britishcolumbia Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 Hello everyone, I'm just wondering if it is possible to install OS X Leopard on my PC. Specs is as follows. AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ ATI Radeon HD 4670 OR ATI Radeon HD 4850 ASUS M2N-68-AM MB with nVidia chipset Sata HDD and optical drive. I tried installing it a while ago, but it didn't finish booting up. Before I waste my time again I was wondering if it is even possible for OSX to run on this system, properly that is. Thanks in advance, sorry for the seemingly "n00bish" question. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/181177-osx86-on-a-amd-system-help/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
vilpostus Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 I'm just wondering if it is possible to install OS X Leopard on my PC. Specs is as follows. It is. RTFM=search the forum for "AMD install". You will find many topics about it. Just don't be afraid to search out the Google/Forums before asking... Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/181177-osx86-on-a-amd-system-help/#findComment-1232786 Share on other sites More sharing options...
britishcolumbia Posted August 23, 2009 Author Share Posted August 23, 2009 It is.RTFM=search the forum for "AMD install". You will find many topics about it. Just don't be afraid to search out the Google/Forums before asking... Thanks for the reply, When I boot up off the OSX86 Kalyway Leopard DVD, i get this: After the command "Check Sleep Capibilities", it prints: OHCI controller will be unloaded across sleep. Then, Still wanting for root device. And that command repeats and is stuck in a loop. Its the nForce 630 chipset, by the way. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/181177-osx86-on-a-amd-system-help/#findComment-1233152 Share on other sites More sharing options...
verdant Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 Thanks for the reply, When I boot up off the OSX86 Kalyway Leopard DVD, i get this: After the command "Check Sleep Capibilities", it prints: OHCI controller will be unloaded across sleep. Then, Still wanting for root device. And that command repeats and is stuck in a loop. Its the nForce 630 chipset, by the way. With Kalyway 10.5.2 Install DVD Try booting the DVD with: -v -x cpus=1 maxmem=2048 platform=ACPI|86PC -legacy If you boot into the Installer OK, then in Customize choose: Fonts and Languages [Your choice] Kernel [kernel_922_modbin] Graphics and Audio Drivers [None] Network Drivers [None] Mobo Chipset [Default choice i.e. all] Thirds Application [Your choice] Patches -> Hardcoded SMBIOS [AppleSMBIOS-27-Default] No other selections under Patches Others Patches -> [TimeMachineFix] AMD 10.5.2 Patches -> [AMD_1052_Patch_test_1] If you are able to install successfully, then boot with -v -f..... Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/181177-osx86-on-a-amd-system-help/#findComment-1233156 Share on other sites More sharing options...
britishcolumbia Posted August 23, 2009 Author Share Posted August 23, 2009 With Kalyway 10.5.2 Install DVD Try booting the DVD with: -v -x cpus=1 maxmem=2048 platform=ACPI|86PC -legacy I cant enter that character into the command "|" I tried it without, and I had the same results. Ideas? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/181177-osx86-on-a-amd-system-help/#findComment-1233396 Share on other sites More sharing options...
verdant Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 I cant enter that character into the command "|" I tried it without, and I had the same results. Ideas? Then use -v -x cpus=1 maxmem=2048 platform=86PC -legacy Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/181177-osx86-on-a-amd-system-help/#findComment-1233403 Share on other sites More sharing options...
britishcolumbia Posted August 23, 2009 Author Share Posted August 23, 2009 Then use -v -x cpus=1 maxmem=2048 platform=86PC -legacy Same issue: CheckSeepCapabillity - OHCI controller will be unloaded across sleep Still waiting for root device Still waiting for root device It is stuck in a loop. I will try updating my bios. Any other suggestions? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/181177-osx86-on-a-amd-system-help/#findComment-1233409 Share on other sites More sharing options...
verdant Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 Same issue: CheckSeepCapabillity - OHCI controller will be unloaded across sleepStill waiting for root device Still waiting for root device It is stuck in a loop. I will try updating my bios. Any other suggestions? Have you set your storage mode in BIOS to AHCI......if not then do so..... Also, if your nForce 630a chipset is the MCP67.......see here and here...... Update Edit - spotted a typo in previous post.......it should have read platform=X86PC Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/181177-osx86-on-a-amd-system-help/#findComment-1233413 Share on other sites More sharing options...
britishcolumbia Posted August 23, 2009 Author Share Posted August 23, 2009 Have you set your storage mode in BIOS to AHCI......if not then do so..... Also, if your nForce 630a chipset is the MCP67.......see here and here...... Update Edit - spotted a typo in previous post.......it should have read platform=X86PC Ok, I am in the installer, but it seems that USB isnt working, my keyboard and mouse do not work. Now what? Thanks for all the help so far. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/181177-osx86-on-a-amd-system-help/#findComment-1233424 Share on other sites More sharing options...
verdant Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 Ok, I am in the installer, but it seems that USB isnt working, my keyboard and mouse do not work. Now what? Thanks for all the help so far. Firstly what boot flags with Kalyway Install DVD worked to get you into the installer? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/181177-osx86-on-a-amd-system-help/#findComment-1233426 Share on other sites More sharing options...
