Still waiting for root device 10.6.3 install please help!!!!

[EthanSnakeman]

This my first hackintosh and I was wondering if I could have some help with this error.

My Hardware

Mobo: ASUS P8H67-M PRO/CSM
CPU: Intel Core i7 2600k LGA1155
RAM: One 4GB Muskin Silverline 240 pin DDR3 1333 Desktop
Graphics Card: ASUS EN6600SILENCER/TD/256M/A
Hard Drive: 1TB Seagate Barracuda Desktop PC Hard Drive 7200 RPM
DVD Drive: LG Super Multi DVD Drive Model GSA-H10N

Any help would be much appreciated and thanks in advance.

 

[totenkopf4]

EthanSnakeman

As to the DVD you are using where did it come from - as I only know of retail versions of osx sold as version 10.6.0
Is this a retail copy of the Mac OS

ALSO list any steps you do to get this error.

Tote

 

[wanty]

Got the same error while installing on a m8's computer recently. Found a very simple fix, not sure if you have tried it or not but it was as simple as putting the installer usb in the back port rather than a port on the front. Fixed my m8's issue, good luck.

 

[alvinleung1996]

Try to use this kext:
AppleIntelPIIXATA2.kext.zip
Install this kext in /Extra/Extensions/ and rebuild /Extra/Extensions.mkext by using Kext Wizard after installation.

 

[EthanSnakeman]

I got it from the Mac Box Set and it says right on the disc Version 10.6.3

 

[EthanSnakeman]

Also i have my bios sata settings for AHCI and the DVD Drive as first boot device. I put in iBoot and boot from it then I put in the Snow Leopard disc and it freezes on Still Waiting for Root Device.

 

[totenkopf4]

EthanSnake

Not sure what issues you have but as you know this Asus MB has UEFI Bios which is a little different from the old school version many hackintosh installers use to build the install Kexts and the Kernel -

I have never seen of a situation where is says Waiting for Root Device -
All I can think is that this is the boot loader or the UEFI bios telling you that whatever is assigned as the first boot device is not ready / present!

Do check you Sata connections - have only 1 drive 1 dvd drive - connect the sata drive to the first sata port - check the users guide to ID this port. Only use the sata ports that are driven by the Intel H67 chip set do not use any other sata connections -

If this is still the problem and you are sure that your UEFI settings are correct for the install process -
You may want to check out UTube videos relating to you MB to see some visual aids.
I also did a google search using these search words - ASUS P8H67-M PRO/CSM + hackintosh

got several video hits relating to your motherboard and w installs of Mac OSX.

Also found these post on other websited that are reporting success

http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/index. ... pic=264201
and
http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/index. ... pic=259253

Also you dont mention what the hardware level of the mainboard is - sometimes dot 1.0 is not the one you want - many people make reference to a V3 of this board.

Rememeber Google is your friend.
Hope this helps.

Tote

P.S. - forgot to mention my usual rant about using Command line switchs -
When the iBOOT disk stops and you swap out the cd for the dvd and press F5 - you see the Mac 10.6 instal DVD -
press the space bar to get the window to enter some command switchs -
I always start out with these " -v -f acpi=off cpus=1 then the video switchs that Tony reccomend on the iBOOT MultiBeast web page. Note use spaces between switchs and yes use the dash as well.
I use these for the first several boot process that you will go though
I am assuming that you do get the iBOOT cd to boot up!

 

[EthanSnakeman]

Yes i can get the iBoot cd to boot and i have already tried those boot flags but i still get the same error. Hopefully i dont have to get another dvd drive or motherboard.

 

[EthanSnakeman]

Also on the box of the mobo it says Rev 3.0 PCIe ready 3.0

 

[EthanSnakeman]

so my mobo specs are Asus P8H67-M PRO/CSM (REV 3.0) Micro ATX LGA1155