ASUS G73JH - Mac OS X 10.6.6 - All is WORKING!

[driftingbunnies]

Double check which wifi card you have by opening the bottom of the case. I don't know what other atheros cards there are in the g73jh but mine was definitely not an AR8131

[QuistisTrepe]

<br />Double check which wifi card you have by opening the bottom of the case. I don't know what other atheros cards there are in the g73jh but mine was definitely not an AR8131<br />

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I'm not concerned with wifi, it's the ethernet connection I'm having trouble with. I ditched the stock wifi card for something dual-band compatible and I'm not switching back just for the Mac install.

[dialga10]

Hi,

this is for all G73jh users:

1. Boot from [url=&quot;http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/279450-why-insanelymac-does-not-support-tonymacx86/&quot;]#####[/url]

2. Install Mac OS X 10.6.3 Retail

3. Instal 10.6.6 Combo Update (don't restart)

4. Install [url=&quot;http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/279450-why-insanelymac-does-not-support-tonymacx86/&quot;]#####[/url] (System Utilities, JMicron36x SATA, Miscellaneous - except USB3, System Definition - Mac Pro 4.1, OSx86 Software)

5. Install Chameleon from package

6. Replace "boot" file from package

7. Replace EXTRA folder from package

REBOOT

Done

And now you have G73JH with FULL resolution with QE/CI

From LAN, WIFI, AUDIO.zip install all 3 kexts with KextHelper and repair permissions with Kext Utility.

 

This package is from my G73jh so all is 100% working and tested.

Big THANKS is for user "Olda"!!!

 

Link:

http://hotfile.com/dl/109184142/546ce0d/G73JH.zip.html

 

Enjoy

 

Pavol Tomik - Slovakia

hey pavol, how to get vga and HDMI audio working? and why i get freakin' low score on many benchmarksl(cinebench i only got 20fps(OSX) but i got 45 fps(win 7) xbench got low score 202, 168.5, help me sir

[dencio]

There is no need to replace the boot file after using the ATI drivers in the new [url=&quot;http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/279450-why-insanelymac-does-not-support-tonymacx86/&quot;]#####[/url].

 

For those of you who are still having trouble please look here. I will try to put down as much detail as possible but because i'm not reinstalling at the moment, it might be off.

 

1. Prepare hard drive for installation. Backup all important information in the hard drive you are installing into. If you want, you can remove the other hard drive just in case. Do not need to remove memory.

2. insert [url=&quot;http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/279450-why-insanelymac-does-not-support-tonymacx86/&quot;]#####[/url]

3. insert SL disk, press F5, and install SL

4. Make sure hard drive is reformatted to GUID partition.

5. Install OSX, restart

6. insert [url=&quot;http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/279450-why-insanelymac-does-not-support-tonymacx86/&quot;]#####[/url] and select OSX

7. open up [url=&quot;http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/279450-why-insanelymac-does-not-support-tonymacx86/&quot;]#####[/url] but do not install yet

8. Install combo update 10.6.7

9. do not restart after combo update. Install [url=&quot;http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/279450-why-insanelymac-does-not-support-tonymacx86/&quot;]#####[/url]

10. select [url=&quot;http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/279450-why-insanelymac-does-not-support-tonymacx86/&quot;]#####[/url] for now, with the voodoo PS2 options, SATA, ATI kernal, Macbook pro definition, and the OSX software (kexthelper etc)

11. Install chameleon and prefpane

12. Replace Extra folders into root of OSX drive

13. Restart

14. Install rest of Kexts (voodooHDA, Applehdadisabler, LAN, wifi)

15. Place DSDT in extra folder. in prefpane of chameleon, select DSDT that you will be using.

 

There is no need for the boot file anymore and the ATI rom file found in the original extra folder by Pavol is not needed.

 

 

Hello everyone...is the above methods applicable to Hazard Distro Installation?

I got KP booting my system into chameleon but using [url=&quot;http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/279450-why-insanelymac-does-not-support-tonymacx86/&quot;]#####[/url], Empire EFI work well.. for now I cant maximized the systems 8GB also got KP "CPU halted" when booting into Empire EFI?? any chance how to boot with 8GB installed??

 

Thanks in advance.

