theproto Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 1.) Remove all Natit and NVinject kexts. 2.) Connect 2 monitors, 1 DVI (Secondary) and 1 VGA (Primary). 3.) Download and install NVIDIA 10.5.2 kexts and OpenGL from: http://scottdangel.com/blog/?p=18 3.) Edit NVCAPs to display: <04000000 00000100 02000000 00000000 00000000> 4.) Reboot and you should be getting something very similar: Graphics by NVIDIA: Chipset Model: Graphics by NVIDIA Type: Display Bus: PCIe PCIe Lane Width: x16 VRAM (Total): 256 MB Vendor: NVIDIA (0x10de) Device ID: 0x0422 Revision ID: 0x00a1 ROM Revision: NVinject 0.2.1 Displays: C383FA: Resolution: 832 x 624 @ 75 Hz Depth: 32-bit Color Core Image: Hardware Accelerated Main Display: Yes Mirror: Off Online: Yes Quartz Extreme: Supported QuartzGL: Supported Rotation: Supported Compaq WF1907: Resolution: 1440 x 900 @ 60 Hz Depth: 32-bit Color Core Image: Hardware Accelerated Mirror: Off Online: Yes Quartz Extreme: Supported QuartzGL: Supported Rotation: Supported 5.) Thats it there are no more steps unless you want to swap displays and such... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theproto Posted January 27, 2008 Author Share Posted January 27, 2008 Just edited the top post so this is to bump it for visibility and to let people know I am on an Intel SSE3 CPU using PC EFI v8 with no strings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gundumfx Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 that's jonnie C's installer and how do i edit NVCAPs? and lastly, how do i find out the NVCAP for my Card? its a 8500gt 256mb 042110de one last question, you said connect two monitors, can my second (DVI) just run standalone without the vga being there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6apxat Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 DVI is not supported? Do I actually need to plug 2 monitors together? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6apxat Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 Ok, I've managed to get QE/CI and resolution working, but 1) Boot time is EXTREMELY long 2) It seems that it can't boot up until I manually try to switch the input source (dvi/vga) 3) DVI is not working at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Λύκος Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 Ok, I've managed to get QE/CI and resolution working, but1) Boot time is EXTREMELY long 2) It seems that it can't boot up until I manually try to switch the input source (dvi/vga) 3) DVI is not working at all Could you elaborate a bit more on point #2. Also, what did you use for your NVCAP? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6apxat Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 Could you elaborate a bit more on point #2. Also, what did you use for your NVCAP? as you can see I've crossed it out - my mistake It doesn't affect the boot at all. It is just about 3 minutes. NVCAP is 04000000 00000100 02000000 00000000 00000000 (like given in thread) - don't really know if that affects the result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Λύκος Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 No luck with this on my end, guys. Using an MSI NX8400GS TD256E card. Just get a black screen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6apxat Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 ok, did you wait long enough? which output do you use? dvi? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Smiley Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 Did you also have to change the device id in the kernel xts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6apxat Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 Did you also have to change the device id in the kernel xts? no, I've only changed NVCAP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Λύκος Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 ok, did you wait long enough?which output do you use? dvi? I waited a good ten minutes or so. Tried both VGA and DVI. Also got black screen using -s and -v. I'll boot-up from the install disc and remove NVinject in a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6apxat Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 I've removed NVinject.kext (to experiment more with the gfx string method - it still didn't work). It is actually what is slowing down the boot process. Still there's no better solution yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Smiley Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 hey see if this nv cap 04000000 00000400 08000000 00000007 00000000 gets you dvi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6apxat Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 I've got a specific NVCAP for my card (from a bios dump) which didn't make DVI work. I've also tried your variant - it didn't work either. I think it doesn't affect anything at all. So by now only VGA is available. Anyway, the good news is: I've finally got my 8400GS fully working with normal boot time! Here's the deal. This is actual for Kalyway release, I can't say for other releases. You need to install the basic system without any video drivers, then install the 10.5.2 Kalyway ComboUpdate, then (many thanks to the commenters here) install the Kalyway Kernel Update (search for "kalyway_10.5.2_kernels.mpkg.zip"), after that you can install the NVinstaller pack from here (with NVinject). You may want to edit your NVinject.kext before rebooting but as I mentioned above, it doesn't seem to affect the performance at all. That's all. Of course we are waiting for a working DVI solution but this is the best we can get yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Smiley Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 curious who made you 8400 6 apart? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6apxat Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 you mean the manufacturer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Smiley Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 Yeah sorry cun't type Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6apxat Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 This one is from Zotac. See here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Λύκος Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 I've got a specific NVCAP for my card (from a bios dump) which didn't make DVI work. I've also tried your variant - it didn't work either. I think it doesn't affect anything at all. So by now only VGA is available. Anyway, the good news is: I've finally got my 8400GS fully working with normal boot time! Here's the deal. This is actual for Kalyway release, I can't say for other releases. You need to install the basic system without any video drivers, then install the 10.5.2 Kalyway ComboUpdate, then (many thanks to the commenters here) install the Kalyway Kernel Update (search for "kalyway_10.5.2_kernels.mpkg.zip"), after that you can install the NVinstaller pack from here (with NVinject). You may want to edit your NVinject.kext before rebooting but as I mentioned above, it doesn't seem to affect the performance at all. That's all. Of course we are waiting for a working DVI solution but this is the best we can get yet. So, you didn't do anything like changing your NVCAP with this method? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Smiley Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Mine is from PNY DVI output is working great on my Plasma TV but the OS hangs for a long time on boot what did you do to resolve that 6apart? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6apxat Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 So, you didn't do anything like changing your NVCAP with this method? I did though I think this isn't required. Mine is from PNY DVI output is working great on my Plasma TV but the OS hangs for a long time on boot what did you do to resolve that 6apart? I've additionally installed kalyway 10.5.2 kernel update. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nexenta Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 Ok, but if you have AMD what u are going to install?I start getting angry about this things.. How in the world could I install the drivers for this pice os {censored} board 8400 gs on AMD leopard 10.5.2 EFI ????? IS IT SO DIFFICULT TO MAKE A DRIVE FOR THIS? Should i change my video card? maybe my amd too to comply with the intel requirements then why should i chose hackintosh instead of native mac??? I'm at the edge of my peace now....... !@%#^#^$%*&^% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krijonk Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 OK For DVI on my 8400GS XFX 256MB Card (Passive Cooling): I used NVinject.kext and edited NVCAP to: <04000000 00000300 04000000 00000007 00000000> This gives me working dvi, but it acts strange when the display goes to sleep. When you wake it up, via the keyboard or mouse, it acts like you pushed "Detect Displays" in System Preferences. Anyway, although this is annoying, it has gotten me working dvi with no boot lag. -krijonk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macgirl Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 I use on my new gfx string and it detects LCD + External VGA on my Dell Lappy (8400m GS) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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