twitleedum Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 Recently, i have upgraded my pc with a Gigabyte M61PME-S2P mainboard, put an Athlon 64 processor (2.8ghz not overclocked), bought a new 400 watt power supply, 4GB of ram, a sata dvd writer, and a sata hard drive. I've downloaded and burned copies of iDeneb 10.5.5, iPC 10.5.6, Kalyway 10.5.2, and Leo4allv3final (all from thepiratebay.org). Oh, and now i'm also downloading iDeneb 10.5.6 because someone i know said it has voodoo kernel. Oh, and my exact motherboard is not on the supported list on this site..but another one, the M61PME-S2 is on the page (this page) Anyway, i've attempted to install all of these distros, but to no avail. The only success in installing is with iDeneb 10.5.5 and when it's installed the most recent error it's given me was the "Cannot find root device" error. So, that's the long way of saying i'm almost on my last nerve. I've read all over these forums to resolve my issues, but nothing seemed to work. Right now, i'm installing iDeneb 10.5.5 with a regular hard drive (pata or ide i believe, not sata). I'm hoping this will be successful, if not then just to wait for iDeneb 10.5.6, and if THAT doesn't work, i'm out of ideas. After a few more attempts, i selected the following customizations: AMD Patch, XNU Kernel thingy (forgot), AppleNForceATA Chipset. I'm going to try the AppleNForceATA Test Chipset next. ANY HELP IS APPRECIATED!! Please help me figure out what customizations i need (info in signature). UPDATE::Nothing worked any suggestions?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twitleedum Posted June 9, 2009 Author Share Posted June 9, 2009 well, i've figured out that i could successfully install iDeneb 10.5.6 ONLY IF it would locate my SATA DVD drive!! UGH! What's so hard about this thing...the IDE DVD drive i have is horrible...i need to be able to connect to my SATA DVD drive. Any suggestions?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twitleedum Posted June 9, 2009 Author Share Posted June 9, 2009 people, please? i need help!! i can't do anything else.. i've tried every customization, every patch that would be applicable...what to do!?!?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazepo Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 Go to bios first and enable AHCI mode for your sata disk. Install with only Voodoo kernel and AppleNForceATA. report progress Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twitleedum Posted June 10, 2009 Author Share Posted June 10, 2009 Go to bios first and enable AHCI mode for your sata disk.Install with only Voodoo kernel and AppleNForceATA. report progress Looked for AHCI in my bios numerous times, nothing to be found. Would it be under RAID or Serial ATA? Or anything with a different name?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazepo Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 AHCI is SATA mode. If there is any you can select SATA mode=IDE or SATA mode =AHCI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twitleedum Posted June 10, 2009 Author Share Posted June 10, 2009 (x = not accessible atm) In BIOS: Virtualization :::: DISABLED AMD K8 Cool&Quiet Control :::: [AUTO] Hard Disk Boot Priority :::: [Press Enter] First, Second, & Third Boot Device..blah blah Password Check :::: [setup] HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability :::: [Disabled] Away Mode :::: Disabled Frame Buffer :::: Size 64m Onboard GPU :::: Enabled Intergrated Peripherals: On-Chip IDE Channel :::: Enabled NV SATA Controller :::: Enabled IDE Prefetch Mode :::: Enabled USB Memory Type :::: Shadow Serial-ATA Raid Config :::: Press Enter -------------NV SATA Raid Function :::: Disabled -------------xNV SATA 1 Primary RAID :::: Enabled -------------xNV SATA 1 Secondary RAID :::: Enabled Onboard Audo Function :::: AUTO On-Chip MAC Lan :::: AUTO Onboard LAN Boot ROM :::: Disabled Onboard Serial Port 1 :::: [3F8/IRQ4] Onboard Parallel Port :::: [378/IRQ7] Parallel Port Mode :::: [sPP] x ECP Mode Use DMA :::: 3 On-Chip USM :::: [V1.1+V2.0] USB Keyboard Support :::: Enabled USB Mouse Support :::: Enabled Legacy USB Storage detect :::: Enabled I'm not sure what all you need but this is where i see that i deal with my Hard Drive and DVD/CD Rom...if you need something else, tell me. P.S. i appreciate your help!! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazepo Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability :::: [Disabled] >> ENABLE Onboard Serial Port 1 :::: [3F8/IRQ4] >> DISABLE Onboard Parallel Port :::: [378/IRQ7] >> DISABLE Boot from dvd with -v and report. