iPC 10.5.6 Final only starts sometimes.... [Archive]

eskild12

10-29-2009, 11:18 AM

Hey I have installed iPC 10.5.6 final and everything works well except that the pc only starts sometimes. I can get it to boot 100% if i first boot in windows and then restart and boot in mac then it always work but i don't wanna do that everytime. What happens when i boot in mac is that it will stay at black screen with a cursor in the corner and i can't move the mouse.
I have no idea why it only works sometimes.

Thanks for all help :)

Imkantus

10-29-2009, 11:29 AM

Please post your complete Hardware.
Furhtermore, let it boot into black screen once, the boot it using your method and hit the following on Terminal: "cp /var/log/system.log ~/Desktop/system.log" (The ~ you can get by WindowsKey + N) and attach the file, which appeared on your Desktop. Maybe that will help us analyzing your problem.

eskild12

10-29-2009, 11:44 AM

Hp t3730.sc AMD Athlon(tm) 64 X2 Dual core Processor 3800+ 2.00 GHz 3GB ram Motherboard ASUS A8M2N-LA Geforce 7500 le grapihcs card that about everything say if you need more info

Imkantus

10-29-2009, 12:07 PM

As I wrote above, that log file might help to detect your problem...

eskild12

10-29-2009, 12:27 PM

I got the file now what to do?

eskild12

10-31-2009, 10:39 PM

I think it is something wrong with the shutdown because when i'm in mac and use shutdown and then try to start it again i get first apple screen then black and then blue and last a black screen with a cursor in the corner and can't move it. When i use Restart in mac everything works well so i guess something is wrong with the shutdown part.

chico_stang

10-31-2009, 10:57 PM

Hello,

Well, you know what? I too have that problem with iPC updated to 10.5.8. Everything works perfect but to boot correctly I have to boot into Windows then restart and OS X works great, otherwise if I boot it first I get stuck in a blue screen after the apple logo. I wonder what is causing this...

eskild12

10-31-2009, 11:01 PM

Yeah i hate it. I hope someone got a soulotion...

Imkantus

11-01-2009, 12:43 PM

I think it is something wrong with the shutdown because when i'm in mac and use shutdown and then try to start it again i get first apple screen then black and then blue and last a black screen with a cursor in the corner and can't move it. When i use Restart in mac everything works well so i guess something is wrong with the shutdown part.You might try to use this Utility, to shutdown your computer:
http://pcwizcomputer.com/downloads/pcwizshutdownrestart.zip

eskild12

11-01-2009, 01:27 PM

I have tried it now but it didn't help... same problem with black screen

chico_stang

11-01-2009, 02:26 PM

Imkantus, I used the utility but it did not solve problem. I also tried with the OpenHaltRestart kext. None work. On a side note, I revised the log file and found this line which I think has something to do with the problem (not completey sure though):

com.apple.PCIESlotCheck[107]: [PCIESlotCheck] Error reading PCIE lane config. Unable to check PCIE slots for changes.

eskild12

11-01-2009, 09:14 PM

I have tried if it was anything wrong with the mac shutdown put if i log in to windows and shutdown and then start computer again and boot in mac i get black screen. So only when i log in windows and use restart is the only way to get into mac.....

chico_stang

11-02-2009, 03:50 PM

Just an update.

I changed the video card (GeForce 8400 GS) to a Radeon x1650 Pro. Problem is still there. QE/CI, resolution, everything works. But when I hit shut down, then turn on the PC and let OS X boot, it gets stuck in a blue screen right before going to the desktop. If I boot Windows first, then reboot and let OS X boot, OS X boots perfectly. It seems the problem is with the shutdown. On a side note, if I remove the video card drivers, OS X always boots correctly, even if I shut down. So the problem is related to shutting down and having the card activated (meaning QE/CI/Resolution).

Have tried with 3 different video cards. For now I give up. If someone has a clue as to why this happens (I have no idea) please let us know. I have searched the net and it seems no one else has this problem.

eskild12

11-04-2009, 04:45 PM

okay i have got the Shutdown bug fixed i installed another Nividia drive it was Nividia 7600 GT something and know the only problem is the screen resoulation but that will i probaly get to work

chico_stang

11-04-2009, 07:40 PM

okay i have got the Shutdown bug fixed i installed another Nividia drive it was Nividia 7600 GT something and know the only problem is the screen resoulation but that will i probaly get to work

Glad its working for you. Here it isn't. And I don't think it is the card since I tried with an ATI and it does the same thing. I've also tried many drivers with no luck.

eskild12

11-04-2009, 08:49 PM

ok have you tried to install with no drives and then run Nvidia installer 3.0? I did that and i chose the NVinject 0.2.0 instead for 0.2.1 that is in iPC 10.5.6 final and that worked try it out if you haven't.

God luck :)

chico_stang

11-04-2009, 10:44 PM

ok have you tried to install with no drives and then run Nvidia installer 3.0? I did that and i chose the NVinject 0.2.0 instead for 0.2.1 that is in iPC 10.5.6 final and that worked try it out if you haven't.

God luck :)

Tried. Didn't work. Forget it, I give up. Been trying for a week.