jchpdv6835 Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 I don't know if any of you happened to catch the best buy sale a last week on the new HP dv6835nr laptop but for $699 for a 15" laptop with the core 2 duo (T5550 1.83ghz), 3Gb ram, Intel GMAX3100, and a 250Gb hard drive, I couldn't pass it up. I was hoping that it would make a relatively painless osx86 platform, and much to my surprise, it was. the only thing that isn't up and running is the web cam which i guess is an ongoing problem and i don't really care if it ever is supported, it'd just be nice to say i have it working 100% Also, i haven't gotten to testing the 5-in-1 or the expansion slot yet Scroll doesn't work but I think there's a way to get that up and running but i haven't had time to mess with that either. I used the Kalyway 10.5.2. iatkos 1.0i failed to load to the installer, and Leo4allv2 would fail on the mail package part of the install. Could have been bad burns but im not sure. I prefer Kalyways tho, for the abilty to switch kernels on boot. which the other may have too, idk, i haven't tried them. I do by no means consider this a "how to" im just passing along some information that may be useful to some of you. to start out, this laptop is equiped with the following devices. These were the ones I was most concerned about getting working. Wifi: Broadcom 4315 - VEN_14E4 DEV_4315 (need modified IO8211family.kext w/added string) Video: GMAX3100 - VEN_ 0x8086 DEV_0x2a02 (QE/CI resolution and external monitor all work on this one) Audio: Realtek HD - VEN_10EC DEV_0268 (use ALC268_Installer1. will mess up shutdown.) I've uploaded all the files to rapid share (including the Graphics update. 50mb download) I used along with a couple of other text documents on what to do with them. couldn't remember if i could post download links to that stuff in here so pm me for that. Hope this helps some of you, and thanks to all those who helped me get this up and running. Also, someone may want to ad this stuff to the H.C.L. I searched that and found that some of this stuff wasn't on there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gr8whtd0pe Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 we have almost the same specs but different laptops. does your s-video out work? if you have one that is... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arissuares Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Wifi: Broadcom 4315 - VEN_14E4 DEV_4315 (need modified IO8211family.kext w/added string) I have presario compaq v3000 (v3717) got dell 1396 wireless device id Broadcom 4315 - VEN_14E4 DEV_4315 ..modified the IO8211family.kext with it. still cant get airport.. will you tell me your methhod in detail.. i just added device id Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cremestar Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 does this work with efi/vanilla kernel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emuzaman Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 I don't know if any of you happened to catch the best buy sale a last week on the new HP dv6835nr laptop but for $699 for a 15" laptop with the core 2 duo (T5550 1.83ghz), 3Gb ram, Intel GMAX3100, and a 250Gb hard drive, I couldn't pass it up. I was hoping that it would make a relatively painless osx86 platform, and much to my surprise, it was. the only thing that isn't up and running is the web cam which i guess is an ongoing problem and i don't really care if it ever is supported, it'd just be nice to say i have it working 100% Also, i haven't gotten to testing the 5-in-1 or the expansion slot yet Scroll doesn't work but I think there's a way to get that up and running but i haven't had time to mess with that either. I used the Kalyway 10.5.2. iatkos 1.0i failed to load to the installer, and Leo4allv2 would fail on the mail package part of the install. Could have been bad burns but im not sure. I prefer Kalyways tho, for the abilty to switch kernels on boot. which the other may have too, idk, i haven't tried them. I do by no means consider this a "how to" im just passing along some information that may be useful to some of you. to start out, this laptop is equiped with the following devices. These were the ones I was most concerned about getting working. Wifi: Broadcom 4315 - VEN_14E4 DEV_4315 (need modified IO8211family.kext w/added string) Video: GMAX3100 - VEN_ 0x8086 DEV_0x2a02 (QE/CI resolution and external monitor all work on this one) Audio: Realtek HD - VEN_10EC DEV_0268 (use ALC268_Installer1. will mess up shutdown.) I've uploaded all the files to rapid share (including the Graphics update. 50mb download) I used along with a couple of other text documents on what to do with them. couldn't remember if i could post download links to that stuff in here so pm me for that. Hope this helps some of you, and thanks to all those who helped me get this up and running. Also, someone may want to ad this stuff to the H.C.L. I searched that and found that some of this stuff wasn't on there. hi mate, i need that modified wifi kext by you...for PCI\VEN_14E4&DEV_4315&SUBSYS_137D103C&REV_01 could you pls post it here? regards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaiChiBabbo Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 To the owner of the HP dv6835nr, I am also a HP dv6835nr owner, new to this forum and trying to get the Kalyway 10.5.2 distro going on my system. Install went pretty smooth, video looks solid but sound plays once then stops never to be heard again. My broadcom wireless does not even show up under "networks" just ethernet and "firewire"?. Do you still have those "files / drivers" handy for the video, sound and wireless devices? Could you send me the link or information at jjbman@juno.com TIA, TaiChiBabbo Beaufort,SC I don't know if any of you happened to catch the best buy sale a last week on the new HP dv6835nr laptop but for $699 for a 15" laptop with the core 2 duo (T5550 1.83ghz), 3Gb ram, Intel GMAX3100, and a 250Gb hard drive, I couldn't pass it up. I was hoping that it would make a relatively painless osx86 platform, and much to my surprise, it was. the only thing that isn't up and running is the web cam which i guess is an ongoing problem and i don't really care if it ever is supported, it'd just be nice to say i have it working 100% Also, i haven't gotten to testing the 5-in-1 or the expansion slot yet Scroll doesn't work but I think there's a way to get that up and running but i haven't had time to mess with that either. I used the Kalyway 10.5.2. iatkos 1.0i failed to load to the installer, and Leo4allv2 would fail on the mail package part of the install. Could have been bad burns but im not sure. I prefer Kalyways tho, for the abilty to switch kernels on boot. which the other may have too, idk, i haven't tried them. I do by no means consider this a "how to" im just passing along some information that may be useful to some of you. to start out, this laptop is equiped with the following devices. These were the ones I was most concerned about getting working. Wifi: Broadcom 4315 - VEN_14E4 DEV_4315 (need modified IO8211family.kext w/added string) Video: GMAX3100 - VEN_ 0x8086 DEV_0x2a02 (QE/CI resolution and external monitor all work on this one) Audio: Realtek HD - VEN_10EC DEV_0268 (use ALC268_Installer1. will mess up shutdown.) I've uploaded all the files to rapid share (including the Graphics update. 