I'll try and post a new package with improved instructs and scripts hopefully in the evening ..

Got the same problem... Using lower version resolves the problem of extracting but probably is not adviced.
Waiting for an improved package

hey guys, a friend just mailed me that we will celebrate his birthday and his freshly-conquered university diploma tonight, so there will be a delay of one day .. (I have two days off tomorrow and saturday so don't worry .. )

Not a problem! Have fun!

A little off topic, but since we all have similar laptops I figured this was a good place to ask, but have you guys been able to enable scrolling on your trackpads? I have tried a few things I've read about and nothing seems to work. I was just curious if any of you have tried anything.

Thanks

Frankly, I've never tried. I thought that there are some packages like SynapticsOSX or sth...

mentorek, which of these

http://acpica.org/downloads/previous_releases.php

is the latest lower version which extracts right out of the BIOS with the d switch for you? Here the latest for me is iasl-win-20070508 (= the oldest) ..

Just to let you know... There is a new BIOS (4.40) version available on toshiba-europe.com

Cheers,
mentorek

EDIT:

Not a very big deal...

funny bug ..

anyway, I am doing a comparison of a dsl extracted via -d and extracted from a bios.wph.bak tomorrow morning (am @ work now). If there is no difference we can use the old iasl.exe for extracting and the new iasl.exe for compiling ..

To be honest I don't remember the version that worked for me. Something 2007... or even 2006... but I'm not really sure. I'll update this later.

Cheers,
mentorek

iasl-win-20070508 works fine for extracting :=)

Further on, step by step - managed to get PBE to install and run in Vista even with UAC enabled .. and extended the manual accordingly.

Next is to figure out the method with all the steps to get rid of the two unknown devices in XP. It's not as easy as I thought because iASL does simply not compile the original part of the DSDT because of all the errors the MS comipler does not mind .. For my Laptop's DSDT I have the diff, but the challenge right now for me is to write a generic manual .. so hang on in there.

Once that manual is done whitehorse can work in his steps to actually get the sound and fan part going.

Oke, the latest 20080729 version worked for me. I had to use '-g' switch to export all kind of stuff. I'll have a look at it tomorrow. Fingers crossed!

as a matter of fact there are small differences in the DSLs if extracted with -g with the most recent iasl and if extracted with -d with the iasl-win-20070508.exe.

so here's my generic extraction script progress from this morning (working in XP and Vista):

hey guys,

I would say the Toshiba .dsl extraction script is up&running, it works 100% here on my Toshi in XP and in Vista . It first tries to extract the DSDT right out of your Toshi's BIOS with iasl-win-20080729.exe -g, then (if that didn't work) with iasl-win-20070508.exe -d.

I attached it along with the required binaries + my preferred editor.

Would anybody here who can spare a few seconds please:
- download and unzip it
- run "1. extract DSL from BIOS, open in Editor.bat"
- then report if it works/ does not work for you, incl. your OS (XP or Vista), + any potential error(s) you get.

Thanks,
Bugs

PS: the strange looking iASLPATH variable is necessary for Vista with UAC enabled ..
PS2: for non-Toshiba Laptops, the name of the .dsl inside the script has to be changed, from DSDT_Denver to e.g. DSDT_30BD for HP ..

The latest iasl version 20080729 depreciates creating named objects in while loops. Unfortunately, all our DSLs contain 16 such namings, so the compilation into .aml fails.

However, to get the sound working, creating named object in while loops is fine. So in order to get the DSLs compiled according to the guides, just use the previous version 20080701 to compile your DSLs ..

(we can still work out those while loop errors later)

So not in even thinking about this, I completely got rid of my windows partition, as I never use it. I am either in os x or linux. So is there a way to keep doing this without having to have windows on my laptop?

no, because you need the Windows only tool Phoenix BIOS Editor to work the compiled DSDT mod (.aml) into the BIOS.wph image. Then apply the BIOS.wph in either Win or DOS mode, THEN boot X to see if you have sound and 100% working fan control, and maybe boot back into Windows for (some more modding and) further BIOS compile(s) ..

