Still Waiting for Root Device

[shadrock]

Hello,

 

After unsuccessfully attempting to install Snow Leopard using the [url="http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/279450-why-insanelymac-does-not-support-tonymacx86/"]#####[/url] method I've decided to post here. I am using a Dell Inspiron 530s computer and I keep getting the "still waiting for root device" error when I try to load the SnowLeopard CD. I have tried changing the BIOS to IDE and RAID and removing any USB peripheals. I've tried using both the ATI and GeForce [url="http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/279450-why-insanelymac-does-not-support-tonymacx86/"]#####[/url] versions and I have tried running with different darwin flags.

 

Please help

[Beerkex'd]

Seriously, another "still waiting for root device" thread?

 

You could have made your first post in one of the seven billion threads that already deal with the subject, instead of making 5 {censored} posts AND starting a new thread. "Cool Story bro".

 

Or you could have done this: http://tinyurl.com/273hd7v

 

If your BIOS does not allow you to set your SATA controller to AHCI mode, or if your DVD/HDD is PATA, then you need to use an installation DVD or follow an installation method that has the required drivers for your PATA/SATA controller.

 

1) Find out what PATA/SATA drive controller you have (motherboard manufacturer website, google etc etc)

2) Find out which hacked install DVD or "install method" has support for it.