fuzzywasaduck2 Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 I'm trying to use the "Leopard Perfect Install" method, so I need to use the Kalyway CD first, but I get Still waiting for Root Device (SWFRD) error I know this is nothing new. People/Noobs have requested info on this problem loads of times but... please read on It seems the way to solve the problem has been to have a SATA DVD drive and SATA HDD and no IDE drives. If you have a JMicron controller - turn that off. Also AHCI mode enabled. Well I have tried every possible BIOS and Hardware configuration combination, but still I get SWFRD I've also burnt the disc image twice using 2 different burning apps If you've any thoughts as to why this might be happening, please let me know. And if you've the GA-P35-DS3R too, please give me as much detail as you can about your config and install method BTW, I can boot and install the BrazilMac disc, but it goes into a reboot loop, hence the requirment for the kalyway cd Many many thanks if you can shed any light on this conundrum Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/75814-still-waiting-for-root-device/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonwoodvine Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 Hi What colour sata ports are your drives pluged into? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/75814-still-waiting-for-root-device/#findComment-535357 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzywasaduck2 Posted December 11, 2007 Author Share Posted December 11, 2007 HiWhat colour sata ports are your drives pluged into? Yellow But I've tried the Purple just for the heck of it too. Also tried putting the DVD on Channel 0 and the HD on 1 and 3 (I think) Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/75814-still-waiting-for-root-device/#findComment-535446 Share on other sites More sharing options...
3vilution Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 what disc are you using when it gives you SWFRD? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/75814-still-waiting-for-root-device/#findComment-535470 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hagar Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 If brazilmac works, use it.. The rebooting issue sounds like it wasn't correctly postpatched. I think this is your best bet so far. oh & 3vilution.. please read this: http://forum.insanelymac.com/index.php?showtopic=16427 Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/75814-still-waiting-for-root-device/#findComment-535483 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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