Samsung NC10 UK revision, Updates / Installation / Modding etc, stuff will be here Options

[srcshelton]

I think I remember reading that everything that Natit does can also be acheived through EFI strings - am I recalling this correctly? Since it seems to keep coming up, I might see what I can manage over the weekend...

Ha! Got it

The stock 10.5.6 drivers can be made to work by hex-editing them to replace the PCI device IDs (I downloaded a script which does this automagically, but I've temporarily misplaced it... I'll post more details on this step when I find it again), and then adding the following to /Volumes/EFI/Library/Preferences/SystemConfiguration/com.apple.Boot.plist or /Library/Preferences/SystemConfiguration/com.apple.Boot.plist (depending on whether you have an EFI partition or not):

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    <key>device-properties</key>
    <string>6d0000000100000001000000610000000200000002010c00d041030a00000000010106000002
fff0400100000006d006f00640065006c0000000b000000474d41203935302000000041004100500
4c002c00480061007300500061006e0065006c0000000800000001000000</string>

... this should be entered within the "<dict>" and "</dict>" tags. Note that the data within the "<string>" tags should be a single continuous line - this board adds line-breaks.

Translated, this string reads exactly:

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<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<!DOCTYPE plist PUBLIC "-//Apple//DTD PLIST 1.0//EN" "http://www.apple.com/DTDs/PropertyList-1.0.dtd">
<plist version="1.0">
<dict>
    <key>PciRoot(0x0)/Pci(0x2,0x0)</key>
    <dict>
        <key>AAPL,HasPanel</key>
        <string>0x00000001</string>
        <key>model</key>
        <string>GMA 950</string>
    </dict>
</dict>
</plist>

... so no magic here: this is basically a minimal change to alter the value of HasPanel to enable the graphics driver to start correctly.

With this change in place, Natit.kext is no longer required!

[darkgemini]

be specific what is failed? and what did you do?

install should not fail, if it does please provide me the install log (when you are on install window, go to top left menu, window/installer log, show all messages)

if what you want is to grab natit, install pacifist and grab it inside the package...

When I used Installer to install the package, it says "Install Fail" here is the log:

