Leopard Perfect Install

[wjj268]

Great guide Onetrack, super thorough. I can attest, this build is amazing, I own one myself.

 

 

can you tell me if this machine is reliable? will i always have to get new patches and fixes besides the ones mentioned in this guide? thank you... and in which OS did you did the brazilmac patch? itried patching it from leopard and i didnt work... please help... im almost done getting all my software files together and as soon as im done im going out to buy all the hardware..

[Boot Camp]

How big is the AppleSMBIOS.kext?

I need to make sure I have the right one.

[LoveGod]

how big is the brazilmac disk? i found some at 13 mb or so.. or somebody can tell me how to make 1?

 

i'm very new

[supernov]

Just to let you guys know, my rig works 100% too with BrazilMac's patch! Only the networking assistent is crashing/restarting when I try to open it. Time machine works with the special IONetworking kext. Beautiful. I'm crazy I know, but I also "installed" .Mac services, very neat to have an iDisk on the Desktop.

 

I did have to change options in the bios to make the kernel boot btw, see the Hardware 10.5 p5w dh deluxe section on this forum for my posts.

 

Cheerz

[Coelacanth]

Well, we have a few people with success stories. We have WAY more with non-success stories. So far I am one of them.

 

I have followed:

 

http://forum.insanelymac.com/index.php?s=&...st&p=513358

 

I have also followed:

 

http://forum.osx86scene.com/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=2008

 

Now I consider myself failry capable at understanding the terminal window, and other things. But nothing I have followed has allowed me anything resembling a succesful Leopard install.

 

The best progress I have made so far:

 

- Start with a fully working Uphuck 10.4.9 v1.4 r3

- Installed BrazilMac patched Image from a Full Retail version of Leopard

- Booted back into Tiger (Uphuck)

- Applied the post-patch script (edited so it can find the files on the USB HD). It did not find a dsmos.kext to delete.

- Reboot = You need to restart your computer.

 

This is further than I have gotten all week. Semi-promising. I just can't figure out how to get any further. Once again I am restoring to my Tiger.

 

Hints appreciated.

 

I can give you an insight as to how i was able to make my Hackintosh run using BrazilMac's DVD and Patch, assuming you're done with the installation:

 

1. Boot from Leopard Installer

2. After Language selection, select Utilities --> Terminal

3. On Terminal Screen, locate the folder in your USB drive where you put 9xxxxPostpatch.sh

4. type ./9xxxxPostpatch.sh

5. It will generate some errors "Directory not found" or the like. that's ok.

6. Accept the Removal of AppleIntelCPUPowermanagement.kext

7. If asked to reboot, select no

 

Making it boot from the installed Leopard, type the following:

 

fdisk -e /dev/rdiskX (X is where you installed Leopard)

update

f 1 (there's a space between f & 1)

w

y (it will ask you a question, just type Y)

q (quit)

 

diskutil umount /dev/diskXsY (exact partition where you installed Leopard). If unmounting is unsuccesful, exit terminal and unmount the drive from Disk Utility. Then, return to Terminal after succesfully unmounting.

Note: This commands will only be done AFTER UNMOUNTING THE DRIVE

 

dd if=/usr/standalone/i386/boot1h of=/dev/rdiskXsY (remember the drive you unmounted) bs=512 count=1

 

go to the directory where you put the startupfiletool and type

 

./startupfiletool /dev/rdiskXsY (unmounted drive) ./boot

 

get the Pope's Blessing (good ol' humour)

 

bless -device /dev/diskXsY (unmounted drive) -setboot -verbose

 

reboot

 

After reboot, make sure you remove the CD from the drive.

 

Enjoy your newly installed Hackintosh.

 

ps.

 

If your pc starts rebooting after the Mac logo, disable the multi core from your BIOS (SW Single Mode in Intel Mobo)

 

Coelacanth

[Stravaganza]

can you tell me if this machine is reliable? will i always have to get new patches and fixes besides the ones mentioned in this guide? thank you... and in which OS did you did the brazilmac patch? itried patching it from leopard and i didnt work... please help... im almost done getting all my software files together and as soon as im done im going out to buy all the hardware..

