So I just got in my Sony VAIO TZ 150N laptop and I have to say I love the thing, what I obviously hate is Windows (especially Vista) so I searched but couldn't really find too many threads to show a walk through of how to install 10.5.5 or 10.5.6 on it, so I set out to do it on my own.
I'm not going to go into my setup, because with all the testing I have 5 partitions on my HDD (1 Windows and 4 Leopard), but here is what I got to work so far.
Step one: Get iPC 10.5.6 obviously ; ) (I recommend FF5 Final)
2: DO NOT change anything from the stock configuration in the BIOS, leave everything as it is.
3: Boot up iPC installation. Note: I've tried it with -v -x and everything, but it works fine without any commands, so just let it boot up normally.
4: If you need to format your HDD or partition do that through Disk Utility then select the correct HDD or partition and click "Continue"
5: Click on "Customize" to customize the installation and select these options:
a: Intel GMA950
b: LegacyAppleIntelPIIXATA
c: Azalea Audio
d: Under Power Management > Power Package and Clamshell
e: PS/2 Keyboard Fix (make sure not to select PS/2 Mouse)
f: SMBIOS Resolver
g: OSx86 Tools
Then click on to install it (you can skip the DVD check). After it is finished and it restarts, eject the CD and push type in -f to make sure all the kexts are loaded up.
Go through the registration screen as you normally would.
When it boots up you'll have noticied that the screen only takes up 2/3 of the screen. To fix this restart the computer and go into BIOS and you'll see an option for "Screen Stretch", set this option to YES, now when you boot into Leopard you'll see the correct resolution already selected.
To get the battery meter working, open up System Preferences, go to Power, click on Show All then Options and select "Show in Menubar" and now you have your battery display with the correct reading!
OpenGL/Quartz GL: Go to Applications and open OSx86 Tools, click on Enable/Disable Quartz GL and click Enable. Enter password and reboot.
What works out of the box:
Bluetooth!
What isn't working right now:
Ethernet
Wifi (I ordered an Apple Airport Extreme BCM 4321 that should be here in a couple days)
Headphone/Audio
Proper sleep (the display turns off when you close the lid, but won't come back on).
Memory Card Reader
I will hopefully have everything working soon enough, I don't know how many people actually have a TZ but it's a beautiful computer that is only made complete with OS X. Hopefully this guide will help other Sony people as well. I will be updating this as I go on.
If you have another Sony laptop and need help you can PM me and I'll try to help.
Thanks and Happy Modding!
Full Version: [Install] iPC 10.5.6 on Sony VAIO TZ Series
Hi, i habe a sony vaio tz31 computer, in this moment running windows 7, but i´m a osx user and i want to install it on this laptop.
Please update info as yo make some progress.
Thanks!
Please update info as yo make some progress.
Thanks!
Followed rampar's footsteps and got OS X 10.5.6 on my TZ. Some other things I got working:
Ethernet (edit AppleYukon2.kext, found from another thread):
1. cd /System/Library/Extensions/IONetworkingFamily.kext/Contents/PlugIns/AppleYukon2.kext/Contents
2. sudo nano Info.plist
3. find <key>Yukon-88E8055</key> and delete all
4. edit <key>Yukon-88E8053</key> to <key>Yukon-88E8055</key>
5. edit <string>0×436211ab</string> to <string>0×436311ab</string>
6. edit <string>Yukon Gigabit Adapter 88E8053 Singleport Copper SA</string> to<string>Yukon Gigabit Adapter 88E8055 Singleport Copper SA</string>
7. Ctrl+O enter and Ctrl+x to exit
8. Repair permissions, rebuild cache:
chmod -R 755 /System/Library/Extensions/IONetworkingFamily.kext
chown -R root:wheel /System/Library/Extensions/IONetworkingFamily.kext
rm /System/Library/Extensions.mkext
kextcache -k /System/Library/Extensions
Make sure to go to System Preferences when you want to use it for the first time and click apply.
Audio:
I'm attaching the kext that gives me headphones + speakers. However, it makes the system crash on shutdown... probably due to version incompatibility? 10.5.6 seems to need a newer kext (this was generated in part with taruga's patcher).
