Wayland Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 ASUS Z83V Desc: The Laptop Shell, has many various specs: CPU: Intel® Pentium® M processor 700 Sequence Display: 17" WSXGA+ Color Shine LCD Graphic: ATI Mobility™ Radeon™ X700 128MB Memory: DDR2 533MHz, up to 2G Chipset: Mobile Intel® 915PM Express Chipset Interface: 1x 1.3M web-cam, 1 x S/PDIF, 5 x USB ports, 1x TV-Out, Bluetooth™ Dimension & Weight: 405x309x30-34mm , 3.9Kg This Motherboard component seems to have all of the compatible items that are associated with Asus, so it looks like the best canidate. The x700 is now supported, so that clears that one up, and Azalia sound is supported. As for the network card I don't know. I can't find the specific chipset of what it is. That's the only iffy thing, but I can add the wireless card, so it's not like a show stopper. Details for Shell: http://www.avadirect.com/product_details_c...r.asp?PRID=5546 Cost: Approx: $1040.00 UPDATE: The parts have been ordered: Z83 17IN Wxga/DVD-Rw/Bluetooth Notebook Barebone (ASUA04Y) $964.35 1 Pentium M Processor 760 2MB Cache PGA478 2.0GHz 90nm 533MHz Box (ITEP29U) $307.19 1 100GB Momentus 7200.1 ATA/100 2.5in 8MB 7200RPM (SEGH00E) $186.93 NBM 1G|CORSAIR 200P VS1GSDS533D2 R - Retail (Qty=1, Price= $80.50 **************11A/B/G WLS LAN-MINI PCI ADPT II $58.02 (Didn't Work for PC Side due to IBM requirement of "Electronic Bios Handshake" Technology. Switched to: Gigabyte GN-WIAG02 802.11 B/G W $21.00 (Works with slight modification, see installation procedures below. Total: $1597.00 Not too bad really... I figured it would be that much. Standby for updates! **************************************** Installation: The Packages arrived and I was amazed at all the little features of this great system. Asus makes one hell of a little model. It took about 1 night in total to get all the functions working correctly, but it was rather easy overall. I decided to make a small how to, with my notes and suggestions of course. Above: As you can see there are many parts that ARE NOT included in the barebones kit from Asus. The one component it did come with was the tuner card built in, but it required the Hard drive, memory, processor and Wifi card. I loved this because I could customize the entire system. Above: NOTE!!!!!! There are Two Mini-PCI slots inside, one for the tuner, the other for wireless internet. I ended up switching the two slots in order for the wireless internet card to function correctly. The internet would come up only slightly from OSX and very slow at that and not at all in windows. After switching the slots it worked great. This was not a problem with the IBM wireless network card I tried, but that card WOULD not work in windows due to IBM hardware restrictions. I moved the two antenna cables underneith so that the panel would not sit on them when it was closed. This was a little difficult to do, but it was possible. The TV Tuner card is an AverTv Model, and works in either slot. Above: This is the Processor panel. I installed the memory without any problems of course, and then removed the heatsink and the fans rather easily as well. It's pretty self-explanitory. Place the processor in, turn the latch with a flathead and that's it. Reatach heatsink and screw the screws in the order of the numbers (So that it's equal pressure). The heat sink has thermal past already applied and has a tab that is pulled to make it fresh for bonding for the first time. As for the GPU it was already set in place and ready to go. You can see it there on the right. Above: Installing the Os's was quite easy for Dual boot. Here were my steps. 1. Boot up OSX installer (10.4.5 Dvd Install) and create 2 partitions, 1 OSX Journaled, 1 MSDOS. 2. Continue Installation of OSX - (This may be weird, but this is the 1st time you have to install it....) 3. Boot up WinXp installer (I used Windows Media Center Edition 2005) 4. Install onto MSDOS partition, format to NTFS fast.... 5. Complete Installation and boot into OSX Installer again. 6. Erase OSX Partition, and install OSX again. This will allow the darwin loader to function correctly and move the NTFS loader to a secondary function. It may sound weird, but it works. I tried other tutorial settings, and this is the only one that worked for me. 7. Reboot and you will see the glorious above screen (After you hit F8 of course) Above: Isn't it cute? Above: Blue Tooth, and Wireless work natively. You see the lack of the battery status? That is because the powermanagement has not been fixed correctly to work with 10.4.5 yet. You can do the powermanagement fix if you like, but the point of the matter is that the SpeedStep on the intel processor will not function correctly. In other words: *********This Laptop (until a fix arrives) will boot and run VERY slow if it boots