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AeonFlightz
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Just to be cleared, we need a SATA DVD drive(or an adapter) and dual layer blank DVDs to burn the Mac_OS_X_Leopard_10.5.4_9E25_Retail.dmg image?(this is the part i'm confused about).

 

Can anyone confirm that the on-board graphics, sound, lan, etc. on P5Q-EM working?

 

I hope my computer has enough power to successfully install OSX:

 

E6600

P5Q-EM

4GB DDR2

500GB HDD SATA

IDE DVD BURNER

 

I'm tempted to try this, I just don't want to mess up and have to reinstall Windows.

So any tip to make my first experience a successful one is highly appreciated.

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keinerdoof
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Hello to all...

 

@ RoberT_XeS you have made a gread job, but i have a big problem with mit test konfig:

 

Asus P5Q-pro with the modded bios 1613 from this board

intel 6550

1 DDR2 800 Ram in single mode

a old samsung sp1213c.

 

The install of the Ideneb 1.3, Ideneb 1.4 or iAtkos 5 works great, i install with AHCI Mode.

But the first reboot goes only in the raid mode, a boot in IDE or AHCI works not.

 

If i am switch in the other mode, there is a blank screen, MACOSX don't start.

 

But the bigger problem is:

I am making a restore with the Mac OS X Leopard 10.5.4 9E25 Retail (step 3 to 8),then booting with the usb stick in AHCI mode ---> blank screen, booting in the Raid mode ---> it works, after the message "Extension "com.apple.driver.iTunesPhonedrive" has no explicit kernel dependency; using version 6.0" the screen show :Still waiting for root device .

 

I think is a problem with the driver in the initrd.img file, i have failed a installation with the generic boot iso an the a burned retail dvd.

 

Can any help me by my problem, i will work at the problem since 3 weeks....

 

thanks

 

keinerdoof from germany

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RoberT_XeS
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Hello to all...

 

@ RoberT_XeS you have made a gread job, but i have a big problem with mit test konfig:

 

Asus P5Q-pro with the modded bios 1613 from this board

intel 6550

1 DDR2 800 Ram in single mode

a old samsung sp1213c.

 

The install of the Ideneb 1.3, Ideneb 1.4 or iAtkos 5 works great, i install with AHCI Mode.

But the first reboot goes only in the raid mode, a boot in IDE or AHCI works not.

 

If i am switch in the other mode, there is a blank screen, MACOSX don't start.

 

But the bigger problem is:

I am making a restore with the Mac OS X Leopard 10.5.4 9E25 Retail (step 3 to 8),then booting with the usb stick in AHCI mode ---> blank screen, booting in the Raid mode ---> it works, after the message "Extension "com.apple.driver.iTunesPhonedrive" has no explicit kernel dependency; using version 6.0" the screen show :Still waiting for root device .

 

I think is a problem with the driver in the initrd.img file, i have failed a installation with the generic boot iso an the a burned retail dvd.

 

Can any help me by my problem, i will work at the problem since 3 weeks....

 

thanks

 

keinerdoof from germany

 

I think you are not selecting the proper option while installing IDeneb... Do not select any IDE driver while installing IDeneb....

 

Still waiting for root device only occurs when you boot OS X in normal SATA Storage Configuration... You need to keep the Storage Configuration as AHCI

 

Just to be cleared, we need a SATA DVD drive(or an adapter) and dual layer blank DVDs to burn the Mac_OS_X_Leopard_10.5.4_9E25_Retail.dmg image?(this is the part i'm confused about).

 

Can anyone confirm that the on-board graphics, sound, lan, etc. on P5Q-EM working?

 

I hope my computer has enough power to successfully install OSX:

 

E6600

P5Q-EM

4GB DDR2

500GB HDD SATA

IDE DVD BURNER

 

I'm tempted to try this, I just don't want to mess up and have to reinstall Windows.

So any tip to make my first experience a successful one is highly appreciated.

 

SATA DVD Drive or a IDE to SATA Convetor is required.....

 

No need of the Dual Layer Disk for Installation....Ypu just need a MAC OS X Retail DMG file.

 

You need to install IDeneb first and then restore the MAC OS X Retail DMG file... Read the post carefully once again....

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bavarianmw
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Robert,

 

Great guide, got retail working after many hours of trying. Retail runs awesome.

Got a couple of questions hoping you can help me resolve.

 

1. I am thinking of backing up OSX with time machine and restore it again just as your guide but instead of using the retail dvd, use the backup with time machine. Will this work?

