[Guide] Dell XPS 15 L502X (Early 2011) Snow Leopard Install (possibly L702x too)

[one9092002]

i have figured out how to do the override but im still getting artifacts and freezing. I'm looking at the console and I'm getting this error :debug info for possible hang in main graphics engine

[one9092002]

can you tell me how to inject graphic string in clover for config.plist

[one9092002]

hi everyone i have the l502x and i can't change resolutions to 800x600  on my intel 3000 i only have one resolution i can change to 1366x768 and 1344x756 and i don't have anymore options .can you help me get more resolutions  ...i don't know whats wrong with my installation  

[jkbuha]

If the previous EDID override did not work (ie: the apparent hang error still persists) you need to try with a different EDID override. There are other methods to remove freezing which have worked well elsewhere but this method only works for me. Once you get this sorted you will be able to fix all other resolution related issues as well.

 

Looks like you're going to have to search around for a few options yourself and experiment until you find the solution that works for you.

[one9092002]

dell l502x 

 

specs intel 2630qm 

intel 3000 512 mg device id 0116/nvidia 525m 1gig optimus/not working artifacts and freezing 

8gigs memory

700gig hard drive

alc 269 sound

memory card reader not working 

wifi working 

 

 

im running clover with patched dsdt.aml patched by doix almost everything works except intel 3000 i need someone that can help me patch the dsdt.aml insert the patch for intel 3000 device id 0116

i found this thread related to video card issues

Editing Custom connector info for Intel HD 3000 Graphics (sandy bridge, OSX Lion

 

here is the link: http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/259705-editing-custom-connector-info-for-intel-hd-3000-graphics-sandy-bridge-osx-lion/page-8

 

 

i need help I'm noob its complicated for me. can someone help me

im running clover with maverick 10.9 and i also experienced artifacts and freezing in 10.7 and 10.8 and 10.9 

DSDT.aml.zip

[one9092002]

here is config.plist that works on my UEFI FOLDER BUT I NEED TO MODIFY I need to insert graphic string into config plist after number of attempts i need some help now 

config.plist.zip

[one9092002]

can someone enable graphics to l502x 1366x768 display modify my dsdt.aml

 

1) Device-properties; to enable Dual-Link for the 1080p display

[one9092002]

here before dsdt edits 

 

Here's what I did for the DSDT. Where these lines are in the DSDT:Device (IGD0)
            {
                Name (_ADR, 0x00020000)
                OperationRegion (IGDP, PCI_Config, 0x40, 0xC0)

 

 

i need help injecting this into my dsdt.aml

 

 

here the code :

 

Device (IGD0)
            {
                Name (_ADR, 0x00020000)

                Method (_DSM, 4, NotSerialized)     // ***** graphics fix
                {
                    Store (Package (0x02)
                        {
                            "device-id",
                            Buffer (0x04)
                            {
                                0x16, 0x01, 0x00, 0x00
                            }
                        }, Local0)
                    DTGP (Arg0, Arg1, Arg2, Arg3, RefOf (Local0))
                    Return (Local0)
                }

                OperationRegion (IGDP, PCI_Config, 0x40, 0xC0)

[t6590]

@jkbuha never had this problem before with sleep but it would seem i loose sound after wake does this happen on your end ? how to resolve ?

[TimeWalker75a]

https://github.com/Dolnor/EAPD-Codec-Commander

[t6590]

alright Timewalker thank you.

[Air]

 

On another note, I have fixed the P-state stepper errors (they were due to incorrect SSDT, fixed using clover auto-generate) but I cannot boot the Mavericks installation usb as it crashes (reboots without errors) as soon as the display is initialised. I can only boot into installation in safe mode. Weird.

 

@jkbuha, could you explain what was the cause of this reboot issue and how you fixed it? I'm on the same system as you (and using your modded BIOS, thanks for that!) and also experiencing the reboot once the screen comes to gray.

 

Also when using your config.plist I get a blinking cursor and fail to get into the Clover boot menu...would you also know what causes this? My own config.plist works fine, but I'd like to use your version with all its customized goodies.

 

Thanks in advance!

 

*EDIT* out of nowhere I seem to be able to get out of verbose mode (after a little longer than it should take to boot though) into the gray apple logo for the installer screen. like youngwake though, I get a spinning wheel and the installer pretty much freezes there. have you found the solution to this issue, youngwake?

[t6590]

for the sake of simplicity use chameleon method to install on our systems. pretty sure jk even posted an extra folder for the 15z.

[jkbuha]

@jkbuha never had this problem before with sleep but it would seem i loose sound after wake does this happen on your end ? how to resolve ?

 

CodecCommander as TW said or EAPDfix, which I use, both work.

 

@jkbuha, could you explain what was the cause of this reboot issue and how you fixed it? I'm on the same system as you (and using your modded BIOS, thanks for that!) and also experiencing the reboot once the screen comes to gray.

 

Also when using your config.plist I get a blinking cursor and fail to get into the Clover boot menu...would you also know what causes this? My own config.plist works fine, but I'd like to use your version with all its customized goodies.

 

Thanks in advance!

 

*EDIT* out of nowhere I seem to be able to get out of verbose mode (after a little longer than it should take to boot though) into the gray apple logo for the installer screen. like youngwake though, I get a spinning wheel and the installer pretty much freezes there. have you found the solution to this issue, youngwake?

