zico Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 Any one tried GMA950 Drivers in 10.4.6? Help Please Edit: Workes Perfect now with Myzar 10.4.6 V2. Discoloring of some application Dialog boxes is gone with the new drivers. Awsome job Apple. Please make it avilable for the PC and save us from Vista! Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/14021-gma-950-drivers-in-1046/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
kopera Posted April 6, 2006 Share Posted April 6, 2006 no I have no GMA Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/14021-gma-950-drivers-in-1046/#findComment-90193 Share on other sites More sharing options...
declan Posted April 6, 2006 Share Posted April 6, 2006 No but since its same as mac mini its fair bet their should be no problems. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/14021-gma-950-drivers-in-1046/#findComment-90239 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bofors Posted April 6, 2006 Share Posted April 6, 2006 There could be an EFI versus BIOS issue here, but I doubt it. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/14021-gma-950-drivers-in-1046/#findComment-90242 Share on other sites More sharing options...
zico Posted April 6, 2006 Author Share Posted April 6, 2006 There could be an EFI versus BIOS issue here, but I doubt it. Bofors DO you have time to try it? Please do if it is possible Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/14021-gma-950-drivers-in-1046/#findComment-90292 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyclonefr Posted April 6, 2006 Share Posted April 6, 2006 won't work since the GMA drivers dont work since 10.4.5 Apple removed the resolution menu...Hence Myzar added the 10.4.3 GMA drivers to 10.4.5 DVD Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/14021-gma-950-drivers-in-1046/#findComment-90366 Share on other sites More sharing options...
zico Posted April 6, 2006 Author Share Posted April 6, 2006 won't work since the GMA drivers dont work since 10.4.5 Apple removed the resolution menu...Hence Myzar added the 10.4.3 GMA drivers to 10.4.5 DVD Thanks for the reply Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/14021-gma-950-drivers-in-1046/#findComment-90385 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bofors Posted April 6, 2006 Share Posted April 6, 2006 won't work since the GMA drivers dont work since 10.4.5 This implies that it is an EFI versus BIOS problem, which is why the ATI x1600 driver does not work either. Hmm, yet another reason why I think we should be working on EFI: http://forum.osx86project.org/index.php?showtopic=13493 Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/14021-gma-950-drivers-in-1046/#findComment-90416 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavemonkey50 Posted April 7, 2006 Share Posted April 7, 2006 I thought the problem was with the kernel. Maxxuss never updated the kernel in 10.4.5, so we couldn't run some of the 10.4.5 kext files. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/14021-gma-950-drivers-in-1046/#findComment-90736 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yijiang Posted April 7, 2006 Share Posted April 7, 2006 com.apple.Boot.plist <key>Graphics Mode</key> <string>1024x768x32@60</string> Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/14021-gma-950-drivers-in-1046/#findComment-90791 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menno Posted April 9, 2006 Share Posted April 9, 2006 The driver loads correctly in 10.4.6 here, but only at the resolution of 1024x768@60Hertz though core image and Quartz Extreme are supported. Changing the resolution in the apple boot file won't work it gives me input not supported, though I know that the input is supported here. I think I replace the 10.4.3 driver, what is the actual kext of GMA950 the Intel 915?. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/14021-gma-950-drivers-in-1046/#findComment-92583 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbond Posted April 10, 2006 Share Posted April 10, 2006 I just updated my system to 10.4.6 using Myzars patch. Then copied the frameworks back, then deleted the AppleIntel915*.kext files. Copied the AppleIntelGMA950* files from the disabled folders. The AppleIntelIntegratedFramebuffer.kext is the one from the old system, but seems that the Graphics Acceleration / OGL / CI / QE seem to be from 10.4.6. With this I get full Resolution support. Everything seems to work so far, my Xbench scores went from 116.x to 119.x The only problem I see which is getting anoying is that it takes too long to boot now. I mean compared to the 10.4.5 system, which took like 18 seconds to boot, now this takes like 1 minute or more to boot. Also loginwindow asks for my password. I dont know what it is waiting for as nothing really significant when I load with -v option. It gives me an error regarding the HPET thing, but it moves on from there. I'll try removing the HPET kext and see what happens. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/14021-gma-950-drivers-in-1046/#findComment-92883 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark7714 Posted April 10, 2006 Share Posted April 10, 2006 I installed the drivers when the patch first came out (without the framebuffer hellness) and it worked but I lost QE, so I reverted. You guys didn't do anything special to get QE working??? I didn't delete the old i915 drivers, could that be why? I may try again after writing this paper... Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/14021-gma-950-drivers-in-1046/#findComment-92924 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menno Posted April 10, 2006 Share Posted April 10, 2006 The problem is if I use the 10.4.3 framebuffer I get a Blue screen. The new one just works. I guess I am stuck at 1024x768 until np_ has finished hardware acceleration . (Yes I have also a Geforce inserted, therefore I get a blue screen) Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/14021-gma-950-drivers-in-1046/#findComment-93092 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark7714 Posted April 10, 2006 Share Posted April 10, 2006 I just tried again, this time deleting the i915 kexts, but still, QE and CI are not supported (although everything boots fine). Anyone have any ideas? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/14021-gma-950-drivers-in-1046/#findComment-93186 Share on other sites More sharing options...
