Jump to content

Can't get 4870 1gb working with QE/CI

yosh89

By yosh89,
in ATi

 Share
38 posts in this topic

Recommended Posts

yosh89
yosh89
Posted
Posted

After following the guide in this thread i've managed to get full resolution but whenever I install "7_radeon_hd_48x0_drivers-2.pkg" I just get a blank screen after the apple logo. I also tried to add the "ATY_Motmot.kext" but I got the same result. Anyone had this problem before? I can fix the blank screen by putting these commands into the terminal(?) (-s command at chameleon):

 

/sbin/mount -uw /

cd /system/library/extensions

rm -r ATI*

rm -r natit.kext*

reboot

 

But i'm still left with no acceleration :)

 

My card is a sapphire 4870 1gb. I have an Apple 24" LED cinema connected.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
MaLd0n
MaLd0n
Posted
Posted

legacyati4800controller + Graphicsenabler/pciroot

 

use Lizard

 

or

 

radeon_hd_48x0_drivers-2.pkg + Patched framebuffers for 48x0 and 3870

 

if you must use the natitpowerplay

 

reboot

 

arch=i386

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Raffaell
Raffaell
Posted
Posted

Hi, I also Following the same tutorials, seems not worky,

Currently running Snow Leopard 10.6.

 

I dont know based on the guide on the first page, its seems not worky for me, Really appreciate if someone can assist me or advise me:

 

My Speck:

Sapphire ATI Radeon HD 4870 512mb GDDR5

ASUS P5QL PRO

Ram CMX2 2x 2GB

 

All driver is already Installed, but I couldnt get to enable Resolution, QE and CI.

 

Currently I use EVOenabler.kext to avoid

ACPI_SMC_PlatformPlugin::start - waitForService(resourceMatching(IntelCPUPowerManagement) timed out

 

So, I follow instruction to Install:

1 - 7_radeon_hd_48x0_drivers.pkg

Enabler_for_Nvidia_and_multiple_ATI_cards.pkg

 

When in time I replace (do by replacing the folder or Delete the folder and put the new one) the OpenGL.framework. I cant do the Repair Permission, system hung.

 

So, After rebooted, i've got trapped to:

ACPI_SMC_PlatformPlugin::start - waitForService(resourceMatching(IntelCPUPowerManagement) timed out

Again....

 

Lucky I've got backup, restore OpenGL.framework back, reboot, and its fine...

 

Is there Any Advise on this ?

I'm new on playing this, Detail assist will be much appreciated..

May I know what you do with your GC ?

How to get radeon_hd_48x0_drivers-2.pkg + Patched framebuffers for 48x0 and 3870 ?

Link to comment
Share on other sites
bbeepp
bbeepp
Posted
Posted
Hi, I also Following the same tutorials, seems not worky,

Currently running Snow Leopard 10.6.

 

I dont know based on the guide on the first page, its seems not worky for me, Really appreciate if someone can assist me or advise me:

 

My Speck:

Sapphire ATI Radeon HD 4870 512mb GDDR5

ASUS P5QL PRO

Ram CMX2 2x 2GB

...

 

Hi,

 

Have you tried Chameleon RC4 with Graphicsenabler? It works fine with my Gainward ATI Radeon HD 4870 512MB.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
MaLd0n
MaLd0n
Posted
Posted
Hi, I also Following the same tutorials, seems not worky,

Currently running Snow Leopard 10.6.

 

radeon_hd_48x0_drivers-2.pkg + Patched framebuffers for 48x0 and 3870(if not enable qe / ci, use exotics)

 

or

 

egacyati4800controller + Graphicsenabler/pciroot(use Lizard)

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Raffaell
Raffaell
Posted
Posted
Hi,

 

Have you tried Chameleon RC4 with Graphicsenabler? It works fine with my Gainward ATI Radeon HD 4870 512MB.

 

Hi, Yes I am using Chameleon RC4, what is Graphicsenabler ?

Sorry I am really noob....

 

Done,

 

Its not affecting anything...

Anyone can help me to get:

http://files.netkas.org/10.6.2/LegacyATI48...er.kext.tar.bz2

http://files.netkas.org/QE_CI_Exotic%20patch%2010.6.2.pkg

 

I dont know I cant download it... :(

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Raffaell
Raffaell
Posted
Posted
radeon_hd_48x0_drivers-2.pkg + Patched framebuffers for 48x0 and 3870(if not enable qe / ci, use exotics)

 

or

 

egacyati4800controller + Graphicsenabler/pciroot(use Lizard)

 

Hi,

Where can I get the radeon_hd_48x0_drivers-2.pkg ?

and appreciate if can show me how to use Patched framebuffers

Link to comment
Share on other sites
h4ck1nt05h
h4ck1nt05h
Posted
Posted

Don't use enablers or patched framebuffers. Instead, just install netkas' PC EFI 10.6 from http://netkas.org/?p=372

 

This loads a patched graphics firmware before OS X boots so that it think you are using a legit 4870. Works great on my XFX 512mb 4870 and my friend's 1GB XFX 4870. It's also upgrade proof, so you don't have to patch files for every SL update.

