Intel 945GM Chipset and BOTH CORES worlking

[AlexM]

It seems to be the case that the new Intel 945GM Chipset has a few problems mainly with the Lan and audio. Don't buy the intel wireless card (most people do for this chipset) as it will not work.

 

Vinayp has managed a successful install of OS X 10..4.6 on an MSI 1057 (S262) sporting the aforementioned chipset and may offer help to users experiencing problems with this popular motherboard - biggest problem tends to be the sound.

 

A first (from looking round the forums) BOTH CORES ARE ON, running and utilised by OS X!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Take it from here Vinayp, Patrick who should join also needs help getting the sound working on his 945GM Chipset...

 

P.S. I returned my new MSI 1057 as I noticed the new Macbook was cheaper than it (including the education discount) here in the UK, what is even more strange to me is that it sports the same 945GM Chipset, and is -internally- almost exactly the same laptop (albeit without dual layer writting, express card and being 1.5" wider). Apple almost down to the prices of barebones... I never thought I'd see the day.

[mega]

will details follow on how to get a duo core to work with both?

[vinayp]

AlexM, here in the US, the MS-1057 (configured similarily to the MacBook) is still cheaper (buy.com) and doesn't have the heat problems that continue to plague the MacBooks, so I decided to keep mine.

 

Anyway, with the 10.4.6 DVD, the Intel Core Duo should work out of the box with BOTH cores fully functional.

 

mega, so you were not able to get both cores running? which version of the DVD did you use?

 

To get audio working on the MS-1057 or anything using the Realtek ALC882 audio chip, you have to

 

1. Delete /System/Library/Extensions/AppleHDA.kext (drag it to the trash and type in admin password when it asks you).

2. Run the Terminal (/Applications/Utilities/Terminal)

3. Type: sudo pico /System/Library/Extensions/AppleAzaliaAudio.kext/Contents/Info.plist (and type in admin password)

4. Find the line that says <key>Realtek ALC880/ALC860 Codec Driver</key>. 7 Lines Down from that, change the line that says <string>0x10ec0880</string> to: <string>0x10ec0882</string>

5. Hit Control-O to save the file, then Control-X to quit.

6. In the terminal window, type: sudo pico /System/Library/Extensions/AppleAzaliaAudio.kext/Contents/PlugIns/AppleAzaliaController.kext/Contents/Info.plist

7. Scroll down to where it says <string>0x26688086</string>. Change this to: <string>0x27d88086</string>

8. Hit Control-O, then Control-X

9. In the terminal window, type: sudo rm /System/Library/Extensions.*

10. Reboot

 

This should get audio out working. Audio in still doesn't work on these Realtek ALC882 cards.

 

BTW, th 945GM chipset is separate from the integrated audio chip that is used, and doesn't necessarily imply that it will use the Realtek ALC882. Intel only defined a specification called HD Audio that several integrated audio chip manufacturers implemented. However, each requires a different set of drivers. Sigmatel also makes integrated HD audio that is commonly found on mobos and in laptops using the 945GM chipset. The instructions I posted above will not work for Sigmatel chips. Search the forum for more info on those chips.

[mega]

I've tried 2 different 10.4.5, and 2 different 10.4.6

 

currently running the 10.4.6 with ilife that's on demonoid right now

[Patrick Nosker]

Aww... too bad I have the Sigmatel 9220 chipset for sound. Let me know how you got the other core to work, that'd be great!

 

Thanks for the help so far.

[Jason Dax]

vinayp, what dvd you use? I try with 10.4.5 MyZ, later with 10.4.6 JAS... only one core working...

[doggyworld]

Same here.. only one core working with both Myz and Jas DVD's.. please share which DVD you used.

[mega]

I have the 945GM with sigmatel 9200 chip

 

only 1 core will work, and no sound with 10.4.5, 10.4.6, I've used 2 different versions of .5 and .6 all the same, course they all have the same kernel so that's to be expected

[vinayp]

Patrick, to get your sigmatel 9220 audio working, see here: http://forum.osx86project.org/index.php?sh...t=305&p=82930

 

mega, I don't think this will help you since you have a 9200 sigmatel chip, but you should try it anyway...

 

I used the HOTiSO 10.4.6 DVD. I installed the Intel patches that were an option in the customize menu of the installer (click the "Customize" button that is on the screen right before installation starts). Then, after installation, both cores were recognized and were fully functional. My laptop (MSI MS-1057) uses the 945GM chipset and my CPU is a core duo T2400. I'm not sure why it isn't working for everyone. The only thing I can think of is maybe your installer used a different set of patches, but I'm pretty they all use the same Maxxuss version.

 

If there is anything else I can do to help, let me know...

[nev6]

Patrick, to get your sigmatel 9220 audio working, see here: http://forum.osx86project.org/index.php?sh...t=305&p=82930

 

mega, I don't think this will help you since you have a 9200 sigmatel chip, but you should try it anyway...

 

I used the HOTiSO 10.4.6 DVD. I installed the Intel patches that were an option in the customize menu of the installer (click the "Customize" button that is on the screen right before installation starts). Then, after installation, both cores were recognized and were fully functional. My laptop (MSI MS-1057) uses the 945GM chipset and my CPU is a core duo T2400. I'm not sure why it isn't working for everyone. The only thing I can think of is maybe your installer used a different set of patches, but I'm pretty they all use the same Maxxuss version.

