Extracting Boot Loader

[LordPhoenix]

Hi Guys,

 

Iam kinda not new here, just been very quiet, learning,

 

I need some direction, the version of Cameleon on the EmpireEFI CD's is the only version of Cameleon that correctly detects my resolution on my laptop as 1280x800, and as a result theres no black lines, and the overal boot process seems more natural,

 

Is there any way to extract that specific version from the CD, I assume the Cameleon boot file is merged/part of the "cdboot" file.

 

Or can someone direct me to a patched Cameleon that correctly detects 16:9 resolutions for an Intel Intergrated Card.

 

Any direction will be appreciated.

 

Thanks guys

[Dellmantt]

What chipset is the onboard video

[LordPhoenix]

Intel GMA X3100 so I assume its the 965 Chipset.

[Dellmantt]

Intel GMA X3100 so I assume its the 965 Chipset.

Try this search http://www.google.com.au/search?hl=en&...q=&gs_rfai=

[LordPhoenix]

Dude, I think you misunderstand.

 

Once in OSX I get full resolution, QE the works, its before it gets to that point that Iam trying to resolve, hence my question.

 

The empireefi cameleon seems todo what I need it todo, but how do I transfer/extract that version.

[Dellmantt]

Dude, I think you misunderstand.

 

Once in OSX I get full resolution, QE the works, its before it gets to that point that Iam trying to resolve, hence my question.

 

The empireefi cameleon seems todo what I need it todo, but how do I transfer/extract that version.

 

I don't see the problem then. . You mean in your login screen. Try changing it in Extra/com.apple.boot.plist.

<?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>EthernetBuiltIn</key>

<string>y</string>

<key>Graphics Mode</key>

<string>1024x768x32</string>

<key>Kernel</key>

<string>mach_kernel</string>

<key>Kernel Flags</key>

<string>arch=i386</string>

<key>Timeout</key>

<string>5</string>

</dict>

</plist>

[LordPhoenix]

No my friend,

 

When the Cameleon boot loader presents its screen, and when OSX is loading the Kernel and Boot Screen. I need that resolution fixed.

[Dellmantt]

I assume its in the chameleon theme. Try Lizard app.

[LordPhoenix]

Its got nothing todo with the theme,

 

Its todo with the VESA modes.

 

The version of Cameleon on EmpireEFI somehow injects or detects the correct modes, and sets up native resolution.

 

I need the version of Cameleon on the EmpireEFI discs, or the code that handles VESA injection.

 

Thanks

[Dellmantt]

Why not ask the author of EmpireEFI?

He is easy to find.

[LordPhoenix]

I have tried, no response, and I didnt wanne bother him,

 

I thought Id try an figure it out myself,

[Dellmantt]

I have tried, no response, and I didnt wanne bother him,

 

I thought Id try an figure it out myself,

Sure you have a working install of OS X you should be able to get into the empire img/cd

PM the link where you got the Empireefi and I will have a look. Am not a guru, but find with a bit of perseverance......

I still don't see what the problem is. If resolution & acceleration is working once booted, why worry. Its like my "about this mac" used to say I had a core solo. but "activity monitor" showed two cores; just cosmetic!

[LordPhoenix]

It is purely cosmetic buddy, but why not get it working if it can work.

[Dellmantt]

It is purely cosmetic buddy, but why not get it working if it can work.

Thats fair enough, don't disagree at all.

 

Am I being put up or down the tree; Dude, my friend, buddy- ... should be old fart

[westwaerts]

Thats fair enough, don't disagree at all.

 

Am I being put up or down the tree; Dude, my friend, buddy- ... should be old fart

 

do what Dellmant says and you get YOUR resolution from the beginning of osx loading.

and i think the 5 sec chameleon boots, you can live with the {censored} resolution