Hi wjj268,

In this thread there are a few posts which are answers to your second question.

--S

Hi Stravaganza,Yes with the ACPIPS2NUB.kext keyboard, mouse and trackpad are ok. Somebidy propose this file in a topic but i don't remember where.If you will need it, I will send you.Other question: Do you have an answer for my usb external drive 120 Go SMASUNG FAT32 not working ?? I tried usbProber but nothing changed.Is there any kext to change. This drive worked with Tiger 10.4.9. DO you know where I can find these kext so as to replace them. I don't find them on my Tiger DVD installation...Last quetion: how to make the sleep function work ??Thanks a lot

Hi gui31,

Thanks for the offer but I got it. I do not know the solution for your Samsung external drive problem. I never heard of that sort of problem, to be honest. So I believe it's the drive problem not the USB port problem nor the *power* problem? (Normally external USB HDDs need power adapters or batteries if connected to laptops while desktop computers supply enough power for external USB HDDs. You are sure that its battery is okay.) About the last question, it worked out of box. I used AppleACPIPlatform module from BrazilMac and it worked. Hope this helps.

--S

[soulman901]

Current status

I've gotten the hardware and put it together.

Intel Core 2 Duo E4500

GIGABYTE GA-945GCM-S2C

2 Gigabytes of Memory

Western Digital 250 Gigabyte Sata HDD

Samsung DVD-RW Sata DriveBFG 7600GT 256Megabyte Card

Now when I try to run through the guide, I can get through the Kalyway Boot Prepare, but when it comes to the booting the Brazil DVD I get a Panic Error. I've also tried the ToH Version. It will run through the installation just fine and it will boot up into OSX, however, I have noted that About Mac shows me running a Core Solo and that it shows my Computer name with ACPI attached to it. When I go through the DVD again to run the script, I follow the process exactly and it gives me a Panic error there. Now one thing I did notice that the guide asked that I boot into -legacy from the F8 prompt. Doesn't that just set the version as 32bit? I guess right now I am trying to figure out why I am getting these Panic Errors. I will be checking my Motherboard Bios tonight. Second thing is to maybe make a new Brazil Disc and try that. I'm fairly sure I will get this working, if not today, a week from now or a few months from now. The prospect of running OSX on a $400 Machine is too good to pass up.

 

By the way, is there anything I need to disabled/enable in the Bios to make this function properly? I am pretty sure that with the GIGABYTE GA-945GCM-S2C it should be pretty similar to the motherboard that is in the guide. What would I have to make changes on?If anything, I think it would be great to include that in the guide.

[elitee]

Current status

I've gotten the hardware and put it together.

 

Intel Core 2 Duo E4500

GIGABYTE GA-945GCM-S2C

2 Gigabytes of Memory

Western Digital 250 Gigabyte Sata HDD

Samsung DVD-RW Sata Drive

BFG 7600GT 256Megabyte Card

 

Now when I try to run through the guide, I can get through the Kalyway Boot Prepare, but when it comes to the booting the Brazil DVD I get a Panic Error. I've also tried the ToH Version. It will run through the installation just fine and it will boot up into OSX, however, I have noted that About Mac shows me running a Core Solo and that it shows my Computer name with ACPI attached to it. When I go through the DVD again to run the script, I follow the process exactly and it gives me a Panic error there. Now one thing I did notice that the guide asked that I boot into -legacy from the F8 prompt. Doesn't that just set the version as 32bit?

I guess right now I am trying to figure out why I am getting these Panic Errors. I will be checking my Motherboard Bios tonight. Second thing is to maybe make a new Brazil Disc and try that.

I'm fairly sure I will get this working, if not today, a week from now or a few months from now. The prospect of running OSX on a $400 Machine is too good to pass up.

