still waiting for root device after install
hello i have tried to install leo4allv3 he installation was successful but when restarted the pc i got the almighty "still waiting for root device" message. any hints on what could the problem be? i have the OS installed on ide hard drive…
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- @snakething Published 2008-11-05
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hello i have tried to install leo4allv3 he installation was successful but when restarted the pc
i got the almighty "still waiting for root device" message.
any hints on what could the problem be? i have the OS installed on ide hard drive on the same cable as the dvd and the jumpers are master at hard drive and slave at dvd.
thanks in advace
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you should say your motherboard and Southbridge for help.
noone can predict your situation without specific information.
try -x boot option to run your OSX than try to update your kext depends on your mainboard chipset.
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| @nexusmac | Contributor | 2 | 2008-11-06 |
| @snakething | Primary Author | 1 | 2008-11-05 |