britishcolumbia Posted August 23, 2009 Author Share Posted August 23, 2009 Firstly what boot flags with Kalyway Install DVD worked to get you into the installer? -v -x cpus=1 maxmem=2048 platform=86PC -legacy Plus the update to my BIOS. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/181177-osx86-on-a-amd-system-help/#findComment-1233428 Share on other sites More sharing options...
verdant Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 -v -x cpus=1 maxmem=2048 platform=86PC -legacy Plus the update to my BIOS. OK as well as enabling AHCI in your BIOS did you also enable all the USB support options.....? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/181177-osx86-on-a-amd-system-help/#findComment-1233431 Share on other sites More sharing options...
britishcolumbia Posted August 23, 2009 Author Share Posted August 23, 2009 OK as well as enabling AHCI in your BIOS did you also enable all the USB support options.....? I'm not sure what else to do. I have USB functions set to enabled; USB 2.0 Controller set to Enabled; Legacy USB Support to enabled; USB 2.0 Controller Mode set to HiSpeed Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/181177-osx86-on-a-amd-system-help/#findComment-1233437 Share on other sites More sharing options...
verdant Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 I'm not sure what else to do. I have USB functions set to enabled; USB 2.0 Controller set to Enabled; Legacy USB Support to enabled; USB 2.0 Controller Mode set to HiSpeed Try with Legacy USB Support set to [Disabled]...... Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/181177-osx86-on-a-amd-system-help/#findComment-1233440 Share on other sites More sharing options...
britishcolumbia Posted August 24, 2009 Author Share Posted August 24, 2009 Try with Legacy USB Support set to [Disabled]...... I can't type in the boot tag with that on disabled, the keyboard or mouse doesn't even get power. Anything else? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/181177-osx86-on-a-amd-system-help/#findComment-1233447 Share on other sites More sharing options...
verdant Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 I can't type in the boot tag with that on disabled, the keyboard or mouse doesn't even get power. Anything else? OK re-enable USB Legacy Support in BIOS and try -v cpus=1 maxmem=2048 platform=86PC or -v cpus=1 maxmem=2048 platform=X86PC Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/181177-osx86-on-a-amd-system-help/#findComment-1233452 Share on other sites More sharing options...
britishcolumbia Posted August 24, 2009 Author Share Posted August 24, 2009 OK re-enable USB Legacy Support in BIOS and try -v cpus=1 maxmem=2048 platform=86PC or -v cpus=1 maxmem=2048 platform=X86PC I tried that, same result. No USB. My Keyboard and mouse are receiving power now, but not sending a signal to the OS X installer. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/181177-osx86-on-a-amd-system-help/#findComment-1233456 Share on other sites More sharing options...
verdant Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 I tried that, same result. No USB. My Keyboard and mouse are receiving power now, but not sending a signal to the OS X installer. This is strange......it appears that neither -x and/or -legacy flags are a problem (it would surprise me if they were...).....so, while power is on unplug keyboard and mouse and then plug them back in...... Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/181177-osx86-on-a-amd-system-help/#findComment-1233459 Share on other sites More sharing options...
britishcolumbia Posted August 24, 2009 Author Share Posted August 24, 2009 This is strange......it appears that neither -x and/or -legacy flags are a problem (it would surprise me if they were...).....so, while power is on unplug keyboard and mouse and then plug them back in...... OK, I tired this, after i plug them back in they dont have power. Nothing. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/181177-osx86-on-a-amd-system-help/#findComment-1233466 Share on other sites More sharing options...
verdant Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 OK, I tired this, after i plug them back in they dont have power. Nothing. Do you have Windows installed on the HDD too? Do you get the keyboard and mouse functioning after a shut down....short wait.....reboot? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/181177-osx86-on-a-amd-system-help/#findComment-1233471 Share on other sites More sharing options...
britishcolumbia Posted August 24, 2009 Author Share Posted August 24, 2009 Do you have Windows installed on the HDD too? Do you get the keyboard and mouse functioning after a shut down....short wait.....reboot? Keyboard is working again after reboot. Windows is installed on the HDD, but I was going to replace it. Should I create another partition with partition magic or another utility? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/181177-osx86-on-a-amd-system-help/#findComment-1233474 Share on other sites More sharing options...
verdant Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Keyboard is working again after reboot. Windows is installed on the HDD, but I was going to replace it. Should I create another partition with partition magic or another utility? I would keep Windows on the HDD and create another simple primary partition (either NTFS or FAT32) onto which to install OS X..... Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/181177-osx86-on-a-amd-system-help/#findComment-1233488 Share on other sites More sharing options...
britishcolumbia Posted August 24, 2009 Author Share Posted August 24, 2009 I would keep Windows on the HDD and create another simple primary partition (either NTFS or FAT32) onto which to install OS X..... OK, any other ideas how to fix USB. I can't install without it. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/181177-osx86-on-a-amd-system-help/#findComment-1233491 Share on other sites More sharing options...
verdant Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 OK, any other ideas how to fix USB. I can't install without it. On rebooting and getting to the Darwin boot prompt, do the USB keyboard and USB mouse work then or not.... Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/181177-osx86-on-a-amd-system-help/#findComment-1233501 Share on other sites More sharing options...
britishcolumbia Posted August 24, 2009 Author Share Posted August 24, 2009 On rebooting and getting to the Darwin boot prompt, do the USB keyboard and USB mouse work then or not.... Yeah they work up until the installer. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/181177-osx86-on-a-amd-system-help/#findComment-1233506 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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