 

I recently put together a similar setup. (read: exactly the same, with less ram, using the onboard gma950 video, smaller hd [still wd]) You can use EFIv8 too. The only thing that doesn't work exactly right is the ALC662 audio via Taruga's patcher (either I can get line-in/mic-in/spdif-out no volume control, or volume control, none of the other stuff). I originally tried something that worked before, installing 10.4 then upgrading to 10.5. But, that didn't work, I got all sorts of kernel panics. So what I did was use the ToH 10.5.0 ISO. I originally used GParted to format the drive to FAT32 (since it wasn't formatted at all), booted with ToH (using -x -v otherwise it would hang), went into the disk utility, partitioned the drive into a single partition (all I needed) and chose GUID (instead of MBR). After formatting and un-mounting the drive I went into the terminal, mounted the EFI stuff via NFS from another machine (mount_nfs some_ip:/some_dir). Optionally, you can use a USB pen drive to get the files. In the terminal:

 

cd /Volumes/SOME_NFS_DIRECTORY/EFI_PACK

./startupfiletool /dev/rdiskXsY ./boot_v8

dd if=./guid/boot1h of=/dev/rdiskXsY bs=512 count=1

dd if=./guid/boot0 of=/dev/diskX bs=400 count=1

 

After installing Leopard, it wouldn't boot correctly until I applied the post patch (which is included in the archive in the thread below at the bottom of the first post), which I had to do from the Leopard installer terminal. So I rebooted with the dvd, used -x -v again, opened the terminal, and ran ./postpatch.sh. After all that, leopard worked fine. I updated to 10.5.1 from the software update smoothly too.

 

For clearer EFI details, the guide I used is here: http://forum.insanelymac.com/index.php?sho...c=73952&hl=.

[Agent]

Hey guys:

 

I have the MacOSX Leopard DVD and all patches but have no access to a mac in order to do what is needed. Since this is my first ever install, I try to skip the "install Tiger to prep Leopard" part and found several places where the Leopard GM 9a581 Patched for Intel PCs (SSE3 ONLY) is listed. Quite unfortunately though the trackers are limited via registration and I cannot get that one either. Could anyone please tip me where I could find the latter available from an open server? PM works just fine

 

Thanks!

[Boot Camp]

Can someone help me "find" the AppleSMBIOS.kext?

[Stravaganza]

Can someone help me "find" the AppleSMBIOS.kext?

You can find it from followings: BrazilMac patch (31 October 2007 version), PC EFI v5.1, PC EFI v5.2, PC EFI v7.2, and PC EFI v8.0. An AppleSMBIOS.kext from any one of them will work just fine. For BrazilMac patch, go to OSx86 Scenes and find BrazilMac's guide to get the kernel extension module. For PC EFIs, go to Netkas's blog and see where he posted it.

--S

[la_mer]

hi everyone, Has everyone bother to answer my question on #599 floor :censored2:

[JonyBravo]

I can give you an insight as to how i was able to make my Hackintosh run using BrazilMac's DVD and Patch, assuming you're done with the installation:

 

1. Boot from Leopard Installer

2. After Language selection, select Utilities --> Terminal

3. On Terminal Screen, locate the folder in your USB drive where you put 9xxxxPostpatch.sh

4. type ./9xxxxPostpatch.sh

5. It will generate some errors "Directory not found" or the like. that's ok.

6. Accept the Removal of AppleIntelCPUPowermanagement.kext

7. If asked to reboot, select no

 

Making it boot from the installed Leopard, type the following:

 

fdisk -e /dev/rdiskX (X is where you installed Leopard)

update

f 1 (there's a space between f & 1)

w

y (it will ask you a question, just type Y)

q (quit)

 

diskutil umount /dev/diskXsY (exact partition where you installed Leopard). If unmounting is unsuccesful, exit terminal and unmount the drive from Disk Utility. Then, return to Terminal after succesfully unmounting.