Ethernet (edit AppleYukon2.kext, found from another thread):
1. cd /System/Library/Extensions/IONetworkingFamily.kext/Contents/PlugIns/AppleYukon2.kext/Contents
2. sudo nano Info.plist
3. find <key>Yukon-88E8055</key> and delete all
4. edit <key>Yukon-88E8053</key> to <key>Yukon-88E8055</key>
5. edit <string>0×436211ab</string> to <string>0×436311ab</string>
6. edit <string>Yukon Gigabit Adapter 88E8053 Singleport Copper SA</string> to<string>Yukon Gigabit Adapter 88E8055 Singleport Copper SA</string>
7. Ctrl+O enter and Ctrl+x to exit
8. Repair permissions, rebuild cache:
chmod -R 755 /System/Library/Extensions/IONetworkingFamily.kext
chown -R root:wheel /System/Library/Extensions/IONetworkingFamily.kext
rm /System/Library/Extensions.mkext
kextcache -k /System/Library/Extensions
Make sure to go to System Preferences when you want to use it for the first time and click apply.
Audio:
I'm attaching the kext that gives me headphones + speakers. However, it makes the system crash on shutdown... probably due to version incompatibility? 10.5.6 seems to need a newer kext (this was generated in part with taruga's patcher).
Hi
Followed the initial installation guide here and iPC worked first time. My sound also worked without issues and does the expresscard (I have a 48GB flash disk there which mounts fine). I also opened up my TZ before hand and installed an atheros WIFI card which is detected as an Airport extreme and connects fine. I am trying VMWare fusion tonight to see if I can install vista.
My logitech VX nano mouse and t-mobile Web/walk usb modem also work fine (modem is E160).
To sum up things that worked:
Wifi
Bluetooth
RF/USB mouse
Expresscard + SSD (fixed NTFS writing with macfuse and NTFS-3G)
Sound
LAN (Used fix above, but needed to add sudo before rm and kextcache and then reboot)
Brightness (fixed using shades application and mapping function keys to control)
And things that don't (yet)
Sleep (fixed sleep when lid is closed using insomniax)
Memory card (SD or MS)
Front buttons
volume shortcut keys
Fingerprint reader
If anyone knows how to fix sleep or memory cards this would make the install complete as the other problems are minor.
Anybody wants me to try other programs/fixes let me know.
Followed the initial installation guide here and iPC worked first time. My sound also worked without issues and does the expresscard (I have a 48GB flash disk there which mounts fine). I also opened up my TZ before hand and installed an atheros WIFI card which is detected as an Airport extreme and connects fine. I am trying VMWare fusion tonight to see if I can install vista.
My logitech VX nano mouse and t-mobile Web/walk usb modem also work fine (modem is E160).
To sum up things that worked:
Wifi
Bluetooth
RF/USB mouse
Expresscard + SSD (fixed NTFS writing with macfuse and NTFS-3G)
Sound
LAN (Used fix above, but needed to add sudo before rm and kextcache and then reboot)
Brightness (fixed using shades application and mapping function keys to control)
And things that don't (yet)
Sleep (fixed sleep when lid is closed using insomniax)
Memory card (SD or MS)
Front buttons
volume shortcut keys
Fingerprint reader
If anyone knows how to fix sleep or memory cards this would make the install complete as the other problems are minor.
Anybody wants me to try other programs/fixes let me know.
Hi All,
I have a Sony Vaio . I installed 10.5.5. Following the steps in the tutorial the installation goes through like breeze. But it asks to reboot and then it cannot come up as a MAC.
Any ideas on what I am not setting up or any other step I should do to make it boot as MAC.
Thanks for any input
I have a Sony Vaio . I installed 10.5.5. Following the steps in the tutorial the installation goes through like breeze. But it asks to reboot and then it cannot come up as a MAC.
Any ideas on what I am not setting up or any other step I should do to make it boot as MAC.
Thanks for any input
Hi
Could you clarify which Sony model and what version of 10.5.5 you tried? My version was iPC 10.5.6.
