Will see how it goes. http://tonymacx86.blogspot.com/2009/11/os-x-snow-leopard-install-using-retail.html I do believe its an install issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdave54 Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 I didn't realise you already had an install already, if that tutorial does not work, here is how I installed snow http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=191179 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruxado Posted November 26, 2009 Author Share Posted November 26, 2009 @pDave54 The myHack install guide, ruins the Server Installer... =S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdave54 Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 @pDave54 The myHack install guide, ruins the Server Installer... =S ok just another idea , sorry it did not work again good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruxado Posted November 26, 2009 Author Share Posted November 26, 2009 I appreciate the help pDave54. I do have Snow Leopard. Has anyone tried installing SL first and then 'upgrading it' to SL Server? I'll try that tomorrow... if I have the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruxado Posted November 28, 2009 Author Share Posted November 28, 2009 * Bump * from the fifth page to the first... LOL Any suggestions please on my problem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashd Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 * Bump * from the fifth page to the first... LOL Any suggestions please on my problem? Make a backup of /Volumes/<os x server installer>/System/Installation/Packages/OSInstall.mpkg, run myhack then restore the original OSInstall.mpkg I have a working 10.6.2 Server install after doing this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruxado Posted November 30, 2009 Author Share Posted November 30, 2009 ashd, Thanks for the tip. I wasn't really having a problem with the install. Just with the Serial validation. I did manage to fix this problem. It was a matter of adding the appropriate Ethernet Kext into the installer. I used the RTL 81xx Kext from kexts.com. Follow this link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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