[QuistisTrepe]

So, I've got just about everything working now. Only problem is audio. I get sound only through an external audio hookup. From the native speakers I get a loud wailing sound. The Voodoo kext is installed but I'm not getting anywhere with that. I guess I'll try the alternative available right off of [url=&quot;http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/279450-why-insanelymac-does-not-support-tonymacx86/&quot;]#####[/url] and see if that fixes the issue.

[RozZy_]

Anyone gotten sleep to wake up yet?

[dencio]

YES.... Finally got it working using iAtkosV3_s2..

 

Now I have working :

 

Wifi (connected to my Tenda Wireless N)

Sound

8GB of Rams

Camera (tested via Photoboot and YM)

 

Not working:

 

Backlight

Sleep and wake (I use caffeine to keep it alive )

[cuban11182]

Well I will attempt to install this in the near future (using the instructions posted on page 7 by drifiting bunnies). I haven't installed a Hackintosh OS into a laptop in a long time, so we will see how it goes. Hopefully it is pretty automated, and won't require me to bother the forum due to my lack of knowledge. One question I have is that I want to install OSX on the secondary hard drive and leave the primary drive alone. Do I need to swap hard drive locations to accomplish this? Will it be possible to put the Windows hard drive back in and allow a dual boot system? I really wish there was a video or picture progression for this, but I'm sure I can figure it out.

 

Thanks to all of the people who took the time to figure this all out. I, and others, greatly appreciate it.

[driftingbunnies]

Just remove your first hard drive and the machine will automatically use the second hard drive as your boot drive. After the installation and everything, you can just put in the first hard drive and chameleon will automatically see it. It's really very simple.

[cuban11182]

Thanks for the reply. I'm actually doing it right now.

 

EDIT Can't believe i just asked that question, i should read a couple of times before I ask. Thanks.

[cuban11182]

I was able to install but when I was trying to install the kext files I tried to drop and drag to terminal causing kernel panic. I'm going to try again on Friday when I have more time. At least I know it works.

 

One question. Does Chameleon install to the HDD that I install OSX onto?

[cuban11182]

Ok, I'm done for the night. I tried twice but couldn't get it going. I need some quick advice on some steps. The second time I installed I somehow was unable to use my keyboard or my touchpad, and trying to fix permissions natively with it effectively made it boot forever.

 

So here are the steps and questions I have on each one:

 

14. Install rest of Kexts (voodooHDA, Applehdadisabler, LAN, wifi)

 

Does that mean all the rest of the options available in [url=&quot;http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/279450-why-insanelymac-does-not-support-tonymacx86/&quot;]#####[/url]? I tried to install them all after I reboot and it caused a failure of the keyboard and touchpad. I was able to use my mouse and the keyboard off my iMac. I know I need to install the 3 from the first post, but what other options do I check? All except for "all misc except EvOReboot and NULLCPU and USB 3.0" posted on page 7?

 

 

15. Place DSDT in extra folder. in prefpane of chameleon, select DSDT that you will be using.

 

What is the DSDT? Do I need to use it, because my G73 was booting up just fine without it.

 

I think that is it for now. I'll try on Friday as I'm beat from a long day at work.

 

Thanks in advance.

 

Edit*

 

This morning I decided to take off from work and stay home to try again (I'm the boss ;-D). So now I am typing from my G73JH Hackintosh. I still don't know what the DSDT is, my backlight doesn't work, and I can't connect to my wireless N network, but I'm sure they will all be solved in time. THANK YOU SO MUCH TO EVERYONE!!

 

Is there a kext I can install to allow me to use the volume buttons on the keyboard? Also, when I look at my specs it says ATI 5000 instead of 5870, how can I fix it? And finally how do I make the audio louder. I installed the applehda disabler kext, and voodoohda 2.2 should I update to the most recent one?

[driftingbunnies]

The rest of the kexts means the ones listed. Not from [url=&quot;http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/279450-why-insanelymac-does-not-support-tonymacx86/&quot;]#####[/url]. That would essentially be installing every kext there is when your computer only has so many components to it. If I don't tell you to install, then you probably don't need it.

 

If your computer is fine without the dsdt then you don't need one. But maldron can help out with the dsdt stuff.