Note: This commands will only be done AFTER UNMOUNTING THE DRIVE

 

dd if=/usr/standalone/i386/boot1h of=/dev/rdiskXsY (remember the drive you unmounted) bs=512 count=1

 

go to the directory where you put the startupfiletool and type

 

./startupfiletool /dev/rdiskXsY (unmounted drive) ./boot

 

get the Pope's Blessing (good ol' humour)

 

bless -device /dev/diskXsY (unmounted drive) -setboot -verbose

 

reboot

 

After reboot, make sure you remove the CD from the drive.

 

Enjoy your newly installed Hackintosh.

 

ps.

 

If your pc starts rebooting after the Mac logo, disable the multi core from your BIOS (SW Single Mode in Intel Mobo)

 

Coelacanth

 

You are very kind to assist. However, I cannot get to step #1. My Leopard installation does not continue saying it is missing files.

 

I have made a full retail image, I have patched it and burned a DVD. I do the kalyway thing, then attempt the patched leopard install, but it says it cannot continue because it is missing files.

 

Perhaps the BrazilMac patch did not do everything it was supposed to, but I did not notice any errors.

 

Still searching.......

[Durak]

I spent 3 or 4 days pounding away at creating my Hackintosh. Googeling, trolling, and reading everything I could to overcome problem after problem. I finally got stuck with a "Kernel overflows available space" or something and almost gave up...until I found this guide. WHAT A GUIDE!

 

I did everything, step by step, and BAM! I'm now staring at Leopard on my Intel E6300 C2D, Intel DG965WH, Nvidia Gefore 7900GS (which is working and has allowed me to use both monitors independantly), and 2gb of DDR-5300 rig. I'm ecstatic!

 

Now if anyone could help me to get my Audio and Lan devices working...lol. I'm not overly worried about Audio, since my Logitech USB headset is working for Audio in and out, but my I need my Lan device to function. Anyone have any ideas for me? Thanks so much!

 

-Ryan

[Stravaganza]

Intel DG965WH, get my Audio and Lan devices working. -Ryan

Ryan, you caught a break. Get the Linux dump for SigmaTel 9271D here http://forum.insanelymac.com/index.php?sho...mp;#entry370664 and get the AppleHDA patcher 1.20 here http://forum.insanelymac.com/index.php?showtopic=32859. Then you get your sound. It's always good idea to *be specific*. At least post your hardware specification when you ask. I strongly doubt you can use your on-board LAN card though. There's no module for 56x series available from Apple.--S

I have made a full retail image, it says it cannot continue because it is missing files.

JohyBravo, so what's missing? Does it say what is missing or just say something's missing? Did you unselect every package (i.e. Additional fonts, X11, Printer driver, and so on) except the essential system? Can you post the screenshot (with camera)?--S

[soulman901]

Onetrack, would it be possible for you to post your BIOS settings?

Thanks.

[fowler279]

Hello,

I followed your guide step by step and when i get to the part where u copy the 3 files over it keeps telling me permission denied. I tried repairing the permissions in diskutil and chown commands and still get the same problem. When i reboot the mac screen comes up and acts like its going to load but just sits and spins. Not sure what im doing wrong. Any advice?

[Durak]

Ryan, you caught a break. Get the Linux dump for SigmaTel 9271D here http://forum.insanelymac.com/index.php?sho...mp;#entry370664 and get the AppleHDA patcher 1.20 here http://forum.insanelymac.com/index.php?showtopic=32859. Then you get your sound. It's always good idea to *be specific*. At least post your hardware specification when you ask. I strongly doubt you can use your on-board LAN card though. There's no module for 56x series available from Apple.--S

 

Wow, thank you so much! I'm going to go try it right now! As far as my LAN goes, yeah...I just went out a bought a $4 Lan card. And here I am, posting on my new rig. Thanks so much for the information, I tried being as specific as possible in my post with the models numbers. Thanks again!

 

-Ryan

[wjj268]

m8

 

I have no idea what you just said

hey onetrack... ive just watched your youtube video and what i've noticed when it boots up there is no Darwin boot loader? how come? because in your guide it says after you do the updates restart and when you see darwin boot loader hit f8.............? i was just wondering you mean boot of the cd and hit f8? can you clear that up please?

thank you

[rama]

Well, we have a few people with success stories. We have WAY more with non-success stories. So far I am one of them.

