Nova Guy Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Can I install on Lenovo Ideapad Y530 - System details provided: Computer: Computer Type ACPI x64-based PC (Mobile) Motherboard: CPU Type Mobile DualCore Intel Core 2 Duo P7450, 2133 MHz (8 x 267) Motherboard Name Lenovo IdeaPad Y530 Motherboard Chipset Intel Cantiga PM45 DIMM1: Hynix HMT125S6AFP8C-G7 2 GB DDR3-1066 DDR3 SDRAM (7-7-7-20 @ 533 MHz) (6-6-6-18 @ 457 MHz) BIOS Type AMI (07/17/08) Display: Video Adapter NVIDIA GeForce 9300M GS (256 MB) Video Adapter NVIDIA GeForce 9300M GS (256 MB) 3D Accelerator nVIDIA GeForce 9300M GS Monitor Generic PnP Monitor [NoDB] Multimedia: Audio Adapter nVIDIA HDMI @ Intel 82801IB ICH9 - High Definition Audio Controller [A-3] Audio Adapter Realtek ALC888/1200 @ Intel 82801IB ICH9 - High Definition Audio Controller [A-3] Storage: IDE Controller Intel(R) ICH9M-E/M SATA AHCI Controller IDE Controller Ricoh Memory Stick Controller IDE Controller Ricoh SD/MMC Host Controller IDE Controller Ricoh xD-Picture Card Controller Storage Controller Microsoft iSCSI Initiator Disk Drive Hitachi HTS543232L9A300 (320 GB, 5400 RPM, SATA-II) Optical Drive Optiarc DVD RW AD-7560S (DVD+R9:6x, DVD-R9:6x, DVD+RW:8x/8x, DVD-RW:8x/6x, DVD-RAM:5x, DVD-ROM:8x, CD:24x/24x/24x DVD+RW/DVD-RW/DVD-RAM) SMART Hard Disks Status OK Network: Network Adapter Broadcom NetLink (TM) Fast Ethernet Network Adapter Intel(R) Wireless WiFi Link 5100 (192. [ TRIAL VERSION ]) Modem Motorola SM56 Speakerphone Modem Peripherals: FireWire Controller Ricoh RL5C832 IEEE1394 Controller (PHY: Ricoh RL5C832) USB1 Controller Intel 82801IB ICH9 - USB Universal Host Controller [A-3] USB2 Controller Intel 82801IB ICH9 - USB2 Enhanced Host Controller [A-3] USB Device Lenovo EasyCamera USB Device USB Composite Device Battery Microsoft AC Adapter Battery Microsoft ACPI-Compliant Control Method Battery DMI: DMI BIOS Vendor Lenovo DMI BIOS Version 10CN38WW DMI System Manufacturer Lenovo DMI System Product INVALID DMI System Version Lenovo IdeaPad Y530 DMI Motherboard Manufacturer Lenovo DMI Motherboard Product INVALID DMI Motherboard Version 10CN38WW DMI Chassis Manufacturer Lenovo DMI Chassis Version 10CN38WW DMI Chassis Type Notebook Thanks.. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/268665-can-i-install-on-lenovo-ideapad-y530-system-details-provided/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowhand_86 Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 Can I install on Lenovo Ideapad Y530 - System details provided:. . . Thanks.. Hey dude! I am currently running Mac OS X 10.6.8 Snow Leopard on a Lenovo Y530 (actually running a DualBoot - Mac OS X and Windows 7 ;-) ) with almost the same specs as yours (just a slightly faster CPU - Core2Duo P8400). I used tonymacx86's method to make things work. I strongly advice you to read tonymacx86's guide (and others of course) very carefully! (see: http://tonymacx86.blogspot.com/2010/04/ibo...c-os-x-on.html) If I'm not mistaken your system is a little different from the example in the guide so you will have to adjust some of the steps, most importantly: - you're gonna have to use iBootLegacy instead of [url="http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/279450-why-insanelymac-does-not-support-tonymacx86/"]#####[/url] - because your CPU is running on a Sandy Bridge you're gonna have to use UpdateHelper before updating from 10.6 to 10.6.8 (see: http://tonymacx86.blogspot.com/2011/07/get...e-to-1068.html) Another way to be a little more on the safe side is using the 10.6.7 Combo Update on the 10.6 install instead of the 10.6.8 (the 10.6.7 update was more 'compatible' with Intel PCs). I updated to 10.6.7 and when that was stable used the 10.6.8 one afterwards. Have a USB keyboard and mouse handy since your laptop keyboard and trackpad may not work with one of the OS X versions at first (and it's really annoying if you fail because of that)! You should also make sure to have access to a second PC that's online in case something goes wrong and you need guidance or tools... In addition, you should have a USB stick (or better yet an extra HDD) to clone to once you have a stable install. (Use SuperDuper! to clone your HDD to an external storage device.) (get it here: http://www.shirt-pocket.com/SuperDuper/Sup...scription.html) Finally: Be patient! Don't get discouraged! There will be setbacks... It can be done! If you really wanna do this, I can give you a step by step run-down of my procedure - I'm guessing that your way to do this is gonna be the same... If that sounds good, tell me and I'll post it here... One more VERY IMPORTANT thing: Your WiFi is NOT going to work with Mac OS X! There is NO driver out there for the Intel WiFi Link 5100 AGN. So you're gonna need an OS X compatible WiFi PCMCIA card or USB stick to get back online. (I have just ordered the Rosewill RNX-N1 Wireless-N 2.0 Dongle - based on numerous reports that should work but I can't say for sure until Monday (10/17/11)). Good luck! Rock on! Slowhand. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/268665-can-i-install-on-lenovo-ideapad-y530-system-details-provided/#findComment-1760602 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PookyMacMan Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 You might also want to try the OSx86 ModCD. I wrote a guide here. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/268665-can-i-install-on-lenovo-ideapad-y530-system-details-provided/#findComment-1761062 Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowhand_86 Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 You might also want to try the OSx86 ModCD. I wrote a guide here. Not gonna lie to you... That does look easier than the method I used... Great guide dude! Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/268665-can-i-install-on-lenovo-ideapad-y530-system-details-provided/#findComment-1761375 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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