YoYelloW Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 So more and more people reporting succesfull builds with the GA-P55M-UD2 and various other UDx boards for i5 and i7 CPU's Gigabyte recently released new boards that also support usb3.0 and sata3 obviously this is the future of these 2 interfaces. Im wondering if anyone tested these boards yet, for example the GA-P55A-UD3 This board looks alot like our famous UD2, but with a few different specs. Now looking at the chipsets placed on this board, it seems that its the same chipset on the normal P55 serie thats handeling the sata2 interface so ofc that will still work, the new sata3.0 is taken care by a Marvell 9128 chip, now im wondering if this will work, but most likely it will need kexts at first, and if the hackintosh scene has ever gotten any marvell chips working. USB3.0 work by the NEC chip on this board, doe anyone have thoughts about these? Im looking into buying a new p55 core i5 rig, i can play it save and get an UD2, or rpepare for the future and get a board with sata3 and usb3 on it. Please share all you thoughts and info about these new boards. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/197854-new-gigabyte-boards-with-30-standards/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordduckx Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 Hey I have the new p55a ud4p from Gigabyte (and i7 860) I'm currently trying Empire EFI, which works, until i get a still waiting for root device error. I tried a couple things in the bios, plus moving around the sata ports, but nothing seemed to do the trick. I'm not adverse to doing Tony's (see post below) method, I just have to wait till I get a break from school to try it. this is my first actual build, although I have generally followed OSx86 for a while. any help would be much appreciated! Cheers I also am looking at this post ( http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/index.php...p;#entry1353597 ) and hoping to get information from there as well Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/197854-new-gigabyte-boards-with-30-standards/#findComment-1353598 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mardig Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 HeyI have the new p55a ud4p from Gigabyte (and i7 860) I'm currently trying Empire EFI, which works, until i get a still waiting for root device error. I tried a couple things in the bios, plus moving around the sata ports, but nothing seemed to do the trick. I'm not adverse to doing Tony's (see post below) method, I just have to wait till I get a break from school to try it. this is my first actual build, although I have generally followed OSx86 for a while. any help would be much appreciated! Cheers I also am looking at this post ( http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/index.php...p;#entry1353597 ) and hoping to get information from there as well I also have a P55-UD4P and have tried Tony's approach three different times and I always end up with the "Still Waiting for Root Device Error" Looks like we are all having the same problem. Hopefully someone will come up with a solution. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/197854-new-gigabyte-boards-with-30-standards/#findComment-1375383 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordduckx Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 I also have a P55-UD4P and have tried Tony's approach three different times and I always end up with the "Still Waiting for Root Device Error" Looks like we are all having the same problem. Hopefully someone will come up with a solution. do you have a SATA DVD drive? I wasn't able to get it to work without one. However I still can't get it to boot without the CD now anyway Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/197854-new-gigabyte-boards-with-30-standards/#findComment-1375643 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mardig Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Thanks for responding and in answer to your question, yes I am using a SATA Hard Drive and a SATA BluRay drive for this installation. I also can boot 10.6.2 when I use Tony's boot CD as a starting point, but it will not boot directly from the hard disk. I get the dreaded "Still Waiting For Root Device" error every time. I'm not sure what to try next, but I am positive someone will find a solution eventually. We will just need to be patient a while longer. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/197854-new-gigabyte-boards-with-30-standards/#findComment-1376693 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordduckx Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Thanks for responding and in answer to your question, yes I am using a SATA Hard Drive and a SATA BluRay drive for this installation. I also can boot 10.6.2 when I use Tony's boot CD as a starting point, but it will not boot directly from the hard disk. I get the dreaded "Still Waiting For Root Device" error every time. I'm not sure what to try next, but I am positive someone will find a solution eventually. We will just need to be patient a while longer. Yeah, I have basically the same problem, cept im using a SATA DVD drive instead. Hopefully the next apple update will help Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/197854-new-gigabyte-boards-with-30-standards/#findComment-1376700 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mardig Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 If it boots using a boot disk like Tony's then it seems to me like we already have all the parts. We probably just need someone who knows which piece is missing in the HDD boot and how to put it in the right place with the right configuration settings. I guess, what I am saying is that I'm hopeful it is solvable with today's pieces. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/197854-new-gigabyte-boards-with-30-standards/#findComment-1376761 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradrel Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 Same problem here. P55A-UD4P, SATA DVD - "Still Waiting for Root Device" Boots fine from CD or USB Boot drive. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/197854-new-gigabyte-boards-with-30-standards/#findComment-1377486 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LogicalUser Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 I know its not a fix, but has anyone considered setting their machine up with a Chameleon/PC-EFI based USB stick bootloader? I mean... if Boot-132 CDs work a USB stick should work just as well, and be much more permanent Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/197854-new-gigabyte-boards-with-30-standards/#findComment-1377600 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordduckx Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 I know its not a fix, but has anyone considered setting their machine up with a Chameleon/PC-EFI based USB stick bootloader? I mean... if Boot-132 CDs work a USB stick should work just as well, and be much more permanent could you point me (us) to a guide for that? