Tiger Install on iMac G3/400 DV reboot problem.

Hi there, first time post .
I obtained a slot loading G3/400 DV. I replaced the 10GB that was inside it, with a 80GB. It has aproximatly 320MB of RAM and does have firewire.
I believe the CD-ROM is toast, as it will not boot of a CD when 'C' is held down. I have managed to install OS 9 onto it, by transfering a clean install of 9 via firewire and upgraded it too 9.2.2. Everything worked fine. System boots fine.. etc..
I have just bought a DVD copy of Tiger for my Cube(needed 9 before for, my UD12X12 tablet). I read it is possible to install OS X via Firewire. I held down T and all that, and put X onto the 80gb via the DVD from the cube. Now, when I reboot the iMac I get a flashing folder with a ? on it, and will not rebbot on a Option hold down.
What am I doing wrong, please help.
PS: The previous HD, has a dual boot with OS X and 9; but it has a admin lock on it, and is only 10GB.
Thanks
Nexuz
G4 Cube   Mac OS X (10.4.9)   MacMini(intel)[OSx], iMac DV G3/400, iMac DV/350, 2 x iMac 233, G3 PowerPC 233, 7600/132 </span

I am not certain, but your 80 GB might be a machiine that requires X be installed on the first 8 GB's of a drive. You may need to partition.
Keep the machine in target mode, and see if the cube starts from the installation. This would be a good clue, if the install was good.

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