Leopard Perfect Install

[Arsenicson]

If you read back a few posts, I had the same type of problem. The guide tells you what to do after updates. Apple update changes a few things. For me, I just re-applied the 9a581PostPatch.sh script and recopied the AppleSMBIOS.kext from pc_efi_v80, repaired permissions and away I went.By the way, I still consider myself new at this and already up and running. Look at the dates of others (that are now running Leopard) and they haven't been at it for long. But I do honestly think that have a grasp of the concepts is important (like what EFI really is versus BIOS, and what the whole patch/install process is trying to accomplish). You will also notice in one of my posts that I had to edit the patch script to accomplish my task since I had build 9b18 (Canadian English/French edition) and the kexts/pkgs that the installer expects were different than BrazilMac expects. That is where the "understanding" comes in.I am now on holiday for 9 days. I "may" try to make an actual document (with input from others that have been successful) that explains more expanded detail on the install process. Input from others required as they had different experiences than I alone.Cheers.Cheers.

 

Thanks. I've filtered your posts and got myself a nice picture of the path you've walked through

 

but

 

i really hate to spoil the party, but if you have reapplied the postpatch AFTER the update it means you still run the patched kernel - because the postpatch replaces it. That was and still is my problem - i want vanilla kernel.

 

So far I gave up. I made a clean reinstall, then applied the update - everything with pacifist from under tiger. Then i removed AppleEFIRuntime, replaced AppleSMBIOS and added dsmos. So, except for that all other kexts are vanilla. I had to add some additional kexts for PS2, sound and video (natit). And it works, system recognized as MacPro.

 

Still, i have the same USB problem (many people do), shutdown/restart doesn't work, and there's something strange with networking http://forum.insanelymac.com/index.php?sho...c=77545&hl=

[Lester56]

I am confirmed. Hack Pro installed and working!

 

Next, I'm going to tackle 802.11g wireless thru USB.

[cdummy]

Hello. I installed 10.5.1 kalyway on my machine almost without trouble.

I had some trouble to install(1 minute hdd in standby) but I resolved by moving mouse. NIC, sound works right out of the install. About this mac is crashing. I see many people have trouble with this on 10.5 Any fix for that? Thanks for help. From what I read I have replace AppleSMBios.kext but what version I have to use? Where do I get that?

[JonyBravo]

Thanks. I've filtered your posts and got myself a nice picture of the path you've walked through

 

but

 

i really hate to spoil the party, but if you have reapplied the postpatch AFTER the update it means you still run the patched kernel - because the postpatch replaces it. That was and still is my problem - i want vanilla kernel.

 

So far I gave up. I made a clean reinstall, then applied the update - everything with pacifist from under tiger. Then i removed AppleEFIRuntime, replaced AppleSMBIOS and added dsmos. So, except for that all other kexts are vanilla. I had to add some additional kexts for PS2, sound and video (natit). And it works, system recognized as MacPro.

 

Still, i have the same USB problem (many people do), shutdown/restart doesn't work, and there's something strange with networking http://forum.insanelymac.com/index.php?sho...c=77545&hl=

 

Yes. You make a good point about the post-patch kernel. System tells me it's Darwin 9.0.0 Probably a useless venture, but I will experiment with that.

 

The USB thing is tricky. Plugging in my USB HD between the start of Darwin load and the gray screen makes it work. But it may or may not show up in Finder. Even popping in a CD/DVD may or may not start. This must be something related to insertion notification events. I just don't know what kexts take care of this.

 

I have no network issues that I know of at this time. Protocol tags (HTTP, FTP, SMB, etc) work for me.

 

There is much I do not understand yet, but at least I am not totally crippled OS wise. I would love to see the much hyped iATKOS.