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twitleedum Posted June 10, 2009 Author Share Posted June 10, 2009 HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability :::: [Disabled] >> ENABLEOnboard Serial Port 1 :::: [3F8/IRQ4] >> DISABLE Onboard Parallel Port :::: [378/IRQ7] >> DISABLE Boot from dvd with -v and report. """"""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" Extension "com.apple.driver.ApplePCIConfigurator" has immediate dependencies on both com.apple.kernel and com.apple.kpi components; use only one style. Can't determine immediate dependencies for extension org.tgvbd.driver.ACPIPS2Nub Cant' determine dependies for ord.tgwbd.driver.ACPIPS2Nub. mbinit: done Securit auditing service present BSM auditing present From path: "uuid", Waiting for boot colume with UUID 70DA2E5A-5D48-33D0-BD79-85C1B24FCCE Waiting on <dict ID="0"><key>I0ProviderClass</key><string ID="1">I0Resources</string><key>I0ResourceMatch</key><string ID="2">boot-uuid-media</string></dict> AppleNForceATA: sata phy reset done. AppleNForceATA: sata phy reset done. AppleNForceATA: found 0 units. USBF: 0.746 AppleUSBOHCI[0x6015800]::CheckSleepCapability - OHCI controller will be unloaded across sleep AppleNForceATA: found 1 units. AppleNForceATA: found 1 units. AppleNForceATA: NVIDIA nForce MCP 61 Serial ATA by MeDevil (CMD 0x9f0, CTR 0xbf0, IRQ 23, BM 0xe000) AppleNForceATA: NVIDIA nForce MCP 61 Serial ATA by MeDevil (CMD 0x970, CTR 0xb70, IRQ 23, BM 0xe008) AppleNForceATA: found 0 units. Still waiting for root device Still waiting for root device Still waiting for root device """"""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twitleedum Posted June 11, 2009 Author Share Posted June 11, 2009 Bump... Anyone else have any ideas? BTW...thanks gazepo for all your help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazepo Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 Since chipset was found (possitive step) there are a few things to try. First make sure you have a dvd burned x2, if not possible then at least x4. If this does not help then there are an other 2 possibilities. 1. use an other label of dvd (I had some errors using verbatims) 2. use an other dvd-rom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twitleedum Posted June 11, 2009 Author Share Posted June 11, 2009 Since chipset was found (possitive step) there are a few things to try. First make sure you have a dvd burned x2, if not possible then at least x4. If this does not help then there are an other 2 possibilities. 1. use an other label of dvd (I had some errors using verbatims) 2. use an other dvd-rom. Yeah, i seen my chipset on the wiki! That was a step up.. Ok i'll burn another copy and if that doesn't work i'll go purchase a pata dvd reader. Would i need a pata hd too?? I just don't get why my computer boots into iDeneb 10.5.5 with out a problem, but when i put in iDeneb 10.5.6 it doesn't boot. Is there a way i can copy the booter from 10.5.5 and put it on 10.5.6 then burn a new DVD. Or put that voodoo kernel on 10.5.5. I think that's what i'll need; that specific kernel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazepo Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 Well give an other try with -f flag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twitleedum Posted June 11, 2009 Author Share Posted June 11, 2009 Well give an other try with -f flag. It didn't work:(...my dad just brought me home a PATA DVD drive..it's old, but i'm going to see if it'll work. If not i'll burn a fresh copy of iDeneb 10.5.6 at the slowest rate. I'll post results later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twitleedum Posted June 11, 2009 Author Share Posted June 11, 2009 UPDATE: My dad brought me a DVD drive out of a Dell, not sure what model. Anyway, i used it on a newly burnt iDeneb 10.5.6 DVD @ 4.0x lol..no worky. If necessary, i can retry the installation because i forgot what it said in verbose mode (-v). Also, i attempted with my SATA DVD drive and it gave the "Still waiting for root device." error. I was looking at this IDE DVD drive: http://microcenter.com/single_product_resu...duct_id=0301943 . It would most likely work, just thought i would get an opinion before i drop 25 bucks... This is the drive i currently have: http://microcenter.com/single_product_resu...duct_id=0293049 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazepo Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 Make sure that the IDE drive is not at cable select. Put jumper at master. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twitleedum Posted June 12, 2009 Author Share Posted June 12, 2009 Make sure that the IDE drive is not at cable select. Put jumper at master. Cable selecting is shouldn't be an issue if it were the only drive hooked up. Which i have been doing, instead of playing with the jumpers i have just hooked up one drive. And i finally got my IDE drive working, it's installing now, MUCH SLOWER, i might add! Wow...anyway, i selected Voodoo 9.5.0 or whatever and the AppleNForceATA chipset. Also selected the AMD patch along with the extra fonts, X11, and applications. Lets see what happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazepo Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 Remember to add the seatbelt fix. It's a must when using voodoo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toalhaman Posted May 8, 2010 Share Posted May 8, 2010 Hello friend! i have the same motherboard you have. I tried the same distros you did because i fount somewhere that, these are the distros suggested for our motherboard, but i couldnt make it too. I will take a ride on your topic (that is abandoned, unfortunately) and ask if there´s someone with this M61PME-S2P using the Osx86. If there´s somebody, or an expert that will be happy to help me and the friend in the previou topic, please reply! Thank you! My computer: M61PME-S2P Athlon X2 2800 2GB RAM DDR2800 Geforce 7300GT 320GB HD. See ya! