hatty Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 So I just did a retail install from a flash drive. It seems to be working but the signal refresh rate from the video card to the monitor is too high it shows it as being 75hz and the monitor only supports 60. is this something this would fix or totally different problem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostfootage Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 I have a HP Pavilion a6750f and I'm just trying anything to get it to work. I've come to the conclusion that I will have to mod one of the flavors of OSX86 to fit my hardware. I've had parshall success with ideneb getting past all error but I never make it to the cool mac "welcome" animation. Could some one please just point me in the right direction. here are the specs. http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/documen...428&lang=en -Thanks -Lostfootage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donte Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 i followed the instructions down to the "T" still no go my set up retail mac DVD install 10.5 did online updates to 10.5.8 my card is a ATI RAIDEON 256MB (PCI Express 1.0 x16: ATI Radeon HD 2400 XT (Dell) ) according to EVEREST also according to Everest the PCI ID is 1002-94C1 / 1028-0D02 (Rev 00) followed the tut but no CI/QE no kext loaded!!! someone please assist me before i go bald pulling out my hair... thanks Do i need to flash the VGA bios?, a point in the right direction would be appreciated.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guimenez Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 Iv got a HD2600 installed from a 10.5.6 hackintosh DVD. I have added some kext to get network to run and that works fine. But graphics. It runs in 1024x768 but not anything else. Im not sure where too look. Is thisa graphic card problem or is there any display drivers that handles that? how you made the installation? i have hd 2600 and tried the ipc 10.5.6 final but always freeze saying i must restart the system. can you explain me how to? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrgold Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Step by step guide: [*]Get Natit (attached to this post) [*]Extract the archive and copy Natit.kext to /System/Library/Extensions [*]Locate ATIRadeonX2000.kext in /System/Library/Extensions, Open /System/Library/Extensions/ATIRadeonX2000.kext/Contents/Info.plist with the editor of your choice and add the PCI ID of your card (if it is not already in there). Save. [*]Open Terminal (if you haven't already done so) and type: cd /System/Library/Extensions sudo chown -R root:wheel * sudo chmod -R 755 * sudo rm /System/Library/Extensions.mkext sudo rm /System/Library/Extensions/Caches/com.apple.kext.info [*]You are done. Reboot and pray I HAVE 2 QUESTIONS 1. Im using hd3870, do i need to add my device id to AtiRadeonx2000.kext ? Isnt it for 2xxx series? 2. I am updated osx to 10.6.2 and when i tried to use these commands on terminal it says no such file/folder for 3rd and 4th command. sudo rm /System/Library/Extensions.mkext sudo rm /System/Library/Extensions/Caches/com.apple.kext.info there is no such file as extensions.mkext and com.apple.kext.info My System Is: P5W-DH deluxe, sapphire hd3870, snow leopard 10.6.2 updated from 10.6.0, chamaleon 2.0.0 RC4, PCI efi v.8 I reformatted and setted up my system about 45 times in last 4 days. -Now system is working really fine in safe mode. -When i start normal mode, it loads everything correct and stops on white screen before login. -if i dont update to 10.6.2, and install 3800 pkg installer, everything looks fine but it loops at login window and cannot login ever. PLEASE GUYS I NEED REAL HELP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrgold Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 I HAVE JUST FOUND A WAY TO GET WORKED ATI HD3870 ON MAC OS X 10.6 1. Clean install 10.6.0 (Do not install any graphic enabler kext) System will open safe mode only.. 2. Open in safe mode(-x command on startup) and update to 10.6.2 and restart again 3. Download HD3800 Series install package BUT DO NOT INSTALL 4. Right click to that package with Pacifist to extract inside. 5. Use kext.helper app to load all the kext inside except opengl. 6. Restart you pc in safe mode again 7. Thats all done. You can restart normally.. 8. Thanks for all helpers on this site.. (lastExile, mcsmart etc...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themaestro Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 Hey, I tried this and all installed ok but I have no acclerated support? no extended desktop and only one resolution, any ideas? I HAVE JUST FOUND A WAY TO GET WORKED ATI HD3870 ON MAC OS X 10.61. Clean install 10.6.0 (Do not install any graphic enabler kext) System will open safe mode only.. 2. Open in safe mode(-x command on startup) and update to 10.6.2 and restart again 3. Download HD3800 Series install package BUT DO NOT INSTALL 4. Right click to that package with Pacifist to extract inside. 