 

I have had a similar experience with using the kaliway disc. If i use jas, or xxx tiger i can use the patched brazil, but not with the kaliway, for some reason it {censored} itself.

 

The best osx release i have used to date (installing again right now) is the new XxX 10.4.11 from the bay. It has ich9 support for my Asus p35kc, and heaps of extra kexts for all sorts of hardware combinations.

If i successfully update to leo from this platform ill list here with my process and versions used, so anyone with similar p35 and ich9 chipsets (i know there are a few) can give it a go if they havent got it yet.

 

cheers.

[gui31]

Hi Stravaganza,

 

I reapired my USB by replacing the IOUSBFamily and IOUSBMassStorage.kext by those of the 10.4.9 Mac OS...

But my battery icon and the sleep function don't work yet...

Do you have some advise for the batteyr icon ??

Moreover, I installed ilife 08 and imovie is the only software which doesn't work, there is an error at starting ... Do you try this software on your Hackintosh??

Thanks

 

G.

[gui31]

Ok, with the new update my battery icon is back and imovie works !!!

I'd just like to make the sleep function work ??

Does anyone has an issue for dell inspiron ??

Thanks

[wjj268]

can someone help me? when i try o boot off the kallyway boot cd... it writes bunch of lines and then stops at ..

Kernel Version:

Darwin kernel version 8.10.3: wed jun 27 23:29:26 PDT 2007: root:xnu-792.23.3-1/RELEASE_I386

ad it just stays there forver... what does this mean? anyone had this.. please help... thank you.

[Stravaganza]

can someone help me? when i try o boot off the kallyway boot cd... it writes bunch of lines and then stops at ..Kernel Version:Darwin kernel version 8.10.3: wed jun 27 23:29:26 PDT 2007: root:xnu-792.23.3-1/RELEASE_I386ad it just stays there forver... what does this mean? anyone had this.. please help... thank you.

Hi wjj268,

Here are some suggestions. If your HDD was formatted for NTFS, I'd change the format for FAT32 first using whatever I feel comfortable with. If you are planning to use the HDD for GUID not for MBR, then I wouldn't bother with Kalyway's Make Bootable HD for Leopard CD and I'd go for BrazilMac patch Leopard DVD right away. If you have a non-NTFS HDD and plan to use it with MBR, then I'd want to see the verbose diagnosis to figure out at which point it stucks exactly. To do so, boot the machine with Kalyway's CD, press F8 function key when the Darwin bootloader shows up, and then give "-v" kernel boot option. Then ask people the problem *with* last several lines of output messages and your hardware specification.

--S

Ok, with the new update my battery icon is back and imovie works !!!I'd just like to make the sleep function work ??Does anyone has an issue for dell inspiron ??Thanks

Good stuff, gui31. Did you solve the Samsung external USB drive problem?

--S

[wjj268]

Hi wjj268,

Here are some suggestions. If your HDD was formatted for NTFS, I'd change the format for FAT32 first using whatever I feel comfortable with. If you are planning to use the HDD for GUID not for MBR, then I wouldn't bother with Kalyway's Make Bootable HD for Leopard CD and I'd go for BrazilMac patch Leopard DVD right away. If you have a non-NTFS HDD and plan to use it with MBR, then I'd want to see the verbose diagnosis to figure out at which point it stucks exactly. To do so, boot the machine with Kalyway's CD, press F8 function key when the Darwin bootloader shows up, and then give "-f" kernel boot option. Then ask people the problem *with* last several lines of output messages and your hardware specification.

--S

 

Good stuff, gui31. Did you solve the Samsung external USB drive problem?

--S

 

 

i formatted my drive in fat 32 and when i try to boot of kalyway cd there's just a blinking cursor on the top left.. im guessing its a bad bot cd? am i right? i am not really sure what GUID (graphic user interface,,, am i right?) and MBR, mean so... but i am trying to build this same exact machine as was in the guide by onetrack.. thank you.