AppleIntelPIIXATA kext fully working for all ICHx Mobo (All Sata Channels working)

[-DuNe- 0]

Hey all,

 

Here you can find the newest AppleIntelPIIXATA kext driver for Intel ICHx chipsets.(ICH0 to 8, 9 and 10)

All your sata ports should now work correctly. No more need of the old AppleVIAATA kext.

This has been tested and is know to work on the Asus P5K, P5K-E and Asus P5K Premium.

It should work with all mobos ICH based : 965 DS3, P5B, P5K-SE, P5K-VM, P5K pro etc etc.

Drive(s) are UDMA enabled, and fully working without i/o errors and this even with more than 3GB.

 

AppleVIAATA should be removed or at least IChx ID inside of it to avoid conflicts.(In case your AppleViaAta handle other hardware than IChx: Marvell IDE for exemple)

 

This fix works as well in IDE Enhanced Mode or in IDE Compatible Mode.

Give me feedback for any issues.

 

The two ICH9 sata controllers in action :

 

 

Here the link of the IOATAFamily kext with the new AppleIntelPIIXATA embedded in its plugin folder:

 

31.10.2009:

 

Snow Leopard 10.6.1 Universal version (32 & 64 bits) ! (Rev1: added missing Ich8 ID) : Here

 

Snow Leopard 10.6.1 64 bits version Only ! : Here

 

27.08.2009:

Here the 10.5.8 IOATAFamiliy Kext with new patched AppleIntelPIIXATA (ICH10 Support added too):

 

Leopard 10.5.8 : Here

 

16.05.2009:

 

Updated with the 10.5.7 IOATAFamily kext:

 

Leopard 10.5.7 : Here

 

06.02.2009:

 

Just a little update for 10.5.6 users, AppleIntelPIIXATA is still the same but IOATAFamily kext change so i did this little modification for you:

 

Leopard 10.5.6 : Here

28.02.2008:

 

NEW VERSION V1.1 and also TIGER VERSION (updated the Plist and changed the controller code detection in a cleaner way):

 

Leopard 10.5.2 to 10.5.5 : Here

 

Tiger 10.4.1x : Here

 

 

Installation :

 

If you use Kalyway distro , you can use kexthelper (you will find it in Application folder).

To remove AppleViaAta kext no need to open a terminal :

browse to your Extensions folder with the Finder, find the AppleViaAta kext and delete it.

After that , browse to your Library folder and delete the Extensions.mkext file

Reboot.

when back to your desktop open the diskutil app and do a repair permission.

 

if you use others distro , you can download kexthelper and use the same method than for the Kalyway.

If you do not want to use kexthelper do this:

 

Browse with the finder to your Extensions folder. Backup the IOATAFAmily.kext where you want.

Delete the one in the Extensions Folder. Drop in the Extensions folder the new one with the fix.

Delete AppleViaAta.kext if you want.

Open a terminal and type:

 

sudo -s (the system will ask you your password)

chown -R root:wheel /System/Library/Extensions/IOATAFamily.kext

chmod -R 755 /System/Library/Extensions/IOATAFamily.kext

rm -f /System/Library/Extensions.mkext

 

close the terminal and reboot.

when back do a repair permission with disk util.

[cyclonefr 4]

Good job Dune, you did it !

 

So was is really that PCS thing ?

 

EDIT : I just noticed you didn't edit that... hmmm i'm gonna try your kext tomorrow so i'm not giving any feedbacks for now, I'm really curious what was the bug.

[-DuNe- 0]

Good job Dune, you did it !

 

So was is really that PCS thing ?

 

EDIT : I just noticed you didn't edit that... hmmm i'm gonna try your kext tomorrow so i'm not giving any feedbacks for now, I'm really curious what was the bug.

 

No, that was a bug in the apple code The second controller could not be seen cos of it. i corrected that.

 

Edit: contact me on irc if you want details on what i changed in the code

[cyclonefr 4]

Seems to work : I don't have more than 2 HDDs to be sure so I can't tell (I know I could unplug my hdd to plug 3 or 4 but i'm too lazy ) but at least ioreg is telling me that 2926 AND 2921 are working fine And booting up the system is normal, doesn't take further time than before.

[Dense 0]

Very nice work.

 

Why this has fallen to page 2 I will never understand. This is a fairly significant development.

[joe75 566]

Great job, -DuNe-

[Hyper X 5]

Does this work, this is HUGE! This should be front page news!!!!

[cyclonefr 4]

Let's up this I'm sure some people didn't see this topic !

[dnjmarlboro 1]

Hi all,

 

will try the new driver this evening (plain P5K).

I never used the IDE Mode in Bios (only AHCI), because of getting kernel panics every time using ide Mode and extracting big files with prior drivers.

