gnaarf 0 Posted January 4, 2009 Hey Guys you wont believe this.... But I did a XBench on IDeneb and MAC OS X Retail and the score obtained by IDeneb was higher than MAC OS X Retail... So it's useless to install a Retail Mac OSX? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoberT_XeS 32 Posted January 4, 2009 So it's useless to install a Retail Mac OSX? Don't jump into any conclusion....Check the benchmarking on your system and then Decide........ Just a moment ago I did XBench on both the system and found that MAC OS X Retail is faster than IDeneb............ So the conclusion is that don't trust Xbench............. I Like MAC OS X Retail.................We can update the system without any problem and it is stable as well.... So it is not useless...............Also it gives you the feeling of real MAC OS X...................... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gnaarf 0 Posted January 5, 2009 I get stuck at booting the Retail image. When I'm booting with -x -F I'm able to see the wallpaper and also to move the mouse. But after some seconds it freezes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoberT_XeS 32 Posted January 5, 2009 I get stuck at booting the Retail image. When I'm booting with -x -F I'm able to see the wallpaper and also to move the mouse. But after some seconds it freezes. St. Peter had the same issue..... http://forum.insanelymac.com/index.php?s=&...t&p=1024052 The solution is you should Boot with your Bootable USB Flash Drive. See Step 5 to create the USB Flash Drive if you have not created it yet. I have two sata hard drives set up in a fakeraid/dmraid 0 array, is it possible to install os x on to one partition on the array? Haven't seen any docs on this, so before I try this guide, I need to know if that works Not Sure........ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gnaarf 0 Posted January 6, 2009 St. Peter had the same issue.....http://forum.insanelymac.com/index.php?s=&...t&p=1024052 The solution is you should Boot with your Bootable USB Flash Drive. See Step 5 to create the USB Flash Drive if you have not created it yet. Oh, I have probably skipped that. I'll give it a try. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gnaarf 0 Posted January 6, 2009 Oh, I have probably skipped that. I'll give it a try. Okay, it also freezes when I'm booting with the usb flash drive. I tried to re-restore the image, but I run into the same problem when booting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yana 0 Posted January 6, 2009 Done with P5Q-EM + mod bios and update to 10.5.6, Lan detect by os, Sound work with your kext. thx! But my Asus 7600GS 512MB (mod bios) not work with your driver (but full work EQ on ideneb) , now trying another method. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoberT_XeS 32 Posted January 6, 2009 Done with P5Q-EM + mod bios and update to 10.5.6, Lan detect by os, Sound work with your kext. thx!But my Asus 7600GS 512MB (mod bios) not work with your driver (but full work EQ on ideneb) , now trying another method. Did you install both the package from here http://diabolik1605.com/DHF/ NVKUSH INSTALLER AND NVIDIA KEXT INSTALLER. I INSTALLD BOTH OF THEM............. Anyway Congrats... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yana 0 Posted January 6, 2009 1st time, I install nVIDIA Kext installer first but not work, than intall NVKUSH, still not work. 2nd time, reinstall Retail OSX than install NVKUSH only, done!!!! EQ support! It really faster than ideneb! Did you install both the package from herehttp://diabolik1605.com/DHF/ NVKUSH INSTALLER AND NVIDIA KEXT INSTALLER. I INSTALLD BOTH OF THEM............. Anyway Congrats... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yana 0 Posted January 6, 2009 A question, do I need manual select a OSX partition to boot every time I start computer? Can I made it auto boot into OSX? Now every time my computer start, I need type 80 (for first disc) and select 2nd partition for startup. Can do it with edit syslinux.cfg file on FAT32 partition? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoberT_XeS 32 Posted January 6, 2009 A question, do I need manual select a OSX partition to boot every time I start computer?Can I made it auto boot into OSX? Now every time my computer start, I need type 80 (for first disc) and select 2nd partition for startup. Can do it with edit syslinux.cfg file on FAT32 partition? I got this from here. For more help click on this link,........... http://forum.insanelymac.com/index.php?showtopic=115064 If you want your OSX to start automatically, open syslinux.cfg, right after DEFAULT.... add APPEND biosdev=<your hdd id> (Ex: APPEND biosdev=81) So your syslinux.cfg should looks like this: CODEPROMPT 0 TIMEOUT 0 DEFAULT /mboot.c32 /boot --- /initrd.img APPEND biosdev=81 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gnaarf 0 Posted January 6, 2009 Finally I also got it running. I really don't know what was wrong ... You have a vote, dude Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoberT_XeS 32 Posted January 6, 2009 Finally I also got it running. I really don't know what was wrong ... You have a vote, dude Congrats Man.................................... I was cracking my head as what might have been the problem. Good to know that the problem is solved ...................................... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AshuraZro 0 Posted January 6, 2009 I'll give this little guide a try on my P5QL Pro thanks to Apple not announcing a new Mac Mini. I'll be sure to drop by with some results once I'm done! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marionez 3 Posted January 6, 2009 Robert I think you made a great job, but, now you have had experience on both OSX with the same hardware, what would you suggest to those who have iDeneb already installed? Could be useful reinstalling everything with a retail? I think no... anyway I'm not saying this guide is useless new users can use it What's your experience? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoberT_XeS 32 Posted January 7, 2009 . . . . . . . . . . Modified Bios for P5Q Series MotherboardsModified_Bios....Download_Links.txt Modified Bios from Smith@@ Modified_Bios_2.txt IF YOU WANT TO INSTALL SNOW LEOPARD 10.6.3 ON P5Q THEN FOLLOW THE GUIDE HERE Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yana 0 Posted January 7, 2009 Yes, it start OSX automatically, but only for boot with a flash drive. This cfg on flash drive work well with OSX auto startup: PROMPT 0 TIMEOUT 0 DEFAULT /mboot.c32 /boot --- /initrd.img APPEND biosdev=81 on my HDD's first Fat32 partition, cfg is: PROMPT 0 TIMEOUT 0 DEFAULT /mboot.c32 /boot --- /initrd.img APPEND biosdev=80 When my computer start with HDD, it auto load my first HDD (80), but it stop at select partition. Any idea? I got this from here. For more help click on this link,...........http://forum.insanelymac.com/index.php?showtopic=115064 If you want your OSX to start automatically, open syslinux.cfg, right after DEFAULT.... add APPEND biosdev=<your hdd id> (Ex: APPEND biosdev=81) So your syslinux.cfg should looks like this: CODE PROMPT 0 TIMEOUT 0 DEFAULT /mboot.c32 /boot --- /initrd.img APPEND biosdev=81 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gnaarf 0 Posted January 7, 2009 I wanted to add that I'm now able to get into boot-132 through Grub (an so dual-boot with Linux works). Just copied the boot-132 files to my linux-boot-partition (ext2-formated in my case). Then I added following lines to my /grub/menu.lst: title Mac OSXkernel /macosx/boot modulenounzip /macosx/initrd.img I put the boot-132 files into the /macosx folder on my boot-partition of course. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoberT_XeS 32 Posted January 7, 2009 Man....Someone voted as No...... At least they should let us know the issue......right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bungo 47 Posted January 7, 2009 Hi RoberT_XeS I've got P5Q-EM and would to try your Easy steps... P5Q-EM but can't find patched BIOS for that mobo. Can you help me, please? Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoberT_XeS 32 Posted January 7, 2009 Hi RoberT_XeS I've got P5Q-EM and would to try your Easy steps... P5Q-EM but can't find patched BIOS for that mobo. Can you help me, please? Thanks. HereP5Q_EM_1406.rar http://www.osxcores.site50.net/page1/page1.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fatherswatch 0 Posted January 7, 2009 everytime I tried to boot from the USB-Stick I got a "boot error" I tried it many times but its always the same. The USB stick is set as active and I did everything like in the Tutorial but I don't know what went wrong! I'm using Win Vista. 1st: Downloaded the 2 .rar files and unzipped them to C:\1 2nd: Run CMD and did everthing as shown in Tut 3rd: Copied the files on the Stick 4th: Boot Error. Whats wrong? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoberT_XeS 32 Posted January 8, 2009 everytime I tried to boot from the USB-Stick I got a "boot error" I tried it many times but its always the same. The USB stick is set as active and I did everything like in the Tutorial but I don't know what went wrong! I'm using Win Vista. 1st: Downloaded the 2 .rar files and unzipped them to C:\1 2nd: Run CMD and did everthing as shown in Tut 3rd: Copied the files on the Stick 4th: Boot Error. Whats wrong? While trying to create the Bootable USB Flash drive try to use the following command SYSLINUX.EXE -ma R: if your drive letter is R You can get more help from here http://forum.insanelymac.com/index.php?showtopic=115064 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
notilas 0 Posted January 8, 2009 Wow. It is a great instruction. I am confused whether I have to buy p5k or p5q. There is a very good and simple instruction for installing osx retail 10.5.6 for p5k. http://forum.insanelymac.com/index.php?showtopic=79096 Can I use their method for p5q? If so, I will buy p5q. The procedure explained here is too much complicated for me to follow, and I don't have floppy disk. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bungo 47 Posted January 8, 2009 HereP5Q_EM_1406.rarhttp://www.osxcores.site50.net/page1/page1.html Thx so much, going to try Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
