jamba77 Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 I tried to install OS X ( iDeneb v1.5.1 OSX86 v10.5.7) on my PC, but it didn´t work so far. Basically it should work, as some users here managed it. my config: Mobo MSI P965 Platinum, 1.8 BIOS Intel Core Duo Processor E6400, 4 GB Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM, Geforce NVIDIA GeForce 7600 GT, 256 MB Onboard SATAII controller integrated ICH8R / JMicron JMB 361 500 GB SATA DVD-RW, IDE DVD, IDE Onboard IEEE 1394 VIA 6308 PS2 Keyboard / mouse I did try to boot with iATKOS 4.1i , but didn´t work. some here did install OS Tiger, but 10.5.7 should work. BIOS settings: Virtualization enabled Execute-Disable Bit Capibility enabled Multicore enabled IDAPIC enabled Onboard RAID IDE Firewir, Audio enabled PCI IDE Busmaster SATA1 enabled, IDE Must the DVD drives be hooked up to a SATA port? the installation seems to stop (loop?) , I get the message Loading HFS +file (mach kernel) from 4230480 EBIOS read error: Device timeout Block 258448 Sectors 64 EBIOS read error: Device timeout Block 258448 Sectors 64 .. same with iATKOS ! Must the DVD drives be hooked up to a SATA port? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/207632-working-os-x-on-msi-p965-platinum/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamba77 Posted January 17, 2010 Author Share Posted January 17, 2010 ok, the Installation process goes on.. I now tried the version iDeneb 10.5.5. I erased the partition, I get to the disc utility, in system profiler I can see the devices, the DVD-writer as ATA, even firewire. I get to the final installation part, after choosing the fixes etc. While testig the install DVD ( before the final installation on the HD) I get the message ´DVD error´, but the DVD is in good condition. can I only use SATA-DVD-drives? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/207632-working-os-x-on-msi-p965-platinum/#findComment-1387936 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biafra Republic Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 iATKOS v4.1i has issues with Intel 965 type chipsets. iATKOS v7 will work; however, you will need to disable any AHCI and the IDE RAID in the BIOS, and install both the REGULAR ICHx AND JMicron kexts if you wish to be able to use both the HDD and DVD drives. Also a couple notes: 1.) I have no idea whether your Firewire will work using these directions. You have been warned. 2.) As OSX 10.5.x is a 32-bit system, the OS will only use/recognize the first 3GB of RAM, leaving you with 1GB unutilized. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/207632-working-os-x-on-msi-p965-platinum/#findComment-1388142 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamba77 Posted January 19, 2010 Author Share Posted January 19, 2010 iATKOS v4.1i has issues with Intel 965 type chipsets. iATKOS v7 will work; however, you will need to disable any AHCI and the IDE RAID in the BIOS, and install both the REGULAR ICHx AND JMicron kexts if you wish to be able to use both the HDD and DVD drives. Also a couple notes: 1.) I have no idea whether your Firewire will work using these directions. You have been warned. 2.) As OSX 10.5.x is a 32-bit system, the OS will only use/recognize the first 3GB of RAM, leaving you with 1GB unutilized. thanks for the input.. iDeneb 10.5.5 is the only version I get into the installation process. "disable any AHCI and the IDE RAID in the BIOS". well, that way I can´t boot from my IDE DVD-writer..I now bought a SATA DVD-writer. update will come.. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/207632-working-os-x-on-msi-p965-platinum/#findComment-1389833 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamba77 Posted January 20, 2010 Author Share Posted January 20, 2010 ok, with the new SATA DVD-writer the installation succeeded. I used iDeneb 10.5.7. which has the most up-to-date fixes. I could choose most of the drivers for audio, ethernet the board offers. but after first reboot now,after the chameleon boot options, it hangs on the silver apple screen.. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/207632-working-os-x-on-msi-p965-platinum/#findComment-1390948 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamba77 Posted January 22, 2010 Author Share Posted January 22, 2010 WORKING!! finally I just downgraded the bios from 1.8 to 1.6 . great system..nice Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/207632-working-os-x-on-msi-p965-platinum/#findComment-1392905 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamba77 Posted January 23, 2010 Author Share Posted January 23, 2010 but no sound and firewire. soundchip (MSI): Audio • High Definition link controller integrated in Intel® ICH8R chip. • Audio codec Realtek® 883. - Compliant with Azalia 1.0 spec. - Flexible 8-channel audio with jack sensing. I installed this package, but still no sound. http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=36520 Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/207632-working-os-x-on-msi-p965-platinum/#findComment-1393877 Share on other sites More sharing options...
leafhound Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 In your System Preferences look in Sound, is "Internal Speakers" set under Output tab? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/207632-working-os-x-on-msi-p965-platinum/#findComment-1393896 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamba77 Posted January 23, 2010 Author Share Posted January 23, 2010 ok, wrong speaker cable input works! Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/207632-working-os-x-on-msi-p965-platinum/#findComment-1393939 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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