[HowTo] XP + OSX 10.4.4-10.4.8 native dual boot

[Rammjet]

10.4.6 Combo... do you perhaps have the full name or the torrent for that file?

 

That's not an iso. That is one of the choices under Customize.

[Jennifer]

10.4.6 Combo

Intel SSE3

If you have wireless, scroll down and get the wireless patch

 

 

Sorry, i miss understood earlier in the now deleted reply... thanks mate... i'll try it right away!

 

:) / Jenn

[bsommer109]

you can +1 the success counter...it worked for me

 

I have a dell 8400 with a 3.4 ghz p4 prescott

1 gb ddr 2 ram @ 533 mhz

250 gb SATA hdd

nvidia geforce PCIe 6800

audigy 2ZS

Broadcom NetExtreme 57xx Gigabit controler

 

Sound is not working and niether is ethernet though.

is there any way to fix my Broadcom NetExtreme 57xx Gigabit controler which is not working , if not, will adding one of the ethernet cards listed on the hardware that works wiki page deffinitly make internet access work?

[sunivel]

Chalk up another success.

 

In less than an hour I wasa up and running in Mac OSX 10.4.6.

 

I used "MacOSX_10.4.6DVDPATCHED_Myz" iso on a

Dell Dimension 4600

P4 2.66MHz

1GB RAM

NVIDA GeForce FX 5200

 

 

Everything works and didn't have to do anything to set-up the system.

 

Thank-you for the great tutorial.

[dilnalomo]

lol, bsommer109, you are acutally 110, paulebappie is 109.

lucky jennifer didn't get ban by a mod, in other fourms, ppl get banned really easy by spamming.

 

Chalk up another success.

 

In less than an hour I wasa up and running in Mac OSX 10.4.6.

 

I used "MacOSX_10.4.6DVDPATCHED_Myz" iso on a

Dell Dimension 4600

P4 2.66MHz

1GB RAM

NVIDA GeForce FX 5200

Everything works and didn't have to do anything to set-up the system.

 

Thank-you for the great tutorial.

 

hey, you are number 111, thanks for your feedback! i will add MacOSX_10.4.6DVDPATCHED_Myz to the list now. thanks.

[Romaric]

Hi there! I just found this thread and it sounds WONDERFUL! Thank you for this marvellous guide dude.

 

I've got some questions before I try to install OSX on my computer. This is my results on CPU-Z, I can see SSE2 on the CPU, but it wanna be safe. Does it gonna work?

 

Here are som screenshots. Picture 1 is on the CPU, Pic 2 the Cache, Pic 3 Mainboard, Pic 4 on the Memory and Pic 5 on something called SPD.

 

 

These are my other computer-specs:

 

AMD Ahtlon 64 3000+

1024 Mb RAM

ATi Radeon 9250 128 Mb

160 Gb harddrive (2 x 80)

Logitech-mouse and keyboard

 

 

 

I hope someone can help me I really want to run .mac

[Jennifer]

Rammjet...

 

I have now installed the Hottiso 10.4.6 OSX just as you described, I can also say that boot now works but there is a few (many) problems.

 

At start when clicking on the unknown OS actually brought me to windows xp. I right clicked and entered the properties and selected active for the osx partition. Then double clicked the OSX brought to the startup of Mac OS. However the startup wasn't the one i had earlier with the text running and is presented in this guide. See

 

http://forum.insanelymac.com/index.php?act...ost&id=2821

 

I got the blue screen with apple logo loading. But anyway, after a very very slow startup, (very slow)... I finally came to the setting up Mac OS. After filling in the right information and clicking next (very slow), the startup of Mac Os finally finished and i could see the meny, desktop, the object desktop at bottom. Somehow a succes...

 

But everything is really really slow, maybe it could have something to do with the two cpu:s?

 

Anyway, trying to come to this forum with safari to write about the problem, i found out the internet connection (ethernet with cable) wasn't working. Settings didn't show any alternativ to fix this, probably the network card is not supported (Realtek RTL8168/8111 PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet Nic)

 

Also the wireless connection wasn't presented to configure this, though I installed the patch for it (Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection)

 

Sound is not working either (Realtek High Definition Audio)

 

Webcam (which is inbuilt)

 

The resolution settings is set to 1024x768, and in the settings the only choise to be made. (Should be able to go up to 1200x800) (ATI Mobility Radeon X1600)

 

Bluetooth is though working (think so)

 

 

But my biggest concern isn't all those, I know that this settings could be fixed later. My biggest concern is how slow everything is, especially the startup... and the internet connection so I could get the help I need directly without restarting to windows everytime.

 

 

So, you think you could help me to start with the lastest written?

 

Thanks alot / Jenninfer :censored2:

[Rammjet]

But everything is really really slow, maybe it could have something to do with the two cpu:s?

