Webster Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 Hello, I finally managed to install OSX on my desktop, but now I have a problem with my video graphics. I have a XFX nVidia GeForce 8600GT 512MB. I can't use my 1680 x 1050 resolution, only the 1024 x 768 one. I also tried the NVinject, but my system wouldn't boot anymore after that. Can somebody tell me what's going on . Thanx. Btw. I used the iAtkos v1.0i R2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emotional friend Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 I essentially have the same card. Mine's EVGA 512 mb 8600 GT (ddr2 vram). Here's where I asked for pointers on this forum: http://forum.insanelymac.com/index.php?showtopic=95132 I don't know how to get you back to 1024 x 768, but to get the thing to boot after nvinject has hosed your system, press F8 at startup and then type this at the boot prompt: boot: -v -x cpus=1 You'll boot into 800 x 600 resolution. After that, you'll need to remove the nvinject kexts, but I don't know which ones or what needs to be edited or adjusted. Wish there was some kind of guide on modifying kexts to get nvidia cards working. emotional friend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pepechuelo79 Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 Hi Webster, My technical level is very low. So, take my comment as coming from somebody very green. I have a GeForce 8600 GT Professional 256M in a Gigabyte P35 mother with two Samsung 22". I used NVinject installer v.41 and my OS is 10.5.1 (I tried 10.5.2 but each boot up demanded 2minutes more than 10.5.1, so ... I downgraded) I had the same problem than you (couldn't select 1680 x 1050 resolution - it was not an option). In my case, my problem was related with a cheap monitor extension cable. As soon as I replace it with a good one I could choose that wanted 1680 x 1050 resolution. Don't know if this is your case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webster Posted March 24, 2008 Author Share Posted March 24, 2008 Hi guys, I finally managed to get it working with the NVinject. I thought the boot was hanging, but it wasn't it just takes a couple minutes. Now it runs perfectly with my VGA cable (DVI doesn't work). I used the NVinstaller v.41 ( http://scottdangel.com/blog/?page_id=20 ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mactheworld77 Posted April 6, 2008 Share Posted April 6, 2008 Im trying to install an 8600gt 256 also xfx. I used the 41 installer as well and cant seem to get the settings right. What options did you click to install? Im using leo4all v2 on a gateway gt 5028, amd 64x2 dual3800+. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zonker Posted April 6, 2008 Share Posted April 6, 2008 I have an XFX 8600GT 512Mb Dual DVI and all I get with the scott angel installer v.41, is a black screen. The HD's are working but the screen is black. I don't know what to do on this. The ID of the card is 0x040110de. I let it sit on the black screen for 20 minutes and nothing. Had to totally reinstall Kalway and do all the updates to get back to 10.5.2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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