 

 

 

Replace the /boot file in / with the one you download (or on your Chameleon partition depending on your setup). Then modify your /Extra/com.apple.Boot.plist and add the GraphicsEnabler key. Here's what my com.apple.Boot.plist looks like:

 

<?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>Graphics Mode</key>
<string>1920x1200x32</string>
<key>GraphicsEnabler</key>
<string>y</string>
<key>EthernetBuiltIn</key>
<string>y</string>
<key>Kernel</key>
<string>mach_kernel</string>
<key>Kernel Flags</key>
<string></string>
<key>Timeout</key>
<string>3</string>
</dict>
</plist>

 

Works great for me and a friend of mine. Never breaks with updates!

 

Oh and I forgot to mention -- make sure you use the default extensions for 10.6.x when using the PC EFI method. If you are using 4870 X2, check on Netkas' site (www.netkas.org) for "exotic" patches.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Raffaell
Raffaell
Posted
Posted
Don't use enablers or patched framebuffers. Instead, just install netkas' PC EFI 10.6 from http://netkas.org/?p=372

 

This loads a patched graphics firmware before OS X boots so that it think you are using a legit 4870. Works great on my XFX 512mb 4870 and my friend's 1GB XFX 4870. It's also upgrade proof, so you don't have to patch files for every SL update.

 

 

 

Replace the /boot file in / with the one you download (or on your Chameleon partition depending on your setup). Then modify your /Extra/com.apple.Boot.plist and add the GraphicsEnabler key. Here's what my com.apple.Boot.plist looks like:

 

<?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>Graphics Mode</key>
 <string>1920x1200x32</string>
 <key>GraphicsEnabler</key>
 <string>y</string>
 <key>EthernetBuiltIn</key>
 <string>y</string>
 <key>Kernel</key>
 <string>mach_kernel</string>
 <key>Kernel Flags</key>
 <string></string>
 <key>Timeout</key>
 <string>3</string>
</dict>
</plist>

 

Works great for me and a friend of mine. Never breaks with updates!

 

Oh and I forgot to mention -- make sure you use the default extensions for 10.6.x when using the PC EFI method. If you are using 4870 X2, check on Netkas' site (www.netkas.org) for "exotic" patches.

Argh, its starting painful to me,

 

Is it any step I missed out ??

I already done what you're saying...

 

Replace the boot, and add the com.apple.Boot.plist inside /system/library/preference/systemconfiguration...

(there is no com.apple.Boot.plist in my extra dir...)

 

I execute: QE_CI_Exotic patch 10.6.2.pkg

Execute KextUtility

 

When I reboot, still the same, nothing happening, the resolution is same, 1650...

What should I do ?

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Raffaell
Raffaell
Posted
Posted

I think its works...

From

http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/index.php...l=sapphire+4870

 

I found

system profiler no longer shows whether you have qe/ci working because it wasn't needed in SL. The easiest way to see if you have qe/ci working is to start the chess app and try to move a chess piece. If that works you have qe/ci. Another easy way to tell is by adding a widget to your desktop and if it gives a cool water effect when you add it, then you have qe/ci working.

 

I've tried play Chess, and add gadget and its works...

 

Now My Problem is the "resolution, cannot make to 1900...."

 

Will update you soon....

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Ingram
Ingram
Posted
Posted

I'm trying to get my 4870 working so I could install osx, but I don't know which kexts/method to use. I've tried some evoenablers and 2 efi string methods and with graphicsenabler enabled and pci0 pci1 - nothing really works. Mostly after it has booted, it makes the screen to turn off. If it matters - I use dvi to vga converter.

 

I have this card: http://www.sapphiretech.com/presentation/p...101&pid=266

 

This method works, but I think it isn't very reliable due to need of removing 4800Controller.kext

Link to comment
Share on other sites
MaLd0n
MaLd0n
Posted
Posted

I have problems with graphicsenabler and legacy, so I use this pack

 

graphicsenabler is horrible for me, blue screen in games among other things

 

so I use arch=i386 and this pack

 

can work very well for you, but for others not so much

 

and the performance is the same

 

and in relation to the kernel, for mere mortals even makes a difference

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Raffaell
Raffaell
Posted
Posted
there should be one, i think. copy the one from /S/L/P edited as h4ck1nt05htold you. Extra has priority over /S/L/P/SC .