50mb download) I used along with a couple of other text documents on what to do with them. couldn't remember if i could post download links to that stuff in here so pm me for that. Hope this helps some of you, and thanks to all those who helped me get this up and running. Also, someone may want to ad this stuff to the H.C.L. I searched that and found that some of this stuff wasn't on there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jchpdv6835 Posted November 10, 2008 Author Share Posted November 10, 2008 I re-upped the files to rapidshare, and posted a torrent on tpb if anyone's interested. sorry for the lack of response to this topic. pm me for the links Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trillzqrillz Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 i downloaded your torrent from tpb, and have the same laptop just waiting for kalyway to finish. but when you install, does your display work initially or does it require some tweaking? i've been hearing alot about issues with the 3100 giving problems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jchpdv6835 Posted November 17, 2008 Author Share Posted November 17, 2008 If you follow the GMAX3100 how to file, it should work out ok. On your initial kalyway install, don't select any video at all. just use the vesa graphics, then when you can at least get up and into the system, follow the instructions. I don't think that svideo out works, but the vga out does. Clearing out some space on my laptop to try Mysticus's pre/post patches to get it up to 10.5.5.They worked on my "HacPro" gigabyte GA-p35-ds3r board w/a celeron 430 1.8Ghz when nothing else would, so I have high hopes that it'll work on these laptops too. Keep checking back and i'll post the results and if it does work i'll let you guys know what to and what not to check on the customize menu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trillzqrillz Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 thanks for everything, although i think i'm going to install it with vmware because i can't afford to format my drives right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jchpdv6835 Posted November 19, 2008 Author Share Posted November 19, 2008 are you using vista or xp? cuz you can easily re-partition the drive w/o reformatting and get a dual boot setup going. there's tons of guides out there for it. vmware might work, but it'll probably be unstable or very slow. to get the full Leopard experience you shouldn't virtualize it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trillzqrillz Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 I'm on my dv6835nr with Vista dual booting Ubuntu with the GRUB loader. I can make the partitions easily but in tutorials I've read, it seems to state that I can't dual boot without sacrifice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jchpdv6835 Posted November 25, 2008 Author Share Posted November 25, 2008 you can, if you can shrink your vista partition. right click on "my computer" then go to down to "Manage" then to disk management or something to that effect. Shrink your vista partition and then create a new partition in the un-allocated space. there's tons of tutorials out there for installing on the new partition, the only thing you'll need is a vista install dvd to fix the vista boot loader, and I also recommend easy bcd to edit it incase something doesn't go right. you can use that to change the uuid or whatever if need be. here's a couple of youtube video tutorials I found, this kid has it all from partitioning, install, and fixing the vista boot loder and start with this one: then these: and then this: his main page is: http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=Ortegi...amp;view=videos with a couple of other video's that may be useful if you follow his steps it should be pretty straightforward, i think he's got all the bases covered. he shows you better than i could ever explain it. and also an update to updating: I have not yet been able to get 10.5.5 up and running on the dv6835 using kalyway dvd. however, i have sucessfully installed iDeneb 10.5.5 with the 9.4 stage xnu kernel. for some reason these laptops don't seem to play nice with the vanilla 9.5 kernel. but 10.5.6 is right around the corner, prolly in the next week or so, so i would advise waiting for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trillzqrillz Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 Wow, Thank you for all of this information. Great help. Glad to see you helping out the community. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jchpdv6835 Posted December 16, 2008 Author Share Posted December 16, 2008 Just in case anyone's still reading this... I've been trying a few things to make this laptop a better platform for osx86. Many to no avail. I have tried the boot 132 method and did get a retail install to load. I also have been working on getting a retail install going by hijacking the EFI partition on a GUID partitioned hard drive. Both of those methods work, but I have been unsuccessful in getting the wireless to work permanently. I've been able to get it to work but once I restart for some reason it no longer works. The link to that topic is: http://forum.insanelymac.com/index.php?showtopic=127330 if anyone has any ideas or solutions, let me know. I also tried a copy of iDeneb 1.3 (10.5.5) and that works with the xnu 9.4 kernel. other than that I haven't been able to get this laptop up to 10.5 Thanx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trillzqrillz Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 well i've figured out a way to dual boot without reformatting all my drives. this is probably something stupid haha but i'll say it anyway. what i did was actually tri booting, i had 3 partitions. 1 vista, 2 empty. installed osx, then ubuntu on the 3rd partition so i can use the grub bootloader, which in my opinion is very easy. but now i've deleted both osx and ubuntu as i'm dual booting vista and windows 7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CelaoRJ Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 Does anyone got this rapidshare link? i am trying to make osx86 work on my dv6835 but having some trouble... Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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