sinusjog Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 So this is what computer I have: Dell Latitude D820 with 2.16 Dual Core, 2 Gig ram I try to install Osx86 - Marklar - Tiger 10.4.1 ISO Did the steps I found on http://www.i-hacked.com/content/view/202/42 And now the problem starts... First of all, is it possible to install on an external USB HD ??? and why do I get the little gray-screen with the funky apple logo, but after 2 minutes of DVD activity all I see is some strange little 'stop sign' on top of the apple and nothing happens... The little round 'loading' thingy keeps turning dough. Could someone help me out ? I know I'm new @ this and probably I'm missing something... Thank you kind for reading ! Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/31120-ok-im-a-new-b-i-know-and-i-i-need-some-help-please/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prasys Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 You're getting the waiting for root device OSX 10.4.1 ISO is a very old ISO. Try getting something new for your PC. It lacks of the patches like SSE2/SSE3 Patches. For Dell computers , you need to apply the SSE2 patch although the BIOS supports SSE3 [its mainly because of some mobo problem]. Do yourself a favor , grab the latest JAS' OSX 10.4.7 ISO ! Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/31120-ok-im-a-new-b-i-know-and-i-i-need-some-help-please/#findComment-216013 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinusjog Posted October 25, 2006 Author Share Posted October 25, 2006 the error I keep getting when I install with '-v' is 'still waiting for root device ..' Is this cuz it's an external HD ? I've set the BIOS so that 1 boot is DVD 2 boot is external HD Anny ID why it won't work ? Would it be the jumper ? Or might it be the DVD ? I tested it on another laptop and there I just stay forever with the gray - apple screen and the little thing turning and turning forever, it wont take... I'll try to re-write the DVD... Somewhere I've been reading about a firmware update for DVD burner might help ? Cheers ! sinus You're getting the waiting for root device OSX 10.4.1 ISO is a very old ISO. Try getting something new for your PC. It lacks of the patches like SSE2/SSE3 Patches. For Dell computers , you need to apply the SSE2 patch although the BIOS supports SSE3 [its mainly because of some mobo problem]. Do yourself a favor , grab the latest JAS' OSX 10.4.7 ISO ! ok... I'll do that. Thank you ! OSX 10.4.7 ISO here I come ! Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/31120-ok-im-a-new-b-i-know-and-i-i-need-some-help-please/#findComment-216015 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinusjog Posted October 25, 2006 Author Share Posted October 25, 2006 euh... I have another question, is this OSX 10.4.7 an Update ? what I mean is, the file I find is ONLY 98.88 MB ? So I can use this to upgrade my previous download of Osx86 - Marklar - Tiger 10.4.1 ISO or do I need to download a full BIG file called OSX 10.4.7 ? again, thank you for reading... I know new-B's can be a pain in the A sometimes Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/31120-ok-im-a-new-b-i-know-and-i-i-need-some-help-please/#findComment-216026 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rammjet Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 Sounds like a 10.4.7 update. But you cannot update 10.4.1. You must install a new version of OSX from scratch. The 10.4.7 iso is called Mac OS X 10.4.7 AMD/Intel (JaS) ISO Repack Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/31120-ok-im-a-new-b-i-know-and-i-i-need-some-help-please/#findComment-216031 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinusjog Posted October 25, 2006 Author Share Posted October 25, 2006 Sounds like a 10.4.7 update. But you cannot update 10.4.1. You must install a new version of OSX from scratch. The 10.4.7 iso is called Mac OS X 10.4.7 AMD/Intel (JaS) ISO Repack thanx, I found Mac OS X 10.4.6 x86 Install DVD, I'll try it with this. Thank you ! Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/31120-ok-im-a-new-b-i-know-and-i-i-need-some-help-please/#findComment-216039 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinusjog Posted October 26, 2006 Author Share Posted October 26, 2006 ok, I start over again... Mac.OSX.10.4.6.Tiger.x86 is burnded on a DVD, about to install an external HD... I wonder if it will work question: I use an older HD, it's empty but I wonder if I need to FORMAT it ? I'm using partitionmagic 8 Do I have to format it in NTFS or FAT 32 or LINUX Ext 2 or 3 Or do I just clear all data an make it an unformated disc ? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/31120-ok-im-a-new-b-i-know-and-i-i-need-some-help-please/#findComment-217115 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinusjog Posted February 17, 2007 Author Share Posted February 17, 2007 Olla, I installed several versions on my Dell D820 but now I read that wit the JaS.10.4.8 version I can have sound + WiFi working ! Who of you tried this and made it work ? Is it possibel to install my OSX on an external HD so I don't lose so much of my laptop HD If someone would feel like showin me the way (to the next wisky bar) Cheers ! Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/31120-ok-im-a-new-b-i-know-and-i-i-need-some-help-please/#findComment-305614 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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