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Dec 19 12:43:12 Kennetbook /System/Library/CoreServices/Installer.app/Contents/MacOS/Installer[213]: vm_protect: 0
Dec 19 12:43:13 Kennetbook Installer[213]: @(#)PROGRAM:Install  PROJECT:Install-384.1
Dec 19 12:43:13 Kennetbook Installer[213]: @(#)PROGRAM:Installer  PROJECT:Installer-281
Dec 19 12:43:13 Kennetbook Installer[213]: Hardware: MacBookAir1,1 @ 1.60 GHz (x 2), 2048 MB RAM
Dec 19 12:43:13 Kennetbook Installer[213]: Running OS Build: Mac OS X 10.5.5 (9F33)
Dec 19 12:43:13 Kennetbook Installer[213]: Env: PATH=/usr/bin:/bin:/usr/sbin:/sbin
Dec 19 12:43:13 Kennetbook Installer[213]: Env: TMPDIR=/var/folders/2P/2PL5H9ciFMCIB3sQaFOnok+++TI/-Tmp-/
Dec 19 12:43:13 Kennetbook Installer[213]: Env: SHELL=/bin/bash
Dec 19 12:43:13 Kennetbook Installer[213]: Env: HOME=/Users/Kenneith
Dec 19 12:43:13 Kennetbook Installer[213]: Env: USER=Kenneith
Dec 19 12:43:13 Kennetbook Installer[213]: Env: LOGNAME=Kenneith
Dec 19 12:43:13 Kennetbook Installer[213]: Env: DISPLAY=/tmp/launch-fcO3Ym/:0
Dec 19 12:43:13 Kennetbook Installer[213]: Env: SSH_AUTH_SOCK=/tmp/launch-NqZt8C/Listeners
Dec 19 12:43:13 Kennetbook Installer[213]: Env: Apple_PubSub_Socket_Render=/tmp/launch-DjYFXe/Render
Dec 19 12:43:13 Kennetbook Installer[213]: Env: __CF_USER_TEXT_ENCODING=0x1F5:0:0
Dec 19 12:43:13 Kennetbook Installer[213]: Env: SECURITYSESSIONID=a1c9d0
Dec 19 12:43:13 Kennetbook Installer[213]: Env: COMMAND_MODE=unix2003
Dec 19 12:43:13 Kennetbook Installer[213]: gm950 - 10.5.6 Installation Log
Dec 19 12:43:13 Kennetbook Installer[213]: Opened from: /Users/Kenneith/Public/gm950 - 10.5.6.pkg
Dec 19 12:43:15 Kennetbook installdb[215]: started (uid 96)
Dec 19 12:43:15 Kennetbook installdb[215]: Opened receipt database on '/' with schema 17.
Dec 19 12:43:22 Kennetbook installdb[215]: done. (0.013u + 0.011s)
Dec 19 12:43:27 Kennetbook runner[217]: Administrator authorization granted.
Dec 19 12:43:29 Kennetbook Installer[213]: ================================================================================
Dec 19 12:43:29 Kennetbook Installer[213]: User picked Standard Install
Dec 19 12:43:29 Kennetbook Installer[213]: Choices selected for installation:
Dec 19 12:43:29 Kennetbook Installer[213]:     Install: "gm950 - 10.5.6"
Dec 19 12:43:29 Kennetbook Installer[213]:         gm950 - 10.5.6.pkg : com.mysticus.pkg.gm950 - 10.5.6 : 1.0.0.1.0
Dec 19 12:43:29 Kennetbook Installer[213]: ================================================================================
Dec 19 12:43:29 Kennetbook Installer[213]: It took 0.00 seconds to summarize the package selections.
Dec 19 12:43:29 Kennetbook Installer[213]: -[IFPKGDerivedDocument sortedPackageLocations]: result = (\n    file://localhost\n)
Dec 19 12:43:29 Kennetbook Installer[213]: -[IFDInstallController(Private) _buildInstallPlan]: location = file://localhost
Dec 19 12:43:29 Kennetbook Installer[213]: -[IFDInstallController(Private) _buildInstallPlan]: file://localhost/Users/Kenneith/Public/gm950%20-%2010.5.6.pkg
Dec 19 12:43:30 Kennetbook Installer[213]: _installNextPackage of 1
Dec 19 12:43:30 Kennetbook installdb[220]: started (uid 96)
Dec 19 12:43:30 Kennetbook installdb[220]: Opened receipt database on '/' with schema 17.
Dec 19 12:43:30 Kennetbook Installer[213]: Starting installation:
Dec 19 12:43:30 Kennetbook Installer[213]: Preparing volume "Mac OSX" for installation
Dec 19 12:43:30 Kennetbook Installer[213]: Configuring volume "Mac OSX"
Dec 19 12:43:31 Kennetbook Installer[213]: Preparing disk for local booted install.
Dec 19 12:43:31 Kennetbook Installer[213]: Free space on "Mac OSX": 18.9 GB (20267220992 bytes).
Dec 19 12:43:31 Kennetbook Installer[213]: Create temporary directory "/private/tmp/gm950 - 10.5.6.pkg.213FMK3TY"
Dec 19 12:43:31 Kennetbook Installer[213]: run preflight script for gm950 - 10.5.6
Dec 19 12:43:31 Kennetbook Installer[213]: Install failed: The following install step failed: run preflight script for gm950 - 10.5.6. Contact the software manufacturer for assistance.
Dec 19 12:43:31 Kennetbook Installer[213]: IFDInstallController 8539A0 state = 7
Dec 19 12:43:31 Kennetbook Installer[213]: Displaying 'Install Failed' UI.
Dec 19 12:43:31 Kennetbook Installer[213]: 'Install Failed' UI displayed message:'The following install step failed: run preflight script for gm950 - 10.5.6. Contact the software manufacturer for assistance.'.
Dec 19 12:43:36 Kennetbook installdb[220]: done. (0.013u + 0.008s)

When I used Pacifist to extract/install the Natit.kext to /System/Library/Extensions, after reboot it shows this message:

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The system extension "/System/Library/Extensions/Natit.kext" was installed improperly and cannot be used. Please try reinstalling it, or contact the product's vendor for an update

[blade1212]

Hi, Ive just ordered a 2GB ram stick and a Dell 1390 WiFi card, so I'm taking my plunge into the world of OSX with my daughters new NC10 Christmas pressie :-)

Does the current OSX installation chew battery life significantly more than XP ? (assuming LCD is set to medium on both to remove that as a variable) ... Has anyone got test comparisions for the 2 OSes ?

Many Thanks

PS. Please keep this thread alive.... the dedication and knowledge is fantastic (actually this thread is the reason Santa is coming to our house with an NC10 in the first place)

[ Mysticus C*]

darkgemini: please use the show all errors in drop down of log! i tested the script already and it works just fine, something is not right on your system maybe?

also when you extract the natit, did you fix the permissions? you dont seem to do it from the look of it... use kexthelper or use terminal to fix the permissions!