Just to update all I downloaded VMFusion trial and installed it and vista (no hardware VM on my TZ tho...) It works fine for C++ programming but its a little slow at times, that could just be vista.
Marc
Could you clarify which Sony model and what version of 10.5.5 you tried? My version was iPC 10.5.6.
Just to update all I downloaded VMFusion trial and installed it and vista (no hardware VM on my TZ tho...) It works fine for C++ programming but its a little slow at times, that could just be vista.
Marc
Hi All,
The Sony Vaio is VGN-S270B with Intel Centrino And Graphics by ATI.
Thanks for any help.
Hi All,
The Sony Vaio is VGN-S270B with Intel Centrino And Graphics by ATI.
I tried to install the iDeneb 10.5.5 as per installation guide at
http://tgrounds.blogspot.com/2008/10/osx-l...1055-on-pc.html
Thanks for any help.
The Sony Vaio is VGN-S270B with Intel Centrino And Graphics by ATI.
Thanks for any help.
Hi All,
The Sony Vaio is VGN-S270B with Intel Centrino And Graphics by ATI.
I tried to install the iDeneb 10.5.5 as per installation guide at
http://tgrounds.blogspot.com/2008/10/osx-l...1055-on-pc.html
Thanks for any help.
Hi all
I have a Sony Vaio VGN-FS115Z and was wondering if anyone else has had any luck on installing iPC 10.5.6 on this. The system specs are:
NVidia GeforceGo 6200 128Mb
Intel GMA915 Chipset
Realtek High Definition Audio
Intel Pentium M 1.73Ghz
1GB DDR Ram
I have installed iPC onto a Compaq Presario V4000 and that is working properly (after many a reinstall for right kexts). I have had luck installing iPC onto the Vaio and getting to the setup options with the GMA915 Graphic kext however the graphics are pretty poor, nothing like the acceleration i had with the Compaq, so i'm thinking i need the right NVidia kext. Any thoughts.
The other thing that i can figure out is the sound, i think it is ALC260 however in the iPC customize menu i only see ALC266, will this work?
Many thanks for any help
Spenny
I have a Sony Vaio VGN-FS115Z and was wondering if anyone else has had any luck on installing iPC 10.5.6 on this. The system specs are:
NVidia GeforceGo 6200 128Mb
Intel GMA915 Chipset
Realtek High Definition Audio
Intel Pentium M 1.73Ghz
1GB DDR Ram
I have installed iPC onto a Compaq Presario V4000 and that is working properly (after many a reinstall for right kexts). I have had luck installing iPC onto the Vaio and getting to the setup options with the GMA915 Graphic kext however the graphics are pretty poor, nothing like the acceleration i had with the Compaq, so i'm thinking i need the right NVidia kext. Any thoughts.
The other thing that i can figure out is the sound, i think it is ALC260 however in the iPC customize menu i only see ALC266, will this work?
Many thanks for any help
Spenny
anyone has any update on experience with os x + vaio tz? 
really wanna convert my tz over to os x
thanks!!
really wanna convert my tz over to os x
thanks!!
QUOTE (rampar @ Feb 18 2009, 09:27 PM) 
So I just got in my Sony VAIO TZ 150N laptop and I have to say I love the thing, what I obviously hate is Windows (especially Vista) so I searched but couldn't really find too many threads to show a walk through of how to install 10.5.5 or 10.5.6 on it, so I set out to do it on my own.
I'm not going to go into my setup, because with all the testing I have 5 partitions on my HDD (1 Windows and 4 Leopard), but here is what I got to work so far.
Step one: Get iPC 10.5.6 obviously ; ) (I recommend FF5 Final)
2: DO NOT change anything from the stock configuration in the BIOS, leave everything as it is.
3: Boot up iPC installation. Note: I've tried it with -v -x and everything, but it works fine without any commands, so just let it boot up normally.