Why don't you install one of these skimmed down mini windows like TinyXP ("400Mb total space on your system hard drive") etc.?

Well, if I could get the dump to work in os x, I could just do the editing and patching of the BIOS.wph image in an xp virtual machine, then update my bios either in dos, or by boot cd/thumbdrive. I just need a different script/dsdt decompiler as the first one didn't work, ie. my previous post.

IMHO the OS X iASL port is a testing port, a "nightly build" or whatever you wanna call it. Maybe only the compile switch works (?). An image of a XP install takes up way more space than this mini XP. I dare to say you think too complicated, geiman .. usually it is more efficient to not follow the winded but rather to follow the straighter road. I would say: spare a few m-bytes on your HD for tinyXP to help you fully enjoy X

well, I can have a vm that dynamically expands as I need it and use the same tinyxp disc and probably save more space that way, not to mention it would be easier to get rid of. That was my thinking. This wouldn't be a problem, but with school starting I need my laptop every day, so I can't go reinstalling on a whim.

But anyways, I seem to suddenly have sound in linux now, where I lost it the same time as I lost it in os x because of upgrading my bios. Why I suddenly got sound I'm not sure, but I'm going to try installing some different sound drivers in os x to see if I can get that to work. I'm not sure, but earlier on you told me about the corrected dsdt for a laptop that was similar to mine. I tried that image, and it didn't work at all, and even crippled my laptop to a point but I was able to get it fixed with the 4.30 bios image. So, maybe through all of this something got corrected, or maybe I just got lucky, but I atleast have sound in linux. So that's a little progress.

If this doesn't work, iasl is available for linux so I'm going to try and edit my dsdt in there.

well, I can have a vm that dynamically expands as I need it and use the same tinyxp disc and probably save more space that way, not to mention it would be easier to get rid of.

ah I see, but from what I know Windows will boot and run slower.

But anyways, I seem to suddenly have sound in linux now.

Bugs, I've tried everything, but nothing has changed about conexant no sound problem

My laptop is a toshiba p105-6004, i've installed the p105-6024 bios (from this topic) and i've installed Kalyway 10.5.2 ISO, but still with no sound.

I've tried to remove AppleHDA.kext and install AppleAzaliaAudio.kext but not worked for me

PS: A strange thing happens when i'm trying to repair disk permissions. The bar stops about 20% and not go to the finish and i have to cancel.

Any idea about the problems ?

Sorry for my bad english

the corrected package is up in the first posting - about the two unknown devices in XP: attached you find my corrected Device (AMW0). Just try if iASL compiles it.

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guys, I am out of town for a while now .. talk to you hopefully in a few of months - sorry ..
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EDIT: since Whitehorse has not supplied his working BIOS.wph, and nobody else ventured ahead to compile the dsdt.dsl he attached to this posting, I just went ahead in the little bit of leisure I have right now and compiled his dsl. However, I do not have enough time right now to correct the two function keys FN5 and FN6 turning into two unknown devices in XP, because with iASL there is no default way to do it, but instead one has to work out the occurring errors manually 1x1.

Anyway, in my start posting you now find the entire modded 4.3 BIOS package for the P100-253 PSPA0E (039028FR or ST1071) Conexant CX20551 (Waikiki). Hope that helps, e.g. mate jazzminos.

BTW, the 4 GB memory bug, affecting the PCI bus, was resolved with BIOS 2.4:so hopefully, after applying the orrected 4.3 BIOS, sound is working, in Win and in X.

Good luck !

Hi BugsB and the other P100 Pros,
i've seen that you've had great success with getting a Toshiba P100 to run Leopard well. Thats a hard thing and i am trying to get my P100-354 (PSPa6e) to works aswell. But its all a bit to much complicated. I managed to install and run Leopard on my desktop well but with the toshiba things are more difficult. Can you asist me a bit to help me? It would be great!

