nankura Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 hey guys im just wondering if anyone has had a successful install with ML 10.8.3 and an ATi 7xxx series graphic's card, from what i've read is that 10.8.3 is just an update, so having a 7xxx series card i would wonder how you would install ML and then update to that release rather than getting a bootloader/iso and installing mac os x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eep357 Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 yup. use -x until updated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nankura Posted March 16, 2013 Author Share Posted March 16, 2013 is there a guide on how to use -x, alot of guide's i find either require linux software to make the usb/bootloader/kernel or are just a tad complicated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khe91 Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 type -x at the boot prompt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nankura Posted March 16, 2013 Author Share Posted March 16, 2013 I have an AMD system. ive already confirmed my processor/most of my hardware will work, the only issue holding me back was my graphic's card, its the HD 7770, but now im stuck with most guides on creating a bootable USB with chameleon/Mac ML are written assuming you have mac on vm or already installed with an older version so im after a guide for making a bootable ML USB Drive. with the chameleon loader/AMD kernel from windows or linux Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hacbookpro Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 is there a guide on how to use -x, alot of guide's i find either require linux software to make the usb/bootloader/kernel or are just a tad complicated That's X as in a http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/X_Window_System_protocols_and_architecture What you are after is -x as in booting OSX in safe mode. Simply type -x into the bootloader before the computer boots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nankura Posted March 16, 2013 Author Share Posted March 16, 2013 yea, ive figured that part out, the problem is finding a bootloader along with an AMD kernel, and getting all of this onto a bootable Mountain Lion USB through tools in windows, all the guides are catered to you already having a mac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nankura Posted March 20, 2013 Author Share Posted March 20, 2013 is there anybody out there willing to make a guide for newcomers who have windows to get mac going? especially with the 8.3 update and AMD hardware Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theconnactic Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 There's an AMD development section with a help topic. You're asking the wrong place. All the best. P.S.: your card will only work without workarounds like the sleep trick - and sleep is kinda problematic with AMD - if you use Clover UEFI as your bootloader. Does your motherboard support UEFI? To make your USB installer: http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/280756-guide-the-all-in-one-guide-to-vanilla-os-x-mountain-lion-chameleon-dsdt-for-beginners/ (you'll have to include the amd_kernel on it after it's done). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nankura Posted March 20, 2013 Author Share Posted March 20, 2013 that guide is great but the only problem is that it assume's you already have mac in a virtual machine or installed somewhere. i only have windows right now basically right now, all i have is a computer with linux and windows, and a MAC OS X 10.8 installation ISO ( converted from dmg ) ready to be burned and installed. but im not sure were to go from there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theconnactic Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Download Virtualbox and try to install there. Then, when everything is up and running, make your USB installer for native (HDD) installation. Ask for help in the appropriate place. All the best! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest minty_lite Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 I saw this one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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