 

Anyway, trying to come to this forum with safari to write about the problem, i found out the internet connection (ethernet with cable) wasn't working. Settings didn't show any alternativ to fix this, probably the network card is not supported (Realtek RTL8168/8111 PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet Nic)

 

Also the wireless connection wasn't presented to configure this, though I installed the patch for it (Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection)

 

But my biggest concern isn't all those, I know that this settings could be fixed later. My biggest concern is how slow everything is, especially the startup... and the internet connection so I could get the help I need directly without restarting to windows everytime.

 

Nobody has found a solution for the Realtek 8168 or Intel 3945ABG. You will need to purchase a compatible USB wireless dongle. Check the compatibility lists in the wiki: http://wiki.osx86project.org

 

To test your question on the dual cpus causing slowness...when you first boot up, the screen turns black and then goes to grey. Immediately after it turns black, start tapping the F8 key to get to a command prompt. Enter "cpus=1" (without the quotes) and press Enter.

[hamidjan]

Another Success:

 

Intel Pentium 4 3.6 ghz

512 Mb memory

200 Gb hdd

ATI Radeon 128

 

man, i still cant install it on my own computer, but i installed on my brother's computer successfully!

 

ERROR

i installed AMD patches and staff, how can i uninstall them, and i think the system is a bit slow!!! any ideas, suggestion????

 

and thanks again for everything!!!

[Jennifer]

Nobody has found a solution for the Realtek 8168 or Intel 3945ABG. You will need to purchase a compatible USB wireless dongle. Check the compatibility lists in the wiki: http://wiki.osx86project.org

 

To test your question on the dual cpus causing slowness...when you first boot up, the screen turns black and then goes to grey. Immediately after it turns black, start tapping the F8 key to get to a command prompt. Enter "cpus=1" (without the quotes) and press Enter.

 

 

 

Well, it does turn black, says Darwin etc... and then turns grey with an apple logo and a circle loading thing... (sound familiar?) i had already read your earlier post about this and tried hitting f8 with no result... but i expected the command prompt to come up immidiatly... (wrong?)...

 

Is it possible to await the boot to finish to then start the command prompt from the meny inside OS to write the same thing?

 

Jenn

[Rammjet]

Well, it does turn black, says Darwin etc... and then turns grey with an apple logo and a circle loading thing... (sound familiar?) i had already read your earlier post about this and tried hitting f8 with no result... but i expected the command prompt to come up immidiatly... (wrong?)...

 

Is it possible to await the boot to finish to then start the command prompt from the meny inside OS to write the same thing?

 

Jenn

 

No, you cannot specify it from the command line after booted.

 

As soon as the black screen pops up, start tapping (quickly and repeatedly, not just once) the F8 key to get the command prompt. If you get the grey screen, you were too slow and need to try again.

[hogg2500]

When I boot from the Install DVD, I selected the right packages and all that, then i hit install. It will install Base System Part 1 and then when it gets to Essentials it says: There are installation errors and it says to restart. I have the 10.4.6 HOTISO. I have tryed 3 different DVD Brands with the install on it, a few programs to burn the boot disk and i get the same problem for all of them Any suggestions on what i could do?

 

Thanks

[ganjagooball]

Sucess with Hottiso 10.4.6 OSX

 

have to deactivate duo core in bios to boot os x

 

dell inspiron e1505 laptop

Intel® CPU T2300 @ 1.66GHz core duo

1gb ram

Broadcom 440x 10/100 Integrated Controller

Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection

SigmaTel High Definition Audio

 

problems:

no wireless

no ethernet connection

no audio

 

if possible can someone explain to me how I can automaticly set it so when I boot windows xp it boots with dual core and when os x boots it boots with just a single core. I have seen this posted but did not understand what to do. (PS i am a newbie)

 

thanks for the great guide!!!!!

[Rammjet]

if possible can someone explain to me how I can automaticly set it so when I boot windows xp it boots with dual core and when os x boots it boots with just a single core. I have seen this posted but did not understand what to do. (PS i am a newbie)

 

Add the parameter cpus=1 to the Kernel Flags item in boot.plist: http://forum.insanelymac.com/index.php?s=&...st&p=153937

 

Then turn on both cpus in bios.

[Gym]

First off, I want to say that this thread (and the whole project, really) is fantastic. My Dell E1505 should be in tomorrow, and I've already read on this forum that it's a great laptop for OSx86. I've got my dvd burned and ready to go, and I'll be sure to post my success/failure tomorrow evening.

 

I do have a quick question though (about chain0). If I get OSx86 loaded up and working with a dual boot of XP, can I later reformat the XP partition and use chain0 to dual boot? I've got the Acronis software ready, but after I reinstall windows, I'd have to reinstall that software too. I'm thinking that it'd be easier just to use the chain0 method, though.