[darkgemini]

here is the Show All Logs

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Dec 19 14:05:29 Kennetbook /System/Library/CoreServices/Installer.app/Contents/MacOS/Installer[441]: vm_protect: 0
Dec 19 14:05:29 Kennetbook Installer[441]: @(#)PROGRAM:Install  PROJECT:Install-384.1
Dec 19 14:05:29 Kennetbook Installer[441]: @(#)PROGRAM:Installer  PROJECT:Installer-281
Dec 19 14:05:29 Kennetbook Installer[441]: Hardware: MacBookAir1,1 @ 1.60 GHz (x 2), 2048 MB RAM
Dec 19 14:05:29 Kennetbook Installer[441]: Running OS Build: Mac OS X 10.5.5 (9F33)
Dec 19 14:05:29 Kennetbook Installer[441]: Env: PATH=/usr/bin:/bin:/usr/sbin:/sbin
Dec 19 14:05:29 Kennetbook Installer[441]: Env: TMPDIR=/var/folders/2P/2PL5H9ciFMCIB3sQaFOnok+++TI/-Tmp-/
Dec 19 14:05:29 Kennetbook Installer[441]: Env: SHELL=/bin/bash
Dec 19 14:05:29 Kennetbook Installer[441]: Env: HOME=/Users/Kenneith
Dec 19 14:05:29 Kennetbook Installer[441]: Env: USER=Kenneith
Dec 19 14:05:29 Kennetbook Installer[441]: Env: LOGNAME=Kenneith
Dec 19 14:05:29 Kennetbook Installer[441]: Env: DISPLAY=/tmp/launch-fcO3Ym/:0
Dec 19 14:05:29 Kennetbook Installer[441]: Env: SSH_AUTH_SOCK=/tmp/launch-NqZt8C/Listeners
Dec 19 14:05:29 Kennetbook Installer[441]: Env: Apple_PubSub_Socket_Render=/tmp/launch-DjYFXe/Render
Dec 19 14:05:29 Kennetbook Installer[441]: Env: __CF_USER_TEXT_ENCODING=0x1F5:0:0
Dec 19 14:05:29 Kennetbook Installer[441]: Env: SECURITYSESSIONID=a1c9d0
Dec 19 14:05:29 Kennetbook Installer[441]: Env: COMMAND_MODE=unix2003
Dec 19 14:05:29 Kennetbook Installer[441]: gm950 - 10.5.6 Installation Log
Dec 19 14:05:29 Kennetbook Installer[441]: Opened from: /Users/Kenneith/Public/gm950 - 10.5.6.pkg
Dec 19 14:05:31 Kennetbook installdb[443]: started (uid 96)
Dec 19 14:05:31 Kennetbook installdb[443]: Opened receipt database on '/' with schema 17.
Dec 19 14:05:37 Kennetbook installdb[443]: done. (0.015u + 0.010s)
Dec 19 14:05:45 Kennetbook runner[444]: Administrator authorization granted.
Dec 19 14:05:53 Kennetbook Installer[441]: ================================================================================
Dec 19 14:05:53 Kennetbook Installer[441]: User picked Standard Install
Dec 19 14:05:53 Kennetbook Installer[441]: Choices selected for installation:
Dec 19 14:05:53 Kennetbook Installer[441]:     Install: "gm950 - 10.5.6"
Dec 19 14:05:53 Kennetbook Installer[441]:         gm950 - 10.5.6.pkg : com.mysticus.pkg.gm950 - 10.5.6 : 1.0.0.1.0
Dec 19 14:05:53 Kennetbook Installer[441]: ================================================================================
Dec 19 14:05:53 Kennetbook Installer[441]: It took 0.00 seconds to summarize the package selections.
Dec 19 14:05:53 Kennetbook Installer[441]: -[IFPKGDerivedDocument sortedPackageLocations]: result = (\n    file://localhost\n)
Dec 19 14:05:53 Kennetbook Installer[441]: -[IFDInstallController(Private) _buildInstallPlan]: location = file://localhost
Dec 19 14:05:53 Kennetbook Installer[441]: -[IFDInstallController(Private) _buildInstallPlan]: file://localhost/Users/Kenneith/Public/gm950%20-%2010.5.6.pkg
Dec 19 14:05:53 Kennetbook Installer[441]: _installNextPackage of 1
Dec 19 14:05:53 Kennetbook installdb[445]: started (uid 96)
Dec 19 14:05:53 Kennetbook installdb[445]: Opened receipt database on '/' with schema 17.
Dec 19 14:05:53 Kennetbook Installer[441]: Starting installation:
Dec 19 14:05:53 Kennetbook Installer[441]: Preparing volume "Mac OSX" for installation
Dec 19 14:05:53 Kennetbook Installer[441]: Configuring volume "Mac OSX"
Dec 19 14:05:54 Kennetbook Installer[441]: Preparing disk for local booted install.
Dec 19 14:05:54 Kennetbook Installer[441]: Free space on "Mac OSX": 18.9 GB (20321562624 bytes).
Dec 19 14:05:54 Kennetbook Installer[441]: Create temporary directory "/private/tmp/gm950 - 10.5.6.pkg.441jjmYvv"
Dec 19 14:05:54 Kennetbook Installer[441]: run preflight script for gm950 - 10.5.6
Dec 19 14:05:54 Kennetbook Installer[441]: Install failed: The following install step failed: run preflight script for gm950 - 10.5.6. Contact the software manufacturer for assistance.
Dec 19 14:05:54 Kennetbook Installer[441]: IFDInstallController 853930 state = 7
Dec 19 14:05:54 Kennetbook Installer[441]: Displaying 'Install Failed' UI.
Dec 19 14:05:54 Kennetbook Installer[441]: 'Install Failed' UI displayed message:'The following install step failed: run preflight script for gm950 - 10.5.6. Contact the software manufacturer for assistance.'.
Dec 19 14:05:59 Kennetbook installdb[445]: done. (0.015u + 0.009s)

