I posted something similar to this a few days ago, but no one seemed interested. So, here goes again, with more detail and (I hope) a clearer explanation.
Attempting to install OS 10.0.3 (via 9.1 and XPF) on a dedicated 9GB partition on my IBM 80MB IDE/ATA HD. Running into many many problems. Need help! Please note I've done all the apparently required things: -- Removed the Radeon 7000 card; running with TT128 -- Removed the Keyspan USB card; running without USB -- Flashed the UltraTek66 card with the OSX update -- When in trouble, have done the resets, voodoo dance, etc XPF is set as follows: -- verbose mode -- auto-boot checked -- input-device keyboard -- output-device IMS, tt128mb However, I can't get as far as the OSX Install interface. All I see in verbose mode is endless SCSI bus resets, ending with the looped message: "Still waiting for root device" (... which never seems to arrive). [BTW, in non-verbose mode (or whatever it's called), I get the spinning rainbow basketball with a broken-folder Mac]. Worse yet, when trying to reboot into OS 9.1, I now get a black screen, with the message "NVRAM string value is too big can't open can't open can't open ... Finally, the screen will clear, and there's the blinking question mark. Have tried every key combination restart known to humankind to get back to 9.1. Nothing works. I'm going to replace the battery and do the CUDA this morning ... think that will fix the NVRAM? But, equally importantly, why does the install program wait for the root device that never comes? What/where is this root device it speaks of, and why is it hiding? Help! Will S, Howie, are you out there? Adrian -- SuperMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | Service & Replacement Parts [EMAIL PROTECTED] | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> SuperMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/supermacs/list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/supermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