4: If you need to format your HDD or partition do that through Disk Utility then select the correct HDD or partition and click "Continue"
5: Click on "Customize" to customize the installation and select these options:
a: Intel GMA950
b: LegacyAppleIntelPIIXATA
c: Azalea Audio
d: Under Power Management > Power Package and Clamshell
e: PS/2 Keyboard Fix (make sure not to select PS/2 Mouse)
f: SMBIOS Resolver
g: OSx86 Tools
Then click on to install it (you can skip the DVD check). After it is finished and it restarts, eject the CD and push type in -f to make sure all the kexts are loaded up.
Go through the registration screen as you normally would.
When it boots up you'll have noticied that the screen only takes up 2/3 of the screen. To fix this restart the computer and go into BIOS and you'll see an option for "Screen Stretch", set this option to YES, now when you boot into Leopard you'll see the correct resolution already selected.
To get the battery meter working, open up System Preferences, go to Power, click on Show All then Options and select "Show in Menubar" and now you have your battery display with the correct reading!
OpenGL/Quartz GL: Go to Applications and open OSx86 Tools, click on Enable/Disable Quartz GL and click Enable. Enter password and reboot.
What works out of the box:
Bluetooth!
What isn't working right now:
Ethernet
Wifi (I ordered an Apple Airport Extreme BCM 4321 that should be here in a couple days)
Headphone/Audio
Proper sleep (the display turns off when you close the lid, but won't come back on).
Memory Card Reader
I will hopefully have everything working soon enough, I don't know how many people actually have a TZ but it's a beautiful computer that is only made complete with OS X. Hopefully this guide will help other Sony people as well. I will be updating this as I go on.
If you have another Sony laptop and need help you can PM me and I'll try to help.
Thanks and Happy Modding!
I'm not going to go into my setup, because with all the testing I have 5 partitions on my HDD (1 Windows and 4 Leopard), but here is what I got to work so far.
Step one: Get iPC 10.5.6 obviously ; ) (I recommend FF5 Final)
2: DO NOT change anything from the stock configuration in the BIOS, leave everything as it is.
3: Boot up iPC installation. Note: I've tried it with -v -x and everything, but it works fine without any commands, so just let it boot up normally.
4: If you need to format your HDD or partition do that through Disk Utility then select the correct HDD or partition and click "Continue"
5: Click on "Customize" to customize the installation and select these options:
a: Intel GMA950
b: LegacyAppleIntelPIIXATA
c: Azalea Audio
d: Under Power Management > Power Package and Clamshell
e: PS/2 Keyboard Fix (make sure not to select PS/2 Mouse)
f: SMBIOS Resolver
g: OSx86 Tools
Then click on to install it (you can skip the DVD check). After it is finished and it restarts, eject the CD and push type in -f to make sure all the kexts are loaded up.
Go through the registration screen as you normally would.
When it boots up you'll have noticied that the screen only takes up 2/3 of the screen. To fix this restart the computer and go into BIOS and you'll see an option for "Screen Stretch", set this option to YES, now when you boot into Leopard you'll see the correct resolution already selected.
To get the battery meter working, open up System Preferences, go to Power, click on Show All then Options and select "Show in Menubar" and now you have your battery display with the correct reading!
OpenGL/Quartz GL: Go to Applications and open OSx86 Tools, click on Enable/Disable Quartz GL and click Enable. Enter password and reboot.
What works out of the box:
Bluetooth!
What isn't working right now:
Ethernet
Wifi (I ordered an Apple Airport Extreme BCM 4321 that should be here in a couple days)
Headphone/Audio
Proper sleep (the display turns off when you close the lid, but won't come back on).
Memory Card Reader
I will hopefully have everything working soon enough, I don't know how many people actually have a TZ but it's a beautiful computer that is only made complete with OS X. Hopefully this guide will help other Sony people as well. I will be updating this as I go on.
If you have another Sony laptop and need help you can PM me and I'll try to help.
Thanks and Happy Modding!
Hello.
First of all, thanks for helping us and please, excuse my bad english.
I have a Sony VGN-AR 520-E and last week I've tried to install OSX on it using Kalyway 10.5.2 , everything is fine except, sound, usb and video onboard does not work.Only off board video card works.Do you know how i can fix this problems.
Thanks in advance
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