Roflcopterrr Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 I've reinstalled 2 times, but the blue screen after installation doesn't go anywhere! HP a350n, desktop Pentium 4 2.8 ghz SSE2 512 mb ram 160 gb seagate drive Why won't it work??? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/44984-hangs-at-blue-screen/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Wang Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 (edited) At power on, press F8 to bring up Darwin bootloader and enter -v at prompt. Post the text on the screen when it stops and your custom select items during your installation so that someone can be able to help you. Bruce Edited March 12, 2007 by Bruce Wang Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/44984-hangs-at-blue-screen/#findComment-321642 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roflcopterrr Posted March 12, 2007 Author Share Posted March 12, 2007 When I press f8 it won't go into the Bootloader It does say Like "Loading Darwin/x86 /" And the "/" spins, but when I press f8 there, repeatedly, nothing happens. It goes right into the grey screen. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/44984-hangs-at-blue-screen/#findComment-321647 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Wang Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 Which means either you pressed too early or too late. Please keep pressing F8 since power on. Bruce Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/44984-hangs-at-blue-screen/#findComment-321654 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roflcopterrr Posted March 12, 2007 Author Share Posted March 12, 2007 But what about my boot loader? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/44984-hangs-at-blue-screen/#findComment-321655 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Wang Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 When you see "Loading Darwin/x86", it's too late to press F8. Bruce Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/44984-hangs-at-blue-screen/#findComment-321656 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roflcopterrr Posted March 12, 2007 Author Share Posted March 12, 2007 Here's a picture: Settings I used in install: Lexmark Printer Drivers Fonts SSE2 That's it. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/44984-hangs-at-blue-screen/#findComment-321678 Share on other sites More sharing options...
p2pow350 Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 I suppose your graphic card is an Intel GMA900 based and it will require to use a wire trick or a video dongle (try to see the Genius Bar discussion, under Solutions for video Problems). Otherwise something is not recognized during installation and I suggest you to use Jas 10.4.8 while it's updated and can deal with SSE2. try and let us know Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/44984-hangs-at-blue-screen/#findComment-322033 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roflcopterrr Posted March 12, 2007 Author Share Posted March 12, 2007 I'm using a desktop with an ATI 9600 xt. There is no other monitor output. I really need to fix thisss D: Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/44984-hangs-at-blue-screen/#findComment-322040 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roflcopterrr Posted March 12, 2007 Author Share Posted March 12, 2007 ANYONE Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/44984-hangs-at-blue-screen/#findComment-322195 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roflcopterrr Posted March 12, 2007 Author Share Posted March 12, 2007 Somebody, please help me out here. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/44984-hangs-at-blue-screen/#findComment-322255 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingpunk Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 For some fun, i decided to try OSX86 last night for the first time. here is some information: I am running 10.4.8 SSE2 on an Acer TravelMate 4070 With a 1.7ghz Pentium-M, 40gb hd, 512mb ddr400 ram, an internal Intel Pro Wireless 2200B/G (Centrino anybody?) as well as a Netgear WG511 (Prism54 Based anyone?) My Audio is the Intel HD Audio based on the Realtec 883 iirc? Down to the issue, I did what was suggested I tried the "-v" and it actually let me in to configure it for the first time. Now that I've rebooted, no ammount of "-v'ng" is going to let me in past this glorious blue screen. Also, when I was actually in the OS, my audio/network isn't working. (if you would like, just slam me with a link to the right area for that?) any suggestions? Thanks in advance guys! -KingPunk (1st post woo!) Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/44984-hangs-at-blue-screen/#findComment-366212 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingpunk Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 --update, So somehow I got it to boot back up without going to the blue screen once more. I've tried to go into the Single User Mode, and Verbose Mode to do some diagnostics, Im looking around for something that doesn't look "normal" to me. An out of place config file maybe? (Note: i have no idea what I am doing, laugh.) I am using the 10.4.8 Jas if that is of any revelance. I'll keep ya's posted. --update 2 It is weird, I know, but I've found that if it isn't plugged into my AC power, it usually starts up and goes straight to my desktop. (It may take one reboot as well.) ...don't ask me, I have NO idea why it'd matter. -Stay tuned folks while I do a little more fighting with this thing.. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/44984-hangs-at-blue-screen/#findComment-366246 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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