jdc6799 Posted August 11, 2012 Author Share Posted August 11, 2012 try npci0x2000 pciRoot=1 -f -v flags at chameleon boot Tried and got error Can't find /npci0x2000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdc6799 Posted August 11, 2012 Author Share Posted August 11, 2012 I am not giving!! I am pretty sure it is possible to install OSX on this machine. I have been looking online and have found there are other methods to install "unifail, iboot (chameleon, stolen and rebranded), and with a 10.6.6 disk. Should I attempt another method or continue trying to resolve the 'Still waiting for root issue"? I do not know which would be best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Leon Posted August 11, 2012 Administrators Share Posted August 11, 2012 1. Dont install 10.8, since you have not QE/CI support (accelrated graphics), ML will suck extra much.. go for Lion or SL 2. seems you need IOATAFamily.kext to fix the "Waiting for root device" Get it from here: IOATAFamily.kext.zip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdc6799 Posted August 11, 2012 Author Share Posted August 11, 2012 1. Dont install 10.8, since you have not QE/CI support (accelrated graphics), ML will suck extra much.. go for Lion or SL 2. seems you need IOATAFamily.kext to fix the "Waiting for root device" Get it from here: IOATAFamily.kext.zip Leon, There are two issues here 1. when I tried to install 10.7 I got a BootCacheControl error (See earlier post). When you asked if it was lion or mountain lion I ASSuMEd I should try 10.8, so I did like a noob. 2. When I tried to install 10.8 I got the 'still waiting for root' error. I have not tried your fix because you told me not to install 10.8. I can not find a fix for the BootCache error. I thought I needed the 'bootcache.playlist.kext' but I am having trouble finding it online. Thanks for you patients with a noob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Leon Posted August 12, 2012 Administrators Share Posted August 12, 2012 The bootCache error is not the error, thats just a normal message.. the problem is what comes afterwards.. and i think that is the issue... could you boot with: -x -v Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdc6799 Posted August 12, 2012 Author Share Posted August 12, 2012 No, I have tried every combination of -x, -f, -F, -V, all with -v and got the same error. My determination is dwindling . I am beginning to think window or linux is a better option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Bronxteck Posted August 13, 2012 Administrators Share Posted August 13, 2012 soory it was a typo i ment npci=0x2000 and use leons kext even on ml. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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