Racer23 Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 I bought a HP something or other back in the fall. Pretty good computer for Wndows and I wanted to add another hard driver I have sitting around (20gig) to see if I am able to install OSx on it. I have seen a lot of how to's for it but nothing as far as step by step destructions that I can easily use. The last Mac I used was a Mac 512. I don't want to touch the one HD but would like to add the other and if all goes well I would install it on a 200gig hd later on. PLease help Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/10510-osx86-on-a-hp/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eggman Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 What are you asking for help with? If you want easy to use instructions, you'll have to find Maxxuss's site on Google. (I can't help you there, sorry!) To find out whether your computer has SSE3 or not (this is important), download CPU-Z, available here: http://www.cpuid.com/download/cpu-z-132.zip I posted instructions on installing hard drives here: http://forum.osx86project.org/index.php?s=...indpost&p=65541 I wish I could help you more, but the DMCA is everywhere! Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/10510-osx86-on-a-hp/#findComment-65775 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racer23 Posted February 28, 2006 Author Share Posted February 28, 2006 It says that SSE3 is supported. What is DMCA? I will check out those sites you posted Thanks! Kris Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/10510-osx86-on-a-hp/#findComment-65814 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racer23 Posted March 1, 2006 Author Share Posted March 1, 2006 I guess my question is has anyone had a successful install of new HD on a HP computer? What is the best source to find detailed instructions of a brandnew install? I just don't want to mess up any current hardware or software on the existing drive. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/10510-osx86-on-a-hp/#findComment-66279 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbjonas Posted March 1, 2006 Share Posted March 1, 2006 Have you checked out the Wiki page on Installation Guides? I'm sure we can help you get an idea of how compatible your PC will be, if you post more details. Like the HP Model, and all the detailed specs that you already know (not sure how familiar you are with those technical details). The fact that SSE3 is supported by your CPU is very good! Also- another thing you can do, is check out the HCL (Hardware Compatibility List) in the Wiki. On the Main Page of the Wiki, check out the Hardware section, and look at the 3 pages for 10.4.3. This is currently the best supported system, and easiest to install. That may give you a broader idea of which parts of your system to expect to be compatible. However, as this is all an exercise in hacking, so to speak, you really won't know exactly how your PC will work, until you try it. If you add an additional hard drive (I suggest IDE) to your system, and attempt to install OS X to it, it is very hard to mess up the XP install you have now. Good Luck Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/10510-osx86-on-a-hp/#findComment-66282 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racer23 Posted March 1, 2006 Author Share Posted March 1, 2006 THanks for the info! I will have to get back to the comp that I want to install it on and list more details. After I put the HD in how long does the install take? DOn't want my wife to know I did it on her computer. LOL Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/10510-osx86-on-a-hp/#findComment-66303 Share on other sites More sharing options...
murdoc158 Posted March 2, 2006 Share Posted March 2, 2006 I've got a HP a1250n (AMD X2 processors, upgraded to 256MB nVidia 6600 PCIe, and 2GB RAM total) running OSX86 right now. I cannot get my soundcard to work at all though. I have the onboard sound and a PCI soundcard. Motherboard is a MSI RS480M2-IL, and the PCI is a Soundblaster Live! product# SD0060. I tried following the instructions from a tutorial I downloaded (search os x86 on thepiratebay dot org) file is macosx.install.preview2.rar. Basically, it wants you to hack your AppleAC97Audio.kext file and I have been unsuccessful thus far. I may try the Turtle something USB soundcard, for $30 it's worth a shot. Other than that, everything is working well right now. OSX is ALMOST as fast as MCE. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/10510-osx86-on-a-hp/#findComment-66746 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lkr Posted March 2, 2006 Share Posted March 2, 2006 another sound problem-have you tried the kext? that should fix your problem. look around the forums, and possibly the wiki. I don't have the link off the top of my head im afraid. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/10510-osx86-on-a-hp/#findComment-66822 Share on other sites More sharing options...
murdoc158 Posted March 2, 2006 Share Posted March 2, 2006 another sound problem-have you tried the kext? that should fix your problem. look around the forums, and possibly the wiki. I don't have the link off the top of my head im afraid. I've tried numerous kext patches. My onboard sound is Realtec AC97 Audio by ATI. I hear there is no fix for this yet. Not sure on the Soundblaster, but I have been unsucessful thus far. This info was found under Sound Card Info This info was found under the PCI heading (note: I had to scroll to get this screen. It was not the "default" listing Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/10510-osx86-on-a-hp/#findComment-66827 Share on other sites More sharing options...
murdoc158 Posted March 2, 2006 Share Posted March 2, 2006 pulled this error trying to load the kext file: kextload -t AppleAC97AudioIntelICH.kext kextload: extension AppleAC97AudioIntelICH.kext appears to be valid 16IOAC97AudioCodec is not compatible with its superclass, 9IOService superclass changed? kextload: a link/load error occured for kernel extension AppleAC97AudioIntelICH.kext load failed for extension AppleAC97AudioIntelICH.kext (run kextload with -t for diagnostic output) Any ideas? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/10510-osx86-on-a-hp/#findComment-66860 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lkr Posted March 2, 2006 Share Posted March 2, 2006 arent u supposed to put it in System>Library>Extensions or something like that? I might be wrong however. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/10510-osx86-on-a-hp/#findComment-66862 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racer23 Posted March 2, 2006 Author Share Posted March 2, 2006 ok THis is what I have in my HP Intel Celeron 2.93ghz 1gb Ram Realtek Ethernet Asus CD LiteOn DVD RW Not sure about soundcard though but without starting more discussion about sound cards I am giong to assume it won't work with this kext thingy I have looked at a ton of sites for install but nothing that makes sense to me keep in mind this will be the first time opperating Mac software since the Mac 512 I had. thanks for your help Kris Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/10510-osx86-on-a-hp/#findComment-67084 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racer23 Posted March 2, 2006 Author Share Posted March 2, 2006 My previous post may not have contained enough information. Here is exactly what I have Operating System Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition Processor Intel® Celeron® D 341 (2.93 GHz, 533MHz FSB) Memory 1GB DDR2-533MHz SDRAM (1x1024) Hard Drive 160GB 7200 rpm Ultra DMA Hard Drive Primary CD/DVD Drive LightScribe 16X DVD+/-R/RW drive Secondary CD/DVD Drive 48x max. CD-ROM Drive Front Productivity Ports 9-in-1 memory card reader, 3 USB 2.0, 1 IEEE 1394 Graphics Card Integrated ATI Radeon Xpress HyperMemory Sound Card Integrated 7.1 Capable Intel® High Def. Audio Keyboard and Mouse HP Keyboard, HP Scroller Mouse Was wanting to obtain 10.4.5 Bootable DVD patch to put on another hd in this box I just don't want to F-up anything with the current HD or hardware. Can this be done wihout damage to anything other than my addon HD? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/10510-osx86-on-a-hp/#findComment-67431 Share on other sites More sharing options...
murdoc158 Posted March 2, 2006 Share Posted March 2, 2006 arent u supposed to put it in System>Library>Extensions or something like that? I might be wrong however. I tried, thats the error I got Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/10510-osx86-on-a-hp/#findComment-67475 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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