Yaris Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 I'm trying to install the Jas 10.4.8 with PPF1 and 2 on my stock Dell 2400. I get past the second screen in the picture but After this there is another screen that says "Loading HFS File" and gives a file location. The first time I booted the DVD, I got to the third screen, but now I can't really get past the second without encountering a black screen. The DVD drive is still spinning, but it seems stuck. Anything I can do? The CPU supports SSE2. The computer has 1GB of RAM. Intel P4 Processor. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/50147-black-screen-before-apple-logo/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oracle67 Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 On screen No2: just hit any button and wait, it takes few minutes. On screen No3: do nothing, just wait to pass crash reporter. It takes 2 to 10 minutes to pas that stage. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/50147-black-screen-before-apple-logo/#findComment-358502 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yaris Posted May 3, 2007 Author Share Posted May 3, 2007 Ok. Thank you so much. I'll try that now. I'm a noob. BTW: Is it normal to have a completely black screen after number 2? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/50147-black-screen-before-apple-logo/#findComment-358503 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ramm Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 No, it isn't. What kind of video card do you have? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/50147-black-screen-before-apple-logo/#findComment-358518 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yaris Posted May 3, 2007 Author Share Posted May 3, 2007 It has an Intel extreme 2 Video card. <br /><br />I did see on the wiki that some people were able to boot on a Dell 2400. Could my DVD be damaged or burned wrong? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/50147-black-screen-before-apple-logo/#findComment-358520 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ramm Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 Chances are, no. If you got to that stage it seems to be fine. However, you should try another non-internal video card. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/50147-black-screen-before-apple-logo/#findComment-358522 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yaris Posted May 3, 2007 Author Share Posted May 3, 2007 Well, this PC has no AGP slot. On the wiki, I see that the person booting on my model bought a GeForce FX5200. Would that be ok do you think? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/50147-black-screen-before-apple-logo/#findComment-358527 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ramm Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 What kind of other slots do you have? If you have PCI-E that is the best, but PCI will work also. I believe the 5200 comes in PCI-E. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/50147-black-screen-before-apple-logo/#findComment-358530 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yaris Posted May 3, 2007 Author Share Posted May 3, 2007 I'ts just PCI. No PCIe. I just want to make sure it's a problem with the video card before I go out and buy a new one. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/50147-black-screen-before-apple-logo/#findComment-358535 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ramm Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 Well then try it. It should work out, and even if it doesn't solve your problem, if you do managed to get it solved that is a much better card for OSx86. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/50147-black-screen-before-apple-logo/#findComment-358537 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yaris Posted May 3, 2007 Author Share Posted May 3, 2007 Alright. Thanks a lot for both of your help. I'll post to tell how it goes. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/50147-black-screen-before-apple-logo/#findComment-358553 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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