karimnacer Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Hi there, I decided to jump in and install MacOS X on my system but before that I still have a few questions : What is the best version to start with as I am a complete noob! Will wireless or ethernet be working right after install as I'll need a net access to seek for help after that! Is there anything not working at all? Like webcam or sound? Is there anything else worth knowing before wiping all out? Thank you very much for your time. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/150924-installing-macos-x-on-vaio-sz650n/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
karimnacer Posted February 5, 2009 Author Share Posted February 5, 2009 No one with a Vaio willing to help..? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/150924-installing-macos-x-on-vaio-sz650n/#findComment-1070246 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gummee Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 Hi there,I decided to jump in and install MacOS X on my system but before that I still have a few questions : What is the best version to start with as I am a complete noob! Will wireless or ethernet be working right after install as I'll need a net access to seek for help after that! Is there anything not working at all? Like webcam or sound? Is there anything else worth knowing before wiping all out? Thank you very much for your time. If that's your only computer I wouldn't do it. I am a noob too and I have a VAIO. The quick answer is nothing will work without lots of study and effort. I have been trying for a week and still can not get the graphics working. It is not just a matter of selecting the right install ISO. I have tried iatkos, kaly and IPC. The thing is, that won't make it magically work. I believe the answer is more to choose one and learn about it enough to make it work. You may be better off installing to an external HD so you still have a computer to use. (if your computer can boot from and external-USB hard drive) Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/150924-installing-macos-x-on-vaio-sz650n/#findComment-1070809 Share on other sites More sharing options...
karimnacer Posted February 7, 2009 Author Share Posted February 7, 2009 Thank you very much for your answer! Well if NOTHING works I think there is no point in trying to install it.. It's a shame since I really wanted to try it out.. Anyway thank you again Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/150924-installing-macos-x-on-vaio-sz650n/#findComment-1072151 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gummee Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Thank you very much for your answer!Well if NOTHING works I think there is no point in trying to install it.. It's a shame since I really wanted to try it out.. Anyway thank you again DOn't give up, it's fun. Just have another computer to use as a backup first. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/150924-installing-macos-x-on-vaio-sz650n/#findComment-1073641 Share on other sites More sharing options...
karimnacer Posted February 9, 2009 Author Share Posted February 9, 2009 Hehe thanks for your support man but I really need the internet on my laptop and even that is not working so.. Besides no one seems to have a VAIO SZ in here, i really don't wanna be on my own on this one, I would really use some help.. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/150924-installing-macos-x-on-vaio-sz650n/#findComment-1075389 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rampar Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 I just ordered myself a TZ series because I want to have a subnotebook Mac and Apple refuses to make one. All us Sony people are sort of in the same boat, but don't get discouraged! I would recommend starting out with iAtkos or iDeneb and go from there. Its a learning process (well more of a trial and error process), but when it all starts working you'll feel amazed. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/150924-installing-macos-x-on-vaio-sz650n/#findComment-1075524 Share on other sites More sharing options...
karimnacer Posted February 10, 2009 Author Share Posted February 10, 2009 Thank you for your support man it feels good to know I'm not alone Anyway if I could know for sure that either my ethernet Marvell Yukon 88E8055 card or my wireless intel 4965AGN card would work, I would go for it with no hesitation! Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/150924-installing-macos-x-on-vaio-sz650n/#findComment-1075778 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyichiban1 Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 Hey some news for you SZ owners. I've tried installing Kalyway 10.5.1 and it installs but no KB or touchpad working unless i plug in usb kb adn mouse, so I decided to try the iATKOS 5i 10.5.5 but it gets stuck on the White apple screen. Now I just downloaded 10.5.2 kalyway and 'm trying that now. As I type the system is rebooting and it's on the apple sscreen. Screen went dark and now nothing. System is still on but a blank screen. I guess I will try installing kalyway 10.5.1 again and see if that will work. Might have been just a bad install. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/150924-installing-macos-x-on-vaio-sz650n/#findComment-1075785 Share on other sites More sharing options...
karimnacer Posted February 10, 2009 Author Share Posted February 10, 2009 I'll try the iAtkos install later today and try to post back here as soon as I can.. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/150924-installing-macos-x-on-vaio-sz650n/#findComment-1075802 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyichiban1 Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 had to redownload kalyway 10.5.1 as my original disc somehow disappeared. Let you guys know the details later today. edit: Currently installing iAtkos 5i with the chameleon bootloader and x3100 driver added to the default checked items in the customize section. Will see how it goes. Kalyway 10.5.1 and 10.5.2 still being downloaded. edit2: iAtkos will not install properly. It gets stuck on the white apple bootup screen. Trying an install of a new kalyway 10.5.1 dvd iso. Next I will try the iatkos with different bootloader and vga driver Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/150924-installing-macos-x-on-vaio-sz650n/#findComment-1076180 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rampar Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 how are you trying to install iAtkos? Do you go in with -v or -x or -vx? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/150924-installing-macos-x-on-vaio-sz650n/#findComment-1076737 Share on other sites More sharing options...
karimnacer Posted February 11, 2009 Author Share Posted February 11, 2009 I just finished downloading the iAtkos DVD but it's too late to get started! I'll try this tomorrow when I wake up, wish me luck! Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/150924-installing-macos-x-on-vaio-sz650n/#findComment-1076785 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyichiban1 Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 how are you trying to install iAtkos? Do you go in with -v or -x or -vx? I didn't try with any of that. Is there one I should I try with? I still don't know what those -v, -x etc flags are for. hehe Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/150924-installing-macos-x-on-vaio-sz650n/#findComment-1079998 Share on other sites More sharing options...
karimnacer Posted February 16, 2009 Author Share Posted February 16, 2009 I tried with the iAtkos 5 DVD and nothing! Laptop can't boot! I always get a black screen at boot, after the grey Apple screen, then small multicolour vertical lines appear on the screen until itbecomes all white.. I tried all the kernels, with and without the X3100 driver, with and without the -x parameter and still nothing so... I got back to Windows for now.. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/150924-installing-macos-x-on-vaio-sz650n/#findComment-1081731 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gummee Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 I tried with the iAtkos 5 DVD and nothing! Laptop can't boot! I always get a black screen at boot, after the grey Apple screen, then small multicolour vertical lines appear on the screen until itbecomes all white..I tried all the kernels, with and without the X3100 driver, with and without the -x parameter and still nothing so... I got back to Windows for now.. That's what I got no matter what I tried. I now am running OSX on my other computer. I am holding off with the laptop for now. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/150924-installing-macos-x-on-vaio-sz650n/#findComment-1090661 Share on other sites More sharing options...
karimnacer Posted April 1, 2009 Author Share Posted April 1, 2009 Hey it's me again! So I was a bit busy these days with school so i could give this another shot.. But here I am now, downloading the Leo4all distro.. As soon as I get it I'll give it a try and let you people know how did it go! Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/150924-installing-macos-x-on-vaio-sz650n/#findComment-1121762 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fitz2973 Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 I got this workign once a while back with kalyway 10.5.2 but Wifi wasnt working for the Intel 4956AGN thats built in so that was the end of that I'm trying again now with iDeneb v1.4 10.5.6 will keep y'all posted Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/150924-installing-macos-x-on-vaio-sz650n/#findComment-1175511 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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