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Hey I'm new to the forum and need some help,

 

My specs:

-Dell Optiplex gx620

-slimline version

-PENtium 4 HT

-Intel GMA 900 graphics (I beleive)

-1GB of RAM

-DVI OUT

-250 WD Hard drive

 

MY PROBLEM:

 

I installed SNOW LEOPARD 10.6.3 Retail with [url="http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/279450-why-insanelymac-does-not-support-tonymacx86/"]#####[/url] ( the installation went with out a hitch). It Booted up with the [url="http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/279450-why-insanelymac-does-not-support-tonymacx86/"]#####[/url] DVD and I installed [url="http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/279450-why-insanelymac-does-not-support-tonymacx86/"]#####[/url] ( no updates or drivers) then I restarted my computer. When it came back on I saw the RED APPLE Pressed or it automatically pressed ( I Don't REMEMBER). Then It restarts and repeats the cycle. I have tried different apple.boot.com files from the [url="http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/279450-why-insanelymac-does-not-support-tonymacx86/"]#####[/url] dvd and the symbios.pilst PLZ HELP ME I CAN ONLY BOOT OF THE DVD !!!!!!!!!!

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Hey I'm new to the forum and need some help,

 

My specs:

-Dell Optiplex gx620

-slimline version

-PENtium 4 HT

-Intel GMA 900 graphics (I beleive)

-1GB of RAM

-DVI OUT

-250 WD Hard drive

 

MY PROBLEM:

 

I installed SNOW LEOPARD 10.6.3 Retail with [url="http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/279450-why-insanelymac-does-not-support-tonymacx86/"]#####[/url] ( the installation went with out a hitch). It Booted up with the [url="http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/279450-why-insanelymac-does-not-support-tonymacx86/"]#####[/url] DVD and I installed [url="http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/279450-why-insanelymac-does-not-support-tonymacx86/"]#####[/url] ( no updates or drivers) then I restarted my computer. When it came back on I saw the RED APPLE Pressed or it automatically pressed ( I Don't REMEMBER). Then It restarts and repeats the cycle. I have tried different apple.boot.com files from the [url="http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/279450-why-insanelymac-does-not-support-tonymacx86/"]#####[/url] dvd and the symbios.pilst PLZ HELP ME I CAN ONLY BOOT OF THE DVD !!!!!!!!!!

 

I have never used [url="http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/279450-why-insanelymac-does-not-support-tonymacx86/"]#####[/url]. I thought it was for systems that could boot from a vanilla kernel, i may be wrong.

GX520 & GX620 will not run on vanilla kernel, you need a Legacy Kernel.

Graphics, audio, ethernet are the same as GX520 (see in my signature below)

Do you have access to a Mac or Hack and an external hard drive?

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I have never used [url="http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/279450-why-insanelymac-does-not-support-tonymacx86/"]#####[/url]. I thought it was for systems that could boot from a vanilla kernel, i may be wrong.

GX520 & GX620 will not run on vanilla kernel, you need a Legacy Kernel.

Graphics, audio, ethernet are the same as GX520 (see in my signature below)

Do you have access to a Mac or Hack and an external hard drive?

 

I can boot from the [url="http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/279450-why-insanelymac-does-not-support-tonymacx86/"]#####[/url] DVD how do i find out wat kernel I have

 

Also any step by step guide for my system or something close to it

Also I have a retail DVD so anything not to download a file plz SLOW NETWORK

 

 

I have a Macbook Pro SNow Leopard YES

 

I have an converter SATA to USB Drive

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I can boot from the [url="http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/279450-why-insanelymac-does-not-support-tonymacx86/"]#####[/url] DVD how do i find out wat kernel I have

 

Also any step by step guide for my system or something close to it

Also I have a retail DVD so anything not to download a file plz SLOW NETWORK

 

 

I have a Macbook Pro SNow Leopard YES

 

I have an converter SATA to USB Drive

 

You will have to download a file, but it is only small.

myhack installer found here http://osx86.sojugarden.com/installer/

The instructions are on the site.

You use it to make a installer on a USB drive using your macbook, all straight forward, just read the instructions carefully.

You have to use the "Chocolate Kernel" both when applying "myhack" to the installer and again when running "myhack" on to the installed system on your GX620

 

One other thing, when running the "myhack on/from your mackbook. MAKE CERTAIN THE DESTINATION is pointing to the USB drive.

 

Don't worry about the video, audio, ethernet yet you can do the later.

More info here if needed http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/index.php...t&p=1441370

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You will have to download a file, but it is only small.

myhack installer found here http://osx86.sojugarden.com/installer/

The instructions are on the site.

You use it to make a installer on a USB drive using your macbook, all straight forward, just read the instructions carefully.

You have to use the "Chocolate Kernel" both when applying "myhack" to the installer and again when running "myhack" on to the installed system on your GX620

 

One other thing, when running the "myhack on/from your mackbook. MAKE CERTAIN THE DESTINATION is pointing to the USB drive.

 

Don't worry about the video, audio, ethernet yet you can do the later.

More info here if needed http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/index.php...t&p=1441370

 

Can I burn this to a DVD also is there anyway I could get your email so I can contact you with my blackberry the forums(I don't believe) don't have a mobile version

 

Also Im 14 so I may need some extra help im kinda a NOOB

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You will have to download a file, but it is only small.

myhack installer found here http://osx86.sojugarden.com/installer/

The instructions are on the site.