 

Hi, Nothing changed, I copy all the Boot.list and restart, I cant get the resolution... Any Help ?

 

I have problems with graphicsenabler and legacy, so I use this pack

 

graphicsenabler is horrible for me, blue screen in games among other things

 

so I use arch=i386 and this pack

 

can work very well for you, but for others not so much

 

and the performance is the same

 

and in relation to the kernel, for mere mortals even makes a difference

 

This folder was for 4870 ?

Cuz the package was 4850 ?

Link to comment
Share on other sites
MaLd0n
MaLd0n
Posted
Posted
Hi, Nothing changed, I copy all the Boot.list and restart, I cant get the resolution... Any Help ?

 

 

 

This folder was for 4870 ?

Cuz the package was 4850 ?

 

for HD4850 and HD4870

 

:D

 

tested

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Raffaell
Raffaell
Posted
Posted
for HD4850 and HD4870

 

:D

 

tested

 

Yeap, its works... I know its works...

But Still I cant reach to resolution 1900 :(

 

After I check my Monitor using IPS Panel from DELL UltraSharp 2209WA.

Max Resolution is: 1680 X 1050 at 60 Hz

 

Is it because of this ?

Can I force it to 1900 ?

Link to comment
Share on other sites
MaLd0n
MaLd0n
Posted
Posted
Yeap, its works... I know its works...

But Still I cant reach to resolution 1900 :wacko:

 

After I check my Monitor using IPS Panel from DELL UltraSharp 2209WA.

Max Resolution is: 1680 X 1050 at 60 Hz

 

Is it because of this ?

Can I force it to 1900 ?

 

my monitor is 1440x900, so I can not answer you, not tested

 

use the graphicsenabler=yes +legacyati4800controller.kext(The Lizard program already does these settings (Graphicsenabler and pciroot)

 

so it works on 32/64 bit, it might solve your problem

Link to comment
Share on other sites
.neK
.neK
Posted
Posted

MaLd0n can you help me?

My monitor's native resolution is also 1440 900, but I can't set my native resolution. I have a HD 4870, and I have 4gbs of ram, so I guess its 64 bit then. I've tried several kexts but I just get a hang at the boot screen.

 

Can you tell me which one to use exactly? I've read this thread but not sure which one to use. Any help appreciated.

The previous methods I tried, I got acceleration work, it's just I can't change the resolution to my native one. So everything is stretched with absurd resolutions that are way bigger than my native resolution. 19 inch wide.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
MaLd0n
MaLd0n
Posted
Posted
MaLd0n can you help me?

My monitor's native resolution is also 1440 900, but I can't set my native resolution. I have a HD 4870, and I have 4gbs of ram, so I guess its 64 bit then. I've tried several kexts but I just get a hang at the boot screen.

 

Can you tell me which one to use exactly? I've read this thread but not sure which one to use. Any help appreciated.

The previous methods I tried, I got acceleration work, it's just I can't change the resolution to my native one. So everything is stretched with absurd resolutions that are way bigger than my native resolution. 19 inch wide.

 

-----------------------------------------

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=W242MOW0

 

drivers + framebuffer+exotics

if you need to use the natitpowerplay

only 32 bits

 

-------------------------------------------

64 bit

 

graphicenabler=yes / pciroot + legacyati4800controlller

 

--------------------------------------------

 

I use 32 because I have no problems with it

 

64 have some problems

 

 

it says 4850, but it works in 4870

 

"There is 3 device types hardcoded in file – radeon hd 4870 (used also for 4830 and 4850)"

Link to comment
Share on other sites
.neK
.neK
Posted
Posted

what do you mean by graphicenabler=yes / pciroot + legacyati4800controlller for 64 bit? I'd like to try that?

what do I do? type that whole line before the boot? Or do I need to install something?

 

Thanks again.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
MaLd0n
MaLd0n
Posted
Posted
what do you mean by graphicenabler=yes / pciroot + legacyati4800controlller for 64 bit? I'd like to try that?

what do I do? type that whole line before the boot? Or do I need to install something?

 

Thanks again.

 

1- use the kext legacyati4800controller.kex (E/E or S/L/E)

http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/index.php...st&id=59328

 

2- Graphicsenabler

Use Lizard

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1034555/lizard/Lizard-custom.zip

2a-Auto detect value

2b-GraphicsInjection

2c-save

lizard.png

 

REBOOT

 

this is added in boot.plist

Link to comment
Share on other sites
 Share
Go to topic listing
×
×
  • Create New...