Installing OS9 on Intel Mac

I am trying to install OS 9.0 onto my Intel MacBook Pro using Sheep Shaver. I have been following the online instructions here: http://www.atpm.com/12.09/classic.shtml
However after installing the OS and restarting the emulator I keep getting the flashing floppy disk icon, unless I insert the CD inwhich case it just boots from the CD. How can I get to actually book from the OS installed on the disk image.
James

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