hackit Posted July 4, 2006 Share Posted July 4, 2006 Well I have installed OSx86 and worked past the b0 error, then darwin just loops in a fast reboot, I have read to take a picture but its way to fast the text scrolling by lasts for about 15 sec and then reboots. OSx86 version is 10.4.6 My experience with mac and linux is limited at best but would love to get this to work, could some one be so kind to give me some help if you have any ideas. ok well I tried to boot the cd and go into the terminal and typed: cp /mach_kernel/volumes/hackintosh and this is what i get usage: cp [ -R [ - H | -L | -P]] [-f | -i | -n] [-PV] src target cp [ -R [ - H | -L | -P]] [-f | -i | -n] [-PV] src1...srcN directory not knowing what this meant i tried to reboot and still the scrolling text and then reboot problem. what can i do at this screen? if i use the -v still just runs and reboots. Thanks Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackit Posted July 5, 2006 Author Share Posted July 5, 2006 this is most likely a bad question but other than hitting pause and hoping to catch the scrolling screen at the right moment and see where it ends, is there a trick? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackit Posted July 5, 2006 Author Share Posted July 5, 2006 It sucks being a newbie does anybody have any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John the Geek Posted July 5, 2006 Share Posted July 5, 2006 It sucks being a newbie does anybody have any ideas? Is this the Core Duo with onboard Intel shared video model? I've recently seen one of these and thought it's a LOT like a MacBook configuration. You'll need to post what hacked version of OS X you're trying to install to get any help on this. And I'm not the one with any info, since mine's an Apple. Good luck. =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackit Posted July 5, 2006 Author Share Posted July 5, 2006 thanks heres my specs same as sig Dell Inspiron XPS Pen 4 3.4 EE 1 Gig ram 128 9700 ati 40 gig HD OSx86 only Chip set = intel 865G/PE/P/848P (Springdale-G/PE/P) I dont want to dual boot, i change my drive when i want to try osx86. my distro is 10.4.4 with 10.4.6 patch, thats what it says when im loading mac and i check system. but my iso says 10.4.6.install.dvd.iso It loads fine and when i see the boot options i type in -v and watch the scrolling window for 13 seconds then my screen goes black for another 10 seconds and my comp reboots. the screen goes so fast that when i try to pause the screen i can never catch the end to see what it says. thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackit Posted July 5, 2006 Author Share Posted July 5, 2006 ok well I tried to boot the cd and go into the terminal and typed: cp /mach_kernel/volumes/hackintosh and this is what i get usage: cp [ -R [ - H | -L | -P]] [-f | -i | -n] [-PV] src target cp [ -R [ - H | -L | -P]] [-f | -i | -n] [-PV] src1...srcN directory not knowing what this meant i tried to reboot and still the scrolling text and then reboot problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackit Posted July 6, 2006 Author Share Posted July 6, 2006 ok well I tried to boot the cd and go into the terminal and typed: cp /mach_kernel/volumes/hackintosh and this is what i get usage: cp [ -R [ - H | -L | -P]] [-f | -i | -n] [-PV] src target cp [ -R [ - H | -L | -P]] [-f | -i | -n] [-PV] src1...srcN directory not knowing what this meant i tried to reboot and still the scrolling text and then reboot problem. what can i do at this screen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackit Posted July 6, 2006 Author Share Posted July 6, 2006 what can i do at this screen? does any one have any ideas? please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colonel Posted July 6, 2006 Share Posted July 6, 2006 have you tried pressing enter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackit Posted July 6, 2006 Author Share Posted July 6, 2006 have you tried pressing enter? yes and it just runs through the text and stops goes black and reboots. thank you for the reply, cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackit Posted July 7, 2006 Author Share Posted July 7, 2006 Well I have installed OSx86 and worked past the b0 error, then darwin just loops in a fast reboot, I have read to take a picture but its way to fast the text scrolling by lasts for about 15 sec and then reboots. OSx86 version is 10.4.6 My experience with mac and linux is limited at best but would love to get this to work, could some one be so kind to give me some help if you have any ideas. ok well I tried to boot the cd and go into the terminal and typed: cp /mach_kernel/volumes/hackintosh and this is what i get usage: cp [ -R [ - H | -L | -P]] [-f | -i | -n] [-PV] src target cp [ -R [ - H | -L | -P]] [-f | -i | -n] [-PV] src1...srcN directory not knowing what this meant i tried to reboot and still the scrolling text and then reboot problem. what can i do at this screen? if i use the -v still just runs and reboots. Thanks Kev My bad terminal uses caps so for anyone else when you use cp /mach_kernel /volumes/Mac OS X/ if you dont use capitals where you named the partition then you will see this usage: cp [ -R [ - H | -L | -P]] [-f | -i | -n] [-PV] src target cp [ -R [ - H | -L | -P]] [-f | -i | -n] [-PV] src1...srcN directory So much fun =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSXFan21 Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 I don't know mwhat XPS I have but I would assume its a gen1 because I got it like 3 years ago when the XPS line first came out. I am trying to install the mac OS on it also and I keep getting the reboot as well after pressing enter, or -v. I am stuck at this point...I can't get any further than this step. I could use a little guidence. Could it be a video issue? incompatible chipset? incorrect kernel on the discs we are using? I am trying 10.4.8 and my startup volume says "hd(2,1) Mac OS X Install Disc x86. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance. EDIT: I just wanted to add that my XPS is a desktop and not a laptop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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