while connected to only a battery******* If it boots on a power supply and is disconnected it will continue to run the speed it should. ***** I know that sucks, but that is the one downfall to this laptop, and many others with 10.4.5. You cannot turn off speedstep in the bios of this laptop. Just FYI... Interestingly enough this camera is detected as a USB 2.0 Camera, but I don't know any drivers that will support it yet. I have looked online, but nothing seems to work yet. Here is the misc info on it: USB2.0 Camera: Version: 1.00 Bus Power (mA): 500 Speed: Up to 480 Mb/sec Product ID: 0x5602 Vendor ID: 0x0402 Also in order for the graphics to work correctly you must use the patch found here: http://forum.osx86project.org/index.php?sh...c=10415&hl=x700 After editing the boot.plist I was able to get a max res of 1152x864. Not too bad, but it could be better. Anyone with any better res, just be sure to let me know Here is a little Quicksheet for FAQs Is there any dongle or terminator required for QE and CI to work? A: No, in fact I was able to use the VGA out just as it does in windows. As for video composite out or svideo, has not been tested yet. Ethernet: Works great! Sound: Output through speakers is outstanding, best sound system I have heard on a laptop. Headphones properly engage and disengage speakers. However sound input does not work yet. USB 2.0: 5 Ports, all work great and fast PCMCIA: Works great! Firewire: Works great! Maximum Speed: Up to 400 Mb/sec Memory stick slot: Not functioning or recognized Phone Jack: No clue... My guess is no Dvd Burner: Which is included! Works: TSSTcorp CD/DVDW TS-L532U: Firmware Revision: AS04 Interconnect: ATAPI Burn Support: Yes (Unsupported) Profile Path: None Cache: 2048 KB Reads DVD: Yes CD-Write: -R, -RW DVD-Write: -R, -RW, +R, +RW, +R DL Burn Underrun Protection CD: Yes Burn Underrun Protection DVD: Yes Write Strategies: CD-TAO, CD-SAO, CD-Raw, DVD-DAO Media: No Bluetooth: Works! Apple Bluetooth Software Version: 1.7.2f10 Hardware Settings: Kc Wayland’s Computer: Address: 00-15-f2-47-36-a1 Manufacturer: Cambridge Silicon Radio Firmware Version: 3.1915 (3.1915) Bluetooth Power: On Discoverable: No HCI Version: 3 ($3) HCI Revision: 1915 ($77b) LMP Version: 3 ($3) LMP Subversion: 1915 ($77b) Device Type (Major): Computer Device Type (Complete): Desktop Computer Composite Class Of Device: 1057028 ($102104) Device Class (Major): 1 ($1) Device Class (Minor): 1 ($1) Service Class: 129 ($81) Requires Authentication: No Services: Bluetooth File Transfer: Folder other devices can browse: ~/Public Requires Authentication: Yes State: Disabled Bluetooth File Exchange: Folder for accepted items: ~/Documents Requires Authentication: No When other items are accepted: Ask When PIM items are accepted: Ask When receiving items: Prompt for each file State: Enabled ATI x700 128 Mb: Works with some mouse tearing... Display: Type: VGA-Compatible Controller Bus: PCIe VRAM (Total): 128 MB Vendor: ATI (0x1002) Device ID: 0x5653 Revision ID: 0x0000 Displays: Display: Resolution: 1152 x 864 Depth: 32-bit Color Core Image: Supported Main Display: Yes Mirror: Off Online: Yes Quartz Extreme: Supported Power Supply/Battery: System Power Settings: AC Power: System Sleep Timer (Minutes): 0 Disk Sleep Timer (Minutes): 10 Display Sleep Timer (Minutes): 20 Display Sleep Uses Dim: Yes Battery Information: Battery Installed: Yes First low level warning: No Full Charge Capacity (mAh): 5167 Remaining Capacity (mAh): 5167 Amperage (mA): 0 Voltage (mV): 16696 AC Charger Information: AC Charger (Watts): 0 Connected: Yes Charging: No Hardware Configuration: UPS Installed: No ************************************* This concludes... for now the Asus Z83V ( review and installation. For those out there who follow the video editing portion of my ambitions, both Final Cut Pro and Avid both work on the same laptop! It has such a great screen, with great sound and built in features like a TV Tuner! (PC Only for now) iTv doesn't work, just FYI... Hope that helps! -Kc Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/12989-best-laptop-with-dual-boot-tons-of-possibilities/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
mactogo Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 Very thorough write up of your setup and exactly what we need to hear more of. Congratulations on your rig and thanks for sharing the info with us. I wish more people would post topics similar to this instead of sensless banter. Since you seem to have done your research, would you know if there are other units other than Asus that might also have a favorable compatibility with OSX? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/12989-best-laptop-with-dual-boot-tons-of-possibilities/#findComment-82560 Share on other sites More sharing options...