I've downloaded your kext package but i've got to start with the right distribution first. I have the latest versions of iAtkos (10.5.4) and iDeneb (10.5.4) but there are some problems with both. I cant boot iDeneb after install because of the annoying "still waiting for root device" and with iAtkos i dont have any working usb ports and sometimes the Keyboard/Touchpad is not working. Maybe i should start with the modified bios, but i do not know which to take and to modify one myself.... i dont know. Maybe i could take this one: P100-197 PSPA3E BIOS 3.80 because the toshiba site says that PSPA6E and PSPA3 can use the same bios, which i found there: http://de.computers.toshiba-europe.com/cgi...iverLanguage=42

Can you please give me some hints how i can succeed!? Would be really great, THX!

Greatings from austria,
DvP

Hi DvP,

First of all start with any iATKOS distro. I have this thing working with just a minor glitches. After the successful installation try updating it to 10.5.4 or so. Then you can try the latest IOPCIFamily.kext from Chun-Nan. This should enable at least networking for you. After that you should be at least ready to use internet. To get Conexant soundchip working you'd have to use modified BIOS. You can do this by yourself or use one of the images BugsB provided.

Have fun and good luck getting your Tosh working.

Cheers,
mentorek

TO BugsB (I wasn't able to write a private message to You, so I decided to write in this topic, sorry for inconveniences).

Hi... I have several questions according to my laptop & MacOS. I guess that You have practically the same hardware configuration and deep experience. I ask for help.

My laptop model is Toshiba P100-257 (CoreDuo 1.73, Intel 945GM chipset, 1 Gb DDR2)

1. I installed Kylyway 10.5.2 first, but video driver for my Intel GMA950 in this build doesn't work properly - I have CI&QE, but system hangs up on mouse move. So I installed iATKOS 10.5.4 ON installed Kylyway 10.5.2. So I have graphics fully working. JaS install DVD 10.5.4 doesn't work at all - hangs up during installer start.
2.I also have working DVD-RW, Lan (Intel), Bluetooth, touchpad, FireWire (not tested).
3.Speedstep works partly - sometimes it works and sometimes does not.
4.Memory is detected at 0Mhz.
5.DON'T WORK: Conexant HD Sound, Intel 3945 WiFi, Modem (I don't want it much), Cardreader (TI?).
6.Also DOESN'T WORK Usb Hot PlugIn... Usb devices work ONLY when pluged before system start.
7.System crashes too frequently... On programs install & just after install process.

Can You tell me:
1.What distrubutive should I install to get max compability. If You give links I would be happy . And what kernel should I use... I suppose that my stability problems may be caused by speedstep kernel.
2. What drivers should I install? Please give direct links. Or if it is possible upload drivers pack somewhere (rapidshare maybe).

Beforehand greatful.

With great respect, jazzminos. (icq 442495851)

iAtkos 10.5.4 works the best for me... As for USB you can use the USB fix listed in Bug's sig, link is there as well. I am having problems with stability as well, however it goes away when one core is disabled. I haven't had time to experiment with kernels as I'm back to college now, however there is an experimental speed step kext that allows you to use speed stepping with any kernel. So, if you find a kernel that is more stable, you can use that kext to still have speed stepping enabled. Link here:

http://code.google.com/p/xnu-speedstep/

Hey,

BugsB is not present here. If you're looking for a maximum compatibility you can click the links in his sig.
Kext pack is also there - you can use this link http://www.mediafire.com/?1d9ygxvcndx

Cheers,
mentorek

Hi. Thanks for reply.

My laptop is Toshiba P100-257

1.I used modded BIOS+HDA Enabler+Azalia. Now I have

Intel High Definition Audio:

Device ID: 0x1179FF31
Audio ID: 12
Available Devices:

BUT still NO SOUND. Volume Adjuster works. But the result is poor.
Windows works as usual. Bluetooth doesn't work in Mac.
2. It seems that Bugs' Surprise doesn't work for me. I installed all kexts from his folder and my system crached. I also don't know what to do with kernels...
3. Now I installed iAITKOS with ToH kernel. I didn't use speedstep kernel. My system works absolutely stable. So it is suggested that one can can use speedstep kernels with care.
4. I still have problems with USB hot swap and it seems that I should do smth with PC Card. Can You give direct links to needed kexts?