 

Changing from 5000 to 5870 will not benefit you in anyway except from the text so dont worry about that. Someone said that the older drivers will work with steam though so if you want to play steam on osx (i have no earthly idea why you wouldn't just play on windows) you should install the old boot instead of the one from [url=&quot;http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/279450-why-insanelymac-does-not-support-tonymacx86/&quot;]#####[/url].

 

You make the audio lower by moving the volume slider. The keyboard shortcuts do not work.

[cuban11182]

The rest of the kexts means the ones listed. Not from [url=&quot;http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/279450-why-insanelymac-does-not-support-tonymacx86/&quot;]#####[/url]. That would essentially be installing every kext there is when your computer only has so many components to it. If I don't tell you to install, then you probably don't need it.

 

If your computer is fine without the dsdt then you don't need one. But maldron can help out with the dsdt stuff.

 

Changing from 5000 to 5870 will not benefit you in anyway except from the text so dont worry about that. Someone said that the older drivers will work with steam though so if you want to play steam on osx (i have no earthly idea why you wouldn't just play on windows) you should install the old boot instead of the one from [url=&quot;http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/279450-why-insanelymac-does-not-support-tonymacx86/&quot;]#####[/url].

 

You make the audio lower by moving the volume slider. The keyboard shortcuts do not work.

 

 

Thank you driftingbunies.

[Daletanium]

Hi there,

 

This is my first post. I want to start off by saying a big THANKYOU to all those that posted the steps, guides, solutions and experience setting up Mac OSX on the Asus G73JH (I have very similar hardware specs as everyone else posted). I was originally thinking of trying out Mac OS on my Alienware m11x, but was disappointed the built in wifi wasn't supported. Googled my other laptop ASUS G73JH and to my surprise you guys had got almost everything working. Mac OSX looks better on a bigger screen anyway.

 

I read all of this thread and successfully got Snow Leopard 10.6.7 working with Quartz, Wifi, Spdif, audio, Mic, webcam, touchpad with multi finger scroll.

 

I was just curious if there was anymore progress on what isn't working, waking up from sleep problem and the keyboard backlight.

 

Just add bit more detail on sleep issue if it will help, I've noticed it isn't so much sleep that is the problem. The system will also lock up if you have your display set to sleep too in energy saver. The screen will flash white quickly and then go blank, black and freeze when it tries to turn the display back on. Or at least that is the case for me. Sleep works, but when you try to wake it up, same thing, the display locks up trying to turn on.

 

How frustrating is the keyboard backlight! Should be a bios, hardware switch feature. I wanted to ask if is this the same for everyone else? Only works in windows with the driver, software enabling the hotkeys. Which I can understand why there isn't a solution for this yet in our SL install.

 

For those that want to be able to close their lid and disable sleep, I found the InsomniaX app worked much better than the caffiene one found on the app store because caffiene disabled the screensaver as well. Only problem is, Insomnia doesn't seem to load on startup on mine like it's supposed to.

 

Also for those of you that don't know we have a function key to turn off the display. That is Fn+F7. Pressing it again will turn it back on, works the same way as closing ur laptop. So we can at least turn off the display without it crashing. Screensaver works fine.

 

Thanks again everyone! Hope some of this helps.

 

Regards

 

Daletanium

[QuistisTrepe]

Hi there,

 

This is my first post. I want to start off by saying a big THANKYOU to all those that posted the steps, guides, solutions and experience setting up Mac OSX on the Asus G73JH (I have very similar hardware specs as everyone else posted). I was originally thinking of trying out Mac OS on my Alienware m11x, but was disappointed the built in wifi wasn't supported. Googled my other laptop ASUS G73JH and to my surprise you guys had got almost everything working. Mac OSX looks better on a bigger screen anyway.

 

I read all of this thread and successfully got Snow Leopard 10.6.7 working with Quartz, Wifi, Spdif, audio, Mic, webcam, touchpad with multi finger scroll.

 

I was just curious if there was anymore progress on what isn't working, waking up from sleep problem and the keyboard backlight.

 

Just add bit more detail on sleep issue if it will help, I've noticed it isn't so much sleep that is the problem. The system will also lock up if you have your display set to sleep too in energy saver. The screen will flash white quickly and then go blank, black and freeze when it tries to turn the display back on. Or at least that is the case for me. Sleep works, but when you try to wake it up, same thing, the display locks up trying to turn on.