[ Mysticus C*]

dark: do you have a password set in your user account

update news: i made the scripts even better guys for the brightness control you will be able to save the password in keychain and once you run the commands through quicksilver first time it will ask you to approve: choose always allow and it will do the work for you and you dont save your password in plain text anymore it will ask you to allow one more time, click allow (for keychain access)


i m attaching project files and full guide about everything will be tomorrow, sorry for not making it today, was very busy with other things as well... got home and finished this script (also in quicksilver while making the triggers, choose display to show window so it will show a brightness icon i assigned for each increase or decrease they are a bit lame, anyone have better design cant send me hi res pngs, so i will include them in the new guide and files as well

Attached File(s)

 Brightness.zip ( 20.79K ) Number of downloads: 52

 

[SWE-gargamel]

I have to admit that I all of a sudden don't understand the instructions posted in this thread, maybe it's because I'm sick at the moment. :-/
So you have to excuse me if this question is obvious to everyone else.

Anyway, can anybody confirm that they've got the headphone jack working with the instructions posted in the thread?

[ Mysticus C*]

swe: nope headphone not working due to lack of codecs i tried million times... however, now voodoo team made a better deal new hda driver completely rewritten from bsd source codes, and i m invited for the test drive according to dense new driver allows both speaker and headphone, although mic/line ins coded they are disabled at the moment, in 1-2 days i will get a test driver and report back results...

(please dont bother him asking, only few people invited and once tests done, it will be published and i will include it in an installer)

src and timo: please try the new scripts (modified applescripts) above and feedback please

also src: efi strings are good but not for everyone mate many noobs around here so i try to avoid giving something they will mess up...

[darkgemini]

Oh oh...I just updated to 10.5.6 to try it out, now I can't use the kb and mouse...and I don't have any usb kb and mouse...I will go and reinstall samsungnc10-10.5.5.iso (lucky I made this iso) and try again

[ Mysticus C*]

Oh oh...I just updated to 10.5.6 to try it out, now I can't use the kb and mouse...and I don't have any usb kb and mouse...I will go and reinstall samsungnc10-10.5.5.iso (lucky I made this iso) and try again

you dont read the posts too often i guess?

update to 10.5.6 manualy (download delta update 10.5.6 from apple) dont restart after finished/minimize!
use my update patches from bike town, and install it with only nc10 option selected! no fix nothing else, restart after that, you will have everything working again, and use the gma 950 package again...

today i could not finish the guide due to busy day

tomorrow hopefully, i will edit the guide with better partitioning options and ddmac guide and new 10.5.6 upgrade dvd package (including new gma package)

[palomu]

hi i'm italian I've upgraded from 10.5.5 to 10.5.6 all working great but i've one problem with sleep infact when i return back from sleep the screen is black and 've to do a force reset someone can help me...sorry for my english

[ Mysticus C*]

hi i'm italian I've upgraded from 10.5.5 to 10.5.6 all working great but i've one problem with sleep infact when i return back from sleep the screen is black and 've to do a force reset someone can help me...sorry for my english

go to previous page and find post# 615
download the new gma 950 installer!

