Waiting for root device error

[macscm]

You will also require GraphicsEnabler=Yes for Yosemite. It uses GraphicsEnabler=No as standard.
http://www.tonymacx86.com/basics/116220-do-i-need-graphicsenabler-injection-not.html

Please note that there are plenty of people that have been having problems with NVIDIA 5** series cards. Many had to use an alternative card in Mavericks. YMMV. Info is given as a heads up only - It is not a recommendation to change your GPU as you may have no problems at all.

Hi Boss,
I am trying to install Yosemite on my system. After Apple logo I get this screen(attached). I also tried verbose mode and the pic is attached for the error. Hopefully you can guide me how to go through that. I am using GT640 card and I am trying to boot with -x only. I also tried GraphicsEnabler=No but still the same error.

In verbose model it says that "Waiting for root device" (pic attached). My ssd has Mavericks on it and I am trying to install on the same hard drive through clean installation mode. Hope you can suggest me something here.

 

[Adrian B]

Trying to install OSX Yosemite, but screen goes black after Apple logo

@ Macscm,

Please don't hijack another members thread. Your hardware an symptoms are completely different. " Waiting for root device" points to the USB drive USB socket being the problem. What port are you using USB 2 or USB 3? Best to use the USB2 port closest to the PS/2 socket.

EDIT - Moved to Yosemite Desktop support > Waiting for root device error.

 

[Adrian B]

Here is a thread for you to have a look over to try a few things for now:
http://www.tonymacx86.com/yosemite-...e-gigabyte-ga-z77-ds3h-v1-1-a.html#post896403

Another option from one of the mods:
http://www.tonymacx86.com/yosemite-...ting-root-device-while-boot-installation.html

Change the USB driver on your UniBeast flash drive. You can use Show All Files from the community downloads section on the forum to make these files visible.

 

[macscm]

Thanks Adrian. I appreciate your help. Sorry for misplaced post. I will be careful next time.

 

[Adrian B]

Thanks Adrian. I appreciate your help. Sorry for misplaced post. I will be careful next time.

Did you try changing the USB driver? Did it help?
Remember that Moarfish's B75 build attracts a lot of traffic and comments - keep an eye on what is going on in the comments at the end of the thread.
http://www.tonymacx86.com/golden-builds/58062-moarfishs-build-ga-b75m-d3h-i5-3570k-78.html