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i need help for the current 2 bug (usb2 after sleep and alc665 full support)

alc665 is the same of AW m11x and other DELL laptop, but i not have found nothing. :unsure:

 

@ReaveN

i only tested 10.6.3 for installation, if you try a 10.6.0 dvd please report the result(i add it to the guide), or buy a 10.6.3 dvd :help:

 

@Noom

Netkas write not good news for fermi on 10.7 :help:

 

 

byebye

 

 

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GREAT NEWS ON ALC665 front!!!

 

the user vladlenas make a patched APPLEHDA and a DSDT patch for make it native. this is the original post:

Hi I have done for our laptops AppleHDA.kext,.

1 Uninsall VoodooHDA.kext and restart.

2 Put in DSDT Method (_DSM, 4, NotSerialized) in HDEF sect.

3 Install AppleHDA.kext, and IOAudioFamily.kext restart.

3 Write me result

 

now i make a new PACK with the patched DSDT and the new files, and update the guide!!! :P

 

GREAT THANKS!!! to vladlenas from ALL ALC665 user!!!!

 

 

theSLug

ALC665_10.6.3.zip

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Hi theSlug,

 

I am most probably also going to be getting the Dell XPS 17 (L702X) but some of my hardware is different from yours:

 

Hardware Configuration:

CPU : 2nd generation Intel® Core™ i7-2720QM processor 2.20 GHz with Turbo Boost 2.0 up to 3.30 GHz

Chipset : Intel HM67

RAM : 6GB Shared Dual Channel DDR3 Memory

Video : NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 555M 3GB graphics with Optimus

Audio : Realtek ALC665

HD : 640GB Sata

WiFi : Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 1000

Ethernet : Not Sure Where To Get This Info. Sorry.

 

So as you can see, my CPU and chipset are different from yours. I just wanted to know if that will interfere with the installation process that you have provided. Also my graphics card is different, although not by much, but I was also wondering if that will affect whether my QE and GL would function properly because I noticed from my attempts to install Snow Leopard on my Dell Inspiron 530 that without QE/GL, Pages would only show a blank document everytime. Since, I plan on doing my work on this notebook, I just wanted to know if those would be working.

 

Finally, the network card I plan to get is Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 1000 but I have the option of getting these other two:

 

Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 1030 and Bluetooth 3.0

Intel© Centrino© Advanced-N 6230 and Bluetooth 3.0

 

Would Wifi work if I choose to get any of these two? Because on my Netbook, which is running Leopard 10.5.7, I use a Belkin F6D4050 USB adapter. If that works on Snow Leopard, then I can just get the Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 1000.

 

I realize that since you do not have the same issues, you cannot predict what is going to happen once the installation process begins but any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

Thanks.

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@Sai.Raghu.31

installing osx is not an exact science :P

theorically this is the situation for the new dell L*02X:

- intel wifi not work...

- new CPU and MB probably works with the 10.6.3 dvd from 2011 macbook and a new chameleon.

- audio works with vladlenas work.

- video probably works in the near future, but it is not a certainty

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Excelent theSlug! i have now SnowLeo 10.6.6 in my XPS!!! but today will update to 10.6.7 :)

 

I use the DVD Retail of Snow Leopard 10.6 and i have no problems :D

 

not work for me:

- SDCard Reader

- Intel WiFi Link 1000 BGN (:P)

- TV Capture Card.

 

thx! :D

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i updated to 10.6.7 but my sound card is not work... i try method of AppleHDA from vladlenas but i not understand the "DSM Method" what is this method??? i need help.

 

PD. sorry for my stinky english, im mexican :thumbsup_anim:

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What about L702x? I'm going to buy next week the one with i7 2630qm and GT555m. I supose it should have to work, socket 1155 Sandy Bridge are working without any problems, so I don't know why Sandy Bridge laptot processor shouldn't work, and the GT555m is just a renamed GT445m, the same chip a little bit faster.

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Hi guys,

 

N00b here any help with my XPS would be greatly appreciated :). I've tried installing 10.6.3 retail DVD on my L701x through several bootloaders and even when I get through all the bootstrap trace BPT and SAM multimedia issues installation freezes in the installation of Snow Leopard.

 

I've tried uninstalling 12GB of RAM and only using one of my two HDDs for alternative bootloaders to the one mentioned here like [url="http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/279450-why-insanelymac-does-not-support-tonymacx86/"]#####[/url] but the result is invariably the same. Freezing and saying necessary support files could not be copied on installation.

 

Whilst waiting for an external hard drive I'm going to attempt to image my genuine software on one HDD to copy to the other HDD. I've looked up support for specific issues and none seems to be helpful or remedied to my situation. It's unlikely to be a hardware fault as the system performs on Windows as expected and it is only 4 months old.