[Bedok]

Fixed it... whilst 10.5.5 is happy with AppleACPIPS2Nub or ApplePS2Controller, 10.5.6 requires both kexts to be active at the same time - with both loaded, everything is fine!

Additionally, 10.5.6 no longer seems to require a custom SystemConfiguration bundle in order to access battery information so it is now possible to run OSX with custom kexts loaded from an EFI partition without changing anything from the installation on the main partition.

I have 10.5.4 NC10 DVD running on my system and as advised I went out and bought a retail copy of Leopard for copyright purpose. But since I now have a retail copy I am thinking of doing it retail style (booting and Extension kexts in EFI partition). I know I shouldve done the research and the legwork myself but could you send me a zipped copy of the exact files you have on your /Volumes/EFI/ folder? Would save me a lot of hassle and from the look of it, you managed to get GFX EFIstring to work too so can I have your com.apple.boot.plist (or w/e its called, lol) so I can just install it and it works first time. I think a lot of other NC10 users would like to know what hacked extensions needed when you get to 10.5.6. too.

Would like to know if Sleep works on your laptop too (lid/Fn+Esc/timed), especially with vanilla SystemConfiguration.bundle coz using a vanilla 10.5.4 or 10.5.5 broke my sleep (intermittently for some reason)

Many thanks

[palomu]

go to previous page and find post# 615
download the new gma 950 installer!

i've instaled and reboot but stillhave the same problem....

[ Mysticus C*]

i've instaled and reboot but stillhave the same problem....

do you install nc10 dvd?

if not, it will be hard to track down your issues so no answer if not on nc10...

also check the page 54 of the bios settings and match the same settings to your bios!

[palomu]

i've installed ideneb 10.5.5 and the sleep works great after the upgrade i've this problem i don't understand why because before it worked great...

[ Mysticus C*]

i've installed ideneb 10.5.5 and the sleep works great after the upgrade i've this problem i don't understand why because before it worked great...

i m sorry i will not answer this question, it gets harder to track down drivers partitions etc you use from other distros... someone else may use ideneb answer the question pls...
i suggested you to check the bios settings as well, did you check the bios settings?
whole reason of making nc10 dvd is to keep everyone in track so easier to follow possible errors...

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for others: i m just back at home, so i will finish the guide hopefully and after that, i will make the 10.5.6 dvd upgrade process for interested people, which will not take more than 10-15 mins

i will also include patched gma driver and the quicksilver with everything you need, will try to post the settings for people to correctly make the quicksilver arrangement, and you will have short cut key assigned for brightness control if you follow the guide...

it will take me about 1-2 hrs hopefully if i m not disturbed sorry for the wait but private life interferes as well
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[SWE-gargamel]

This is incredible! You don't know how much your work is appreciated! In these Christmas times you warm our hearts more and more.

Great work!

[tazevil666]

great work mysticus !!! I don't move tonight of my home !! lol

[ Mysticus C*]

as long as i can finish on time usually when i start something, new things come to my mind, and doing/improving the process extends the expected the process i was just gonna implement the 10.5.6 update into current isos, with old drivers, than decided to upgrade the drivers with newer ones so i dont have to do it the longer way... one stop install of everything... but you will still need to make some process for the quicksilver which i will provide visually in the new pdf guide...

what is coming:

new update pdf guide:
+ new install process of the ddmac (creation, application and installation) to/from partition...
+ new partitioning scheme with reasonable spacing for 2 osx partitions (1 main 2 time machine/or files) + 1 ddmac partition (4.4 gb)
+ quicksilver preparation process for brightness control

new installation pack for people who choose other distros (dont expect me to support debugging your errors please, these are the files for people who know what they are doing):
+ latest updated drivers for 10.5.6: gma 950 (patched for brightness control as well) with natit and brightness control scripts for using with quicksilver
+ my patched hda drivers for temporary usage until fully working VoodooHDA comes out (i will not include azalia driver but if you have previous packages you should already have a copy of it by now anyway...)

10.5.6 dvd iso/partition upgrade process for interested people (as usual no ppf as it exceeds 1.5 gb rate so i dont wanna handle such a big file):
+ iso: same as before, you will need to place the iso and 10.5.6 combo.pkg in the root, and process will do everything for you
+ ddmac partition: same as above: place the combo update in the root, process will take care of the rest...