analographi Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 Here is how I did it with the iPC 10.5.6 Distro. (Important! FINAL Edition PPF5!!) Boot from the iPC DVD When asked for Location go to Disk Utility (Menu Bar) Select you Drive from the list and click on the partitions tab create your Partition(s) OSx Journaled and click on the option button - select GUID Apply and exit Customize, select these options only: 9.5.0 Voodoo Kernel, Video Driver: Intel GMA950 Chipset Driver: Intel ICHx Driver Audio Driver, Azalia (some people were fine with ALC662) EthernetDriver: Realtec 1000 Fixes and patches: Shutdown/restart fix Patch DSDT AppleSMBIOS EFI Seatbelt (to fix problems with mounting some DMGs) Applications: OSx86 Utility NTFS 3-G +MacFuse Hit done, skip the DVD check, Wait, After you click Install, mine took only 10 minutes, don't stray far away, you must be at the computer when install calls for reboot. Remember don't click restart, let the clock wind down. When rebooting, at the "Intel" splash, hit F2 to enter bios. Click over to boot menu and make sure the hard drive is on top of the boot list. Save and confirm by pressing Y. Upon reboot, after Intel screen, you have a countdown for boot options. Hit F8. The installed hard drive should be highlighted. Hit -f to load Kernel extensions and -v for verbose as previously noted. It's important, but only has to be done once. Wait for it to start up Setup the OS X stuff (language, personal details) and Boot into OS X Lets fix the "no boot device" error: In OS X go to "applications" -> "OSx86 Utitlities" Start the OSx86 Utility Click on Install EFI / Run FDISK Select your OS Partition Chose EFI To install: Chameleon EFI Click Install EFI Click OK, enter password click OK Remove the DVD from the Drive and restart Sleep works! Display Resolutions can be selected up to 1600x1200 (has been reported see other post) As for updates, somebody updated all apps through Apple, (QT, iTunes, etc.) without issue. As for updating to 10.5.7 when it comes around, use the OSX86 tools for backing up kernels and kexts, update from Apple, then restore kernels and kexts, (Don't restart in between these operations!) should make the process painless, we'll see. This post has been updated with all the informations given by other users bellow, especially "thefaf". Thank you Guys!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
analographi Posted March 24, 2009 Author Share Posted March 24, 2009 little change made, seatbelt should be enabled during setup to avoid problems with mounting DMGs, Note: Do not press a key when booting the first time with the DVD inserted!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefaf Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 Props go to the OP for this guide and PCwiz for the iPC distro and osx86 Tools. After some trial and error, here is what I did to come up with all functions, including sleep, restart, audio out, and adjustable display resolution with the Dual Core Intel Atom board and iPC FINAL. First I updated the BIOS to v.150 using the .ISO file from Intel's site, burnt to a CD using Disk Utility (Mac) or any of the well known Windows apps. Under Customize: 9.5.0 Voodoo Kernel, NOT 9.3.0 Sleep Audio Driver, Azalia (I couldn't get ALC662 to work) Wireless Driver: Ralink RT 2500 USB for my 802.11g Mac compatible stick. Note that upon first start-up, you may get a security warning, if so, click fix. Of course, if you have another wireless networking USB or PCI card, choose the appropriate driver. All other customize options on original post work. After you click Install, mine took only 10 minutes, don't stray far away, you must be at the computer when install calls for reboot. Remember don't click restart, let the clock wind down. When rebooting, at the "Intel" splash, hit F2 to enter bios. Click over to boot menu and make sure the hard drive is on top of the boot list. Save and confirm by pressing Y. Upon reboot, after Intel screen, you have a countdown for boot options. Hit F8. The installed hard drive should be highlighted. Hit -f to load Kernel extensions and -v for verbose as previously noted. It's important, but only has to be done once. From here on, everything on the original post worked for me with the added note that there will be a warning about installing Chameleon on the boot volume. Ignore it and proceed. I have a 19" widescreen monitor with 1440x900 res, and it's supported with QE/CI. The only thing not working is Mike input, I use a Griffin USB iMic instead. As for updates, I updated all apps through Apple, (QT, iTunes, etc.) without issue. As for updating to 10.5.7 when it comes around, use the OSX86 tools for backing up kernels and kexts, update from Apple, then restore kernels and kexts, (Don't restart in between these operations!) should make the process painless, we'll see. I did a second install on another small partition to test software update before doing it for real on the main install. Total cost with all new parts, Rosewill R103A ATX mid tower with 350W P/S, Asus IDE DVD writer, 2GB Kingston DDR2/667, WD 320GB SATA HD, and D945GCLF2 was $222.94. It's a huge step above my 700MHz G4 iMac. Hope this helps someone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovyfish Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 PLEASE REFER TO THE PREVIOUS POSTS - THEY ARE WELL THOUGHT OUT, PRESENTED and most important THEY WORK! Thanks everyone for the assistance. I have probably 