digitalgopher Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 Hey guys. I found in the wiki that someone who has the same hardware as me got OSx86 working. So I was happy. But I just need a few questions answered. Custom Intel [Celeron D (2.4GHZ); Elitegroup 661FX-M (SiS661FX NB, SiS964/964L SB)] Install method: dd'd the deadmoo vmware image to partition (dual boot using chain0). Hardware: Audio/Video/USB/Firewire/ethernet onboard, AHA2940 Controller for old CD Burner, IDE drive, SiS661FX Northbridge, SiS964/964L Southbridge. Graphics: Vesa works (onboard card), but obviously no CoreImage or Quartz ... Sound: after changing Vendor and Device ID in the AC97 kernel extension the kext loads without error. However, as soon as the sound device is used (for example System Preferences -> Audio) the system crashes. Onboard ethernet: doesn't work Comments: * Doesn't like USB devices connected during boot. However, they work fine when plugged in after booting. * Need to give bootoption platform=ACPI or platform=X86PC * Using deadmoo image need to re-patch Coregraphics back from Okay, the only difference is that I have a Celeron D 3.2 GHz, Now, to the questions. Install method: dd'd the deadmoo vmware image to partition (dual boot using chain0). --What does "dd'd" mean? --What is "deadmoo"? --Can I use my 10.4.7 DVD? --How do I do this? (lol) Need to give bootoption platform=ACPI or platform=X86PC --Do I have to do this every time I start OSX? --What do those two options mean? One more question... Will my ATI x1300PRO AGP card work with OSX ? thanks in advance, and I really hope this works, I've been trying to get this installed for months. And I know the questions are 'n00bish' but I'm really new to all this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivalary Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 My limited experience; dd is a unix command that copys one file to another block by block. Because drives/partitions are represented by files on a unix system, you can use dd to take an image of OSX and copy it directly to a partition. Deadmoo provides torrents or patches to make a DVD of OSX work on hardware that it wasn't designed for. (sorry if I'm missing anything) If you're asking how to install OSX, there are plenty of tutorials around, just have a look. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_defiant Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 You should get yourself a copy of the 10.4.7 Jas ISO and use that to install on your PC. Deadmoo's vmware image is very old (10.4.1) and it's kind of slow and buggy. OSX86 has come a long way since that vmware image was created. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitalgopher Posted November 21, 2006 Author Share Posted November 21, 2006 Thanks for the responses. defiant, I have the 10.4.7 JaS intel / AMD DVD. And, how do I "dd" a vmware image to a partition or separate hard drive? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitalgopher Posted November 21, 2006 Author Share Posted November 21, 2006 Nobody knows? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revert Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 Look at this guide. http://forum.insanelymac.com/index.php?showtopic=11314 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rammjet Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 DD is only needed for the old 10.4.1 image. Here is one example of how to install it: http://www.osx86.theplaceforitall.com/howto/ You have an iso of an install DVD. Burn the iso to a blank DVD and boot it on your PC. Use a guide to help you: http://www.profit42.com/index.php/2006/06/...ndows-computer/ http://forum.insanelymac.com/index.php?showtopic=11339 If you have trouble booting the DVD, then you can use VMWare in Windows to perform the installation. VMWare is not needed after the installation is complete: http://forum.insanelymac.com/index.php?showtopic=11314 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitalgopher Posted November 21, 2006 Author Share Posted November 21, 2006 Do you know if DD will work with the 10.4.7 JaS dvd? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_defiant Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 digitalgopher, just follow the tutorial that revert linked you to. That's what I suggest that you should do, too. Installing in vmware and doing dd is pointless. This method gets OSX86 directly on your desired harddisk whithout even bothering to use dd or anything else! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitalgopher Posted November 21, 2006 Author Share Posted November 21, 2006 I've done that. And it still doesn't boot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_defiant Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 What does it say? Is it the b0 error or nothing? Does it start booting and remains stuck somewhere or what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitalgopher Posted November 23, 2006 Author Share Posted November 23, 2006 I get a "Waiting for IFC" error. It's weird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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