kemuel Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 EDIT: Update done, running 10.5.4 and you can do the usb thing in vmware (i did it), but maybe everyone knew it allready... Just one other thing, the usb is not quicker thant the cd, is that normal? i get 4 lines of points before it boots (btw i used the generic iso, maybe that's why) yes i was expect more fast too.. but i like it anyway Yes .. the generic one is slower.. If you create a specialized one with only the kexts needed for your system it will be quite faster.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f41qu3 Posted July 4, 2008 Author Share Posted July 4, 2008 Nice work guys. I'm very happy with results. Congrats @ all testers, helpers, devteam (ToH/HMBT) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karaakeha1 Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 Yep.. at least I think so.. havent tested it yet...but I think if you put it on the cd/stick with the same path:Library/Preferences/SystemConfiguration/com.apple.Boot.plistIt should work..Or you can change the ISOLINUX.CFGPROMPT 0TIMEOUT 90DEFAULT /mboot.c32 /boot [color="red"](Put it here)[/color] --- /initrd.img NOT working tried both.Yes .. the generic one is slower.. If you create a specialized one with only the kexts needed for your system it will be quite faster..If the Size of ISO remains same deleting KExts has not effect on the boot time .Need to delete both kexts and resize to smaller size the initrd.img Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauℓzurrr. Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 Anyone tried it on AMD? What patches are needed to make it work on AMD machines? "As usual, this only works for compatible machines(that means you still can't boot a vanilla system on AMD, they need specialised patches)." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f41qu3 Posted July 4, 2008 Author Share Posted July 4, 2008 Anyone tried it on AMD? What patches are needed to make it work on AMD machines? Sorry, AMD systemz can't run Vanilla kernel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauℓzurrr. Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 Ok i understand that, but isn't it possible to add a other kernel, just like adding kext's to the boot cd? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kemuel Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 NOT working tried both.hmm.. I will look into it.. there should be a way to do it..If the Size of ISO remains same deleting KExts has not effect on the boot time .Need to delete both kexts and resize to smaller size the initrd.img Exactly.. That was actually what I ment.. that you had to rezise the inird.img.- mine is only 2 mb and only makes a few dots before booting..I should have been more specific about that..Ok i understand that, but isn't it possible to add a other kernel, just like adding kext's to the boot cd?Nope.. At least not yet.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacStealth Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 Hiyas can any one tell me why i have to get booting up with -f becuase it wont boot up if i dont please get back to me thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauℓzurrr. Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 hmm.. I will look into it.. there should be a way to do it..Exactly.. That was actually what I ment.. that you had to rezise the inird.img.- mine is only 2 mb and only makes a few dots before booting..I should have been more specific about that..Nope.. At least not yet.. Ok thnx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f41qu3 Posted July 4, 2008 Author Share Posted July 4, 2008 Maybe possible create a script to this, but, on Vanilla DVD can't add modded kernel, finally, can't run Vanilla kernel from Vanilla DVD. For AMD systemz is more easy use some patched versions. But I do some research about this case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SticMAC™ Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 I have found that depending on the version of the kext you have on your CDBOOT/USB, you either have to use -f to force the reading of the kexts from the CDBOOT/USB or you have to remove the offending kext on the HDD and only use the one on the CDBOOT/USB or you replace the files on the HDD with those in the initrd.img that is on the CDBOOT/USB! StiCMAN Hiyas can any one tell me why i have to get booting up with -f becuase it wont boot up if i dont please get back to me thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
titooo Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 Hiyas can any one tell me why i have to get booting up with -f becuase it wont boot up if i dont please get back to me thanks It might help you: http://forum.insanelymac.com/index.php?showtopic=99891 -f = Tells the machine to reload all kext and dump the boot configuration cache, (kext cache found in: /System/Library/Extensions.mkext, you can delete it manually and the system will recreate it). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SticMAC™ Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 Maybe..... I loaded The Retail DVD onto a USB drive which I made bootable with Chameleon, here I modded it by adding my AppleAHCIPort.kext into the Extensions directory, I removed the mkexts and booted from it I then did an install of 10.5. I then used my other usbpendrive with CDBOOT and my kexts on to reboot the system and do an upgrade to 10.5.4, removed all the un-needed kexts and replaced them with those on my USBStick and ran Chameleon to get it bootable without the CDBOOT. Maybe this will help if you were thinking of using AMD but cannot alter the DVD, maybe you can alter the install DVD on a external HDD? SticMAN Maybe possible create a script to this, but, on Vanilla DVD can't add modded kernel, finally, can't run Vanilla kernel from Vanilla DVD. For AMD systemz is more easy use some patched versions. But I do some research about this case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacStealth Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 It might help you: http://forum.insanelymac.com/index.php?showtopic=99891-f = Tells the machine to reload all kext and dump the boot configuration cache, (kext cache found in: /System/Library/Extensions.mkext, you can delete it manually and the system will recreate it).i dont know because it was all working fine before i updated to 10.5.4 any idea if it might be a kext on the hd?It might help you: http://forum.insanelymac.com/index.php?showtopic=99891-f = Tells the machine to reload all kext and dump the boot configuration cache, (kext cache found in: /System/Library/Extensions.mkext, you can delete it manually and the system will recreate it).i dont know because it was all working fine before i updated to 10.5.4 any idea if it might be a kext on the hd? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f41qu3 Posted July 4, 2008 Author Share Posted July 4, 2008 Maybe..... I loaded The Retail DVD onto a USB drive which I made bootable with Chameleon, here I modded it by adding my AppleAHCIPort.kext into the Extensions directory, I removed the mkexts and booted from it I then did an install of 10.5. I then used my other usbpendrive with CDBOOT and my kexts on to reboot the system and do an upgrade to 10.5.4, removed all the un-needed kexts and replaced them with those on my USBStick and ran Chameleon to get it bootable without the CDBOOT. Maybe this will help if you were thinking of using AMD but cannot alter the DVD, maybe you can alter the install DVD on a external HDD? SticMAN I think for AMD not work. Need change tsc_init on kernel to run on AMD systemz, and can't load modded kernel from CDBoot to load Vanilla DVD. For sure, on AMD systemz, use a pre-patched versions, or, buy a Intel-based PC (Processor+Chipset 945 or newer version.) Greeetz, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacStealth Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 I fixed my little problem everything is running 100% perfect upto yet thanks every one for the help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bolly Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 How to apply/add Chameleon in Bootable usb drive(Boot132)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninetto Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 I fixed my little problem everything is running 100% perfect upto yet thanks every one for the help SO what was causing the -f boot option? Was it the mkext cache or whatya do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacStealth Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 SO what was causing the -f boot option? Was it the mkext cache or whatya do? I just Copied all the kexts that was on my cd and and put them on to my HD and boots up fine after Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SticMAC™ Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 Maybe you missed it before!? "I have found that depending on the version or the incorrect details in the kext on your HDD you either have to use -f to force the reading of the kexts from the CDBOOT/USB or you have to remove the offending(newer) kext on the HDD and only use the one on the CDBOOT/USB or you replace the files on the HDD with those in the initrd.img that is on the CDBOOT/USB! StiCMAN I just Copied all the kexts that was on my cd and and put them on to my HD and boots up fine after Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacStealth Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 Yepp and it did work and im a happy bunny now lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacStealth Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 Yepp and it did work and im a happy bunny now lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexandros7 Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 can I install kalyway dvd with this bootloader? it's because I don't have an original leopard dvd (and if I download it, I need a DL dvd..) thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f41qu3 Posted July 4, 2008 Author Share Posted July 4, 2008 can I install kalyway dvd with this bootloader? it's because I don't have an original leopard dvd (and if I download it, I need a DL dvd..) thanks No! It'n only for Original DVD. Patched versions doesn't need this method. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilos Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 Yep.. at least I think so.. havent tested it yet... but I think if you put it on the cd/stick with the same path: Library/Preferences/SystemConfiguration/com.apple.Boot.plist It should work.. Or you can change the ISOLINUX.CFG PROMPT 0 TIMEOUT 90 DEFAULT /mboot.c32 /boot [color="red"](Put it here)[/color] --- /initrd.img Is this work? Can i add my efi string to apple.boot.pist ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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