 

Same problem I had before; turned out I had to change my device-properties in config.plist or org.Boot.chameleon.plist to the one I posted before. I also had to include some crazy kernel parameters such as PCIRootUID=1 darkwake=0 dart=0 for it to boot. To be honest I still don't know why but it works and I'm too busy to waste time figuring out the reasons. As t6590 said, use my Extra zip folder or EFI - both work nicely respectively.

[jkbuha]

Yay - finally figured out the EC register as per TW's method for the Mainboard temperature but for the L502x and L511z (VGAT). There's another unused temp register called CPUT that probably sits on the Intel HD3000 chipset which should most likely be called at some point as well, but in the meantime enjoy your newly populated temps

 

UEFI only - as you all know Chameleon drops all SSDTs and I haven't yet found a way to stick the ECRM in the DSDT block...

 

SSDT-2.zip

[youngwake]

@jkbuha, could you explain what was the cause of this reboot issue and how you fixed it? I'm on the same system as you (and using your modded BIOS, thanks for that!) and also experiencing the reboot once the screen comes to gray.

 

Also when using your config.plist I get a blinking cursor and fail to get into the Clover boot menu...would you also know what causes this? My own config.plist works fine, but I'd like to use your version with all its customized goodies.

 

Thanks in advance!

 

*EDIT* out of nowhere I seem to be able to get out of verbose mode (after a little longer than it should take to boot though) into the gray apple logo for the installer screen. like youngwake though, I get a spinning wheel and the installer pretty much freezes there. have you found the solution to this issue, youngwake?

Unfortunately, no I have not. However I was able to boot past the spinning wheel with -x boot flag. Although that happened, I was unable to use the keyboard or the touchpad/mouse to complete settings. And I tried using a Chameleon based setup but I couldn't even boot the thing. It would always say that the "still waiting on device" blah blah. I gave up on Mav, but ML works just fine. Hope it works out for you. Good luck 

[jkbuha]

try the kernel parameters I have used in the post above together with the device-properties parameter I have used previously. this worked for me.

[youngwake]

try the kernel parameters I have used in the post above together with the device-properties parameter I have used previously. this worked for me.

include those  parameters in addition to the FHD paramters or override the FHD parameters with the one your previously posted?

[jkbuha]

overwrite them

[DawTaylor]

@youngwake

 

Regarding to "Still waiting for root device", I always get this error when I try to boot installation in a USB 3.0 port, in a 2.0 port it works like a charm. Maybe you can try it.

[youngwake]

overwrite them

I did and it boots to the actual installation with -f flags, but the mouse is not working not even through usb mouse, but keyboard works fine...i can't enter the set to format disk and install, but this is the furthest i've gotten, so thank you for that 

@youngwake

 

Regarding to "Still waiting for root device", I always get this error when I try to boot installation in a USB 3.0 port, in a 2.0 port it works like a charm. Maybe you can try it.

Thanks DawTaylor, I always use USB 2. I believe it had something to do with DSDT or Boot config, once I used the -f flag i was able to get past it. 

[youngwake]

I finally got it to install by utilizing a USB mouse. For anyone struggling with install issues on XPS 15z with 1080p FHD display, keep in mind that the USB PORTS where not working due to jkbuha's device property edits. However his DSDT and kexts work's just fine. If you are unable to UTILIZE external USB mouse during the install screen, replace your device property in chameleon boot org with this string

 

 

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sorry i dont know how to enter that in a small box. don't judge me

[youngwake]

I finally installed, booted back with USB, Installed Jkbuha's Extra and Kexts minus his SSDT, fixed permission with kextwizard. open reboot, I get this...

 

any thoughts? 

[TimeWalker75a]

1. See that "Waiting for DSMOS" line ? You are missing FakeSMC

2. See that "NVDAGF100HAL loaded and registered" line? Your nVidia is being picked up by the drivers and in case it's Optimus technology (unless your screen is full hd and 3D) this is bad... 

[youngwake]

Hello TimeWalker, to my understanding, jkbuha's dsdt is supposed to have optimus patched and disabled. As far as my screen goes, it's Fhd, but not 3D. However I've gotten the system to boot completely and actually logged into the OS. so far its working well, not as smooth as ML though. 

@jkbuha, could you explain what was the cause of this reboot issue and how you fixed it? I'm on the same system as you (and using your modded BIOS, thanks for that!) and also experiencing the reboot once the screen comes to gray.

 

Also when using your config.plist I get a blinking cursor and fail to get into the Clover boot menu...would you also know what causes this? My own config.plist works fine, but I'd like to use your version with all its customized goodies.

 

Thanks in advance!

 

*EDIT* out of nowhere I seem to be able to get out of verbose mode (after a little longer than it should take to boot though) into the gray apple logo for the installer screen. like youngwake though, I get a spinning wheel and the installer pretty much freezes there. have you found the solution to this issue, youngwake?

yes you have to edit the Device properties in chameleon boot org. it's a graphical error. I posted the patch on page 145

overwrite them

I can't seem to get audio, battery, and brightness control working? any ideas? I am using your dsdt you provided among with your kexts as well. 

1. See that "Waiting for DSMOS" line ? You are missing FakeSMC

2. See that "NVDAGF100HAL loaded and registered" line? Your nVidia is being picked up by the drivers and in case it's Optimus technology (unless your screen is full hd and 3D) this is bad...