[kieste]

hey guys look what ive discovered!!!!

i ran cpuz on my intem macbook pro in xp and when you look at the mainboard it says "chipset = i945gm," and when i typed that into ebay this is what i got.....http://cgi.ebay.com/ASUS-N4L-VM-DH-I945GM-Socket-479-Motherboard-Mobile_W0QQitemZ170178241597QQihZ007QQcategoryZ1244QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZ

iewItem ... and asus board with identical intel chipset..... so does this mean that this board would be the perfect board for leopard install????? and for he cpu it said it was t2500 thats the same cpu my sister has in her new dell that runs vsta.... so check this out and let me know what yuo guys think... thanks

Hi,

still problems with N4L-VM DH here. Iatkos is not booting HD after installation. Kalyway is not alway shutting down properly. I am trying various options but I think this board is not the best choice! Soundcard is quite exotic and jmicron is a pain in the ass!

 

Wouldn't recommend this board!

[aaronvb]

followed this guide and the install went perfect. the only thing i changed was the efi to version 8 and Mistico's p5b deluxe pack(it's for tiger, but the ethernet and audio drivers worked for leopard).

 

everything works smooth, photoshop, scanners, even world of warcraft.

 

installed mac fuse to get osx to read/write to my NTFS hdd's.

 

sleep/shutdown/restart all work.

 

only thing that i'm missing is wifi and line-in/mic in but i read that should be fixed when realtek releases new drivers.

 

asus p5b deluxe

e6400 @ 3ghz

geforce 7600gt 256mb

2gb corsair xms2

bunch of sata hdd's and sata dvd player.

nothing too special.

[Demitraze]

Hello.

 

I`m now running XP[P4 3GHZ X800GTO P5LD2-VM], if I`ll do this guide, I`ll have a Leopard ?

Or this guide is for the 1 who have already has Mac in his Computer ?

I didn`t understand.

[sorry if I have bad English]

[FlavorofPwn]

Hello.

 

I`m now running XP[P4 3GHZ X800GTO P5LD2-VM], if I`ll do this guide, I`ll have a Leopard ?

Or this guide is for the 1 who have already has Mac in his Computer ?

I didn`t understand.

[sorry if I have bad English]

 

This guide is ment for people who have a Core2Duo, I don't think pc_efi will work for a P4

[121fred]

Hi all

 

About to have a go at a new install but can't find "Kalyway boot prepare cd for Leopard". I've done the searches suggested can anyone give me a heads up about where it is available from.

 

Cheers

[Lester56]

121Fred,

 

If you search thru the first few pages of this thread you will see an excellent hint on what text to use for a search on Bittorrent.

 

Lester

[Racko]

Hi!

Does anyone know, why I can't boot iATKOS version of Leopard on GA945GCMX-S2 (i get still waiting for root device). I have WD 250gb 8mb cache SATA2 HDD and Optiarc SATA DVD-rw. I've tried with LG IDE DVD-RW and it does boot, but there is no HDD in disk utility. Should I set something out in BIOS. Please, help me.

 

Greetings,

Igor

[bill_c]

Hi everyone,

 

The OSX86 Leopard works for my laptop (Fujitsu A series)....(except wifi, line-in, screen contrast)

However, I guess I forgot to install the speedstep drivers during DVD installation, is there any way to install that ?

[riot]

Hi!

Does anyone know, why I can't boot iATKOS version of Leopard on GA945GCMX-S2 (i get still waiting for root device). I have WD 250gb 8mb cache SATA2 HDD and Optiarc SATA DVD-rw. I've tried with LG IDE DVD-RW and it does boot, but there is no HDD in disk utility. Should I set something out in BIOS. Please, help me.

 

Greetings,

Igor

 

i havent tried iATKOS but with BrazilMac many of us had to change the SATA settings to Combined in the bios.

[Racko]

Hi!

 

I changed my hard drive for an old WD 80gb (ATA). And iATKOS installed without any problems. Leopard works like a charm for me, with no patches added. Updates works, so does the QE/CI, sound, networking,.... My hackintosh boots up in 21 seconds. (pretty fast, ha?)

