SilverZero Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 Okay, I apologize for posting a new topic when there are others open with similar problems, but I can't find any answers. I installed 10.4.7 on a primary partition on my physical HD, via VMWare, and it boots and runs fine (except for some AC97 errors). But when I go for a native boot, it doesn't boot. I tried Acronis OS Selector, and it won't boot OSX either. I tried setting OSX as the only active partition, and it won't boot. Every time, it boots to the gray Apple screen with the spinning circle, and that's all it does. I got a -v mode one time, and it said "EBIOS Error" number 0xbb, and it listed it 4 times before hanging. Is there anybody that has a suggestion on fixing this? I had 10.4.6 working NATIVELY earlier today, but then I tried a .7 upgrade, which screwed things up, so I figured I'd just go for the whole hog and do a full 10.4.7 install. Do I need to go back to 10.4.6 and see if it works that way? I'm hoping for a reply and thanking you all in advance! Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/30614-vmware-install-boots-native-boot-hangs/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
xtraa Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 Hi, and welcome Regarding your boot probs: afaik if you install vmware to native, you'll have to set up the vmachine the same way than your native setup is: For example if you would like to run os x from the slave, then set up a vmachine with your native drive as vmware-slave hd, too. That should fix it. Personally, I would reommend the old chain0 method for use with the M$ bootmanager. (Also examine your hd / or partition with Partition Magic or such to make sure that it is not hidden or extended.) the ebios: is (as far as I can remember) patched with maxxuss base patcher when installing the dvd releases. That means it is patched by standard and so it could be that you maybe just try to use an made-for-Intel release on an AMD setup or vice versa. Can you post your chipset and cpu, too? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/30614-vmware-install-boots-native-boot-hangs/#findComment-212245 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverZero Posted October 18, 2006 Author Share Posted October 18, 2006 Thanks for the reply, I'm hoping to get this figured out tonight. I'm running a Dell XPS400, which is an OEM mainboard, but here's the good stuff: Pentium D 820 @ 2.8Ghz Intel 945P chipset Radeon X300 graphics card (PCI-Express) HD1 = 80gb SATA (channel 0), has XP on it now and the OSX partition on the back half (30gb or so) HD2 = 250gb SATA (channel 1), 20gb usable before a large NTFS storage partition DVD and DVDR on IDE channel 1gb DDR2 Sigmatel audio (onboard) Intel Pro/1000 ethernet (onboard) I think that's mostly what matters. I got 10.4.6 to boot natively after installing on the VMWare virtual machine using the exact steps posted by Xeijin here. Network, sound, all drives mounted, the whole shebang, and it was running smoooooooooth. I just got hasty and did a 10.4.7 upgrade without backing anything up or knowing exactly what I was getting into, and that sent me back to square one. I want to get back to a nice native install, even if it's 10.4.6 - since Leopard will be on the table sometime in the near future anyway. Thanks! And I'm sorry if I should have posted this in the Dual Booting section, but I thought OSX86 was as applicable as anything. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/30614-vmware-install-boots-native-boot-hangs/#findComment-212249 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverZero Posted October 19, 2006 Author Share Posted October 19, 2006 I just saw a post from Rammjet that mentioned something about SATA drivers included with the install DVD. I used JaS' 10.4.7 this time, but I used his 10.4.6 the first time (when I was able to get a native boot). Is it possible that the Intel 945p chipset SATA controller was included in the 10.4.6 DVD and not the 10.4.7? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/30614-vmware-install-boots-native-boot-hangs/#findComment-212262 Share on other sites More sharing options...
xtraa Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 Hi, ok it starts in vmware so it is not one of these faild burned ebios read errors. So... looking at your boot probs i think this solution could be it http://forum.insanelymac.com/index.php?sho...72&hl=ebios To fix it next time, try the above hint with the vmware install, maybe thats really it. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/30614-vmware-install-boots-native-boot-hangs/#findComment-212284 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverZero Posted October 19, 2006 Author Share Posted October 19, 2006 To fix it next time, try the above hint with the vmware install, maybe thats really it. You mean your hint in this thread about setting up the virtual machine the same way as my physical one? Because the thread you referenced just says to connect the OSX drive to the master channel. Mine is on the primary SATA channel, 2nd partition (primary). The way this box is set up (BTX board, only one IDE channel, and it has the optical drives on it), it's a pain to switch HDs around, but since I've seen it work already today, I know it can be done. I'll try a new VM install to see how that goes, and I'll try to get the virtual environment as close as possible to the actual one. Will update. Thanks! Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/30614-vmware-install-boots-native-boot-hangs/#findComment-212309 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverZero Posted October 19, 2006 Author Share Posted October 19, 2006 Seems like a lot of people are having similar problems with installing okay and then not being able to boot natively. If I figure out what works for me today, I'll make a definite post that might help others. (Sticky, maybe?) Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/30614-vmware-install-boots-native-boot-hangs/#findComment-212599 Share on other sites More sharing options...
xtraa Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 You mean your hint in this thread about setting up the virtual machine the same way as my physical one? Because the thread you referenced just says to connect the OSX drive to the master channel Exactly, you can do it both ways. Of course it is much more convenient to set up the VMachine as described in the hint, instead of having to change the HD connectors afterwards... but both should work. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/30614-vmware-install-boots-native-boot-hangs/#findComment-212660 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverZero Posted October 19, 2006 Author Share Posted October 19, 2006 Haha, sweet banner, yo. I'm working on a reinstall now, using a Vmachine, but I set it up the same as before because that's as close to my machine as I could get. Oh well, I'm pro at installing now, so I'll try a native install if this doesn't work, and when I find something that does get me into OSX, I'll post my experiences. Thanks! Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/30614-vmware-install-boots-native-boot-hangs/#findComment-212663 Share on other sites More sharing options...
xtraa Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 Haha, sweet banner, yo. Thanks Ok so i'll press my thumbs that my suggetion was right. But I think we have a good chance to get it working that way. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/30614-vmware-install-boots-native-boot-hangs/#findComment-212773 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverZero Posted October 19, 2006 Author Share Posted October 19, 2006 Well, I'm in OSX 10.4.7 natively now, but I installed it natively, not with VMWare. I'll post what worked for me as soon as I get everything tweaked (just in case I get some errors). Thanks for your help! Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/30614-vmware-install-boots-native-boot-hangs/#findComment-212778 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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