Tech-boy Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 Ok so I am somewhat knowledgeable with computers. But I have never tried setting up a hackintosh system. Can you Please explain to me what I need to do, to get snow leopard on my system: x4 965 @ 3.7ghz 5850 4gb ddr2 1066mhz 80gb Intel SSD And can you please tell me what "Distros" "Vanilla" "Kext" ect are? Also I know there are only immature drivers for my 5850 but, that should change with 10.6.4, and the new mac pro's right? Thanks a Lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tech-boy Posted August 2, 2010 Author Share Posted August 2, 2010 Can anyone please help me with? all I need is to be pointed in the right direction T inhanks advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.B Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 not sure about installing to your specific system (you will have to google around for specialised guides) but to answer your other questions Distros/distributions - various "modded" OSX installers/operating systems that have been somewhat changed to accept generic PC hardware more easily, they also tend to streamline the install process by having various things built in such as kexts which can be selected, these distros all have modded "non vanilla" kernels Vanilla - refers to the unmodified kernel that is made by apple for their OSX machines, and sold on all their install discs, this too are good to use as they make updating a lot easier (to say the least) kext - Means Kernel EXTension, and is the somewhat near the equivalent of a windows driver, they help OSX to recognise hardware. A lack of support from one of these usually leaves your system unbootable, meaning you would have to find and install them Lastly, yes, there is meant to be a little more support for ATI hardware in 10.6.4...so ive heard, i prefer nVidia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verdant Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 Can anyone please help me with? all I need is to be pointed in the right direction T inhanks advance! AFAIK based on what you have posted, you have BIOSTAR TFORCE TA790GX A2+ Chipsets: North Bridge AMD 790GX South Bridge AMD SB750 Onboard Video Chipset ATI Radeon HD 3300 Onboard Audio Chipset Realtek ALC888 Onboard LAN Chipset Realtek 8111C Max LAN Speed 10/100/1000Mbps Suggest you start here ........as you will see, you need to use a non-vanilla kernel and AMD SB700 chipset kext etc.............you may need to add your chipset Device ID to the kext's Info.plist............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tech-boy Posted August 2, 2010 Author Share Posted August 2, 2010 AFAIK based on what you have posted, you have BIOSTAR TFORCE TA790GX A2+ Chipsets: North Bridge AMD 790GX South Bridge AMD SB750 Onboard Video Chipset ATI Radeon HD 3300 Onboard Audio Chipset Realtek ALC888 Onboard LAN Chipset Realtek 8111C Max LAN Speed 10/100/1000Mbps Suggest you start here ........as you will see, you need to use a non-vanilla kernel and AMD SB700 chipset kext etc.............you may need to add your chipset Device ID to the kext's Info.plist............. Ok thanks man just what I wanted to know. Going to try to get on this getting the leopard disc is going to be the hardest part but I think I will be able to get it. I if run into any problems or have any problems I will pay here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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