 

One question: Will this driver regonize all 4 Sata Ports in IDE AND in AHCI Mode?

 

Thanks

[-DuNe- 0]

Hi all,

 

will try the new driver this evening (plain P5K).

I never used the IDE Mode in Bios (only AHCI), because of getting kernel panics every time using ide Mode and extracting big files with prior drivers.

 

One question: Will this driver regonize all 4 Sata Ports in IDE AND in AHCI Mode?

 

Thanks

 

Yes, this driver will recognise all 4 sata ports, you have to use Enhanced Ide mode.

you will have no more kernel panics with it.

Don't forget to remove the buggy AppleViaAATA kext.

[QuietOC 0]

Yes, this driver will recognise all 4 sata ports, you have to use Enhanced Ide mode.

you will have no more kernel panics with it.

 

Cool, I will try it on my IP35-E, thanks!

[InorganicMatter 1]

I'm running a Badaxe 2 and have never had stability or speed problems running my drives in native SATA mode (AHCI, I think?). Is this for me, or people with 965 boards?

[-DuNe- 0]

I'm running a Badaxe 2 and have never had stability or speed problems running my drives in native SATA mode (AHCI, I think?). Is this for me, or people with 965 boards?

 

If you have AHCI use it anyway that's better. but those who have P5k or others mobo with only ICH9, ICH8 and not the R version should use my fix. Because before OsX wasn't able to see all the ports of their mobo. With AppleViaAta it worked, but it was buggy.

For them, my fix is the only way to have their 4 ports sata fast and stable.

[dnjmarlboro 1]

Hi,

first testing with Plain P5K:

- deleted AppleVIAATA

- installed your new IOATA driver

- flashed to newest Bios (used P5KR Bios before because of AHCI and support for newer CPUs)

 

 

=works without any kernel panics (extracting large files). All Sata ports are regonized!

Thank you very much!

 

But seems to be a little bit slower than AHCI Mode. Anyone else can confirm this?

 

Here are my xbench Results with new driver:

 

Results 49.21

System Info

Xbench Version 1.3

System Version 10.5.2 (9C31)

Physical RAM 4096 MB

Model Mac Pro

Drive Type SAMSUNG HD501LJ SAMSUNG HD501LJ

Disk Test 49.21

Sequential 112.65

Uncached Write 134.65 82.67 MB/sec [4K blocks]

Uncached Write 130.55 73.87 MB/sec [256K blocks]

Uncached Read 78.32 22.92 MB/sec [4K blocks]

Uncached Read 130.69 65.68 MB/sec [256K blocks]

Random 31.48

Uncached Write 9.84 1.04 MB/sec [4K blocks]

Uncached Write 130.61 41.81 MB/sec [256K blocks]

Uncached Read 91.91 0.65 MB/sec [4K blocks]

Uncached Read 144.64 26.84 MB/sec [256K blocks]

[-DuNe- 0]

But seems to be a little bit slower than AHCI Mode. Anyone else can confirm this?

 

My results with the same hard disk than you on a P5K-E.

 

Enhanced IDE mode:

 

Results 68.22

System Info

Xbench Version 1.3

System Version 10.5.2 (9C31)

Physical RAM 2048 MB

Model MacPro3,1

Drive Type SAMSUNG HD501LJ SAMSUNG HD501LJ

 

Disk Test 68.22

 

Sequential 126.65

Uncached Write 152.11 93.40 MB/sec [4K blocks]

Uncached Write 146.18 82.71 MB/sec [256K blocks]

Uncached Read 90.19 26.39 MB/sec [4K blocks]

Uncached Read 141.25 70.99 MB/sec [256K blocks]

 

Random 46.69

Uncached Write 15.90 1.68 MB/sec [4K blocks]

Uncached Write 181.43 58.08 MB/sec [256K blocks]

Uncached Read 94.45 0.67 MB/sec [4K blocks]

Uncached Read 149.59 27.76 MB/sec [256K blocks]

 

AHCI mode:

 

Results 65.40

System Info

Xbench Version 1.3

System Version 10.5.2 (9C31)

Physical RAM 2048 MB

Model MacPro3,1

Drive Type SAMSUNG HD501LJ

 

Disk Test 65.40

 

Sequential 115.80

Uncached Write 153.82 94.44 MB/sec [4K blocks]

Uncached Write 146.41 82.84 MB/sec [256K blocks]

Uncached Read 71.10 20.81 MB/sec [4K blocks]

Uncached Read 139.92 70.32 MB/sec [256K blocks]

 

Random 45.57

Uncached Write 15.52 1.64 MB/sec [4K blocks]