enb14 Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 I'm very interested in getting an Asus custom made Laptop but I wanna wait 'till core solo/core duo (correct me if they already exist) Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/12989-best-laptop-with-dual-boot-tons-of-possibilities/#findComment-82571 Share on other sites More sharing options...
domino Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 Nice write-up kc. I'm waiting for the new processors to mature and weigh my option at the end of the year. I'm a speed freak and I always side for faster memory and bus speed. Lets hope maxxuss continues the Mac attack for our sake. None the less you have a nice piece of machine. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/12989-best-laptop-with-dual-boot-tons-of-possibilities/#findComment-82594 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac_newbie Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 For Battery, try X-Battery. doesn't warn you of low battery though. But, nice little icon on the dock. For me on Inspiron 6000, everything is fine except widescreen. FYI: Widescreen works perfectly on Intel GMAs. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/12989-best-laptop-with-dual-boot-tons-of-possibilities/#findComment-82596 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayland Posted March 25, 2006 Author Share Posted March 25, 2006 For Battery, try X-Battery. doesn't warn you of low battery though. But, nice little icon on the dock. For me on Inspiron 6000, everything is fine except widescreen. FYI: Widescreen works perfectly on Intel GMAs. I have X-battery running, but the SpeedStep function is still a major problem... And yeah I agree core duo would have been nice, but I couldn't find one with ATI built in except for the super expensive x1600 ones, and that was nearing double my costs without the 7200rpm fatures and the ram and such. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/12989-best-laptop-with-dual-boot-tons-of-possibilities/#findComment-82830 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauliver Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 Check out the Latitude D600 gigabit ethernet supported w/ kext on this board ac97 audio supported w/ kext on this board dell truemobile 1450 (recognized as airport) all of this can be pickedup on ebay for under 500$ Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/12989-best-laptop-with-dual-boot-tons-of-possibilities/#findComment-83116 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayland Posted March 26, 2006 Author Share Posted March 26, 2006 Check out the Latitude D600 gigabit ethernet supported w/ kext on this board ac97 audio supported w/ kext on this board dell truemobile 1450 (recognized as airport) all of this can be pickedup on ebay for under 500$ Yeah um... thanks but as you can see I already have one.. soooo yeah. Not exactly the right place for advertising... Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/12989-best-laptop-with-dual-boot-tons-of-possibilities/#findComment-83182 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mactogo Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 Pauliver's post was in reply to my question asking you about other OSX compatible laptops, FYI. Thanks for the input! Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/12989-best-laptop-with-dual-boot-tons-of-possibilities/#findComment-83193 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayland Posted March 27, 2006 Author Share Posted March 27, 2006 Pauliver's post was in reply to my question asking you about other OSX compatible laptops, FYI.Thanks for the input! Whoops! Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/12989-best-laptop-with-dual-boot-tons-of-possibilities/#findComment-83683 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hryamzik Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 What should I do to install my aver? I have a desktop pc and use aver 203. I've found XTV application, but don't know where to get a .kext file. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/12989-best-laptop-with-dual-boot-tons-of-possibilities/#findComment-299333 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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