djtrix Posted April 10, 2006 Share Posted April 10, 2006 I just updated my system to 10.4.6 using Myzars patch. Then copied the frameworks back, then deleted the AppleIntel915*.kext files. Copied the AppleIntelGMA950* files from the disabled folders. The AppleIntelIntegratedFramebuffer.kext is the one from the old system, but seems that the Graphics Acceleration / OGL / CI / QE seem to be from 10.4.6. With this I get full Resolution support. Everything seems to work so far, my Xbench scores went from 116.x to 119.x The only problem I see which is getting anoying is that it takes too long to boot now. I mean compared to the 10.4.5 system, which took like 18 seconds to boot, now this takes like 1 minute or more to boot. Also loginwindow asks for my password. I dont know what it is waiting for as nothing really significant when I load with -v option. It gives me an error regarding the HPET thing, but it moves on from there. I'll try removing the HPET kext and see what happens. This did the trick for me, im booting just fine now, with full resolution, just like in 10.4.5... althougth i didn't delete that AppleIntel915*.kext files. As for slow boot and such, sounds like your always booting into -x mode, because when you boot with -x it goes slower, and gives you a login prompt... perhaps edit your com.apple.Boot.plist file and take out any kernel flags that are in there. Cheers. Dre Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/14021-gma-950-drivers-in-1046/#findComment-93240 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark7714 Posted April 10, 2006 Share Posted April 10, 2006 The driver loads correctly in 10.4.6 here, but only at the resolution of 1024x768@60Hertz though core image and Quartz Extreme are supported. Changing the resolution in the apple boot file won't work it gives me input not supported, though I know that the input is supported here. I think I replace the 10.4.3 driver, what is the actual kext of GMA950 the Intel 915?. How did you install? Myzar, Pacifist or something else? This did the trick for me, im booting just fine now, with full resolution, just like in 10.4.5... althougth i didn't delete that AppleIntel915*.kext files. As for slow boot and such, sounds like your always booting into -x mode, because when you boot with -x it goes slower, and gives you a login prompt... perhaps edit your com.apple.Boot.plist file and take out any kernel flags that are in there. Cheers. Dre You used Myzar? Do you have CI and QE? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/14021-gma-950-drivers-in-1046/#findComment-93262 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark7714 Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 bump. I'd really like the new drivers. WoW demands it of me!! Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/14021-gma-950-drivers-in-1046/#findComment-93933 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bofors Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 It gives me an error regarding the HPET thing, but it moves on from there. I'll try removing the HPET kext and see what happens. This HPET error is normal, it refers to a Yonah ("Core Duo/Solo") only feature. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/14021-gma-950-drivers-in-1046/#findComment-93941 Share on other sites More sharing options...
djtrix Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 You used Myzar? Do you have CI and QE? Yes, and im not sure how to check. I just use the terminal and safari most of the time when im in osx. -Dre Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/14021-gma-950-drivers-in-1046/#findComment-94002 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark7714 Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 If you want/don't mind checking it tells you in "System Profiler" (goto "About this Mac" then "More Info") under the "Graphics/Displays" section. It will say "Core Image: Supported" and "Quartz Extreme: Supported". Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/14021-gma-950-drivers-in-1046/#findComment-94339 Share on other sites More sharing options...
djtrix Posted April 12, 2006 Share Posted April 12, 2006 If you want/don't mind checking it tells you in "System Profiler" (goto "About this Mac" then "More Info") under the "Graphics/Displays" section. It will say "Core Image: Supported" and "Quartz Extreme: Supported". Sure, i'll do this as soon as i can boot osx again, lol, i broke it once again, messing around with other pci/usb kext folders. Im redownloading the install dvd right now so i can boot up, get a terminal and fix the problem. I knew i shouldn't have deleted that damm iso allready... got a little too confident i guess. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/14021-gma-950-drivers-in-1046/#findComment-94462 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark7714 Posted April 12, 2006 Share Posted April 12, 2006 Sure, i'll do this as soon as i can boot osx again, lol, i broke it once again, messing around with other pci/usb kext folders. Im redownloading the install dvd right now so i can boot up, get a terminal and fix the problem. I knew i shouldn't have deleted that damm iso allready... got a little too confident i guess. I know it's probably too little to late, but if you just need a terminal to mess with files (edit, copy, delete), then something like Knoppix should be fine (and a lot smaller/easier to download). In any case, it's good to keep those files backed up Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/14021-gma-950-drivers-in-1046/#findComment-94470 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AldousHxlE Posted April 12, 2006 Share Posted April 12, 2006 Myzar's patch is confirmed to work with the 10.4.4/10.4.5 install. My mobo is the D945GNTLKR, which does have the integrated GMA 950. Full CI/QE and OpenGL support. I verified this with Dashboard widgets, DVD playback, and Nanosaur 2. All work just fine. The only downside, as another member here posted, is boot times seem to be a little longer than before, but this is a minor inconvenience. Otherwise, system is working great at 10.4.6. I'll continue testing and post back here with any bugs I find, if any. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/14021-gma-950-drivers-in-1046/#findComment-94494 Share on other sites More sharing options...
StickyDigits Posted April 12, 2006 Share Posted April 12, 2006 Hi Guys... Quick questions regarding this update and GMA950... I used the MacOsx_10.4.6._Cra... by Myzar. Installed fine. Moved over from the Extentions.disabled folder the AppleIntel* files ot my extention forlder. Deleted the 915 files and the kext.cache Did the usaual Sudo-chmod-chown to fix permissions. On reboot my screen goes nuts (sorta like a cracked blue lcd screen). I fixed it by deleting all the AppleIntel* files from the extention folder and the kext.cache but I'm back in VESA mode on reboot of course. From the description other users gave it seems straight forward enough. Did I miss a step somewhere??? Thanks... Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/14021-gma-950-drivers-in-1046/#findComment-94994 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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