rude1 Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 Hello, im new in this forum and i have some questions. I tried to install this Image: OSX 10.4.9 [JaS AMD-Intel-SSE2-SSE3 with PPF1 & PPF2] on my Acer Aspire 3003 (Amd Semperon 3000), i always got the message " Still waiting for root device". I know that can happen if DVD-Rom and HDD are not in the right order. I tested a USB DVD drive also no sucess. Theres is no jumper to set on harddisk and dvd rom, i think it's normal on laptops. Has anyone an idea...this would be a big big help.... blessings from germany Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/52031-installation-trouble-on-acer-aspire/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
fangoria Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 I'm in almost exactly the same situation. My laptop is Acer Aspire 3050 with Sempron 3500+ with same exact message. Haven't yet tried a USB drive, but likely I'll probably have same problems as you. I've ordered a usb enclosure kit that will take an internal ide hard drive and convert it into a usb drive -- I'll let you know if it works at all. I've installed other OS's on my laptop with no problems at all, so I know this is uniquely a problem with OSX, but likely this will eventually be solved in time either by hack gurus or OSX itself. Will wait and see. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/52031-installation-trouble-on-acer-aspire/#findComment-371522 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rude1 Posted May 24, 2007 Author Share Posted May 24, 2007 yes the usb enclosure was also a idea of mine, but i found out that my usb enclosure is broken. I think i get a new one and test it also.... Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/52031-installation-trouble-on-acer-aspire/#findComment-371526 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fangoria Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 yes the usb enclosure was also a idea of mine, but i found out that my usb enclosure is broken. I think i get a new one and test it also.... Just installed onto the ide hard drive enclosed usb external case and it worked! Booted from it flawlessly. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/52031-installation-trouble-on-acer-aspire/#findComment-371650 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rude1 Posted May 26, 2007 Author Share Posted May 26, 2007 oh good news......i directly test it myself... Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/52031-installation-trouble-on-acer-aspire/#findComment-372596 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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