 

Thanks for the support guys :). Any Q's and I'll get back to you ASAP. Hopefully I just missed something obvious!

 

Computer Specs:

 

i7 840QM, 16GB RAM, 1.28TB (2x640GB) HDDs, 3GB GeForce GT 445M, BDROM drive, TV tuner etc.

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Hi guys,

 

N00b here any help with my XPS would be greatly appreciated :) . I've tried installing 10.6.3 retail DVD on my L701x through several bootloaders and even when I get through all the bootstrap trace BPT and SAM multimedia issues installation freezes in the installation of Snow Leopard.

 

I've tried uninstalling 12GB of RAM and only using one of my two HDDs for alternative bootloaders to the one mentioned here like [url="http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/279450-why-insanelymac-does-not-support-tonymacx86/"]#####[/url] but the result is invariably the same. Freezing and saying necessary support files could not be copied on installation.

 

Whilst waiting for an external hard drive I'm going to attempt to image my genuine software on one HDD to copy to the other HDD. I've looked up support for specific issues and none seems to be helpful or remedied to my situation. It's unlikely to be a hardware fault as the system performs on Windows as expected and it is only 4 months old.

 

Thanks for the support guys :) . Any Q's and I'll get back to you ASAP. Hopefully I just missed something obvious!

 

Computer Specs:

 

i7 840QM, 16GB RAM, 1.28TB (2x640GB) HDDs, 3GB GeForce GT 445M, BDROM drive, TV tuner etc.

just follow the 1st page procedure and it will be fine. did you remove the extra 12gb ram????

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just follow the 1st page procedure and it will be fine. did you remove the extra 12gb ram????

 

I've tried your solution with a number of different boot programs. Nawcom will not load to the Apple installation screen, however, two others will. I believe my BDROM drive is the main cause of my installation problems. Input / output errors abound in both preboot and Apple installation screen.

 

I will use another computer to install Mac OS X to a USB drive (when it arrives), and then use it with my L701x. I'm hoping that SAM Multimedia issues are not a persistent problem once I'm using it with my Dell...

 

*Crosses fingers*

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I've tried your solution with a number of different boot programs. Nawcom will not load to the Apple installation screen, however, two others will. I believe my BDROM drive is the main cause of my installation problems. Input / output errors abound in both preboot and Apple installation screen.

 

I will use another computer to install Mac OS X to a USB drive (when it arrives), and then use it with my L701x. I'm hoping that SAM Multimedia issues are not a persistent problem once I'm using it with my Dell...

 

*Crosses fingers*

Try mine

BootCD.iso.zip

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Hey

 

 

Just wondering will the L701X_Files_v3 work with the exact same spec as you have except I've got

the NVIDIA GeForce GT 435M (1024 MB) and the Intel Core i5-560M.

 

I'll have a go at it later anyways, I just wanted to see if anyone knows if I'm gona have problems :)

 

 

Thanks

~J

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Hey

 

 

Just wondering will the L701X_Files_v3 work with the exact same spec as you have except I've got

the NVIDIA GeForce GT 435M (1024 MB) and the Intel Core i5-560M.

 

I'll have a go at it later anyways, I just wanted to see if anyone knows if I'm gona have problems :)

 

 

Thanks

~J

 

I've tried your method above. I was able to install Mac OSX (10.6.0) without any issues until I tried updating to 10.6.6 using the Combo update. The update gets near to the end and then while running the scripts the following kernel panic happens.

 

I've included a pic.

 

post-655573-1303184760_thumb.jpg

 

If anyone could help out with any advice I'd be really grateful :)

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I've tried your method above. I was able to install Mac OSX (10.6.0) without any issues until I tried updating to 10.6.6 using the Combo update. The update gets near to the end and then while running the scripts the following kernel panic happens.

 

I've included a pic.

 

post-655573-1303184760_thumb.jpg

 

If anyone could help out with any advice I'd be really grateful :(

Download 10.6.6 Upd.,install,reboot and try this 10.6.7

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DELL L701X GUIDE!

(WorkInProgress)

a guide for install Snow Leopard and create a fantastic hackintosh (HEAVY) laptop.

