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Hi,

 

I can install 10.6 without any trouble, however my new graphic card is not supported (at least at first..) so i can't even get 1024*768, i only see artifacts...

 

My card is a 4850HD Golden Sample 512 with 2x DVI output, i guess it's the 1st model that came out... I didn't find solution for 10.6 so could someone tell me how i do after installing?

 

I tried one thing that was boot with my old graphic cards, install drivers (but it was for leopard..) then reboot with new card, it worked partially, means i got many resolution expect mine (1650*1080)!

 

Thank you.

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Yes, do what SilentViper said, you're going to get full QE/CI, Reschanging and everything...

 

Here is the only thing I did to get my video card working great.

 

@SilentViper:

 

It doesnt make difference if I put

 

<key>GraphicsEnabler</key>

<string>y</string>

 

Instead of Yes?

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if you are not on 10.6.2 you will also need to plug a dvi>vga dongle in second dvi out in order to use the 1st dvi out, or use ATIframbuffer.kext, ATISupport.kext, and ATI4800Controler.kext from 10.6.2

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@SilentViper:

 

It doesnt make difference if I put

 

<key>GraphicsEnabler</key>

<string>y</string>

 

Instead of Yes?

 

makes no difference whatsoever. Netkas wrote PC-EFI so that it only checked the first letter of the <string> meaning you could theoretically put Yellow as the string or any other word that starts with Y

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Thanks everyone for your answers. I don't know the device ID yet, but i have a USB Key with the last Ubuntu so i'm going to check that now. Anyway i need to make the procedure clear :

 

I'll boot in single user mode (right?) then i'll arrive there:

 

/sbin/mount -uw

Then i'll type this:

 cd  /system/library/extensions/

Then first, i have to sudo into ATI4800Controller.kext/contents/ how do i do that? Just type cd ATI4800Controller.kext/contents/?

 

Then i'll type sudo nano Info.plist followed by the device ID? Or first enter and then type device ID then enter agian? Then Control X ok and reboot.

 

Then, hopefully it will be working without trouble... I already use a VGA>DVI adapter cause i have VGA cable only. I will update to 10.6.2 after.

 

So if i understand, i will need to put an adapter in the other slot too, otherwise it won't work? What's the procedure to make it work without?

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0x94421002 you mean? It's ok, i'll check that. But i need a clear procedure about how to add the device ID. If you read my last post again, you'll see i'm a bit confused, unsure with it. Why do you i also have to edit the Info.plist? What is it?

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 ubuntu@ubuntu:~$ lspci
01:00.0 VGA compatible controller: ATI Technologies Inc RV570 [Radeon X1950 Pro]
01:00.1 Display controller: ATI Technologies Inc RV570 [Radeon X1950 Pro] (secondary)
03:00.0 IDE interface: JMicron Technology Corp. JMB368 IDE controller
04:00.0 Ethernet controller: Realtek Semiconductor Co., Ltd. RTL8111/8168B PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet controller (rev 02)
05:00.0 Ethernet controller: Realtek Semiconductor Co., Ltd. RTL8111/8168B PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet controller (rev 02)
06:07.0 FireWire (IEEE 1394): Texas Instruments TSB43AB23 IEEE-1394a-2000 Controller (PHY/Link)
ubuntu@ubuntu:~$

I made test to see (i cut the beginning) and i don't see any device ID into that...?!

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 ubuntu@ubuntu:~$ lspci
01:00.0 VGA compatible controller: ATI Technologies Inc RV570 [Radeon X1950 Pro]
01:00.1 Display controller: ATI Technologies Inc RV570 [Radeon X1950 Pro] (secondary)
03:00.0 IDE interface: JMicron Technology Corp. JMB368 IDE controller
04:00.0 Ethernet controller: Realtek Semiconductor Co., Ltd. RTL8111/8168B PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet controller (rev 02)
05:00.0 Ethernet controller: Realtek Semiconductor Co., Ltd. RTL8111/8168B PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet controller (rev 02)
06:07.0 FireWire (IEEE 1394): Texas Instruments TSB43AB23 IEEE-1394a-2000 Controller (PHY/Link)
ubuntu@ubuntu:~$

I made test to see (i cut the beginning) and i don't see any device ID into that...?!

 

i think your supposed to do Lspci -n to get the device Id

 

0x94421002 is a combination of your device id (9442) and Subsystem ID (1002)

 

get your device Id verified then i will post back thorough instructions of how to add your device Id

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boot in Single User Mode with 

 -s

 

at prompt type 

 mount -uw /

 

then type 

 cd /System/Library/Extensions/ATI4800Controller.kext/Contents/

 

then 

 sudo nano Info.plist

 

after 0x944a1002 make sure there is a space and type 0x94421002

 

so that your whole file looks like this

 