Thanks for reply.

After some dancing I made my USB2 work + hot plug! Does anyone know if PC Cards work in Toshiba P-100 + iAITKOS 10.5.4? I'm suffering about troubles with Conexant sound

An option to atleast be able to get some sound is to get a pair of headphones or mic/headset that have a USB plug instead of the 3.5mm audio jacks. They acutally are recognized as a second sound card, which will atlease let you listen to music, etc so you've got some sound. I picked up a pair of Logitech headphones for about $40 and they work great.

Hi... Thanks... I'll check this out! USB soundcard M-Audio Transit is rather expensive.

Hey guys,

I know this is for audio, but seeing as how most of us have laptops that are very similar, I just thought I'd let you guys know what I have been working on. I had iatkos 4 installed with the speed step kernel and all was good. The only major problem I had (besides no sound) was that with both cores enabled and the patched intel 950 drivers, I got stuttering across my screen, making it unuseable. With one core disabled it worked fine. So, to make a long story short, I had been browsing the forums and getting increasingly interested in an EFI install. So, I wiped my harddrive, and reinstalled iatkos 4, only this time I did a vanilla install with everything stock, minus the patch for my intel pro/ve 100. Surprisingly, it booted perfectly. I then used the stock delta updater to update to 10.5.5, then added the proper efi strings to my boot.plist to fix my graphics. So in the end, I've got everything working perfectly (except for sound). And just a side note, my vanilla install runs MUCH MUCH faster than with patched kernels, etc.

Also, on another side note, I used to have sound working perfectly before I upgraded my bios to the newest version about a year or so ago (my laptop came with 2.4 originally). Out of sheer stupidity, I completely forgot my mother has the exact same laptop as I, only, of course, she has never upgraded her bios. So, I should be able to get a backup of her bios, and use that to get sound on my laptop, since it contains the older, correct DSDT.

So, if your laptop is close enough to mine, you should be able to use this backup as well, (as our laptops use similar bioses) and get sound on our laptops. I see my mother soon, so I should be able to get a backup within the next week or two and let you know if it works or not.

Till then, take care.

By the way, my laptop is a Toshiba p105-s6064.

Hi friends! I have working sound! I've re-updated my BIOS (first I used P100-102 PSPA3E & P-100 PSPADU-033026 BIOS 4.20, but it didn't work) and now I upgraded with P105-S6024 BIOS 4.00. It works with my P100-257. What I got:
1. Output sound - speakers + headphones. No input.
2. Bluetooth works!!! But is recognized by MacOS as Apple Bluetooth... When I had original Toshiba BIOS 4.40 MacOS recognized it as Toshiba Bluetooth.
3. Windows works, BUT I HAVE 2 UNKNOWN devices with ACPI bla-bla-bla in Hardware IDs. I tested sleep in Windows and it works fine. I suppose that this are some Bluetooth components, because I see my BT controller in WinXP, but it seems that it doesn't work.

As I understood You advice to roll back to old BIOS??? With correct DSDT. What BIOS version should I use to get my BT & Sound work fine both in Mac & Win?

Thanks for reply.
p.s. I don't feel any problems with GMA950 in iAITKOS 10.5.4. Problems were in Kylyway 10.5.2... It hanged soon after the boot.

Read the entire thread. Two unknowns are explained. These are the not-so-well edited part of DSDT (IIRC they're Fn keystrokes i.e. Fn+F5 or Fn+F6). Also, there are "fixed" BIOS images somewhere in the thread...

Cheers,
mentorek

Thanks for reply. But I didn't find the fixed version of P105-S6024 BIOS 4.00 . Can You give me the direct link on this post. BUT I FOUND a man with absolutely the same configuration as mine - http://forum.insanelymac.com/index.php?sho...3674&st=60#. But he did not upload his modded BIOS anywhere... I've written a privat message to him. But I'm not sure that he'll reply.