Uncached Write 169.30 54.20 MB/sec [256K blocks]

Uncached Read 92.97 0.66 MB/sec [4K blocks]

Uncached Read 149.88 27.81 MB/sec [256K blocks]

 

So no, i do not think that is slower

[dnjmarlboro 1]

Strange, just tested a 500gb WD AAKS (my Time Machine)

 

Results 75.86

System Info

Xbench Version 1.3

System Version 10.5.2 (9C31)

Physical RAM 4096 MB

Model Mac Pro

Drive Type WDC WD5000AAKS-00TMA0 WDC WD5000AAKS-00TMA0

Disk Test 75.86

Sequential 115.70

Uncached Write 110.16 67.64 MB/sec [4K blocks]

Uncached Write 110.77 62.67 MB/sec [256K blocks]

Uncached Read 109.51 32.05 MB/sec [4K blocks]

Uncached Read 136.32 68.51 MB/sec [256K blocks]

Random 56.43

Uncached Write 21.28 2.25 MB/sec [4K blocks]

Uncached Write 163.13 52.22 MB/sec [256K blocks]

Uncached Read 92.66 0.66 MB/sec [4K blocks]

Uncached Read 143.40 26.61 MB/sec [256K blocks]

 

Same results for Samsung and WD on Ports 1-4

 

Maybe i should install new on the AAKS :-(

 

BTW: are some HDDs highly recommend (exspecially in speed) for running OSX?

[QuietOC 0]

BTW: are some HDDs highly recommend (exspecially in speed) for running OSX?

Pretty much the same as Windows for normal desktop use (see the database at storagereview.com).

 

Here's my Raptor equipped iMac:

 

Results 139.13

System Info

Xbench Version 1.3

System Version 10.4.7 (8K1106)

Physical RAM 3072 MB

Model iMac5,1

Drive Type WDC WD1500ADFD-00NLR5

Disk Test 79.54

Sequential 158.47

Uncached Write 194.38 119.35 MB/sec [4K blocks]

Uncached Write 171.79 97.20 MB/sec [256K blocks]

Uncached Read 121.20 35.47 MB/sec [4K blocks]

Uncached Read 165.96 83.41 MB/sec [256K blocks]

Random 53.09

Uncached Write 17.42 1.84 MB/sec [4K blocks]

Uncached Write 196.66 62.96 MB/sec [256K blocks]

Uncached Read 133.31 0.94 MB/sec [4K blocks]

Uncached Read 186.56 34.62 MB/sec [256K blocks]

 

Xbench disk numbers are probably mostly meaningless.

[dnjmarlboro 1]

Just installed new on my WD AAKS (i love Timemachine).

 

Not only my xbench are scores way higher now, the system also feels snappier...

 

 

Could some Mod pin this thread? This ist the best driver for ICH9 - big thanks to the developers!

[spanakorizo 0]

nice dune i'll check it as soon as i'll return home and i'll post feedback

[spanakorizo 0]

everything works well and i'm back in IDE mode

all the drives are recognized

i didn't have the time to do tests like burning/rendering/copying big files

i hope it's stable

 

nice work

[QuietOC 0]

Any chance someone can do this for Tiger (10.4.11)?

[-DuNe- 0]

Any chance someone can do this for Tiger (10.4.11)?

 

zef told me he will apply my modifications to the Tiger AppleIntelPIIXATA sources.

But he must reinstall tiger for that. So i can not give any date for it.

[Slip 0]

Big Thanks.

 

xbench 167

Disk Test 82.16

 

Asus P5K-SE

C2D 2.4

1G 800Mhz Ram

100 Gig SATA

10.5.2 kernel 9.2

MBR EFI Vanilla

LG Sata DVD

Sound 883

 

Removed AppleVIAATA kext.

Havn't tried other chanels

[macgirl 41]

Cooooooool.

 

So AHCI == Enhaced Mode?

 

Does it have any advantage on the ICH8m ?

 

EDIT:

Anyway, on my Lappy two kexts are used, AppleIntelPIIXATA (for the IDE DVD) and AppleAHCIPort (for the HD, in AHCI mode of course).

[-DuNe- 0]

Cooooooool.

 

So AHCI == Enhaced Mode?

 

Does it have any advantage on the ICH8m ?

 

EDIT:

Anyway, on my Lappy two kexts are used, AppleIntelPIIXATA (for the IDE DVD) and AppleAHCIPort (for the HD, in AHCI mode of course).

 

No, AHCI is not Enhanced IDE

On ICH8m it brings no advantage cos ICH8m have only one Sata Controller with 2 ports.

This new kext corrects a bug into the original apple code but , this bug was affecting only ICHx mobo with 2 Sata controllers.