 

2. I've been trying to use time machine and save it to an external HD but time capsule is giving me an error saying that the airport utility was unable to find any apple wireless devices. I'm using the realtek USB WLAN client utility, Netgear WG111. I've made sure that the external HD is formatted using mac extended journal

Any ideas on what I'm doing wrong?

 

Thanks

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First: thanks a lot for your work, i suceesfully installed Mac OSK on my System. I folowed your "tutorial" except that i directlt installed 10.5.6 Retail

 

My System:

 

Asus P5Q

Intel Q9550

8GB G-Skill DDR2 800

Nvidia 9800GT 1GB (Asus)

2x Seagate Barracuda 500GB 32MB Cache

1x WD Green Caviar 500GB

Creative Soundblaster XFi Titanium PCIe

 

The Soundblaster isn't working in OSX as all you know there are no Drivers availlable. Of Course, the Onboard Realtek Sound is working.

 

Got the 9800GT working with the NVkush Drivers *happy*:

 

I Can Has Model?:

 Chipset Model:	I Can Has Model?
 Type:	Display
 Bus:	PCIe
 PCIe Lane Width:	x16
 VRAM (Total):	1024 MB
 Vendor:	NVIDIA (0x10de)
 Device ID:	0x0605
 Revision ID:	0x00a2
 Displays:
DELL E198WFP:
 Resolution:	1440 x 900 @ 60 Hz
 Depth:	32-bit Color
 Core Image:	Hardware Accelerated
 Main Display:	Yes
 Mirror:	Off
 Online:	Yes
 Quartz Extreme:	Supported
 Rotation:	Supported
Display Connector:
 Status:	No display connected

 

This is the Info.plist i use:

CFBundleDevelopmentRegion
English
CFBundleExecutable
NVkush
CFBundleIdentifier
com.DiaboliK.NVKush
CFBundleInfoDictionaryVersion
6.0
CFBundleName
NVkush
CFBundlePackageType
KEXT
CFBundleSignature
????
CFBundleVersion
4.20.2
IOKitPersonalities

	NVKush

		CFBundleIdentifier
		com.DiaboliK.NVKush
		IOClass
		com_DiaboliK_NVKush
		IOMatchCategory
		IOFramebuffer
		IONameMatch
		display
		IOPCIMatch
		0x000010de&0x0000ffff
		IOProbeScore
		0
		IOProviderClass
		IOPCIDevice
		entriesToAdd

			@0,NVMT

			CgN/IEwtHAJ4BRoESAfQBWAGAABBBB0EIQQAAPDBQQcA
			AAEAAAAA/wAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

			@0,compatible
			NVDA,NVMac
			@0,device_type
			display
			@0,fboffset
			131072
			@0,name
			NVDA,Display-A
			@1,compatible
			NVDA,NVMac
			@1,device_type
			display
			@1,name
			NVDA,Display-B
			@2,compatible
			NVDA,sensor-parent
			@2,device_type
			NVDA,gpu-diode
			@2,hwctrl-params-version

			AAAAAg==

			@2,hwsensor-params-version

			AAAAAg==

			@2,name
			sensor-parent
			@2,reg

			AAAAAg==

			NVCAP

			BAABAAAAAwAMAAAAAAAACgAAAAA=

			NVPM

			AQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA==

			VRAM,totalsize

			AAAAQA==

			device_type
			NVDA,GeForce
			name
			NVDA,Parent



OSBundleLibraries

	com.apple.iokit.IOPCIFamily
	1.0.0b1
	com.apple.kernel.iokit
	1.0.0b1C

 

The last remaining thing is network, have to run for a compatible network card as the onboard-LAN isn't working. But should be no problem :-).

 

Again, thanks a lot!

 

Best regards

 

Update:

 

Found an "old" PCI Network card with Realtek RTL8139C Chipset. Just plugged in and startet OSX and it works :-)

 

Hi,

 

Can you tell me what version of NVkush are you using. I can't make my Asus 1Gb card work fine.

 

thanks

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I think you are not selecting the proper option while installing IDeneb... Do not select any IDE driver while installing IDeneb....

 

Still waiting for root device only occurs when you boot OS X in normal SATA Storage Configuration... You need to keep the Storage Configuration as AHCI

SATA DVD Drive or a IDE to SATA Convetor is required.....

 

No need of the Dual Layer Disk for Installation....Ypu just need a MAC OS X Retail DMG file.

 

You need to install IDeneb first and then restore the MAC OS X Retail DMG file... Read the post carefully once again....

 

 

OK, stupid question - Do we save the MAC OS Retail image anywhere in Windows' partition? Can OSX read files from Windows? As you may know, Windows can't read files from any other file system besides FAT32 and NTFS.