 

Thoughts, comments? I'll be checking back tomorrow!

[flying_v]

Thanks for the guide, trying to install on an AMD X2 +4400 but getting kernel panic errors on boot. Any fixes for this? I've tried cpus=1 but was wondering if its worth getting a hacked bios to disable one core?

 

On customise packages on install i selected just sse3 and all the other amd ones (and the combo one).

[MacVirgin2]

Success!

 

I have a Medion MD pc (Aldi supermarkt PC) and works somewhat stable now!

 

I used the JaS 10.4.6 and upgraded it to 10.4.7 with the patched update.

 

Tech specs:

Intel 3,0Ghz HyperThreading

Reporting "3Ghz Intel Pentium 4 CPU"

1 gig RAM (2x512Mb)

Reporting "4.12 GB SDRAM"

AC97 Audio 9761

Only left audio channel, already installed AC97 driver from this forum but still without success.

Logitech Keyboard and Mouse

Keyboard sometimes not recognized after shutdown. Home, end, pgup and pgdwn not working.

Mouse, back/fwd sidebuttons not working.

Promise Sata controller

Not working.

Network

Rhine fast ethernet controller worked out of the box.

Video

Works out of the box with mouse tearing problem. installed driver from this forum and is working now.

Shutdown/Restart

Restart also shuts down. Already patched mach kernel but I'm afraid to repatch it again with another solution.

 

Speed

Excellent, startup less than 15s, general speed is amazingly fast!

 

Suggestions for problems above are always welcome! PM me or mail me at joost.stallaert@gmail.com

[dilnalomo]

Hi there! I just found this thread and it sounds WONDERFUL! Thank you for this marvellous guide dude.

 

I've got some questions before I try to install OSX on my computer. This is my results on CPU-Z, I can see SSE2 on the CPU, but it wanna be safe. Does it gonna work?

 

Here are som screenshots. Picture 1 is on the CPU, Pic 2 the Cache, Pic 3 Mainboard, Pic 4 on the Memory and Pic 5 on something called SPD.

 

 

These are my other computer-specs:

 

AMD Ahtlon 64 3000+

1024 Mb RAM

ATi Radeon 9250 128 Mb

160 Gb harddrive (2 x 80)

Logitech-mouse and keyboard

I hope someone can help me I really want to run .mac

 

just try it! unless your hardware is known not to work, you cant really tell! you just need the right patches to make it work.

 

I do have a quick question though (about chain0). If I get OSx86 loaded up and working with a dual boot of XP, can I later reformat the XP partition and use chain0 to dual boot? I've got the Acronis software ready, but after I reinstall windows, I'd have to reinstall that software too. I'm thinking that it'd be easier just to use the chain0 method, though.

 

Thoughts, comments? I'll be checking back tomorrow!

 

you dont have to reformat xp to use chain0, but you have to deactivate OS Selector.

 

ERROR

i installed AMD patches and staff, how can i uninstall them, and i think the system is a bit slow!!! any ideas, suggestion????

 

i dont think its possible to undo a patch...reinstall?

 

Thanks for the guide, trying to install on an AMD X2 +4400 but getting kernel panic errors on boot. Any fixes for this? I've tried cpus=1 but was wondering if its worth getting a hacked bios to disable one core?

 

On customise packages on install i selected just sse3 and all the other amd ones (and the combo one).

 

umm..need more info on the panic error.

 

When I boot from the Install DVD, I selected the right packages and all that, then i hit install. It will install Base System Part 1 and then when it gets to Essentials it says: There are installation errors and it says to restart. I have the 10.4.6 HOTISO. I have tryed 3 different DVD Brands with the install on it, a few programs to burn the boot disk and i get the same problem for all of them Any suggestions on what i could do?

 

Thanks

 

how about trying a new install ISO? maybe some file on your ISO is damgaged somehow...

[hogg2500]

just try it! unless your hardware is known not to work, you cant really tell! you just need the right patches to make it work.

you dont have to reformat xp to use chain0, but you have to deactivate OS Selector.

i dont think its possible to undo a patch...reinstall?

umm..need more info on the panic error.

how about trying a new install ISO? maybe some file on your ISO is damgaged somehow...

 

 

thanks dude. I'll be looking for a new Install ISO. I'll keep you guys updated on how everything turns out.

[Gym]

you dont have to reformat xp to use chain0, but you have to deactivate OS Selector.

 

Yeah, I knew you didn't have to reformat to get chain0 to work, but I was asking if it'll work after I my XP partition. The steps would go something like:

 

-setup to dual boot following the guide in this thread

-get an xp disk and reformat my xp partition

-reinstall windows xp

-use chain0 to dual boot

 

I think that should work.

[copo]

I've inserted 10.4.6 by miz on my laptop (P-M 1.7, 512RAM, 80GB, X300) and i cannot install. Of course i followed every step until there. I can't get over the white background and grey apple logo.