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustie Posted September 10, 2010 Share Posted September 10, 2010 Hi, I'm gonna be trying to use OSX on my M61PME-S2P, not sure when exactly. Although after reading through this topic it seems it's a futile attempt. I have Athlon 64 X2 7750+, only the integrated GeForce 6150SE and SATA drives also... I'm not sure which system build to use, but I would go with the one that's the most compatible/has highest chances of booting and setting up fine. I read a wiki entry from someone who booted 10.6.0 on this motherboard: Kernel: mach_kernel.test7 from modbin Graphic: PNY GeForce 8400 GS (use Chameleon rc3 with PC EFI 10.5 used OSX86Tools to install EFI) Sound: working with Voodoo sound kext LAN: using nForceLan.kext 0.64 from 10.5 Restart/Shutdown: working after DSDT patch (make sure to edit RTC set Length = 0x02 not 0x04) Sleep: not tested nForce 430 sata - used slash's kext The entry is included here: http://wiki.osx86project.org/wiki/index.ph...10.6.0#Gigabyte Can anyone elaborate on what exactly would I need -- kernels? bootloaders? etc.? I'm having real trouble making my way through all the tutorials and stuff, there's so many combinations and methods to attempt to run OSX, it's almost too much -- some beginner advice would be nice, just where can I start from?... Thanks, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie296 Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 Hi,I'm gonna be trying to use OSX on my M61PME-S2P, not sure when exactly. Although after reading through this topic it seems it's a futile attempt. I have Athlon 64 X2 7750+, only the integrated GeForce 6150SE and SATA drives also... I'm not sure which system build to use, but I would go with the one that's the most compatible/has highest chances of booting and setting up fine. I read a wiki entry from someone who booted 10.6.0 on this motherboard: Kernel: mach_kernel.test7 from modbin Graphic: PNY GeForce 8400 GS (use Chameleon rc3 with PC EFI 10.5 used OSX86Tools to install EFI) Sound: working with Voodoo sound kext LAN: using nForceLan.kext 0.64 from 10.5 Restart/Shutdown: working after DSDT patch (make sure to edit RTC set Length = 0x02 not 0x04) Sleep: not tested nForce 430 sata - used slash's kext The entry is included here: http://wiki.osx86project.org/wiki/index.ph...10.6.0#Gigabyte Can anyone elaborate on what exactly would I need -- kernels? bootloaders? etc.? I'm having real trouble making my way through all the tutorials and stuff, there's so many combinations and methods to attempt to run OSX, it's almost too much -- some beginner advice would be nice, just where can I start from?... Thanks, Hi friends, I have the same motherboard as you guys and am gonna attempt the OSX installation on my PC next week. I have been searching the net for more than 10 days now and hv downloaded atleast 6 different versions in a hope to get it right. I will keep you guys posted and would let you know if hopefully, any of them works. I believe the most irritating part for us is that there is no option to set the SATA controller to AHCI in the BIOS. Keep your fingers crossed guys, Till then, V Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie296 Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 Hi All, Can someone help me here please, I tried installing with iAtkos 7. I burnt the iso and then when I tried to boot with the DVD, my system just keeps sitting at Boot from CD/DVD..... System Specs: Mobo: Gigabyte M61PME-S2P Processor: AMD Athlon 7750 Dual Core DVD Drive: Samsung IDE Hard Drive: Seagate 250GB SATA No external Graphic card as yet. Please please help me, move atleast a step forward with this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie296 Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 Hi All, Can someone help me here please, I tried installing with iAtkos 7. I burnt the iso and then when I tried to boot with the DVD, my system just keeps sitting at Boot from CD/DVD..... System Specs: Mobo: Gigabyte M61PME-S2P Processor: AMD Athlon 7750 Dual Core DVD Drive: Samsung IDE Hard Drive: Seagate 250GB SATA No external Graphic card as yet. Please please help me, move atleast a step forward with this. Please please help guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liamo14 Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 Hey. Have about the same specs, Gigabyte M61PME-SP2, Athlon X2, 4 gigs of ram and a fresh terabyte drive. I've tried every type of hackintosh I know of (Kalyway, iDeneb, iPC, ect.). So far, the only one I've gotten to get past the "still waiting for rood device" error was iDeneb 1.3. After install though, it never got to the darwin loader after reboot. Tried EVERY fix on the list, and it got to the darwin loader. After that though, no matter what I try (-x, -F, ect.) it always kernel panics before it starts up completely. Any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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