 

I don't really know, why my SATA drives are not recognized. Are there some extra drivers for our SATA controller)? It would be really nice, to see my WD 250gb SATA2 in Leopard.

 

I get 140 from xbench with that hardware:

Intel C2D E6750 @ 2,66GHz (maybe i'll overclock it a little)

GA945GCMX-S2

2gb Patriot RAM

WD 80 gb ATA

GF 7600GS 256mb

LG DVD-RW ATA

 

So OneTrack, add me to 100% working hackintosh users.

 

Greetings,

Igor

 

EDIT: Humn, i noticed, that reboot doesn't work, while the shutdown and sleep works. If I click reboot, I see just black on my monitor and nothing happens. How can I solve this?

[Discobob73]

So anyone have any luck running 1333MHZ FSB? I have to use "standard" 1066MHZ on the Gigabyte 945GCMX-S2 mobo. Hence my C2D E6550 running 1.8 instead of 2.4Ghz.

[Racko]

Why standard? I use 1333MHz mode on my E6750 without any problem.

[Discobob73]

Why standard? I use 1333MHz mode on my E6750 without any problem.

 

When I set the mobo to "OC" in the BIOS options to use 1333mhz the boot process hangs. When i use the disabled settings, it boots fine. Can you tell me your BIOS settings, just to verify with mine?

[Racko]

Try to change CPU setting for automatic changing of voltage and multiplier. I think you have 3 options in advanced settings for that. Set all to "disable".

[Discobob73]

Try to change CPU setting for automatic changing of voltage and multiplier. I think you have 3 options in advanced settings for that. Set all to "disable".

No go, here's a pic of the settings. Can someone compare and see if I have something different? The CPU posts to 333mhz/7 without booting, but 266/7 works great. (posting from the Hack now)

 

 

[vishvesh]

Thanks................Thanks................

[pCs333]

discobob update your bios to f5

[Discobob73]

discobob update your bios to f5

Done - Still a no go, still stuck in 266 rather than 333. Anyone tell me what their BIOS settings are for a Gigabyte 945GCMX? It would be greatly appreciated before I reload the box and try again. Although, everything else works great.

[onemanstrash]

Well Onetrack thank you soooo much!!!!

 

I have a 100% functional hack.

 

10.5.1 on a guid efi v8. Sleep, time machine, reboot, shutdown, it all works. I now have just about every application my girlfriend is going to use open (CS3 suite, itunes, google earth, Quark, and ilife), as this is my first build as a gift so it all has to work. There are no hickups. This computer rox.

 

I got the GA-945GCMX-S2, 2 gigs of ram and a sata drive. Oh yeah 2 250 seagate sata 2's. A 7300gs and 2 19 inch lcds (already had). Oh yeah an intel core 2 duo e4500 2.2

 

I get a 175 xbench without disk checked and 137 with disk.

 

Total cost about 500 $ for the rig.

 

Just added the time machine fix and the fixboot from the irc.

 

added the nvinject and rest is history.

 

I can't believe how well this system works.

[JonyBravo]

Well Onetrack thank you soooo much!!!!

 

I have a 100% functional hack.

 

10.5.1 on a guid efi v8. Sleep, time machine, reboot, shutdown, it all works. I now have just about every application my girlfriend is going to use open, as this is my first build as a gift so it all has to work. There are no hickups. This computer rox.

 

I got the GA-945GCMX-S2, 2 gigs of ram and a sata drive. Oh yeah 2 250 seagate sata 2's. A 7300gs and 2 19 inch lcds. Oh yeah an intel core 2 duo 2.2

 

I get a 175 xbench without disk checked and 137 with disk.

 

Total cost about 500 $

 

Just added the time machine fix and the fixboot from the irc.

 

added the nvinject and rest is history.

 

I can't believe how well this system works.

 

Can someone tell me the IRC channel for these fixes?

 

Thanks.

[Racko]

#leopard @ irc.osx86.hu