Tadachi18 Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 So i read around that "Still waiting for root device" is a common problem with AMD CPU's even though thats a complete lie because i have OSX86 running on a AMD Desktop with out this issue..... Now is it only on certain Chipset.. Maybe. Let me get to the Point.... I got 2 DVD's... One is iDeneb and the other is iATKOS... they both work just fine, tested them both out... Now the Laptop is a Compaq Presario v5000... Its Has a compatible AMD Seprom Processor 1GB Ram an the ATI Radeom Xpress 200 Graphics.... On Both DVD it just stays at "Waiting for Root Device" .. AMD Seprom Processor Instruction Set :MMX (+), 3DNow! (+), SSE, SSE2, SSE3 ... So yea it should work I looked around the Site and answers come up with the whole Set HD as primary.... Its a laptop it already is.. I can though set it 2 Slave or Cable Select... I noticed it has the plugs for the jumpers on the HDD..as for the DVD-Drive i have no idea how to take that out an check.. Some people used a external DVD and it worked for them... for me it wont since i don't have one. I do have an external USB HDD an a 4GB Thumb-drive. I also did try a couple boot commands... platform=X86PC -v -x -v -f -v platform=ACPI -v All end with the same message... "Still Waiting for Root Device" Somewhere I remember seeing a set of commands that are different that helped people get pass the message but so far still searching and haven't found anything useful. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/202382-still-waiting-for-root-device-on-laptop-before-installation/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
The FreeBird Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 So i read around that "Still waiting for root device" is a common problem with AMD CPU's even though thats a complete lie because i have OSX86 running on a AMD Desktop with out this issue..... Now is it only on certain Chipset.. Maybe. Let me get to the Point.... I got 2 DVD's... One is iDeneb and the other is iATKOS... they both work just fine, tested them both out... Now the Laptop is a Compaq Presario v5000... Its Has a compatible AMD Seprom Processor 1GB Ram an the ATI Radeom Xpress 200 Graphics.... On Both DVD it just stays at "Waiting for Root Device" .. AMD Seprom Processor Instruction Set :MMX (+), 3DNow! (+), SSE, SSE2, SSE3 ... So yea it should work I looked around the Site and answers come up with the whole Set HD as primary.... Its a laptop it already is.. I can though set it 2 Slave or Cable Select... I noticed it has the plugs for the jumpers on the HDD..as for the DVD-Drive i have no idea how to take that out an check.. Some people used a external DVD and it worked for them... for me it wont since i don't have one. I do have an external USB HDD an a 4GB Thumb-drive. I also did try a couple boot commands... platform=X86PC -v -x -v -f -v platform=ACPI -v All end with the same message... "Still Waiting for Root Device" Somewhere I remember seeing a set of commands that are different that helped people get pass the message but so far still searching and haven't found anything useful. Here is a complete extremely easy guide to avoid root device error. Worked for me should work for you: http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=202342 Hope to see you soon. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/202382-still-waiting-for-root-device-on-laptop-before-installation/#findComment-1359895 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tadachi18 Posted December 17, 2009 Author Share Posted December 17, 2009 Alright I'll give it a try and post back with goof news hopefully...Thankyou "The FreeBird Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/202382-still-waiting-for-root-device-on-laptop-before-installation/#findComment-1361793 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronak patel Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 i try but still i get this problem same error "Still waiting for root device" on my amd base pc i have 1) AMD 5600+ X2 2) 2 GB DDR2 RAM 3) 500 GB HDD 4) ONBOARD ATI 1250 GRAFIX 5) MSI MAINBOARD WITH AMD 690 CHIPSET PLEASE HELP ME ON THIS PROBLEM I USED iPC_OSx86_Leopard_10_5_6_Intel_AMD_SSE2_SSE3 THIS DVD ... Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/202382-still-waiting-for-root-device-on-laptop-before-installation/#findComment-1362917 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The FreeBird Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 i try but still i get this problem same error "Still waiting for root device" on my amd base pc i have 1) AMD 5600+ X2 2) 2 GB DDR2 RAM 3) 500 GB HDD 4) ONBOARD ATI 1250 GRAFIX 5) MSI MAINBOARD WITH AMD 690 CHIPSET PLEASE HELP ME ON THIS PROBLEM I USED iPC_OSx86_Leopard_10_5_6_Intel_AMD_SSE2_SSE3 THIS DVD ... Can you give more information? I recommend you to use iATKOS v7, works like a charm... Personally, I myself had problems with iPC, its not too advance... Hope for the best! Alright I'll give it a try and post back with goof news hopefully...Thankyou "The FreeBird Quick, I'm willing to see the positive results. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/202382-still-waiting-for-root-device-on-laptop-before-installation/#findComment-1363082 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tadachi18 Posted July 8, 2010 Author Share Posted July 8, 2010 External DVD is the Solution Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/202382-still-waiting-for-root-device-on-laptop-before-installation/#findComment-1506965 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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