 

Help?

[Gym]

Woo! Posting from OS X! Awesome, add another to the counter.

 

Dell E1505

Intel Core Solo

a gig of ram

Jas 10.4.6

 

Everything but the audio works, but that's getting worked on in the driver section of the forum.

[Bathwater]

Hello all.

 

I have a question. I followed the guide and it froze on the grey screen with an apple. So I rebooted and did the advance startup and it froze on this codeline "BSD root: disk1s3, major 14, minor 4".

 

Any clues on what it means.

 

 

Im running

 

Amd athlon 64 3000

1.5g ddr 400

Ati radeon 9600

Soundblaster audigy 2 zs

 

 

also I ahve heard Mac does not support ps/2 mice and keyboard. I happen to have a ps/2 mouse and keyboard, do you think that could be the error?

 

Any information would be very appreciative.

Thank You.

[flying_v]

umm..need more info on the panic error.

 

Sure:

 

panic (cpu 0 caller 0x0019C352):

unresolved kernel trap (CPU 0,type0=divide error),registers:

then some hex...

 

Is it worth trying to reinstall with just sse2 support and no ss3?

[lion]

Hi all,

 

I'm trying to install 10.4.6_Goatsecx on PC:

 

A8N-SLI DeLuxe

Pro athlon 64 - 3500+ (socket939)

Leadtek WinFast PX6600 GT TDH Extreme - 128 Mb DDR3 PCI Express

4 Go Ram Corsair (4 x XMS DDR-SDRAM PC 3200 CMX1024-3200C2)

3 hdd, 120 Go, 250 Go, 250 Go

FAT 32 primary partition for OSX86 (58 Go) is on hdd 250Go

 

I'm getting the following at the installation:

 

Aug 16 02:43:22 localhost : Launching the language Chooser for an OS Install

Aug 16 02:50:24 localhost : Language Chooser ready

Aug 16 02:51:00 localhost : Launching the Installer using language code "French"

Aug 16 02:51:20 localhost : @(#)PROGRAM:Install PROJECT:Install-135 DEVELOPER:root BUILT:Dec 25 2005 07:16:43\n

Aug 16 02:51:20 localhost : @(#)PROGRAM:Installer PROJECT:Install-93 DEVELOPER:root BUILT:Dec 25 2005 07:20:47\n

Aug 16 02:51:20 localhost : Hardware: ADP2,1 @ 3700 Mhz, 4096 MB

Aug 16 02:51:20 localhost : Running OS Build: 8G1165

Aug 16 02:52:08 localhost : Error parsing distribution script: /System/Installation/Package/OSInstall.mpkg/Contents/OSInstall.dist

Aug 16 02:52:08 localhost : xmllint: /bin/sh: line 1: /usr/bin/xmllint: No such file or directory\n

Aug 16 02:52:08 localhost : Invalid distribution File/Package

Aug 16 02:54:11 localhost : It took 176.256968 seconds to finish launching.

Aug 16 02:54:54 localhost : Incorrect partition map type\n

Aug 16 02:56:18 localhost : Child exited with status 0

 

 

Within the ? menu of the installation log, I made a restart but nothing happened for 15 mn.

 

I'll appreciate your help,

 

Thanks,

 

lion

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03h30 pm edition

 

Finally it worked at the third test, it has been installed on the 58 Go partition.

 

But at boot the "Still waiting for boot device" message appears...

 

OSX partition is on a SATA HDD...

 

I started the PC again and now I can't boot anymore on XP, even the Acronis message doesn't show.

 

Before to repair XP I've removed all HDD (SATA, IDE) and install one 10Go IDE HDD on primary IDE as a master and DVD as slave. (wait and see)

 

Lion

 

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06h45 pm edition

 

Now it works, I did install http://forum.osx86project.org/index.php?showtopic=12933 for Marvell Gigabit LAN and it works well.

 

I did install http://forum.osx86project.org/index.php?sh...=13299&st=0 for NVidia video card since the only choice within System Preferences is 1024 x 768 and I have an 20" Apple cinema display.

 

I did get a message "IOATAController device blocking bus" when booting with the new drivers.

 

Following these instructions http://forum.insanelymac.com/index.php?sho...=13299&st=0 from athlon64dude, I've changed the NVidia card ID fand then I got a black screen, then I reversed and i'm still with 1024x768.

 

Now I'm looking for new NVidia's drivers.

 

Thanks, if somebody has got an he is welcome

 

Lion

 

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09h45 pm edition

 

I found macvidia site which is great.

 

I've installed macvidia1.0.7 and got the following resolutions :

 

1024 x 768

2048x1536

2560x1600

 

and my display should be 1680x1050 :censored2:

 

keep searching

 

Lion