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/197854-new-gigabyte-boards-with-30-standards/#findComment-1377934 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninetto Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 could you point me (us) to a guide for that? A bit old, but HERE is one for a usb-bootable solution: hiside, ninetto Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/197854-new-gigabyte-boards-with-30-standards/#findComment-1378075 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LogicalUser Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 definitely not what I was talking about, very old. I wouldn't try it with 10.6.2 hmm... there are likely a dozen various install guides around here that include a chameleon-on-a-USB stick section, really all you need is the basic method. http://aserebln.blogspot.com/2009/10/6-106...-usb-stick.html http://aserebln.blogspot.com/2009/10/7-106...-usb-stick.html those should have all the instructions you need for the initial setup. Much of the first half of the second link does not apply to your setup, as you already have a full /Extra folder with DSDT to use. (I'm unsure if you need the UUID related stuff, I'd skip it personally, at least to start) With that said, everything from here down is what you need: " To install Chameleon on the USB-Stick you must find out which disk identifier is used for your USB-Stick. In the still open Terminal run this command: [/Volumes/Chameleon] > diskutil list " with those instructions you should have a properly formatted USB stick, with chameleon RC3 manually installed. Once you do, its a simple matter to place your /Extra folder on the drive, and replace the /boot file with whatever newerone you need for a P55/i5 setup Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/197854-new-gigabyte-boards-with-30-standards/#findComment-1378455 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mardig Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Hi Everyone, It has been a week since the last post on this subject. I'm just checking in to see is anyone has found success running the Gigabyte GA-P55A-UDP4 or other GA-P55A series of motherboards. In particular has anyone found a fix for the "Still Waiting for Root Device" error. If you've had success or found the solution, please let the rest of us know the process. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/197854-new-gigabyte-boards-with-30-standards/#findComment-1384605 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradrel Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Hi Everyone, It has been a week since the last post on this subject. I'm just checking in to see is anyone has found success running the Gigabyte GA-P55A-UDP4 or other GA-P55A series of motherboards. In particular has anyone found a fix for the "Still Waiting for Root Device" error. If you've had success or found the solution, please let the rest of us know the process. I had success with this method: http://tonymacx86.blogspot.com/2010/01/twe...-chameleon.html Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/197854-new-gigabyte-boards-with-30-standards/#findComment-1384638 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mardig Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 I had success with this method: http://tonymacx86.blogspot.com/2010/01/twe...-chameleon.html Could you give us a bit more information? Did you install first with another method that left you with the "Still Waiting for Boot Device Error"? If so, what method did you use? If so, did you get around this error by setting up the boot with Chameleon in the EFI Partition? Thanks ahead of time, because any specifics you give us can help others. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/197854-new-gigabyte-boards-with-30-standards/#findComment-1384876 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordduckx Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 I had success with this method: http://tonymacx86.blogspot.com/2010/01/twe...-chameleon.html Also, i'd like to know what you did about your DSDT, plus what you have in your Extras folder to get things running Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/197854-new-gigabyte-boards-with-30-standards/#findComment-1385003 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mardig Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 Hi Everyone, I’d like to report success on a Snow Leopard 10.6.2 installation on a Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD4P with NVidia GTS-250 Graphics. This method is 100% due to the hard work and support of Tonymacx86 who made this possible. This method uses his tools and is a near duplicate of methods he has posted in the past. I just made the small tweaks you will need for installation on this particular motherboard and video card combination. This install is for NVidia based video cards, see Tonymacx86’s forums for advice with ATI Graphics. Here is the method I used for this install: Computer Configuration: Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD4P Bios Version: 7F Processor: Core I7-860 Memory: 4GB Video: Sparkle GTS-250 1GB (NVidia) Optical Drive: LG BH08 Super Multi Blue - Blu-Ray Burner ��" SATA Hard Disk: Maxtor 300GB ��" SATA First Buy a copy of Snow Leopard, have the install DVD available. 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If you have a different NVidia based video card, this may not be needed. 2) Once the “Install Mac OS X” dialog appears, do not click the continue button (leave it there for later) Instead, Click on Utilities - Disk Utility Format your Hackintosh destined Hard Disk as Mac OS Extended (Journaled) Name the Volume “Snow Leopard” Close Disk Utility 3) Now hit continue on the “Install Mac OS X” dialog Install Snow Leopard to the new Disk labeled “Snow Leopard” After the installation program runs for about 30 minutes and shows ~10 minutes remaining, you will get a message that the install failed. 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dzigg Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 @Mardig :Wow, is the step really that easy?? A few question : - Does firework, and graphic stuff (QL/CL?) work as it should be? - Does it have the sleep problem? - Can I use ATi HD 4890 instead? - How do I make it to multi-boot with windows 7? Thx.. I'm really excited now to build a hackintosh Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/197854-new-gigabyte-boards-with-30-standards/#findComment-1419049 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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