 

On the motherboard BIOS(I have P5Q-EM), do I use the one at the beginning of your tutorial or your suggested one here:

 

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keinerdoof
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I think you are not selecting the proper option while installing IDeneb... Do not select any IDE driver while installing IDeneb....

 

Still waiting for root device only occurs when you boot OS X in normal SATA Storage Configuration... You need to keep the Storage Configuration as AHCI

 

But what is the right option, i have check all the drivers in a lot of installations, no works.

I will still crasy...

 

greets

 

kleinertoto

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RoberT_XeS
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But what is the right option, i have check all the drivers in a lot of installations, no works.

I will still crasy...

 

greets

 

kleinertoto

 

Try to boot with -x -F after installation

 

OK, stupid question - Do we save the MAC OS Retail image anywhere in Windows' partition? Can OSX read files from Windows? As you may know, Windows can't read files from any other file system besides FAT32 and NTFS.

 

On the motherboard BIOS(I have P5Q-EM), do I use the one at the beginning of your tutorial or your suggested one here:

 

Yes.... it can read NTFS

 

Try the one I have included

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Umbris
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Thanks for your advice.

Would one should I download from ?

Cause I find some file for i7, I'm not sure what is correct for P5Q.

 

AHCI fix is in the first page of this thread.

 

Other files: AppleACPIPlatform.kext, AppleSMBIOS.kext and other kexts are on your usb boot stick or boot cd in the compressed file initrd.img (just double click file and it will be mounted as disk) in the folder Extra/Extensions. There is no need to search for kexts somewhere else.

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Hi

 

 

I have installed it and run it now 2 Days and I must Restart my PC two times per Hard Restart and all Freezes.

I have

 

P5Q-Pro

Intel E8400 @4 GHz

4 GB RAM 800 @ 1116 Mhz

ATI4850 Sapphier

 

And I have updatet to 10.5.6...

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I have installed it and run it now 2 Days and I must Restart my PC two times per Hard Restart and all Freezes.

 

You must be more specific. When freezes?

 

I guess you didn't try to enable/install graphic drivers.

 

If you have problems with restart and shutdown, read again the whole thread for possible solutions, but maybe the problem cannot be solved completely.

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Hi Everyone,

 

So, I Installed this setup on a (P5Q-EM, Q6600, 8GB DDR2-800, 9800GTX) and everything has been going great for about 2 weeks.

 

Thanks again!

 

I have 3 little issues, I was hoping someone might be able to shed some light.

 

Most important

1. When I have iTunes or Quicktime open, my mouse has a weird lag, like it will move fine then all of a sudden it will jump. This is consistent and it happens in the same time intervals (about every 4-5 seconds). the pointer will just freeze for a split second and then reappear in the direction I was moving it, but with a gap from the frozen point.

 

2. When I shutdown, everything turns off except the internal fans, as if the power supply is still on.

 

3. In the Sound System preference, all I have is HD Audio Output, I have no input and none of the digital or front panel jacks show up.

 

Anyhelp would be greatly appreciated.

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AHCI fix is in the first page of this thread.

 

Other files: AppleACPIPlatform.kext, AppleSMBIOS.kext and other kexts are on your usb boot stick or boot cd in the compressed file initrd.img (just double click file and it will be mounted as disk) in the folder Extra/Extensions. There is no need to search for kexts somewhere else.

 

Dear Umbris,

Thanks for your advice, and I fixed it by above kext.

 

Besides, do you have any idea how can I output sound by coaxil ?

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2. When I shutdown, everything turns off except the internal fans, as if the power supply is still on.

 

Read previous posts. You should copy kexts from initrd.img from usb boot stick to system extensions folder. But even then you will not be able to shutdown pc all the time.

 

 

Besides, do you have any idea how can I output sound by coaxil ?

 

Sorry, I have no need for this, so I didn't try.

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It freezes at iTunes when i hear musik and Surfing ... Not Much work like Photoshop or so.

I don´t think why.

 

Try repair perrmissions. Get in safe boot to see if you still have the same problems.

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Robert and All following this post

 

Again thanks for helping me make a $600 Mac Pro. I have put the usb boot files onto a 32 MB FAT32 partition. I have a total of 3 partitions on the OS hard drive. I was wondering how I alter the boot files so that I don't have to select the partition with Leopard in it to boot in Darwin, ie when I turn the computer on or restart it automaticly boots to the leopard partition. Soory I know this is probably a noob question but i couldnt find anything that i could understand on google.

