Leopard Installation on a Gateway M1625 Issues

[Mikelite]

So, I've googled and read and tried many things, read a lot of stuff I just don't understand, and formatted and repartitioned my laptop's hdd a couple hundred times. I've finally decided to just post with my dilemma and hope someone has an answer.

 

Here's the problem:

I've downloaded Kalyway 10.5.2, and Zephyroth 10.5.2 Rev 2, neither of which has shown me any sign of working, regardless of what boot prompt flags I enter. I've tried re-burning the dvd's on different media types (DVD+R, DVD-R) and different speeds, nothing has seemed to fix the issue. What happens is the boot prompt shows, it seems to load the OS, then I get this (in Kalyway):

npvhash=4095
hi mem tramps at 0xffe00000
PAE enabled
non-INTEL boot process
Darwin Kernel Version 9.2.0: Sun Mar   2 00:11:08 SCT 2008; made by ToH:xnu-1228/BUILD/obj/RELEASE_1386
standard timeslicing quantum is 10000 us
vm_page_bootstrap: 480784 free pages and 10736 wired pages
mig_table_max_displ = 79
 HTT: 2 cores per package; 2 logical cpus per package
Local APIC version not 0x14 as expected
ACPI CA 20051117 [debug level=0 layer=0]
dsmos: Initializing...
dsmos: Hook and decryption contexts set!
dsmos: Starting...
AppleACPICPU: ProcessorApicId=0 LocalApicId=0 Enabled
AppleACPICPU: ProcessorApicId=1 LocalApicId=1 Enabled
Loading security extension com.apple.nke.applicationfirewall
loading security extension com.apple.security.seatbelt
calling mpo_policy_init for mb
Seatbelt MACF policy initialized
Security policy loaded: Seatbelt Policy (mb)
Loading security extension com.apple.security.TMSafetyNet
calling mpo_policy_init for TMSafetyNet
Security policy loaded: Safety net for Time Machine (TMSafetyNet)
Copyright © 1982, 1986, 1989, 1991, 1993
        The Regents of the University of California. All rights reserved.

MAC Framework successfully initialized
using 9830 buffer headers and 4096 cluster IO buffer headers
Extension "com.apple.driver.ACPI_SMC_PlatformPlugin" has immediate dependencies on both com.apple.kernel and com.apple.kpi comp
nents; use only one style.
IOAPIC: Version 0x21 Vectors 0:23

At this point the system hangs. I've left it go overnight and woken up in the morning with nothing changed. With Zephyroth, it seems to get to the same point, but instead of the black screen with the above text, it gets to the grey screen with the apple on it, but nothing happens, no spinning circle, nothing. When i boot Zephyroth with the verbose flag, it hangs on the same error. Is there something simplistic I haven't done? Or is this going to be something rather difficult to circumvent and/or fix? Computer specs below.

 

CPU: AMD Turion 64 X2 TL-60

RAM: 2048MB 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM

HD: 250GB SATA

 

If you need more information, just ask, and thanks in advance to any able to help or offer suggestions.

[Gujal]

is that capture from VMWare or did you type the whole lot looking at the screen?

[Mikelite]

I wrote it all by hand, was frozen on my laptop while I was typing on my desktop.

[Gujal]

You have not mentioned your motherboard model, but I guess your motherboard uses a nForce chipset.

 

Read Mysticus C's detailed post on how to install OSX on machines equipped with nForce chipsets. That post concentrates more on Intel CPU, but it should give you an idea of the chipset drivers SATA IDE etc

[Mikelite]

I did a hardware scan on my motherboard, the chipset field says "ATI RS690M + SB600"

 

EDIT: After doing a quick search, I found another post where you helped someone with the same chipset as me, but the desktop version. I can't help but either think i might be out of luck, or if i'm just doing something wrong. The post is below.