25 bookmarks on the subject but the two posted in this thread were by far the most helpful! I have been a Mac user for years (SE, Quadra 650, Sawtooth G4) and still use a LaserWriter 360...cost has been a problem in updating my old mac though... So, the build: Rosewill R363-M-BK Micro ATX Black Ultra High Gloss Finished Computer Case with 400W ATX 2.2 12V Power Supply - 49.99 Kingston 2GB 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 667 (PC2 5300) Desktop Memory - From Previous Computer Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD6400AAKS 640GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - 59.99 LG 22X DVD±R DVD Burner with LightScribe Black SATA Model GH22LS30 - 22.99 Intel D945GCLF2 Essential Series 945GC Express Chipset Atom Processor 45nm Mini-ITX Desktop Motherboard - 74.99 Parts came from a variety of vendors (all on sale, all free shipping - I can't speak enough to the value of free shipping...it would have added 20% - 25% to the cost. As the focus was a budget build this was important) Total cost of build - $212.96 I had been considering using a mini ITX case (the Apex MI-100 is much talked about in relation to this processor) but hear it is very 'tight'. This case actually worked out well as I pulled the hard drive from my Sawtooth and slapped it in the case as well...instant and easy access to all my old files. Plenty of space to work in, quiet and runs cool. ------------ The install went pretty much as advertised in the previous posts - I did the BIOS update - not sure if necessary but it was a simple process. I did use the 9.5.0 Voodoo Kernel, and sleep/wake work just fine. The AudioDriver (ALC662) seemed to work fine for me. The only problem with Audio seemed to be that the front speakers on the box do not work. The rear audio out from the motherboard is fine and works well with some old satellite speakers I had laying around. All display resolutions work well and am currently set @ 1600 x 1200 on an old Samtron monitor. Install of iLife along with all updates seem to work fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
analographi Posted April 6, 2009 Author Share Posted April 6, 2009 I added your experiences to the original post. Thank you for your contribution! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonAmi Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 Guys, Can anyone help me out... The install was perfect. The only thing is the S-Video to TV. As soon as i plug my S-Video to my TV i get a blue screen. I see the loading, the apple logo but then Blue screen. Anyone knows how to help me out??? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovyfish Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 anyone try the 10.5.7 update with this build yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walterav Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 anyone try the 10.5.7 update with this build yet? It kernel panics... when "hyper-threading" in bios is on. But after that it doesn't contineu to boot "ms dns responder" error haven't tried new bios "0171" yet... No idea, what it can be... retail install + chameleon v2rc1 + dsdt.aml + dsmos.kext + openhaltrestart It kernel panics... when "hyper-threading" in bios is on.But after that it doesn't contineu to boot "ms dns responder" error haven't tried new bios "0171" yet... No idea, what it can be... retail install + chameleon v2rc1 + dsdt.aml + dsmos.kext + openhaltrestart But: Buildsmart has the board on his website, so there might be some "superb" help in future... www.convertit2mac.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovyfish Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 re: the 0171 Bios update - I was looking at that as well...but there does not seem to be an .iso option on this one as there was for the last. Anyone have a preferred method or experience with the remaining? Could the Windows updater (.exe) be run through Wine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwartz83 Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 anyone try the 10.5.7 update with this build yet? I run 10.5.7 flawlessly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefaf Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 I run 10.5.7 flawlessly Can you describe your update routine? I still haven't seen a 10.5.7 install report with this Intel board setup and onboard video. TIA. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefaf Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 SUCCESSFUL 10.5.7 UPGRADE! OK, Here is a step-by-step tutorial to upgrade the Intel D945GCLF2 with onboard video to 10.5.7 from iPC 10.5.6. I am not sure if some of this is superfluous, or whether EVERYTHING still works, but here goes... Backup your hard drive! Be sure the DVD drive is at the top of the boot order in the BIOS. Download the 10.5.7 Delta update from Apple's web site. I did not use "Software Update". Open OSX86 Tools and back up the Voodoo kernel and System Extensions, just in case. Insert the iPC 10.5.6 DVD in the disc drive but do not open it. Run the 10.5.7 install package and let the computer restart. Upon reboot, be sure to hit a key to load the iPC DVD. From DVD, open Disk Utility and repair permissions on the iPC install partition. This is a good time to crack open a beverage and relax... When that's done go through install options and select Customize. UNCHECK iPC Base System! Check only: 9.5.0 Voodoo Kernel Intel GMA950 Video ALC662 Audio 10.5.5 Seatbelt.kext Skip DVD check and install. This should only take a minute or two. When computer restarts again, remove DVD, and hit F8 for boot options. Hit -f and -v to force load extensions and look for issues. I got 2 more reboots, I didn't flag for the second boot, and it loaded right up. I still have sound, GFX, ethernet, and all else seems well. I haven't had USB 2.0 since the original iPC install and still don't. Just 1.1. Does anyone have a fix for that? Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovyfish Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 SUCCESSFUL 10.5.7 UPGRADE! Thanks bunches for this faf...no time at the moment, but I can't wait to update this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ktuluz Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 SUCCESSFUL 10.5.7 UPGRADE! Thank You!! this helped me on my quest.. now running 10.5.7 on this board.. IPC 10.5.7 followed directions all except audio as i had vodooHDA audio installed and still works after upgrade.. this lil box is running great... power button sleep , wakes fine every time. built this pc for my father.. Thanks Peoples! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssprod Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 Props go to the OP for this guide and PCwiz for the iPC distro and osx86 Tools. After some trial and error, here is what I did to come up with all functions, including sleep, restart, audio out, and adjustable display resolution with the Dual Core Intel Atom board and iPC FINAL. First I updated the BIOS to v.150 using the .ISO file from Intel's site, burnt to a CD using Disk Utility (Mac) or any of the well known Windows apps. Under Customize: 9.5.0 Voodoo Kernel, NOT 9.3.0 Sleep Audio Driver, Azalia (I couldn't get ALC662 to work) Wireless Driver: Ralink RT 2500 USB for my 802.11g Mac compatible stick. Note that upon first start-up, you may get a security warning, if so, click fix. Of course, if you have another wireless networking USB or PCI card, choose the appropriate driver. All other customize options on original post work. After you click Install, mine took only 10 minutes, don't stray far away, you must be at the computer when install calls for reboot. Remember don't click restart, let the clock wind down. When rebooting, at the "Intel" splash, hit F2 to enter bios. Click over to boot menu and make sure the hard drive is on top of the boot list. Save and confirm by pressing Y. Upon reboot, after Intel screen, you have a countdown for boot options. Hit F8. The installed hard drive should be highlighted. Hit -f to load Kernel extensions and -v for verbose as previously noted. It's important, but only has to be done once. From here on, everything on the original post worked for me with the added note that there will be a warning about installing Chameleon on the boot volume. Ignore it and proceed. I have a 19" widescreen monitor with 1440x900 res, and it's supported with QE/CI. The only thing not working is Mike input, I use a Griffin USB iMic instead. As for updates, I updated all apps through Apple, (QT, iTunes, etc.) without issue. As for updating to 10.5.7 when it comes around, use the OSX86 tools for backing up kernels and kexts, update from Apple, then restore kernels and kexts, (Don't restart in between these operations!) should make the process painless, we'll see. I did a second install on another small partition to test software update before doing it for real on the main install. Total cost with all new parts, Rosewill R103A ATX mid tower with 350W P/S, Asus IDE DVD writer, 2GB Kingston DDR2/667, WD 320GB SATA HD, and D945GCLF2 was $222.94. It's a huge step above my 700MHz G4 iMac. Hope this helps someone. Greetings, at my wit's end with the audio issues on the D945GLCLF2 board. iPC has installed and is running flawlessly, however I've tried ALC662, Azalia, and numerous other tries from posts on this subject...no luck with audio at all. In SYSTEM PROFILER, Audio (built-in) is listing "Intel High Definition Audio" with Device ID 0X8086D604 // Audio ID=12 and is blank under "Available Devices". In SYSTEM PREF. i've never been able to get any device listing in output or input. Any suggestions would be gratefully accepted. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lidrummer Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 SUCCESSFUL 10.5.7 UPGRADE! OK, Here is a step-by-step tutorial to upgrade the Intel D945GCLF2 with onboard video to 10.5.7 from iPC 10.5.6. I am not sure if some of this is superfluous, or whether EVERYTHING still works, but here goes... Backup your hard drive! Be sure the DVD drive is at the top of the boot order in the BIOS. Download the 10.5.7 Delta update from Apple's web site. I did not use "Software Update". Open OSX86 Tools and back up the Voodoo kernel and System Extensions, just in case. Insert the iPC 10.5.6 DVD in the disc drive but do not open it. Run the 10.5.7 install package and let the computer restart. Upon reboot, be sure to hit a key to load the iPC DVD. From DVD, open Disk Utility and repair permissions on the iPC install partition. This is a good time to crack open a beverage and relax... When that's done go through install options and select Customize. UNCHECK iPC Base System! Check only: 9.5.0 Voodoo Kernel Intel GMA950 Video ALC662 Audio 10.5.5 Seatbelt.kext Skip DVD check and install. This should only take a minute or two. When computer restarts again, remove DVD, and