Installing OS X 10.3.5 Problems --> [[IO/IDE] errors

[el_provos]

Hey guys,

I am installing Mac OS X 10.3.5 and everything works fine up to a point. The first time i tried it, I left it over night and the installer never continues past the initial grey Mac screen with the clock like "thing" just in a continual loop. Look at what the dos box says.

[CPU/CPU] execution started at 05600fec
[CPU/MMU] new pagetable: sdr1 = 0x17c0003f
[CPU/MMU] new pagetable: sdr1 accepted
[CPU/MMU] number of pages: 2^19 pagetable_start: 0x17c00000 size: 2^22
[IO/CUDA] <Warning> keyb reg1
[IO/IDE] <Warning> command SLEEP stub
[IO/IDE] <Warning> command SLEEP stub
[IO/CUDA] <Warning> Event processing timed out. Event dropped.



My config file is as follows:

ppcc.config

#PearPC Config File (based on Mike Azorin)
#Replace the letter F below the arrow (PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR DRIVE LETTER IS IN CAPS)
#with your CD drive letter and save this
#document. To save it , go to File > Save and then quit Notepad
# PearPC Config File Version 0.17 (Created by Prasys). Copyright (C) Prasys. All Right Reserved.
# __
# ||
# ||
# ||
# ||
# \/
#
pci_ide0_slave_image = "C:\ppcc\macosx.iso" ##this is the location of your CD drive.
#
#To Install OS X on your computer, insert
#your OS X System Installation CD in the
#drive and start PearPC from your desktop.
#Once you have installed OS X, take the
#CD out and start PearPC up again to run
#OS X.
#
#Your Network Card Options (change 0 to 1 here). This Network Card only works on OSX 10.3 or higher only
#Please Make sure you have downloaded and Install TAP-32 Driver. If not , this function might not work
#correctly
#
#
# __
# ||
# ||
# ||
# ||
# \/
#

pci_rtl8139_installed = 0
pci_rtl8139_mac = "de:ad:ca:fe:12:34"


#WARNING : ONLY CHANGE THIS CODES BELOW IF YOU NOW WHAT YOU ARE DOING.
#if you know what you are doing.Do not come and tell me that you are getting some weird errors
#
#
pci_ide0_slave_type = "cdrom" ##cdrom to use an iso as cd drive.

pci_usb_installed = 1 ##0 to deactivate usb.

nvram_file = "nvram" ##specifies NVRAM. Just stay away from it!

ppc_start_resolution = "1024x768x32" ##changes default resolution.

ppc_start_full_screen = 0 ##0 deactivates auto-fullscreen.

redraw_interval_msec = 50 ##do not change.Changing it will make how fast PearPC does the "redraws"
key_toggle_mouse_grab = "F1" ##changes the mouse-release key.

key_toggle_full_screen = "F12" ##changes the fullscreen key.

prom_bootmethod = "select" ##select lets you choose boot.

prom_env_machargs = "" ##-v starts up in verbose mode.

prom_driver_graphic = "C:\ppcc\video.x" ##do not change.

cpu_pvr = 0x00088302 ##do not change. This is the Standard G3 PC Code

pci_ide0_master_installed = 1 ##0 deactivates HD.
pci_ide0_master_image = "C:\ppcc\macosx_6gb.img" ##location of hd image.

pci_ide0_master_type = "hd" #do not change.

pci_ide0_slave_installed = 1 ##0 deactivates CD.

memory_size = 0x18000000 ##0x20000000 for 512RAM.




I'm getting the MAC screen in the window, but it isnt going any further. Appreciate any help and thanks... =)

[Cat_7]

You could try to comment out the memory line in your config file, like this:

#memory_size = 0x18000000 ##0x20000000 for 512RAM.

best wishes,

Cat_7

[Trailing Edge Techie]

Apologies for jumping on such an old thread, but el provos happens to be addressing the topic I came to research.

Unfortunately, he hasn't reported back as to whether his problem is resolved. I'm looking at a copy of 10.3.5 to buy and before I commit I'd like to make sure that this version is compatible with PPC. Do you know if it has worked for other users?

Thanks in advance for your insight.

[Cat_7]

Hi,

I only know of problems with server versions of OSX, all others, from 10.1 should be running with PearPC. After installation, and getting networking going, you can even upgrade to 10.3.9

Most problems arise not from within OSX, but with the setup and configuration of PearPC on the host.

But you cannot take this to be advice on whether to buy or not....

Cat_7

[Trailing Edge Techie]

Thanks for the fast response. I promise only to return with good reports.

Not so fast, but good. Tally another happy user of 10.3.9 on PearPC! Thanks again.