jawcl Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 Can I install Mac OS X on this machine? Specs: Processor: Intel® Core™ i7-720QM Processor at 1.6GHz (2.8GHz Turbo Mode) Memory: 4GB DDR3 SDRAM (2 DIMM) Hard Drive: 500GB (7,200RPM) SATA Hard Drive Optical Drive: Lightscribe Blu-Ray ROM with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW drive with Double Layer Support Networking: Wireless-N Mini Card and Integrated 10/100/1000 Gigabit LAN (RJ-45) Audio: Built-in Altec Lansing speakers Graphics Card: 1GB Nvidia GeForce GT 230M with 18.4 inch screen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biso007 Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 I would say yes except the WiFi connection. I have SL 10.6.2 installed on my HP 6730b and works fine in both 32 and 64 bit modes (Voodoobattery doesn't work in 64bit tho ). Try to google for "OSX Universal v3.6" and update your kexts later as needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redcoke Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 as in my post .. too... right now i can't run it la.. in the dv6 i7... i guess really need wait for new macbook pro.. come out. then it will has the solution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoxtailErick Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 im an extreme noob with a just bought hp laptop with almost identical specs. I tried making a new topic but it wont let me.. I need someone to push me in the right direction DV6-217 Base Features Approximate Battery LifeDependant On Usage Hard Drive Speed/Capacity640GB 5400RPM LED Backlit DisplayYes Optical Drive8X DVD±R/RW LightScribe SuperMulti with Double Lay Processor Speed1.60 GHz Processor TypeIntel Core i7-720QM RAM4GB DDR3 (Expandable To 8192MB) Screen Size 15.6" Graphics Discrete Video MemoryYes Expandable Video MemoryNo Graphics ChipsetNvidia GeForce GT 230M Integrated Video MemoryNo Native Screen Resolution1366x768 Upgradable Video SystemNo Video MemoryUp To 2815MB Audio Audio ChipsetAltec Lansing With SRS Premium Sound Audio OutputStereo Digital InputNo Digital OutputNo Hardware Volume ControlNo Integrated AmplifierNo Integrated MicrophoneDigital Microphone InputYes Speaker WattageInformation Not Available SpeakersInternal Inputs/Outputs Card Reader - Compatible Memory TypesSD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD Card ReaderYes Composite OutputNo ExpressCard/34 InputYes ExpressCard/54 InputYes HDCP CompliantYes HDMI PortYes IEEE 1394 Input/Output1 IEEE 1394 Firewire (4-Pin) IR ReceiverYes Number of Touchpad Buttons1 PC Card Input No S-Video OutputNo Type of Keyboard101-Key Type of ModemNo Type of Pointing DeviceTouch Pad USB Ports 4 Ports VGA Output1 WebcamYes Networking Ethernet PortIntegrated 10/100/1000 LAN (RJ-45) Integrated BluetoothBluetooth Integrated WiFi802.11b/g/n WLAN 4CA I would say yes except the WiFi connection. I have SL 10.6.2 installed on my HP 6730b and works fine in both 32 and 64 bit modes (Voodoobattery doesn't work in 64bit tho ). Try to google for "OSX Universal v3.6" and update your kexts later as needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franky_402 Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 yes it is working, my dvt7 is currently working with the same specs except i have 6gb ddr mem and my graphics card is the 320m instead. So yes it is working Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Softland Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 yes it is working, my dvt7 is currently working with the same specs except i have 6gb ddr mem and my graphics card is the 320m instead. So yes it is working So you're saying your system is actually working?! With All four cores, sound and graphics? Are you running a dual boot as well perhaps?<br>I've got the same specs as you, I think,(Dv7t 3085dx Core i7 720QM) and I've been trying for a week now to install OS X with a dual boot Win7!!! I've tried with iAtkos v7, but could only boot into OS X in "safe mode". And I think it doesn't support 64 bit... I'm not too sure either which patches, kexts and fixes to install and how to properly do it!<br><br>I would be very very very greatfull if you could give me a 'detailed' rundown/installation guide on how you made the OS X work?! Or at least which OS X version and patches you applied... Cheers!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jy371 Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 I would recommend [url="http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/279450-why-insanelymac-does-not-support-tonymacx86/"]#####[/url]+[url="http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/279450-why-insanelymac-does-not-support-tonymacx86/"]#####[/url] for your laptop. I succeed to install 10.6.3 vanilla kernel with cpus=1 and legacy kernel with cpus=8 on my DV7-3085DX which is similar to yours. Cheers, Edit on Sep 29, 2010 -- You can find more info at HP DVx 10.6.4 Easy Comprehensive Installation . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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