"Mac OS X can't be installed on this computer." Help!

[dougrcj]

Hey!

So I am using this guide " http://tonymacx86.blogspot.com/2010/04/iboot-multibeast-install-mac-os-x-on.html " to install Snow Leopard on my desktop PC using the Asus P8 Z77-V LX motherboard, GeForce GTX 670 GPU, 16GB RAM, and i7 3770k i7 CPU. I keep getting stuck before step 8, I get to the installation screen with the Mac OS X background and GUI, after it asked for the languege, but as the installer loads up with the bar saying "Preparing for Installation...", a dialogue box pops up stating that "Mac OS X can't be installed on this computer. If you want to restore your system from a Time Machine backup, click 'Restore from Backup'." and giving me two options to restore from back up and restart. I tried al the tips "If you cannot get to the installation screen, retry from Step 4, type PCIRootUID=1 before hitting enter. If that doesn't work then try PCIRootUID=1 -x or just -x which will enter Mac OS X Safe Mode and will allow you to proceed. For some graphics cards, use GraphicsEnabler=No boot flag to proceed." but none have worked or gotten any farther for me. I am unsure where to troubleshoot on my own terms from here, so if anyone could give me something to test out, that would be great!

P.s.- I am attempting to install Mac OSx MtnLion and Windows 7 on the same system using multibeast if at all possible.

 

[defbref]

Your using the wrong version of iboot, you need to use iboot for ivybridge an follow this video for getting ML installed: http://www.tonymacx86.com/340-snow-leopard-mountain-lion-ivy-bridge-installation-video-guide.html

 

[dougrcj]

I watched some of the video tutorial but it seems they are going through the same steps and also, I used the iBoot IvyBridge version for installation, so I don't think this is the issue. I removed my GTX 670 graphics card for installation using my onboard memory, and loaded optimized defaults on my bios just to be sure, and retried... still didn't work.

 

[Obvious Answer Man]

Are you trying to use a gray Snow Leopard disc? That disk will ONLY work with the hardware it shipped with.

You need to purchase the Snow Leopard retail disc.

 

[dougrcj]

Thanks for the help, but I ended up just using the ML install method, and now running into further issues, my new post is here http://www.tonymacx86.com/hardware-...fter-install-then-panic-issue.html#post593933 if you could help that would be great! But thanks for the help guys