hit F8 for boot options. Hit -f and -v to force load extensions and look for issues. I got 2 more reboots, I didn't flag for the second boot, and it loaded right up. I still have sound, GFX, ethernet, and all else seems well. I haven't had USB 2.0 since the original iPC install and still don't. Just 1.1. Does anyone have a fix for that? Mark Anyone successfully try this with 10.5.8? I have 10.5.6 currently working great but made the mistake of upgrading iTunes to 9.0 which now requires Safari 4.0.3 which requires OS X 10.5.8. Need to update OS X (I guess). Do I need to do 10.5.6 to 10.5.7 and then 10.5.7 to 10.5.8 or can I do a straight shot? I really hate to "brick" my machine since it is my only computer right now and I am pretty new at all of this hacking. Thanks, lidrummer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G. Steel Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 I have an ecs 945GCT currently running rock stable iPC 10.5.6 and have gone around and around for 6+ days trying to get SLeo on there. I think my setup is probably now considered legacy. Yes, its low-end ICH7 no AHCI but its less than a year old! The support and resources of the community are great but are focused around current hardware. Oh well. Maybe we can form a low-end subgroup? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovyfish Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 Yep. I am running 10.5 retail on a mini 9 (@ 10.5.8 currently), SL on a mini 10v. I would like to get a retail version of OS X SL running on the D945GCLF2 as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovyfish Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 Has anyone tracking this thread had any luck with SL? Either as a clean install or upgrade? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
booksix Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 I have this exact board and iPC 10.5.6 on DVD. Booted up on the DVD fine but I got this error in from the installer log: "installing mac os x could not be completed" It never even gets to the first step (which I believe is selecting the install partition). What is my next step? Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks ps: it won't let me launch disk utility, system profiler, etc.... nothing from the menu... I'll post a log in a few minutes! Installer_Log_25_2_2010.txt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
litania72 Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 SUCCESSFUL 10.5.7 UPGRADE! OK, Here is a step-by-step tutorial to upgrade the Intel D945GCLF2 with onboard video to 10.5.7 from iPC 10.5.6. I am not sure if some of this is superfluous, or whether EVERYTHING still works, but here goes... Backup your hard drive! Be sure the DVD drive is at the top of the boot order in the BIOS. Download the 10.5.7 Delta update from Apple's web site. I did not use "Software Update". Open OSX86 Tools and back up the Voodoo kernel and System Extensions, just in case. Insert the iPC 10.5.6 DVD in the disc drive but do not open it. Run the 10.5.7 install package and let the computer restart. Upon reboot, be sure to hit a key to load the iPC DVD. From DVD, open Disk Utility and repair permissions on the iPC install partition. This is a good time to crack open a beverage and relax... When that's done go through install options and select Customize. UNCHECK iPC Base System! Check only: 9.5.0 Voodoo Kernel Intel GMA950 Video ALC662 Audio 10.5.5 Seatbelt.kext Skip DVD check and install. This should only take a minute or two. When computer restarts again, remove DVD, and hit F8 for boot options. Hit -f and -v to force load extensions and look for issues. I got 2 more reboots, I didn't flag for the second boot, and it loaded right up. I still have sound, GFX, ethernet, and all else seems well. I haven't had USB 2.0 since the original iPC install and still don't. Just 1.1. Does anyone have a fix for that? Mark UPDATE FROM 10.5.6 to 10.5.8 SUCCESSFUL & WORKING Follow the steps above (thanks mate u r a fab!) instead of 10.5.7 delta, i've clicked on software update and installed the combo 10.5.8 (yes from the apple software update!) then the system will 'restart' (more of a log out) and will download/install (have a kitkat, it'll take a while) then again just follow the normal steps as given by mark IT WORKS! Thank you guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimych Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Upon reboot, after Intel screen, you have a countdown for boot options. Hit F8. The installed hard drive should be highlighted. Hit -f to load Kernel extensions and -v for verbose as previously noted. It's important, but only has to be done once. Sorry, but I can see "press any key .... F8" only if I boot from CD. I'm not able to specify -f option during the first boot - it starts loading immediately. Got a panic (contact Voodoo dev ... bla-bla ... err code 0x00000002) and some debug info Specified everything mentioned above during install. Forced to use s-video, by the way. No success (10th attempt and 3rd OS media) - thinking about mac mini $( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notme151 Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 I was under the impression that upgrading with that method only worked if you used vanilla kernal. I will try it with voodoo 9.5 and see what happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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