Bootloader problems

damnesiac · #1 02-01-2008, 11:46 AM

I've installed Zephs 10.5.1 Leo on my amd system fine but I've still got my old Tiger install which I had first so the default bootup is to boot Tiger. How can I change the bootloader to select my Leo partition by default?

zephyroth · #2 02-01-2008, 02:12 PM

Check the wiki ----> http://osx86.wikidot.com

damnesiac · #3 02-01-2008, 03:26 PM

Thanks for the reply Zephyroth. The partition is already bootable, just that by default TIGER is selected instead of LEO. I can't find anything in the wiki about this

I've also searched insanely mac and posted there but no one knows or is unwilling to help. I know it must be something simple but it's passed me to work out.

DoiX · #4 02-01-2008, 07:18 PM

check the bios > boot device priority

damnesiac · #5 02-01-2008, 08:16 PM

Bios shouldn't make a difference. I've got tiger and leo installed on the same drive, different partitions. TIger was installed first and Leo after, but it didn't change the bootloader for some reason. I have to press F8 and choose the leo partition every time I boot.

DoiX · #6 02-01-2008, 08:17 PM

i thought you have it on a different hd

damnesiac · #7 02-01-2008, 08:26 PM

No worries I guess I should explain in more detail next time. Is there a file I can edit like boot.plist to get the default boot item changed easily? I know in windows it's all in boot.ini.

damnesiac · #8 02-02-2008, 10:45 AM

anyone?

zephyroth · #9 02-02-2008, 05:23 PM

I don't think ... It seems to be hardcoded in the boot sector but maybe I'm wrong.

roisoft · #10 02-02-2008, 07:24 PM

have you tried this?

fdisk -e /dev/rdiskX

update

f Y
w (yes)
q

cd /usr/standalone/i386

./startupfiletool -v /dev/rdisXsY ./boot