Cannot run PostgreSQL on Mac OS

Installation of PT3 and PostgreSQL v 8.4 runs smoothly, when i try to open PT3, i get prompted to configure the postgreSQL server.
Server: Local Host Database User: postgres
Port: 5432 Password: dbpass
When i click connect i get the error "Unable to connect, please check the configuration"
I have tried visiting postgre.org and installing the newest version, and tried reinstalling everything once over.. i have a feeling because i'm following help guides designed for Vista or other Windows OS that it's messing me up.
Anyone able to help me solve this problem?
Croz
Server: Local Host Database User: postgres
Port: 5432 Password: dbpass
When i click connect i get the error "Unable to connect, please check the configuration"
I have tried visiting postgre.org and installing the newest version, and tried reinstalling everything once over.. i have a feeling because i'm following help guides designed for Vista or other Windows OS that it's messing me up.
Anyone able to help me solve this problem?
Croz