wws12 Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 I would like to install OS X on my core i3 system. However, my motherboard only has a VGA output. Can I install it or will I need a extra graphics card to do so? Any help will be appreciated. Thanks! wws12 Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/285243-possible-to-install-os-x-with-only-vga-port/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
wws12 Posted December 26, 2012 Author Share Posted December 26, 2012 Anyone? Its a Gigabyte GA-H61M-DS2 if that makes a difference. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/285243-possible-to-install-os-x-with-only-vga-port/#findComment-1875832 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rampage Dev Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 I assume you are using a Intel Core I3 with HD3000 or HD4000. No there is no VGA frame buffer for the intel GPU so you will have to purchase a standalone GPU to be able to install. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/285243-possible-to-install-os-x-with-only-vga-port/#findComment-1875835 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wws12 Posted December 26, 2012 Author Share Posted December 26, 2012 I assume you are using a Intel Core I3 with HD3000 or HD4000. No there is no VGA frame buffer for the intel GPU so you will have to purchase a standalone GPU to be able to install. Its HD 2000. Still the same outcome? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/285243-possible-to-install-os-x-with-only-vga-port/#findComment-1875844 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rampage Dev Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 HD2000 is unsupported and will never be supported. So it will never allow the install screen to appear without the removal of a lot of kexts. Same out come as well. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/285243-possible-to-install-os-x-with-only-vga-port/#findComment-1875849 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wws12 Posted December 26, 2012 Author Share Posted December 26, 2012 HD2000 is unsupported and will never be supported. So it will never allow the install screen to appear without the removal of a lot of kexts. Same out come as well. Got it. My gfx card will be here on Thursday so I won't install till then. Thanks. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/285243-possible-to-install-os-x-with-only-vga-port/#findComment-1875851 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rampage Dev Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 Got it. My gfx card will be here on Thursday so I won't install till then. Thanks. No problem. If you need help just post in the same thread and I will take a look. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/285243-possible-to-install-os-x-with-only-vga-port/#findComment-1875853 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wws12 Posted December 27, 2012 Author Share Posted December 27, 2012 No problem. If you need help just post in the same thread and I will take a look. My card is a EVGA 8400 GS. Do I need to use the DVI port to install, or can I use the vga port on the card? Thank you and Happy New Year! It's the 1gb version by the way. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/285243-possible-to-install-os-x-with-only-vga-port/#findComment-1875968 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rampage Dev Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 My card is a EVGA 8400 GS. Do I need to use the DVI port to install, or can I use the vga port on the card? Thank you and Happy New Year! It's the 1gb version by the way. ML is having a lot of issues with that GPU. Only 2 ports work on any pre 6xx series. So you will just have to find out... Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/285243-possible-to-install-os-x-with-only-vga-port/#findComment-1875976 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wws12 Posted December 27, 2012 Author Share Posted December 27, 2012 ML is having a lot of issues with that GPU. Only 2 ports work on any pre 6xx series. So you will just have to find out... Sorry for bugging you, but I have one more question. I have a PS/2 keyboard. Will this be able to be used while installing? Thanks again! Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/285243-possible-to-install-os-x-with-only-vga-port/#findComment-1876051 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rampage Dev Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 Sorry for bugging you, but I have one more question. I have a PS/2 keyboard. Will this be able to be used while installing? Thanks again! Depends on the install method. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/285243-possible-to-install-os-x-with-only-vga-port/#findComment-1876115 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wws12 Posted December 27, 2012 Author Share Posted December 27, 2012 Depends on the install method. I am going to install SL with nawcoms modcd and ML with ######. Will this work? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/285243-possible-to-install-os-x-with-only-vga-port/#findComment-1876120 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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