 

Thanks,

Dude

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RoberT_XeS
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Robert and All following this post

 

Again thanks for helping me make a $600 Mac Pro. I have put the usb boot files onto a 32 MB FAT32 partition. I have a total of 3 partitions on the OS hard drive. I was wondering how I alter the boot files so that I don't have to select the partition with Leopard in it to boot in Darwin, ie when I turn the computer on or restart it automaticly boots to the leopard partition. Soory I know this is probably a noob question but i couldnt find anything that i could understand on google.

 

Thanks,

Dude

 

You need to edit the syslinux.cfg file

and the line should look like this

 

PROMPT 0

TIMEOUT 0

DEFAULT /mboot.c32 /boot --- /initrd.img

APPEND biosdev=81

 

 

You can try changing the number to 82, 83 according to the order of the drive

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What is the purpose of this Bios Mod?

 

I have the ASus Maximus Forumula Special Edition which has the X38 chipset. I was thinking of updating to this ASus P45 but will I really need to?

 

I have the QUad Core Extreme either the QX9650 or the QX6850 don't remember which one, with 8 GB corsair Memory. I probably will not need to go up to 16GB memory and that's the only thing I see the new P5Q P45 series chipset MB offers?

 

Was their a problem with the X38 or P35 memory controllers forcing Intel to release the P43 and P45 chipsets?

DO you have to have a Modded Bios for the Near Equivalent GigaByte MB GA-EP45-DQ6?

 

Not sure if I am going to go with the GB or ASUS MB? I thought the GB MB were the most compatible with OSX86? I know they have Realtek LAN and Audio chipsets maybe thats why?

 

ASus normally have some off the wall chipsets for LAN and Audio on their MB's.

 

MArvell Yukon and AD2001B etc FX cards.

 

Is there any support for my Asus Maximus Formula X38 chipset board? I can't find that much for threads on it?

 

I basically need a LAN and Audio driver for it. Not sure what settings to choose for the pciX or iDENEB 10.5.6 install DVDs.

 

Would I need a Modded Bios for the Asus Maximus Formula as well or is this a P45 chipset and or Asus P5Q issue or Gigabyte GA-EP45-DQ6?

 

Hope someone has some links for that board and an answer as to which manufacturer to upgrade to either Asus or GigaByte and which GigaByte board?

 

Is there a better Asus P43 or P45 DDR2 chipset Board choice so as to do less modding?

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I've used this guide to install 10.5.6 retail successfully on my PC (Asus P5Q mobo).

 

The OS is working really fast and stable, the sleep option works smoothly too.

 

However, if I try to shutdown my PC it won't power off, in verbose mode I get the Halted message but after that VGA signal goes off, I can see my G15 Keyboard screen flickering (like if the power coming from the USB was too low to keep the LED display on), but the computer won't completely shutdown.

 

Same thing happens with restart, but the "flickering keyboard phase" lasts for 20 seconds, after that it restarts with no side effects.

 

I tried to replace some kexts from iDeneb 10.5.5, where I experienced no problems during the setup of the DVD Retail partition, I also installed the OpenHaltRestart module as said in the guide, I found a poweroff_fix method which was based on the execution of a script before shutting down, and tried the cpus=1 boot option, but I had no success with any of this options.

 

Does anyone else finds itself in the same situation? Is there any fix / workaround to this issue?

 

Any help / advice will be welcomed :(

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I think nobody has "simple" solution for shutdown problems, on most boards under 10.5.6.

 

Maybe there is possibility with DSDT patcher (It makes bios more compatible). Search on site and you will find the info. If you can experiment, post your results back here. ;)

 

http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/index.php...3683&st=520

http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/index.php...amp;mode=linear

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Most important

1. When I have iTunes or Quicktime open, my mouse has a weird lag, like it will move fine then all of a sudden it will jump. This is consistent and it happens in the same time intervals (about every 4-5 seconds). the pointer will just freeze for a split second and then reappear in the direction I was moving it, but with a gap from the frozen point.

 

Try this:

  • QuickTime 7.6 Continues Mouse Stuttering…
    1/24/2009
     
    Users of nVidia cards based on the G84 and G92 chips have lately been experiencing a case of the mouse jitters with 10.5.6. This was found to be due to a bug in QuickTime and there were various workarounds, many involving downgrading QuickTime. Apple's latest QuickTime 7.6 seems to cure the issues for some, others it just stays the same, and for some select people the update brings the stuttering issue to them when they've never had it before. The solution to fixing this madness is not very hard. Download this file and place it in /System/Library/QuickTime. This fix is not perfect as it messes up some apps that use QuickTime like Wiretap Studio but its the only solution right now. Let's hope that Apple fixes this soon…
     
    http://######.com/blog/?p=523

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