CL Corwin Legendre Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 Ah, when I go to install, Disk Utility does not work (kalyway intel 10.5.1) to format drives or anything.. not that it matters as my HD is already partitioned/formatted how I want it anyway. But, I go through and not far into the installer, where you select what drive/partition you want to install to, nothing shows up, as Disk Utility/installer cannot show it.... What's going on here, am I just stupid? and is there a disk or a way to just update from 10.4.7 to 10.5.2 (since 10.5.2 is out) or just even to 10.5.1 with what I have now. Thanks Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/91418-problem-on-install/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
puckslinger Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 So does the Drive/Partition show up on the Disk Utility? Aslo how is the drive hooked up, IDE or SATA, if it shows up under Disk Util its not a connector issue more of a Formatting issue. MY 2 Cents Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/91418-problem-on-install/#findComment-653016 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CL Corwin Legendre Posted March 4, 2008 Author Share Posted March 4, 2008 Drive shows up. Have used iatkos and kalyway 10.5.1 leopard discs. still not working. Gives "input/output" error. Anyone able to help. need to get this set up...very important. Thanks Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/91418-problem-on-install/#findComment-653340 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CL Corwin Legendre Posted March 4, 2008 Author Share Posted March 4, 2008 Okay... this has been torture. Tried installing, got an install working with iatkos disc. YET...It decided to hang on the "do you already own a mac" screen. Tried to fix it by copying from an install I had (with 10.4.7) and then it crashed, and I can't reinstall or get any of that to load. This is quite a FUN FUN FUN adventure. LOL Please, someone, help me out Thanks. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/91418-problem-on-install/#findComment-653525 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thao Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 You're burning the DVD at lowest speed, and verifying the data on the disc? The Disk Utility problem sounds like a faulty disc. As for the "Do you own a Mac," it probably just did that to {censored} you off. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/91418-problem-on-install/#findComment-653534 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CL Corwin Legendre Posted March 4, 2008 Author Share Posted March 4, 2008 Ah, it's just SO rough getting this set up. and yes. burnt at lowest. checked disc. should be right. I'm just......lost and going insane over this. I'm normally decent with computers, but this one's just pushed me over... Any other views? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/91418-problem-on-install/#findComment-653536 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CL Corwin Legendre Posted March 4, 2008 Author Share Posted March 4, 2008 Hate to post again, but another twelve hours of hell, in honesty. Can't boot it now. Uninstalled and reinstalled too many times, read guides, and done everything.. Yuck. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/91418-problem-on-install/#findComment-654275 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CL Corwin Legendre Posted March 5, 2008 Author Share Posted March 5, 2008 24 more hours exactly. Can't boot into Mac or install it flawlessly. http://www.emachines.com/support/product_s...amp;model=T4010 Thats the computer specs only thing different is its 1024mb ram instead of 512. and harddrive i'm trying to use is a working Maxtor DiamondMax Plus 9 - 80GB Also have a working Hitachi Deskstar 200GB that isn't letting me install run from it So i'm taking large guess it's not harddrive in the least LOL because they both work. Please help me out Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/91418-problem-on-install/#findComment-655603 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CL Corwin Legendre Posted March 6, 2008 Author Share Posted March 6, 2008 with this many bumps/posts in a row.. i've probably broken a rule or two, and I'm sorry about that. I'm just dealing with a computer that I'm waiting to run something that is important for my use.... that isn't working at all because of that Anyone know where to direct me? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/91418-problem-on-install/#findComment-656088 Share on other sites More sharing options...
clumsygenghis Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 Hey CL Corwin, sounds like you're meeting the brick wall. I'm feeling a bit like in a similar boat. Got a pc in an asus ultra case, intel D940Gsomething MBR, intel 3.2 ghz cpu, 1GB ram, crappy video 16 mb video card that I'd like to switch w/ my new Geforce FX 5500 256 mb beasty.. have a bit of a long story.. not sure if this is the right place for it, but it sounds like you've tried some workarounds - had an install (the guy I bought the machine from had made his own boot disk) ONLY problem was that I didn't like the fact that I had to have the boot disk in every time.. and it only worked maybe 1 out of five shots. so been trying the kalyway 10.5.1 dvd. Haven't messed with the BIOS or EFI - been in a bit of contact with seller of the machine, he says just install Kalyway for sake of ease. sure. should I boot with his DVD, wipe the HD and then install Kalyway? when do I put the FX5500 in? so much information out there. any thoughts would be much appreciated. cheers. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/91418-problem-on-install/#findComment-656161 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CL Corwin Legendre Posted March 6, 2008 Author Share Posted March 6, 2008 Hmmm.. for past experiences, I've always liked the Kalyway stuff. and I'm a computer technician and stuff (also a design pro) -- yet as far as my Mac ventures are...i've been. capped. I'll say that much.. Someone. help us LOL Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/91418-problem-on-install/#findComment-656177 Share on other sites More sharing options...
amd_spider Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 are your hdds and dvd rom sata or pata if the hdds are sata try a pata one or try a usb drive that might help u out Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/91418-problem-on-install/#findComment-656729 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CL Corwin Legendre Posted March 6, 2008 Author Share Posted March 6, 2008 I have no HD's or cables that I can change.. ummmmmm.. LOL i'm feeling stupid - for once. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/91418-problem-on-install/#findComment-656784 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CL Corwin Legendre Posted March 8, 2008 Author Share Posted March 8, 2008 Two days later, still fighting the same beast. Any more suggestions? Any help would be amazing LOL Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/91418-problem-on-install/#findComment-659098 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CL Corwin Legendre Posted March 8, 2008 Author Share Posted March 8, 2008 Okay. Still wondering what I've done wrong. Changed cables, changed drives, yet still Same issues everytime. I feel like walking away from my computer forever LOL Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/91418-problem-on-install/#findComment-659394 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CL Corwin Legendre Posted March 11, 2008 Author Share Posted March 11, 2008 Here it is, March 10th, 2008.... Any suggestions yet, i'm still fried as far as i can see. hahaha Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/91418-problem-on-install/#findComment-662165 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CL Corwin Legendre Posted March 12, 2008 Author Share Posted March 12, 2008 Well, if you can't help directly, i've searched still..and im lost as anything. Being a repair professional and a developer, this is YUCK! for me lol *bump* Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/91418-problem-on-install/#findComment-663815 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CL Corwin Legendre Posted March 14, 2008 Author Share Posted March 14, 2008 Well, 2 more days of torture and chaos. LOL Any suggestions, friends? LOL Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/91418-problem-on-install/#findComment-667412 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickll9009 Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 Ok this may help... - Reboot off a Win XP or Vista CD/DVD - Install to your HDD - Download Leopard again -FORCE RECHECKING- The downloaded content if there are any hash fails - Use PowerISO and burn at a -LOW SPEED- Then - VERIFY THE BURNED CONTENT- - Boot off the Leopard DVD and your format + install + boot+ setup+ use should go swimmingly if you have OK hardware. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/91418-problem-on-install/#findComment-667426 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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