I've tested my new BIOS and discovered that SLEEP function doesn't work in Leo anymore It works in Windows... but not in Mac.

Hi friends... Whitehorse keeps silent ((((((( Can anyone help me with compiling a working BIOS... The last one works practically fine... I need to solve problems with ACPI & maybe Bluetooth. I have no knowledge in BIOS programming.

With great respect, jazzminos.

Hi Folkz,

sorry for my bad English and offtopic..

On my Toshiba P100-306 my USB-Ports do not work. What can I do to fix that??? Ive testen many other things, but nothing is working.

Installed:
9.4.0 Darvin Kernel
9.4.0 System Kext

Iam a newbie with OS X... Please help me.

THX

My System:

iAKTOS_4i + Windows XP
TOSHIBA Satellite P100-306
Chipsatz Intel Calistoga i945GM/PM
Arbeitsspeicher 2048 MB (DDR2-667 DDR2 SDRAM)
NVIDIA GeForce Go 7600 (256 MB)
Intel 82801GBM ICH7-M - High Definition Audio Controller
Intel 82801GBM ICH7-M - USB Universal Host Controller

Hi... It seems that I have something to solve Your problem. Here's an archive with everything I tried to activate my USB 2.0.

http://rapidshare.com/files/150898580/USB.zip

You should install everything form subfolder "working!!!" FIRST!!! That helped me. There are some kexts and scripts to activate hot plug (thanks BugsB). If that doesn't work You may try everything that is not included in this folder. But over things made my USB working incorrectly.

With great respect, jazzminos.

Hi everybody! I wrote a message to Kabyl... Maybe he will be able to help me to coorrect my BIOS. Here is a link where Whitehorse described his results...
http://forum.insanelymac.com/index.php?act...&pid=840090

But he forgot to upload his modded BIOS

Unfortunately I don't know anything about programming... I need help.

With great respect, jazzminos.

Hi Folkz,

My USB ist working now.

Thanks for helping


greetz

goodmorning!

It's great to find this topic!

I have a toshiba P100 - 373 PSPA0E, which is not listed in the start post. What bios should i use? I have the Conexant with Vendor-ID 14F1 and Device-ID 5047.

Any help would be appreciated, would love to hear some sound coming from my speakers

Hi RobbeD,

You should download the "Small but complete package" in the first post of BugsB.
And you have to follow the instructions provided in the package.

But you have to know that the sleep fonction should not work and in windows you have "2 new unknown devices". It's not a problem because your Tosh. will work as it should : great.

A +

Whitehorse.

Hi, friends.

I really don't know what to do and even what to think!!! BUT situation changed again... I installed 4 Gb RAM (2x2) into my Toshi... And after that SOUND COMPLETELY STOP WORKING (BIOS is the same)!!! But Sleep is now functioning in Mac.

With great respect, jazzminos.

Hi, friends. Here is my post. Please look http://forum.insanelymac.com/index.php?sho...mp;#entry949123

I would rather check http://forum.insanelymac.com/index.php?showtopic=132757
This might solve all the issues with buggy DSDT without any recompiling and changes in the BIOS image.

Cheers,
mentorek

P.S.
I'll update you during the weekend 'cause I have to find some free time to experiment.

Hi. Thanks fo reply! Now I need to correct the ONLY one problem - memory & sound. Waiting for Your ideas. Thanks.

Can You tell me what is Chameleon (a version of EFI???) and how to install it? Just in two words...

With great respect, jazzminos.

Chameleon == Boot manager

I'll try to create step-by-step install procedure.

Cheers,
mentorek

Thanks... Your help will be extremely valuable.

As for now I'm able to use AppleRTC.kext and AppleIntelCPUPowerManagement.kext without any problems (safe updates!).
No changes on the sound field though.

I'll keep you updated 'cause I've got to test a bit.

Cheers,
mentorek