 

 

Hardware Configuration:

CPU : Intel Core i7-740M

Chipset : Intel Ibex Peak-M HM57, Intel Lynnfield

RAM : 4GB DDR3-1333 (2X2 - 2Slot free)

Video : NVIDIA GeForce GT 445M (3072 MB)

Monitor : 1600X900

Audio : Realtek ALC665

HD : 500GB Sata

WiFi : Intel WiFi Link 1000 BGN (switched to Dell 1510, works OOB)

Ethernet : Gigabit Ethernet Realtek 8168

 

 

What work:

- NVIDIA GeForce GT 445M (3072 MB)

- HDMI Video out

- Realtek ALC665

- Gigabit Ethernet Realtek 8168

- 2MP Webcam

- Bluetooth

- Synaptic TrackPad (with 2 finger scrolling)

- Keyboard

- USB Ports (all 2.0 and 3.0)

- Deep Sleep (But No USB2 ports after resume!)

 

 

What not work:

- Intel WiFi Link 1000 BGN (switched to Dell 1510, works OOB)

- Sata Port (Not Tested, but probably work)

- SDCard Reader (Not Tested)

- HDMI Audio out

- Display Port (Not Tested)

- DVB-T card (Not Tested, but probably not work)

 

Bench:

GeekBench v2.1.12 result: 5200

XBench 1.3 (Without HD)result: 130

 

 

 

Installation

  1. Use nawcom Mod CD 0.3.1 and a 10.6.3 DVD or USB image.
    NOTE: if you use like me a Installation from USB, don't use USB3 port.
    NOTE: deselect custom option in OSX installation from nawcom before install.
    Install on the first partition on an MBR or GPT HD.
  2. After the installation Finish, reboot, and start the partition with nawcom.
  3. Copy all necessary files on your desktop (USB not work after 10.6.6 installation)
  4. Install 10.6.6 Combo Update dowloaded From Apple Website
  5. Reboot and restart your partition with Nawcom.
  6. Now, install Chameleon, i have used r699 by iReset, Downloaded Here
    Copy Extra Folder from attached file in your root.
    Delete AppleHDA.kext and IOAudioFamily.kext in System/Library/Extensions of your installation partition.
    Copy the files in "System-Lib-Ext" from attached file in System/Library/Extensions
    Run Kext Utility for repair permissions, recreate system cache And Reboot.
  7. Boot From Your Installed Partition
  8. Now install tonymacx86 NVIDIA Update, I have used 1.0.1(current).
  9. Reboot
  10. Now install Lnx2Mac's RTL81xx Driver
  11. Reboot

 

NOTE: If you want DeepSleep, open Terminal and type: sudo pmset -a hibernatemode 5

NOTE: In the attached files is present a .icc for LG LCD panel Profile from ironnerd(notebookreview.com)

NOTE: Probably this guide works also for L401X and L501X with i7-740QM or i7 840QM CPU.

 

Future improvement:

- DSDT enhancement (nedd help for USB2 sleep problem)

 

Changes:

v2:

- DSDT from MaLd0n and Nexos™ in the pack default is the MaLd0n one.

- removed Lan from pack and added to the guide

- most recent FakeSMC and intel kext (tnx MaLd0n)

- other little things

v3:

- Removed VoodooHDA

- New patched DSDT (i patched the MaLd0n) for support ALC665 natively. (TNX vladlenas)

- New AppleHDA.kext and IOAudioFamily.kext. (TNX vladlenas)

- Reverted to 64bit.

 

 

 

theSLug

 

 

noob here i need your help

 

i have dell L502x

i7-2

hm67 chipset

nvidia geforce 525m 1gb

 

i boot with nawcom cd i cant boot with out the cd

 

i get error message saying no operating system found plz help i have tryed the 699 chamelon [url="http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/279450-why-insanelymac-does-not-support-tonymacx86/"]#####[/url] and nothing any ideas?

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But I can't install the combo update 10.6.6 thats the problem.

 

As I said in my last post, when I run the combo update installation, it crashes just before the end (while "Moving items into place").

I apologize, has badly read.

 

HDMI-AUDIO.

Add in PEGP sec.

Method (_DSM, 4, NotSerialized)
                   {
                       Store (Package (0x2A)
                           {
                               "@0,AAPL,boot-display", 
                               Buffer (Zero) {}, 
                               "AAPL,slot-name", 
                               Buffer (0x07)
                               {
                                   "Slot-1"
                               }, 

                               "@0,backlight-control", 
                               Buffer (0x04)
                               {
                                   0x01, 0x00, 0x00, 0x00
                               }, 

                               "@0,pwm-info", 
                               Buffer (0x18)
                               {
                                   /* 0000 */    0x02, 0x18, 0x00, 0x64, 0xAE, 0x5A, 0x01, 0x00, 
                                   /* 0008 */    0x08, 0x52, 0x00, 0x00, 0x82, 0x10, 0x00, 0x00, 
                                   /* 0010 */    0x00, 0x04, 0x00, 0x00, 0x01, 0x00, 0x00, 0x00
                               }, 

