MAC OSX 10.6 on Macbook AIR doesn't log on

I installed MAc OSX 10.6 on an old macbook air via a tedious task of mounting it on discs etc. So everything got installed but after the intro screen i create an account and then try to log on with this credentials and it doesnt log me on. ANy suggestions. I dont know what more info i can provide because i cannot log on to the mac air.
I have tried all alternatives and dont know what to do. It originally came with the OSX 10.5.2 but i no longer have the discs so is there any alternative to make this work??
Please help

try a different usb port and then try a different cable and then a different computer if you can

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