 

http://forum.insanelymac.com/index.php?showtopic=90405

[Gujal]

OK. Have you set your SATA Drive to AHCI mode is BIOS? Others with SB600 chipset have had success with Kalyway 10.5.2 by setting up the SATA controller as AHCI.

 

See this post here

[Mikelite]

The BIOS is very stripped down, I'm looking right now to see if there's a BIOS plugin I can use to add that option in. I'll post back here if i have any success. Thanks for your pointers

 

EDIT: Would the SATA setting be what is preventing me from even getting into the installation? I mean, I thought the SATA settings would just prevent me from using the Disk Utility to partition the drive.

[Gujal]

You are right. SATA Settings wont matter until you go partitioning.

I think you have to concentrate on disabling/changing APIC settings as it shows up two times on your boot screen. There are some posts about this. look around

 

Local APIC version not 0x14 as expected
IOAPIC: Version 0x21 Vectors 0:23

[antifat]

im having the same problem with the same laptop model and everything

 

ive tried to do what u guys r saying but i dont see an option for to change the apci settings

 

if u figure out how to change the settings plz let me know and ill keep tryin to figure it out 2

[antifat]

ok i went back n tried 2 c if putting in multiple things would work just seeing if i could get better results

 

io=0x21 fixes so it doesnt say "was not 0x14 as expected"

and if u put in io=0x21 -s -f it gets a lot further then checks ur hardware and at the end it says

 

root device is mounted read-only

If you want to make modifications of files

/sbin/fsck -fy

/sbin/mount -uw /

If you wish to boot the system

exit

-sh-3,2#

 

then it just freezes

 

 

but if i unplug or plug in my mouse it will show it can tell w/ some code but it was all just like attach then the next line was detach for both

and unlike b4 instead of just stopping the dvd tray i cant open it unless i force shutdown(cuz thats all u can do)

idk if any of this helps im just tryin to think of random things that might work

this was all usin kalyway.

[charliehorse]

Did you have any luck getting any further with this as im having the same problem.

I have a toshiba equium p200d-139 and i get the same error messages.

I did find that if used io=0x21 cpu=1 -s -f it would get further but still stop.

Toshiba have cut the bios down so i cant change SATA Drive to AHCI mode.

[dead_evangel]

I got the same problem it just gets stucked in

 

MAC Framework successfully initializaded

using 9830 buffer headers and 4096 cluster IO buffer headers

Extension "com.apple.driver.ACPI_SMC_PlataformPlugin" has inmediate dependecies on both com.apple.kernel and com.apple.kpi components use only one style.

IOAPIC: Version 0x21 Vectors 0:23

 

 

i'm usinga a Toshiba Satellite A215-S5837

 

AMD Turion 64 x2

2GB Ram

160hdd (partitioned in two, mac and vista)

my bios is phoenix 1.9...it doesn't have the sata > IDE option en it...

i've used Kalyway 10.5.2 and Leo4all v3... but i get the same error...

[parajuito]

i got the same problem T-T using the same toshiba a215-s5837 amd turion 64 x2 im pissed off ive been searching for this problem and i still cant find an answer T-T plz if some know how to do this post the howto plz T-T

[antifat]

well um i sorta messed up dont do what i did-try 2 install the intel 2 see if it wud work , it installs but then i coudnt even boot up nemore it would say like invalid disk n then restart so i gave up and im very lucky 2 have gotten the 1 laptop that has the windows disk otherwise my laptop would be a $600 paperweight (like a ps3 only lighter)

[cesarcesar]

Did you ever get past the kernel panic? I have the same thing happening, a panic at ACPI_SMC. Please help. thanks.

[chappatti]

WORKING!!! With basic stuff only......But a huge step forward!!! This system works with all hardware including wireless, BUT IS STILL UNSTABLE...for some reason it still will shut down suddenly when i am browsing the internet. My VISTA install also shuts down like this....! So .........

 

*** I used iPC OSx86 FINAL version here. HINT: Do a google and it does not require torrent, rapidshare etc. ; -)

*** I HAVE USB MOUSE ATTACHED, but ONBOARD KEYBOARD WORKS! AS PS/2. So please use USB mouse, but no need for USB keyboard.