 <?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<!DOCTYPE plist PUBLIC "-//Apple//DTD PLIST 1.0//EN" "http://www.apple.com/DTDs/PropertyList-1.0.dtd">
<plist version="1.0">
<dict>
 <key>CFBundleDevelopmentRegion</key>
 <string>English</string>
 <key>CFBundleExecutable</key>
 <string>ATI4800Controller</string>
 <key>CFBundleGetInfoString</key>
 <string>ATI4800Controller 1.6.16.11 (8209)</string>
 <key>CFBundleIdentifier</key>
 <string>com.apple.kext.ATI4800Controller</string>
 <key>CFBundleInfoDictionaryVersion</key>
 <string>6.0</string>
 <key>CFBundleName</key>
 <string>Radeon HD 4800 Controller</string>
 <key>CFBundlePackageType</key>
 <string>KEXT</string>
 <key>CFBundleShortVersionString</key>
 <string>1.6.16</string>
 <key>CFBundleSignature</key>
 <string>????</string>
 <key>CFBundleVersion</key>
 <string>6.1.6</string>
 <key>IOKitPersonalities</key>
 <dict>
	 <key>Controller</key>
	 <dict>
		 <key>CFBundleIdentifier</key>
		 <string>com.apple.kext.ATI4800Controller</string>
		 <key>IOClass</key>
		 <string>ATI4800Controller</string>
		 <key>IOMatchCategory</key>
		 <string>IOFramebuffer</string>
		 <key>IOName</key>
		 <string>ATI4800Controller</string>
		 <key>IOPCIMatch</key>
		 <string>0x94401002 0x944a1002 0x94421002</string>
		 <key>IOProbeScore</key>
		 <integer>65000</integer>
		 <key>IOProviderClass</key>
		 <string>IOPCIDevice</string>
		 <key>aty_config</key>
		 <dict>
			 <key>CFG_USE_SRRB</key>
			 <true/>
		 </dict>
	 </dict>
 </dict>
 <key>OSBundleCompatibleVersion</key>
 <string>1.1.36</string>
 <key>OSBundleLibraries</key>
 <dict>
	 <key>com.apple.iokit.IOACPIFamily</key>
	 <string>1.2</string>
	 <key>com.apple.iokit.IOGraphicsFamily</key>
	 <string>1.3</string>
	 <key>com.apple.iokit.IOPCIFamily</key>
	 <string>1.2</string>
	 <key>com.apple.kext.ATISupport</key>
	 <string>1.1.36</string>
	 <key>com.apple.kpi.bsd</key>
	 <string>8.0.0</string>
	 <key>com.apple.kpi.iokit</key>
	 <string>8.0.0</string>
	 <key>com.apple.kpi.libkern</key>
	 <string>8.0.0</string>
	 <key>com.apple.kpi.mach</key>
	 <string>8.0.0</string>
 </dict>
 <key>OSBundleRequired</key>
 <string>Safe Boot</string>
</dict>
</plist>

 

hit CTRL X

 

type Y (for Yes make changes)

 

then hit enter to accept filename

 

 

reboot and at prompt boot ignore caches or with -f

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Thanks, I'll do that in 2min when new install is done, i'll be back soon! Since it's 10.6.0, i should put a dvi adapter in 2nd port or it wont't work. Right? Should i put screen cable in left or right port?

 

Edit: Error writing Info.plist: read only system. Damnnn why?! I did exactly what u said...

 

Edit: Ok i just forgot a /... Reboot in 10sec!

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Thanks, I'll do that in 2min when new install is done, i'll be back soon! Since it's 10.6.0, i should put a dvi adapter in 2nd port or it wont't work. Right? Should i put screen cable in left or right port?

 

Edit: Error writing Info.plist: read only system. Damnnn why?! I did exactly what u said...

 

even mount -uw / ??

 

or whatever it says right before the prompt is dropped

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Its ok now.. Just installing myhack again on usb hd to boot up.. Refresh the page to see my new messages since they

become edit of last post.

 

I booted up with -f like u said but i see grey font only.. I guess it shouldn't take 5min!?

 

I tried boot again with -f and got artifacts.. Then tried normal boot and get grey font again.. What the hell is missing!?

 

Edit: Tried with DVI adapter in 2nd port now, artifacts too... I tried all... Damn, why so unlucky!? ;)

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Its ok now.. Just installing myhack again on usb hd to boot up.. Refresh the page to see my new messages since they

become edit of last post.

 

I booted up with -f like u said but i see grey font only.. I guess it shouldn't take 5min!?

 

I tried boot again with -f and got artifacts.. Then tried normal boot and get grey font again.. What the hell is missing!?

 

Edit: Tried with DVI adapter in 2nd port now, artifacts too... I tried all... Damn, why so unlucky!? ;)

 

 

see if you can get into safe mode

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Since i plugged back my old graphic card, i boot up the new install, installed MyHack on it and then i did reboot with the 4850HD and... It worked! So i've no idea why it didn't at first.. I'd really like to know for my next install!!

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I had an idea now: i used CCC to copy my older 10.6 install on another partition, then i edited the ATI4800 kext. However, it's not enough, cause the things i installed to make my X1950 works well seems to cause KP. I guess i just have to remove something, the problem is : I don't know what!! Oh, and i got KP when i tried to install the 10.6.4 combo.

 

Edit: i read that myhack caused KP with 10.6.3 so i guess its logical to get it with 10.6.4 too. Is there another easy loader likz myHackt that would work?

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