maviso5 Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Hi All, I have had many attempts at my hackintosh, the best so far I am now running. However I am still a noob and require some help. I installed using the ASUSp6Tdeluxe CD (Chameleon) then swapping to the retail disc. Then updated using the 10.6.4 Combo package, then ran [url="http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/279450-why-insanelymac-does-not-support-tonymacx86/"]#####[/url]. I have the XFX HD 5770 1GB, how do I get the right driver (kext) for my system, and how do I insert it, I've been playing with kext b7, and kext helper, but can't seem to make it all work. If someone could just point me in the right direction of the file and instructions, I would be very greatful. Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FKA Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Of course you have used "Search" and have found and read the existing threads on the ATI 5770 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maviso5 Posted September 28, 2010 Author Share Posted September 28, 2010 Of course you have used "Search" and have found and read the existing threads on the ATI 5770 ? Hi, Yes I have, and although there are some threads for the 5770, not all are for the XFX, and those that are, aren't really "straight forward" in my eyes, and as far as I could see there's only a BETA driver for my card, but that's why I'm asking for help.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FKA Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Doesn't matter which brand the card is. Read this thread here (the main 5770 thread!) and follow the guys using the ATI_init kext. It's all still beta ATM. And if you have any more questions please post them in that thread rather than starting yet another one! D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maviso5 Posted September 28, 2010 Author Share Posted September 28, 2010 Doesn't matter which brand the card is. Read this thread here (the main 5770 thread!) and follow the guys using the ATI_init kext. It's all still beta ATM. And if you have any more questions please post them in that thread rather than starting yet another one! D Well I have read through that, but i am still a bit lost, and I would post there but being a "new user" i cannot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettsy1980 Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Download the graphics update from apple, install that, then run [url="http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/279450-why-insanelymac-does-not-support-tonymacx86/"]#####[/url] and install the ATY_Init, you may need to set Graphics Enabler to No and arch=i386. This is what worked for my 5770. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maviso5 Posted September 29, 2010 Author Share Posted September 29, 2010 Download the graphics update from apple, install that, then run [url="http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/279450-why-insanelymac-does-not-support-tonymacx86/"]#####[/url] and install the ATY_Init, you may need to set Graphics Enabler to No and arch=i386. This is what worked for my 5770. I Have already run [url="http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/279450-why-insanelymac-does-not-support-tonymacx86/"]#####[/url], should that matter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettsy1980 Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 That shouldn't matter, just run [url="http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/279450-why-insanelymac-does-not-support-tonymacx86/"]#####[/url] again after the graphics update. The HDMI port on my card doesn't work but I'm not fussed about that, the main display works and it plays games as well as Windows 7 through steam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maviso5 Posted September 30, 2010 Author Share Posted September 30, 2010 That shouldn't matter, just run [url="http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/279450-why-insanelymac-does-not-support-tonymacx86/"]#####[/url] again after the graphics update. The HDMI port on my card doesn't work but I'm not fussed about that, the main display works and it plays games as well as Windows 7 through steam. Well After I did the Graphics it all went belly up, I am tempted to start again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettsy1980 Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 Did you get Black screen with the fan at 100%? Make sure you set Graphics Enabler to No in com.apple.Boot.plist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maviso5 Posted September 30, 2010 Author Share Posted September 30, 2010 how can i easily edit what i already have, as when i run -v -x arch=i386 to get it to boot it just locks up, I can't remember the error message off hand... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maviso5 Posted September 30, 2010 Author Share Posted September 30, 2010 Thanks for everyones help on this forum, got it all working, sound, video and wireless! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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