TechXero Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Hey there I have managed to install Mavericks onto my rig. But sadly I can only boot into the OS in safe mode plus the -x Kernel flag is stuck can't remove it. It's not in org.chameleonBoot.plist can't find it anywhere. If I want to boot normally I have to remove -x manually during boot. Not that normal boot is working gets stuck on Apple logo with spinning wheel of death. I tried verbose mode only thing I see is something related to bluetooth. I have tried all Kernel Flags known to man none work except safe mode. I have latest Chameleon and Installed all required Kexts and even SSDT for my specific motherboard. My build - GA-X79-UP4 Mobo (Latest Bios F7) - Core i7-3820 LGA2011 CPU - 32gb Kingston HyperX Beast 1600 RAM - nVidia 650Ti Boost OC GPU - Kingston HyperX 120gb SSD - Tons of regular Hard Drives I do not know what to do. Please help ! Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/300577-stuck-in-safe-mode/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Village_Idiot Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 try dart=0 during boot. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/300577-stuck-in-safe-mode/#findComment-2056376 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechXero Posted August 29, 2014 Author Share Posted August 29, 2014 What's dart if you don't mind me asking? Also my Bios is set to UEFI dunno if that matters. I tried legacy no change. dart=0 results in a black screen even if I set GraphicsEnabler=Yes/No My situation, I tried the guide here barely understood anything it's complicated for me. I use myHack coz it is automated. But after reading many forums seems that myHack is no longer ideal coz it uses Chameleon which is legacy only and I have UEFI so Clover is more for me. Only thing is Clover is twice more complicated than Chameleon due to its nature. I am now begging for someone knowledgeable in these matters to help me one on one. As reward I will try to compensate for your time! Thanks Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/300577-stuck-in-safe-mode/#findComment-2056381 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Village_Idiot Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 Go back to your BIOS and see if you can set to boot in Legacy mode only (not AUTO or LEGACY/UEFI mixed mode) Can you boot using your installer USB? http://rampagedev.wordpress.com/dsdt-downloads/gigabyte-x79/ And here's a complete guide for you to follow. http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/297238-success-ga-x79-up4-4820k/ If u have to start from scratch, do it. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/300577-stuck-in-safe-mode/#findComment-2056437 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechXero Posted August 29, 2014 Author Share Posted August 29, 2014 I can boot in safe mode. Same with Installer. No regular mode. And I did try rampagedev tools n guides that's how I got to where I am now. What do I lose if I go legacy ? Can you help one on one ? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/300577-stuck-in-safe-mode/#findComment-2056475 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Village_Idiot Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 i really suggest you start from scratch, based on that guide i posted above.but if i were you, i'd boot with clover. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/300577-stuck-in-safe-mode/#findComment-2056510 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechXero Posted August 29, 2014 Author Share Posted August 29, 2014 Like I said I did start from scratch. Also he doesn't specify what method to use to create usb. Anyway am about to give up. Starting from scratch gives me a kp. AppleACPIPlatformExpert failed. Finally am not getting how clover works it's complicated. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/300577-stuck-in-safe-mode/#findComment-2056517 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Village_Idiot Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 boot with DSDT=null (or remove both DSDT/SSDT)that error has something to do with a badly patched DSDT (if you are booting clover).i switched to Chameleon myself due to a lot of headache (i'm not a techie guy). so use Chameleon, and use Legacy boot only in BIOS. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/300577-stuck-in-safe-mode/#findComment-2056539 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechXero Posted August 29, 2014 Author Share Posted August 29, 2014 I did. I always use Chameleon. That's what I have been using so far. No luck. It\s either stuck on wheel of death or just boots in safe mode. I mean installation goes fine if I use -x cpus=1 npci=0x2000 GraphicsEnabler=No. I create the USB Installer via myHack coz if I do the Chameleon only way it won't work goes to black screen no matter what flag I use. I will PM you my Skype ID if you can help there or know anyone who can. I have pulled on my hair so hard I think I lost a few. I am going crazy. I have this beast of a machine that I fail to Hackintosh it is so damn frustrating ! Whatever it takes I want to Hack it. I have tried guides from here, myHack, rampagedev and osx86 none are working, not even guide you linked me to which is exact board I got still no luck... I am at whit's end xD Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/300577-stuck-in-safe-mode/#findComment-2056540 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Village_Idiot Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 been there, done that. I lost all my hairs even :-) Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/300577-stuck-in-safe-mode/#findComment-2056546 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechXero Posted August 29, 2014 Author Share Posted August 29, 2014 Yeah.... Check PM Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/300577-stuck-in-safe-mode/#findComment-2056548 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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