*** ABSOLUTELY GET Gparted Live CD for Linux/Ubuntu here......... http://gparted.sourceforge.net/livecd.php. YOU NEED THIS TO FORMAT YOUR DRIVE for os x detection. Burn the .iso to a cd and keep. This CD allow you to reformat the OS X side of the drive and clean any errors. It works beautifully.

*** ALSO YOU NEED A USB JUMP DRIVE (THUMB DRIVE/USB STICK/WHATEVER YOU WANT TO CALL IT). A USB cd drive, or other USB hardware also works....yeah it sounds crazy right!! read later how to use this.

 

Other versions of OSX86 also will boot but hard drive detection at OS X install may vary quite a bit.

 

This is an untouched Gateway M-1625.....as provided by manufacturer....around 06/2008.

 

Well...after much agony and searching here is one way to get past the "IOAPIC: Version 0x21 Vectors 0:23". This error is some sort of USB IRQ error......and the solution is so crazy that you would least expect it.

 

1. First, my system is a dual boot with Vista. Vista was what came with the laptop....I reinstalled it as backup. HOWEVER, feel free to try from a clean machine !!!

 

2. UPDATED BIOS. Dont know if it made a difference....!!

 

3. To get the drive partitioned etc. i had to use Vista to "shrink" the free space available and create a "disk" with free space.

a. In Vista go to Control Panel --->Adminstrative Tools -----> Computer Management -----> Disk Management ----->Action>Alltasks>Shrink volume.

 

4. Restart and go into Bios.

 

5. IMPORTANT: Bios ---- Main Menu------I/O Device Config -----

a. DISABLE USB legacy support. IMPORTANT !!!!!

b. LArge Disk access ---set to "OTHER".

(This ridiculous BIOS is so restricted because of the setup of VISTA by Gateway it is laughable.)

 

6. Also change BOOT ORDER in Bios to boot from CD. SAVE SETTINGS. Reboot.

 

8. Insert GPARTED (LINUX) Live CD...I told you to get it!!!!. Compu will boot into this CD. The onscreen is very easy so relax and follow it.

a. Format the free space you created in Vista into HFS+. OTHERWISE OS X does NOT see it !

b. A 1 MB space will be ALSO be created..just ignore that and reboot.

 

7. REBOOT: Oh yes....here is a crazy bit. DURIN REBOOT PUT THE OS X DVD into the drive. AND Reboot WITH DVD IN DRIVE. The BIOS likes to see a DVD in drive for it to load the DVD drive with Os x to be detected. I did this so many times but I cannot figure out a logical reason why it works. This lets the built-in DVD drive to work in OS X installation. Go figure !!!! I make sure I can hear the drive spinning at this step....then i know I'm good !!

Go into BIOS again re-check settings are there and again reboot.

 

8. OS X SHOULD BOOT UP. Hit F8 and type -v.....for verbose boot.

 

9. YOU WILL GET STUCK AT "IOAPIC: Version 0x21 Vectors 0:23".

 

10. NOW INSERT THE USB STICK. And VOILA!! IT WILL CONTINUE TO BOOT JUST FINE.

** IF you have to restart YOU HAVE to remove the USB stick BEFORE rebooting, and insert ONLY, ONLY, AFTER - I SAID AFTER - you get the IOAPIC error....If you leave the USB stick in it will still get stuck at IOPAIC on reboot. You have to remove stick, restart and then AFTER IOPAIC insert!!! GEt it!!

 

TIP: If you restart 2-3 times, completely power off computer and wait at least 30 secs. I have found this step clears many reboot errors because this setup is sooooo quirky. Also, if any time during install you stop or fail, ALWAYS RUN VISTA "STARTUP REPAIR" FROM THE VISTA BOOT DVD. You are highly recommended yo have to have this DVD as backup. This gives Vista its required "ruler of the computer" status during boot.