 

If there is anything else I can do to help, let me know...

 

 

has anyone else here with a core-duo processor used this dvd?

if so are both cores recognized?

[Monstermac]

Patrick, to get your sigmatel 9220 audio working, see here: http://forum.osx86project.org/index.php?sh...t=305&p=82930

 

mega, I don't think this will help you since you have a 9200 sigmatel chip, but you should try it anyway...

 

I used the HOTiSO 10.4.6 DVD. I installed the Intel patches that were an option in the customize menu of the installer (click the "Customize" button that is on the screen right before installation starts). Then, after installation, both cores were recognized and were fully functional. My laptop (MSI MS-1057) uses the 945GM chipset and my CPU is a core duo T2400. I'm not sure why it isn't working for everyone. The only thing I can think of is maybe your installer used a different set of patches, but I'm pretty they all use the same Maxxuss version.

 

If there is anything else I can do to help, let me know...

 

hi vinayp after seeing ur results of both cores working and no audio conflicts i hav decided to buy MSI MS-1034 wich is excatly same as urs except for 15.4 WXGA screen. but i want to hav some questions answered b4 i but my MSI 1034

 

1.give me the exact link of the ISO u used for install ( tht made both cores work )

2. IS the quality of sound really good as it should be (or do u regret Intel HD Audio 4 it)

3.Are the appz like iLife suite and others working perfect.

4.And wht did u do 4 the wireless card (used any externel USB wireless card as every1)

 

reply soon and send me the link of the ISO u used(since i can't find it anywhere i.e HOTiSO 10.4.6 DVD)

[vinayp]

hi vinayp after seeing ur results of both cores working and no audio conflicts i hav decided to buy MSI MS-1034 wich is excatly same as urs except for 15.4 WXGA screen. but i want to hav some questions answered b4 i but my MSI 1034

 

1.give me the exact link of the ISO u used for install ( tht made both cores work )

2. IS the quality of sound really good as it should be (or do u regret Intel HD Audio 4 it)

3.Are the appz like iLife suite and others working perfect.

4.And wht did u do 4 the wireless card (used any externel USB wireless card as every1)

 

reply soon and send me the link of the ISO u used(since i can't find it anywhere i.e HOTiSO 10.4.6 DVD)

 

1. Against forum rules. (Search for 10.4.6 HOTiSO).

2. Yes, sound quality is excellent. However, only audio OUT works, not audio IN. People are working on that problem now in other threads.

3. All apps I have tested work great and run very smoothly (in fact, i only run OS X on my laptop now, and have completely removed WinXP since I no longer use it).

4. When you order your laptop, order it WITHOUT a wireless card. Then send an email to wireless@pcdglobal.com and tell them you want to order this part #: WLL4080PCIX (atheros AR5006EX). It costs $65 but it is one of the best 802.11a/b/g miniPCI-express cards out there and works FLAWLESSLY with OS X. You will have to open up the laptop yourself and install it, but it should be pretty easy. This way you won't need an external USB card sticking out of your laptop and all the airport utilities will work seemlessly.

[Monstermac]

1. Against forum rules. (Search for 10.4.6 HOTiSO).

2. Yes, sound quality is excellent. However, only audio OUT works, not audio IN. People are working on that problem now in other threads.

3. All apps I have tested work great and run very smoothly (in fact, i only run OS X on my laptop now, and have completely removed WinXP since I no longer use it).

4. When you order your laptop, order it WITHOUT a wireless card. Then send an email to wireless@pcdglobal.com and tell them you want to order this part #: WLL4080PCIX (atheros AR5006EX). It costs $65 but it is one of the best 802.11a/b/g miniPCI-express cards out there and works FLAWLESSLY with OS X. You will have to open up the laptop yourself and install it, but it should be pretty easy. This way you won't need an external USB card sticking out of your laptop and all the airport utilities will work seemlessly.

 

hi vinayp, that's really great to hear from you. last 2 things to know for conformation

 

1.You said u got both core running at their best (how is tht possible ? is it becuz of tht particular ISO you used for installation or is tht just possible with ur hardware?)

 

2.send me the exact link to my mail (i.e mdskhan@gmail.com) with subject named as "Vinayp ISO" becuz if i go searching for 10.4.6 HOTiSO i might landup downloading the wrong file from wrong bittorent search engine. So plz send the direct download link and if possible the torrent file as attachment. tht would be really great of you to me.

[vinayp]

hi vinayp, that's really great to hear from you. last 2 things to know for conformation

 

1.You said u got both core running at their best (how is tht possible ? is it becuz of tht particular ISO you used for installation or is tht just possible with ur hardware?)

 

2.send me the exact link to my mail (i.e mdskhan@gmail.com) with subject named as "Vinayp ISO" becuz if i go searching for 10.4.6 HOTiSO i might landup downloading the wrong file from wrong bittorent search engine. So plz send the direct download link and if possible the torrent file as attachment. tht would be really great of you to me.

 

I can't say for sure if its the hardware or the ISO version, but my guess would be that it's the hardware since the 10.4.5 DVD also worked fine for me.

 

BTW, here are some screenshots showing dual core CPU info on a MS-1057:

 

 

FYI, there are no direct download links for the HOTiSO DVD that I know of. You'll have to search elsewhere.

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