 

How frustrating is the keyboard backlight! Should be a bios, hardware switch feature. I wanted to ask if is this the same for everyone else? Only works in windows with the driver, software enabling the hotkeys. Which I can understand why there isn't a solution for this yet in our SL install.

 

For those that want to be able to close their lid and disable sleep, I found the InsomniaX app worked much better than the caffiene one found on the app store because caffiene disabled the screensaver as well. Only problem is, Insomnia doesn't seem to load on startup on mine like it's supposed to.

 

Also for those of you that don't know we have a function key to turn off the display. That is Fn+F7. Pressing it again will turn it back on, works the same way as closing ur laptop. So we can at least turn off the display without it crashing. Screensaver works fine.

 

Thanks again everyone! Hope some of this helps.

 

Regards

 

Daletanium

 

Again, how are you getting audio to work? I've tried the default kexts from [url=&quot;http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/279450-why-insanelymac-does-not-support-tonymacx86/&quot;]#####[/url] and the the one provided by the OP and I'm still not getting any audio.

[driftingbunnies]

If you're not getting audio then you must have a different audio chip. There's not much we can do about that. If you find out that you indeed DO have the same one, just install the latest voodooHDA from kexts dot com and install appleHDAdisabler kext. If that doesn't work try taking out the disabler. And if that doesn't work, then I don't know what else you can do.

[Daletanium]

Hey its me again,

 

I forgot to mention I got a strange problem with my textures, colors in osx. I've tried looking everywhere for a solution but I couldn't find one. Its like my QI,3d is 16bit color and or texture. Its definitely not the color profile, I've tried fiddling with that.

 

Has anyone come across this before, or know anything I can try to fix it?

 

Please, its a bit ugly.

 

Thanks

 

 

 

Daletanium

[jackxlj]

sorry guys,been busy,so the wireless card i put in wasnt a intel 6100, it was a dell 1520, so now everything on my laptop works perfectly, thankyou guys!!!

[jackxlj]

anyone able to get sleep working?

[driftingbunnies]

New development on the stock wireless card

 

http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/index.php...34570&st=40

 

here's the file http://www.mediafire.com/?e3tb7nb274xdx21

 

Thanks deuceduzit

[fargerjaques]

Just wanted to share this:

http://code.google.com/p/g60jx-hackintosh/...mp;can=2&q=

This is supposed to give us volume keys control, its for the g60jx, but the keyboard looks identical.

[ditbonjour]

The g60jx-hackintosh hotkey work very well on asus g73jh and also the last wifi driver for atheros card

[fargerjaques]

Can anyone post a guide on how to make the mic work, I have audio and audio control, I see the mic volume control but the slider does not open the input volume for the mic. Thanks.

[Mrvibe]

Thank you all for this guide. I have read thoroughly the 9 pages and all the other related threads.

I have exactly followed the methodology here

 

gj3jh bios 209

 

1) last [url=&quot;http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/279450-why-insanelymac-does-not-support-tonymacx86/&quot;]#####[/url] from tony mac

2) install 10.6.3

3) upgrade to 10.6.7

4) [url=&quot;http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/279450-why-insanelymac-does-not-support-tonymacx86/&quot;]#####[/url] ([url=&quot;http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/279450-why-insanelymac-does-not-support-tonymacx86/&quot;]#####[/url] + options provided above)

5) chameleon version for the g73.zip provided here

6) prefpane

7) replacement of Extra with extra from the g73.zip (removed ati.rom)

8) reboot

9) install 3 kexts from g73.zip

10) install wireless kext and hotkey kext

 

everything went smoothly,rock stable. Conclusion: super happy, we are almost there (maybe we should rename the 100% working )

 

So at 10.6.7 everything works except, i have made an assessment of every shortcomings:

 

a) shutdown (screen is going down) not the PC

sleep (same symptoms)

c) power management seems to be not working efficiently (fans are spinning faster that under win 7) -not sure about that one just a gut feeling

d) battery indicator not available (might be fixed with voodoo battery) but it should work from scratch

e) multitouch two finger swipes does not work for me, i can using the right side of the touchpad

 

 

if anyone has a solution for a) to e) i would be very happy.

 

Note: i did not install a dsdt because i do not have one for the g73

 

Thank you