                               "@0,display-cfg", 
                               Buffer (0x04)
                               {
                                   0x03, 0x01, 0x00, 0x00
                               }, 

                               "AAPL,aux-power-connected", 
                               Buffer (0x04)
                               {
                                   0x01, 0x00, 0x00, 0x00
                               }, 

                               "@0,built-in", 
                               Buffer (Zero) {}, 
                               "@0,compatible", 
                               Buffer (0x0B)
                               {
                                   "NVDA,NVMac"
                               }, 

                               "@0,device_type", 
                               Buffer (0x08)
                               {
                                   "display"
                               }, 

                               "@0,name", 
                               Buffer (0x0F)
                               {
                                   "NVDA,Display-A"
                               }, 

                               "@0,use-backlight-blanking", 
                               Buffer (Zero) {}, 
                               "@1,can-hot-plug", 
                               Buffer (Zero) {}, 
                               "@1,compatible", 
                               Buffer (0x0B)
                               {
                                   "NVDA,NVMac"
                               }, 

                               "@1,device_type", 
                               Buffer (0x08)
                               {
                                   "display"
                               }, 

                               "@1,name", 
                               Buffer (0x0F)
                               {
                                   "NVDA,Display-B"
                               }, 

                               "NVCAP", 
                               Buffer (0x14)
                               {
                                   /* 0000 */    0x04, 0x00, 0x00, 0x00, 0x00, 0x00, 0x01, 0x00, 
                                   /* 0008 */    0x3E, 0x00, 0x00, 0x00, 0x00, 0x00, 0x00, 0x0A, 
                                   /* 0010 */    0x00, 0x00, 0x00, 0x00
                               }, 

                               "VRAM,totalsize", 
                               Buffer (0x04)
                               {
                                   0x00, 0x00, 0x00, 0x80
                               }, 

                               "device_type", 
                               Buffer (0x0C)
                               {
                                   "NVDA,Parent"
                               }, 

                               "model", 
                               Buffer (0x10)
                               {
                                   "GeForce GT 435M"
                               }, 

                               "rom-revision", 
                               Buffer (0x0F)
                               {
                                   "70.16.25.00.25"
                               }, 

                               "hda-gfx", 
                               Buffer (0x0A)
                               {
                                   "onboard-1"
                               }
                           }, Local0)
                       DTGP (Arg0, Arg1, Arg2, Arg3, RefOf (Local0))
                       Return (Local0)
                   }

in HDEF sec.

Method (_DSM, 4, NotSerialized)
               {
                   Store (Package (0x06)
                       {
                           "layout-id", 
                           Buffer (0x04)
                           {
                               0x99, 0x02, 0x00, 0x00
                           }, 

                           "hda-gfx", 
                           Buffer (0x0A)
                           {
                               "onboard-1"
                           }, 

                           "PinConfigurations", 
                           Buffer (Zero) {}
                       }, Local0)
                   DTGP (Arg0, Arg1, Arg2, Arg3, RefOf (Local0))
                   Return (Local0)
               }

And in P0P2 sec.

Device (HDAU)
               {
                   Name (_ADR, One)
                   Method (_DSM, 4, NotSerialized)
                   {
                       Store (Package (0x02)
                           {
                               "hda-gfx", 
                               Buffer (0x0A)
                               {
                                   "onboard-1"
                               }
                           }, Local0)
                       DTGP (Arg0, Arg1, Arg2, Arg3, RefOf (Local0))
                       Return (Local0)
                   }
               }

AppleHDA.kext.zip

dsdt.aml.zip

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Excellent work theSlug, because of this thread I picked up an L701X from Dell outlet - refurb unit - i7, 750gb hd and 4gb ram for a steal of £500 + VAT, added 4gb more ram and a 500gb 7200rpm hybrid hd for main boot drive and the Dell 1510 wifi card. Loving the laptop, and thanks to your guide I have Snow Leopard running perfect 10.6.7, touchpad is smooth with side scrolling and full graphics acceleration. If there was a competition for the best Hackintosh laptop, the L701X must surely be near the top!

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noob here i need your help

 

i have dell L502x

i7-2

hm67 chipset

nvidia geforce 525m 1gb

 

i boot with nawcom cd i cant boot with out the cd

 

i get error message saying no operating system found plz help i have tryed the 699 chamelon [url="http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/279450-why-insanelymac-does-not-support-tonymacx86/"]#####[/url] and nothing any ideas?

 

Have you had any luck in getting it to install and boot up? i am having the same problems on the l702x.

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