 

11. With iPC release the laptop boots without further errors..!!!

 

12. At the installer screen...choose Disk Utility Your drive should now be visible IF YOU FORMATTED WITH Gparted INTO HFS+ before, as mentioned above.

 

13. Format as Mac Journaled ===top choice of menu. You will not get any partition option since Vista is controlling bootloader still.....at least that's my opinion :-0

 

14. At install customize:

a. Choose Voodoo KErnel....9.5.0

b. Chipset driver ....choose last one with SB chipset support. CHOOSE ONLY THIS one.

c. Video driver: Choose NATIT ONLY.

d. AUDIO: Do not remember!!!!!! Will update....Writing from memory!!!!!!!!!!

e. Wireless: Choose RTL8187b...nothing else....works out of the box. Surprising, huh?

f. Drivers and Patches: YOU NEED PS/2 KEYBOARD. BUT DO NOT - "NOT" - also choose PS/2 mouse. Use ONLY PS/2 Keyboard. Or it will hang.

g. You need Seatbelt.kext...or .dmg images will crash your system when loaded.

h. Also IOUSBMassStorage Fix

i. PATCH DSDT....ONLY SIMPLE DSDT PATCH.....I did not try other ones so I cannot comment.

j. I DID NOT CHOOSE ANY DIFFERENT BOOTLOADER. Don;t choose anything here default is fine.

 

INSTALL....Everthing except audio should work. the wireless utility will load at startup. and you can connect quite easily. I have not tried Ethernet....

 

Please if someone can build on this and stabilize this system it would be great. I feel good giving back to the forums from which I have taken a lot...I hope this works for someone!!!!!! Will check off-n-on!!!

 

Cheerio!!

[Holliz]

Confirmed Working with M-1626 as well.

(I've been able to boot, now I'm trying to find a decent Distro that'll install. But I can get past the IOAPIC Error.)

[thamdude]

I followed every step for an untouched Gateway M-1624 and IT WORKED PERFECTLY!! Better than what I expected...after days of searching a reading I finally got to this forum, followed every step and VOILA!! its up and running smoothly with iPC OSx86 FINAL . Thank You very much chappatti. U made my searching efforts worth while.

[chappatti]

OMG ! I just happened to check my messages on the forum after a long break. Sorry Thamdude & Holliz .!!!!! I do not want to think I ignored you....And thanks for confirming it works..HAPPY NEW YEAR! :D

 

One small point..I realized that the constant restart was actually my cpu getting very hot.

 

++ On the M1625 the heat transfer "grease" between cpu and fan was 'used' up. Needed to re-grease the surfaces...Artic Grease worked fine. BUT, the cooling is still not efficient. I use a USB laptop cooler under the laptop. When running games, dvds it can get very hot still. POOR DESIGN!!!!!

 

I followed every step for an untouched Gateway M-1624 and IT WORKED PERFECTLY!! Better than what I expected...after days of searching a reading I finally got to this forum, followed every step and VOILA!! its up and running smoothly with iPC OSx86 FINAL . Thank You very much chappatti. U made my searching efforts worth while.

[grandslamjmh]

hey umm how can i get it so that when i boot i dont have to keep plugging in my flash drive to pass the freeze up spot?

[chappatti]

hey umm how can i get it so that when i boot i dont have to keep plugging in my flash drive to pass the freeze up spot?

 

Not easy, never figured it out. Firstly, the BIOS menu on this compu is very restricted....most common options are missing/blocked (probably purposely, since Phoenix is a good BIOS company)...so cannot determine whether it requires BIOS setting, a hardware issue or software, though I would suspect that it is a combination BIOS + software thingy...

 

In my opinion, this is not an ideal or even remotely ideal laptop. It is a laptop for general windows stuff, even that somewhat poorly....And we have to live with that.

 

If someone with more Darwin expertise could check USB IRQs and stuff ?????????????