You use it to make a installer on a USB drive using your macbook, all straight forward, just read the instructions carefully.

You have to use the "Chocolate Kernel" both when applying "myhack" to the installer and again when running "myhack" on to the installed system on your GX620

 

One other thing, when running the "myhack on/from your mackbook. MAKE CERTAIN THE DESTINATION is pointing to the USB drive.

 

Don't worry about the video, audio, ethernet yet you can do the later.

More info here if needed http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/index.php...t&p=1441370

 

DO I NEED DSDT OR ANY OTHER KTEXT IF SO PLZ ATTATCH OR TELL ME WHERE AND HOW TO INSTALL

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Can I burn this to a DVD also is there anyway I could get your email so I can contact you with my blackberry the forums(I don't believe) don't have a mobile version

 

Also Im 14 so I may need some extra help im kinda a NOOB

EDIT No you cant burn this to DVD, it must be to a 8GB or larger external drive of flash disk.

Sorry I don't do email support.

Age and experience does not matter, even old decrepit folks like me can do it.

 

DO I NEED DSDT OR ANY OTHER KTEXT IF SO PLZ ATTATCH OR TELL ME WHERE AND HOW TO INSTALL

 

No DSDT needed. You will need one kext each for Video, Audio and Ethernet. All can be found on the thread I linked before http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/index.php...t&p=1441370

 

If you can wait I am going to write a step by step guide and put it in the new Desktop section. It should be available late this afternoon or evening Australian time (its now early morning Au Time)

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Hey I tried to put it on the the hard drive that went fine but then when i went to boot the the Hard drive up I got a Grey apple with a leopard background and it kept flickering and then when I went to select the hard drive it just restarted do i need to add the ktext to the hard drive with Ihack and The mac osx installer files before I install MAC OSX

 

I CAN WAIT

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Hey I tried to put it on the the hard drive that went fine but then when i went to boot the the Hard drive up I got a Grey apple with a leopard background and it kept flickering and then when I went to select the hard drive it just restarted do i need to add the ktext to the hard drive with Ihack and The mac osx installer files before I install MAC OSX

 

I CAN WAIT

 

Just replied to your PM

Wait for the Guide :)

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hey wat time will u be done i is 5:06 PM here in central time

 

Its 8:22 AM Australian Eastern Standard Time here now.

I hope to have the Guide written by 8PM my time. Cant promise though, I have a living to earn and other things to do. So please be patient.

 

Had to say this but...

 

I FEEL TERRIBLE FOR YOUR BROKEN KEYBOARD. IF YOU PAY SHIPPING AND $5 I WILL BE GLAD TO SEND YOU A KEYBOARD. YOUR CAPS LOCK IS BUSTED.

 

What?

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I'm using a usb mouse and keyboard that came with it and the pointer lags in Microsoft word 2008 for mac any idea and or drivers?

 

Yes known problem with using the frame buffer fix for GMA950 video in Office 2004 & 2008.

 

If you want to try the DSDT that somebody added to the guide, that will fix it with vanilla kexts. BUT if you end up with a non bootable system, no help from me. I did not include DSDT patches or GFX Strings to keep it simple. (people have already PMed me about the dsdt.aml and I am not surprised as there are so many configurations of the 520-620's)

 

On a happier note Office 2011 has no mouse artefacts (lags)

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Yes known problem with using the frame buffer fix for GMA950 video in Office 2004 & 2008.

 

If you want to try the DSDT that somebody added to the guide, that will fix it with vanilla kexts. BUT if you end up with a non bootable system, no help from me. I did not include DSDT patches or GFX Strings to keep it simple. (people have already PMed me about the dsdt.aml and I am not surprised as there are so many configurations of the 520-620's)

 

On a happier note Office 2011 has no mouse artefacts (lags)

 

Would that Break the chocolate kernel

 

any other solutions?

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No

 

Yes research eg GMA950 DSTD

GMA950 GFX Strings

 

Could you tell me how to do that I have the gma900 and i went to the forum guide u made and got the 2nd posters DSDT and copied it to my hard drive root

 

Is there any special way of installing these files

 

Also now itunes 10's search bar is having this problem i l;ooked on google about compiling a DSDT and they don't match the dsdt file i make

 

Are you sure I have a 950 or do I have a 900 or are they the same drivers

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Could you tell me how to do that I have the gma900 and i went to the forum guide u made and got the 2nd posters DSDT and copied it to my hard drive root

Obviously you didn't follow my advice about using someone else's dsdt.aml

Is there any special way of installing these files

dsdt.aml can go either in the root of the hard drive or in the "Extra" folder

 

i l;ooked on google about compiling a DSDT and they don't match the dsdt file i make
To compile your own dsdt go here http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=223205 There is even a link in the first post to a video tutorial. If you cant compile with that :DSDT Editor" then you are not trying. Also read my post on page 20 of that topic.

 

Are you sure I have a 950 or do I have a 900 or are they the same drivers
GMA950, look in "System Profiler"/Graphics

 

For the dsdt to work you have to replace the "AppleIntelIntegratedFramebuffer.kext"

If you are running 10.6.3 you can extract from the OS X 10.6.3 install dvd with "Pacifist" and install with "Kext Utility"

You could update to 10.6.4 using the exact instructions from the guide.(that will replace the frame buffer)

If you have upgraded to 10.6.4 run the "Graphic Update" from Software Update.(also replaces the frame buffer)

 

BTW your email did not really bounce (don't ask) At least you are doing your own research and trying things now.

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