KennyMafakka Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Hi Everyone. I've decided to install OS X on my gaming rig to "get away" from Vista. But since im a complete Noob when it comes to these things I'll need some help/guidance, which i hope I'll get here. I have a retail purchased Leopard dvd that came along with my Macbook. So i'm wondering if i can use it while following the BOOT-132 guide ( http://forum.insanelymac.com/index.php?showtopic=113288 ), or will i need a completely new Leopard Dvd? My Hardware is: Nvidia Geforce 8800GTS (not sure what manufacturer) Asus P5K SE Intel E6750 So my questions are: 1) What filesystem do i have to have on the OSX HDD? 2) Do i have to install something before i install OSX? 3) What files do i need to burn on the CD if i follow the Boot-132 guide? 4) What do i have to install after i've installed OSX (except for the drivers), if there is anything that is Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/150347-a-noob-needs-help/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hagar Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 I have a retail purchased Leopard dvd that came along with my Macbook. Which is it? a retail purchased DVD or the one that came with your macbook? the one that comes with a macbook is a restore disc and can not be used. Otherwise, the forum is here for you to look up the information you need to answer the above questions to your own satisfaction. Please take the time to do so, and good luck. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/150347-a-noob-needs-help/#findComment-1062968 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KennyMafakka Posted January 30, 2009 Author Share Posted January 30, 2009 Which is it? a retail purchased DVD or the one that came with your macbook? the one that comes with a macbook is a restore disc and can not be used. Otherwise, the forum is here for you to look up the information you need to answer the above questions to your own satisfaction. Please take the time to do so, and good luck. I guess i mixed up the different terms. Its the Dvd that came with my macbook. So what guide can you recommend for a newb? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/150347-a-noob-needs-help/#findComment-1062974 Share on other sites More sharing options...
marliwahoo Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 Not sure if macbook restore disk will work. This will:http://forum.insanelymac.com/index.php?showtopic=89659&hl=newbie+guide Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/150347-a-noob-needs-help/#findComment-1063126 Share on other sites More sharing options...
levronstyle Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 I guess i mixed up the different terms. Its the Dvd that came with my macbook. So what guide can you recommend for a newb? Do Not worry there isnt anything like **Restore DVD** The One which u got with ur Mac Does the same wht the Retail DVD does which people buy from Apply. They both Install OS X on ur Machine. I Have a MacBook and i used the same DVD's tht i got with it. Just google for BOOT-KABYL-BUMBY.ISO and burn it on a CD. And make sure u keep ur Leopard DVD handy tht u got with ur MacBook. Now insert BOOT-KABYL-BUMBY.ISO CD tht u ve burned and Boot ur computer with BOOT-KABYL-BUMBY.ISO CD one it boots... it stops at scrren where it says "boot:_" now here jus SWAP BOOT-KABYL-BUMBY.ISO CD with ur Leopard DVD and type -V and hit Enter. It worked for me i own a Macbook n used the same DVD tht i got with it. And once again Check Apple website or google there isnt anything Specially made so called ** Restore DVD ** there's only one that's installation Disc. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/150347-a-noob-needs-help/#findComment-1065577 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KennyMafakka Posted February 2, 2009 Author Share Posted February 2, 2009 Do Not worry there isnt anything like **Restore DVD** The One which u got with ur Mac Does the same wht the Retail DVD does which people buy from Apply. They both Install OS X on ur Machine. I Have a MacBook and i used the same DVD's tht i got with it. Just google for BOOT-KABYL-BUMBY.ISO and burn it on a CD. And make sure u keep ur Leopard DVD handy tht u got with ur MacBook. Now insert BOOT-KABYL-BUMBY.ISO CD tht u ve burned and Boot ur computer with BOOT-KABYL-BUMBY.ISO CD one it boots... it stops at scrren where it says "boot:_" now here jus SWAP BOOT-KABYL-BUMBY.ISO CD with ur Leopard DVD and type -V and hit Enter. It worked for me i own a Macbook n used the same DVD tht i got with it. And once again Check Apple website or google there isnt anything Specially made so called ** Restore DVD ** there's only one that's installation Disc. Ty sir. So what do i have to do afterwards? Is it just to install the drivers i find on this forum? Edit: do you think you can PM me where I can find BOOT-KABYL-BUMBY.ISO, i cant seem to find the correct {censored}. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/150347-a-noob-needs-help/#findComment-1066082 Share on other sites More sharing options...
levronstyle Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Ty sir.So what do i have to do afterwards? Is it just to install the drivers i find on this forum? Edit: do you think you can PM me where I can find BOOT-KABYL-BUMBY.ISO, i cant seem to find the correct {censored}. Sent u a msg Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/150347-a-noob-needs-help/#findComment-1066165 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KennyMafakka Posted February 2, 2009 Author Share Posted February 2, 2009 Thanks. Will reply if im not able to install it Edit: what filesystem will i need on the OSX hdd? And can i make a partition of my 2nd HDD and install it on that one, so i dont have to format the entire 1TB hdd? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/150347-a-noob-needs-help/#findComment-1066264 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KennyMafakka Posted February 7, 2009 Author Share Posted February 7, 2009 Thanks. Will reply if im not able to install it Edit: what filesystem will i need on the OSX hdd? And can i make a partition of my 2nd HDD and install it on that one, so i dont have to format the entire 1TB hdd? Bump Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/150347-a-noob-needs-help/#findComment-1072897 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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