5. Use kext.helper app to load all the kext inside except opengl. 6. Restart you pc in safe mode again 7. Thats all done. You can restart normally.. 8. Thanks for all helpers on this site.. (lastExile, mcsmart etc...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrgold Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 I have finally found the way to get HD 3870 fully worked on Snow Leopard 10.6.2!! Trust me this is last and works excellent (: No resolution or opengl problems, no fan noise everything works fine.. Installed 10.6 and updated to 10.6.2 NO other graphic enabler will be loaded!! Step by step guide: Get Natit and ATI3800Controller.kext (attached to this post) Extract the archive and copy them to /System/Library/Extensions Delete ATIRadeonX2000.kext in /System/Library/Extensions Open Terminal (if you haven't already done so) and type:cd /System/Library/Extensionssudo chown -R root:wheel *sudo chmod -R 755 *sudo rm /System/Library/Caches/com.apple.kext.caches/Startup/Extensions.mkext You are done. Additional files Archive.zip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vadorone Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 I have finally found the way to get HD 3870 fully worked on Snow Leopard 10.6.2!!Trust me this is last and works excellent (: No resolution or opengl problems, no fan noise everything works fine.. Installed 10.6 and updated to 10.6.2 NO other graphic enabler will be loaded!! Step by step guide: Get Natit and ATI3800Controller.kext (attached to this post) Extract the archive and copy them to /System/Library/Extensions Delete ATIRadeonX2000.kext in /System/Library/Extensions [*]Open Terminal (if you haven't already done so) and type: cd /System/Library/Extensions sudo chown -R root:wheel * sudo chmod -R 755 * sudo rm /System/Library/Caches/com.apple.kext.caches/Startup/Extensions.mkext [*]You are done. [b]Additional files[/b] When you mention typing those commands into terminal do I have to do one line at a time or do I just select the whole thing and paste it in and hit enter? Thanks for sharing your success I'm STOKED! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrgold Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 When you mention typing those commands into terminal do I have to do one line at a time or do I just select the whole thing and paste it in and hit enter? Thanks for sharing your success I'm STOKED! You need to enter one by one as mcsmart entered.. I guess we need to thank to him first .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vadorone Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 You need to enter one by one as mcsmart entered.. I guess we need to thank to him first .. So I used the kakewalk method from usb stick and updated to 6.2 through apple software update. Followed your instructions but still only safemode works. The problem is a no smoking type sign at the grey apple on startup. Is this related to my graphics card or something else? Thanks man. I also get an error when doing the terminal commands that says kexts were not installed properly. Any ideas? ..Probably something very nooby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vadorone Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 still cant get this to work.. anyone have any ideas for me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrgold Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 So I used the kakewalk method from usb stick and updated to 6.2 through apple software update. Followed your instructions but still only safemode works. The problem is a no smoking type sign at the grey apple on startup. Is this related to my graphics card or something else? Thanks man. I also get an error when doing the terminal commands that says kexts were not installed properly. Any ideas? ..Probably something very nooby. I guess you need to update by software updater, cause the size is different with the downloadable one. 1. Install 10.6.0 2. Open in safe mode and update 10.6.2 3. Then use this method. I am using vanilla kernel thats all.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vadorone Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 I guess you need to update by software updater, cause the size is different with the downloadable one.1. Install 10.6.0 2. Open in safe mode and update 10.6.2 3. Then use this method. I am using vanilla kernel thats all.. That is exactly what I've done. With the kakewalk install, I'm wondering if I'm not using a vanilla kernel. Do you happen to know if there is a flag I can type at boot to load the vanilla kernel? How did you do your 10.6 install? Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrgold Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 snowleodvd.iso from the pirate bay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banini_jeque Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 mrgold, is the ATI3800Controller you have modified at all? It appears to be the same size and version at the standard one in 10.6.2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ufo_all Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 I guess.. ATI HD Radeon 2400 pcie not working in SL... if u try above guide.. and reboots it goes white screen.. have to boot in safe mode but SL doesnt support... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Apple Fan Posted March 28, 2010 Share Posted March 28, 2010 Good day! Is there any way to make Sapphire Radeon HD 3650 AGP8X 512MB to work on Leopard 10.5.6? I can't upgrade to 10.5.7/10.5.8 . Many Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faheus Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 how it looks with a 2400 under .5.8 ? i must Update for iPad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToBeMac Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 I have finally found the way to get HD 3870 fully worked on Snow Leopard 10.6.2!!Trust me this is last and works excellent (: No resolution or opengl problems, no fan noise everything works fine.. Installed 10.6 and updated to 10.6.2 NO other graphic enabler will be loaded!! Step by step guide: Get Natit and ATI3800Controller.kext (attached to this post) Extract the archive and copy them to /System/Library/Extensions Delete ATIRadeonX2000.kext in /System/Library/Extensions Open Terminal (if you haven't already done so) and type:cd /System/Library/Extensionssudo chown -R root:wheel *sudo chmod -R 755 *sudo rm /System/Library/Caches/com.apple.kext.caches/Startup/Extensions.mkext You are done. Additional files Does that mean you managed to get QE/CI and OpenCL all working?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrgold Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 On my computer everything seems ok but, the pci-e lane width is x1 on system profiler.. Anyone has an idea what may be the problem? ATI Radeon HD 3800: Chipset Model: ATI Radeon HD 3800 Type: Display Bus: PCIe PCIe Lane Width: x1 VRAM (Total): 512 MB Vendor: ATI (0x1002) Device ID: 0x9501 Revision ID: 0x0000 ROM Revision: 113-B1480A-236 EFI Driver Version: 01.00.236 Displays: SyncMaster: Resolution: 1440 x 900 @ 60 Hz Depth: 32-Bit Color Core Image: Hardware Accelerated Main Display: Yes Mirror: Off Online: Yes Quartz Extreme: Supported Rotation: Supported QuartzGL: Supported Display Connector: Status: No Display Connected Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToBeMac Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 So you think that your gfx performance is actually affected or the profiler is just displaying the attribute wrong? Did you use any benchmarking tools to verify? On a side note, is iMovie working on your system? Regards, ToBeMac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrgold Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 everything was ok on glview but it shown as x4 on system pref. i changed some kexts and now it seemi x1 and fan got a little noisy. what is your opinion? and what do u know abdut future releases? will sl fully support these 3870 series or i need to rbuy nvidia.? i dont wanna lose time with these graphic issues anymore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToBeMac Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 Well, looks like with every update ATI gets less and less support, but that's just how i see it, am still new to the field.. By the way, i couldn't get the installer (USB flash installer using Macinized method) to show up till i deleted ATIRadeonX2000.kext in /system/library/extensions, installed 10.6, rebooted and all i get is the apple logo with the spinning circle and it just keep spinning.. I deleted that file again on the main HD. yet the same problem persists, tried logging with -x too, same result. Any tips? Thanks. ToBeMac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mushishi Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 mrgold i am sorry but i dont belive you... the graphics tab you have posted is NOT from snow leopard... Core Image: Hardware Accelerated Quartz Extreme: Supported Thoes 2 are not stated in 10.6 anymore so how can you post info from your working 3870 in snow leopard and then have info there that arent there anymore... I call BS on this one as it is well known only the 4xx0 series can get QE/CI in snow leopard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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