Master MarK Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 Hi guys you have probly heard this a thousand times but here goes. My spec: Asus Striker 2 Extreme 2gig Ram Quadcore Q6600 Nvidia GTX 260 3x Sata Hdd 1 sata dvd Burner Trying to install IATKOS V7 always end up with cannot find root device ive changed all the bios Im booting From dvd on boot up and i only got 1 sata plugged in 120gig ive partitioned a 20gig and formated FAT32 been at this for weeks now tried everything any help guys were im going wrong. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verdant Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 Hi guys you have probly heard this a thousand times but here goes. My spec: Asus Striker 2 Extreme 2gig Ram Quadcore Q6600 Nvidia GTX 260 3x Sata Hdd 1 sata dvd Burner Trying to install IATKOS V7 always end up with cannot find root device ive changed all the bios Im booting From dvd on boot up and i only got 1 sata plugged in 120gig ive partitioned a 20gig and formated FAT32 been at this for weeks now tried everything any help guys were im going wrong. Thanks I know there is a lot of reading to do but my blog nForce chipset MOBO + Intel CPU install guides for distros (Snow Leopard and Leopard), and my nForce chipset MOBO + Intel CPU Snow Leopard Install Guide here and my Leopard nForce Series 7 thread here do offer much helpful advice...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master MarK Posted August 15, 2010 Author Share Posted August 15, 2010 I know there is a lot of reading to do but my blog nForce chipset MOBO + Intel CPU install guides for distros (Snow Leopard and Leopard), and my nForce chipset MOBO + Intel CPU Snow Leopard Install Guide here and my Leopard nForce Series 7 thread here do offer much helpful advice...... Thanks you your help ive been reading for days now and i came across iDeneb v1.3 10.5.5 with Nforce patch. I downloaded the iso then used ppf o matic3 to patch the iso burned at 4 speed. changed all my bios settings as posted on your thread and still getting this "waiting for root device" the line before says ERROR Firewire where am i going wrong been at this now for weeks can some 1 please help me out Im trying to install the osx on a sata drive 120GB fromatted NTSF My dvd burner is also sata i have another 2 sata hd in my system aswell 1 containing windows 7 < do i need to unplug these when installing the osx ???? Im at a end now guys any help would be great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verdant Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 Thanks you your help ive been reading for days now and i came across iDeneb v1.3 10.5.5 with Nforce patch. I downloaded the iso then used ppf o matic3 to patch the iso burned at 4 speed. changed all my bios settings as posted on your thread and still getting this "waiting for root device" the line before says ERROR Firewire where am i going wrong been at this now for weeks can some 1 please help me out Im trying to install the osx on a sata drive 120GB fromatted NTSF My dvd burner is also sata i have another 2 sata hd in my system aswell 1 containing windows 7 < do i need to unplug these when installing the osx ???? Im at a end now guys any help would be great You need a PATA (IDE) DVDRW jumper-set and connected as Master............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master MarK Posted August 15, 2010 Author Share Posted August 15, 2010 You need a PATA (IDE) DVDRW jumper-set and connected as Master............ So you telling me all the hasstle im having is because im using a sata dvd drive ? i do have a ide dvd drive shall i install it using that ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verdant Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 So you telling me all the hasstle im having is because im using a sata dvd drive ? i do have a ide dvd drive shall i install it using that ? Yes, a SATA DVDRW is the most likely problem with your nForce chipset/AppleNForceATA.kext.............see the IDE connection section in post #1 here.......... In Customise menu: iATKOS Main system. Bootloader: Chameleon v2 /Extra directory DSDT (Only needed if you have to use cpus=1 to boot the OS X install DVD) Decrypters: Appledecrypt Kernels: 9.7.0 Voodoo kernel. Disabler OHR System: SATA/IDE drivers: nForce SATA/IDE USB NTFS-3G (for NTFS read/write by OS X) Languages (Your choice) Post-Install Actions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master MarK Posted August 16, 2010 Author Share Posted August 16, 2010 Yes, a SATA DVDRW is the most likely problem with your nForce chipset/AppleNForceATA.kext.............see the IDE connection section in post #1 here.......... In Customise menu: iATKOS Main system. Bootloader: Chameleon v2 /Extra directory DSDT (Only needed if you have to use cpus=1 to boot the OS X install DVD) Decrypters: Appledecrypt Kernels: 9.7.0 Voodoo kernel. Disabler OHR System: SATA/IDE drivers: nForce SATA/IDE USB NTFS-3G (for NTFS read/write by OS X) Languages (Your choice) Post-Install Actions Ok i done like you said and put in the ide dvd drive and that solved the waiting for root error i installed ideneb all the way i was not not sure wich to tick on the costomize part so i just guessed Anyway booted off the Hd & the apple logo came on then a load of text somthing about voodoo ????? Sorry for my noobness on this lol Been reading some more about my motherboard and most people keep saying to use iAtkos V2.0i works a treat ? Any help on this my motherboard is a asus striker 2 extreme Nforce 790i ultra SLI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verdant Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 Ok i done like you said and put in the ide dvd drive and that solved the waiting for root error i installed ideneb all the way i was not not sure wich to tick on the costomize part so i just guessed Anyway booted off the Hd & the apple logo came on then a load of text somthing about voodoo ????? Sorry for my noobness on this lol Been reading some more about my motherboard and most people keep saying to use iAtkos V2.0i works a treat ? Any help on this my motherboard is a asus striker 2 extreme Nforce 790i ultra SLI But in my last post I gave you the Customise selections to try for IATKOS V7............? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master MarK Posted August 17, 2010 Author Share Posted August 17, 2010 But in my last post I gave you the Customise selections to try for IATKOS V7............? LOL sorry mate my head is in a spin with this thing Will be installing again tonight ill let you know and thankyou for all your help Am i right be installing it with the frag -v or do i need to type nforce -v or -v maxmem2048 cpus=1 This does confuse me lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verdant Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 LOL sorry mate my head is in a spin with this thing Will be installing again tonight ill let you know and thankyou for all your help Am i right be installing it with the frag -v or do i need to type nforce -v or -v maxmem2048 cpus=1 This does confuse me lol Type -v cpus=1 maxmem=2048 initially as the DVD should use the most compatible kernel to boot from, i.e. Voodoo 9.5.0..........but if you have problems then boot with -v mach_970 cpus=1 maxmem=2048 Note that maxmem=2048 is needed if you have > 3GB RAM but even with 3GB RAM, it is a safe bet.......... since you have only 2GB RAM you should not need it though.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master MarK Posted August 17, 2010 Author Share Posted August 17, 2010 Thankyou so much I now have the welcome screen Only problem I have now it won't pick up my ps2 keyboard. I've reinstalled it checked all boxes you told me plus apple ps2 driver annoying to reinstall everytime to change 1 thing Type -v cpus=1 maxmem=2048 initially as the DVD should use the most compatible kernel to boot from..........but if you have problems then boot with -v mach_970 cpus=1 maxmem=2048 Note that maxmem=2048 is needed if you have > 3GB RAM but even with 3GB RAM, it is a safe bet.......... since you have only 2GB RAM you should not need it though.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verdant Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 Thankyou so much I now have the welcome screen Only problem I have now it won't pick up my ps2 keyboard. I've reinstalled it checked all boxes you told me plus apple ps2 driver annoying to reinstall everytime to change 1 thing You should not have to re-install each time.........uncheck everything except the Customise option you want to install..............i.e. AppleP/S2 or VoodooPS/2........ BTW USB keyboard and USB mouse are recommended for OS X.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master MarK Posted August 17, 2010 Author Share Posted August 17, 2010 Ok I get it just added apple ps2 and now it boots up apple logo shows but spinning icon been on the screen now for 10 min You should not have re-install each time.........uncheck everything expect the Customise option you want to install..............i.e. AppleP/S2 or VoodooPS/2........ BTW USB keyboard and USB mouse are recommended for OS X.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verdant Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 Ok I get it just added apple ps2 and now it boots up apple logo shows but spinning icon been on the screen now for 10 min Boot with -v to see what error messages you are getting.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master MarK Posted August 17, 2010 Author Share Posted August 17, 2010 Sorry for being dull but how I boot from my hard drive and a lizard is on the screen then the apple logo appears I've tried pressing esc Boot with -v to see what error messages you are getting.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verdant Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 Sorry for being dull but how I boot from my hard drive and a lizard is on the screen then the apple logo appears I've tried pressing esc I assume you mean Chameleon.........you should see your HDD icon............select it using the Left/Right Arrow keys and then press Enter......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master MarK Posted August 17, 2010 Author Share Posted August 17, 2010 I've done that it boots straight to the apple logo I'm so close but so far. I'm really greatfull for your help btw thankyou again I assume you mean Chameleon.........you should see your HDD icon............select it using the Left/Right Arrow keys and then press Enter......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verdant Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 I've done that it boots straight to the apple logo I'm so close but so far. I'm really greatfull for your help btw thankyou again When you have selected the HDD icon, type -v and you should see boot: -v in the bottom left corner of the screen........then press Enter....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master MarK Posted August 17, 2010 Author Share Posted August 17, 2010 Interfacenamer :timed out waiting for IOkit to quiesce When you have selected the HDD icon, type -v and you should see boot: -v in the bottom left corner of the screen........then press Enter....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verdant Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 Interfacenamer :timed out waiting for IOkit to quiesce Do have external devices plugged in e.g. USB devices etc.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master MarK Posted August 17, 2010 Author Share Posted August 17, 2010 My mouse is USB I have a iPhone lead and that's it iPhone is not plugged in thou Do have external devices plugged in e.g. USB devices etc.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verdant Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 My mouse is USB I have a iPhone lead and that's it iPhone is not plugged in thou PS/2 keyboard and USB mouse combo is probably the issue...........either use PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse OR USB keyboard and USB mouse..........not a mix.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master MarK Posted August 17, 2010 Author Share Posted August 17, 2010 Will a convertor work ie ps2 to USB for my keyboard PS/2 keyboard and USB mouse combo is probably the issue...........either use PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse OR USB keyboard and USB mouse..........not a mix.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verdant Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 Will a convertor work ie ps2 to USB for my keyboard If you are going from USB mouse via converter into MOBO PS/2 port, then yes (hopefully).......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master MarK Posted August 17, 2010 Author Share Posted August 17, 2010 I ment my keyboard is ps2 my mouse is USB so if I buy a convertor for the keyboard will that be ok. Just unplugged the keyboard booted up fine. Thanks for your help speak tomorrow I'm off to bed mate If you are going from USB mouse via converter into MOBO PS/2 port, then yes (hopefully).......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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