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Installed Mac OS X Retail Successfully  

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rocksteady
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hi rocksteady,you think it will work with p5q+ati3870 ? i've tried my own made boot132 but didn't work

rick, p5x-Xx boards are similar (but not identical), Robert lists everything you need to get started on the first page. Try with a readymade boot132 before you start customizing it. The Asus p5w-dh from: Boot-132 Loaders for Retail Vanilla Leopard Install in a Disk Partition worked for my p5q-em too.

 

I was able to install Kalyway 10.5.2 and it loads completely. when i reboot it hangs on the gray apple with the circle and slash.

if your p5q-em is all SATA, you don't have to bother with other discs than retail really,

 

after flashing the p5q-em bios:

-load default settings (save+reboot)

-(enter bios) set ahci-->ahci (save+reboot)

-press F8 to bring up the p5q-em Boot Up Selection Utility

-select your Optical drive

-boot the boot132 cd and let it load

-switch discs + put the 10.5.4 retail dvd

-boot the retail dvd (it'll take a while, boot with -v if you want to see what's going on)

-install 10.5.4 + follow Robert's steps (don't panic @ the end of installation error)

 

the first step is to merely install Leopard, post-installation and customization is next.

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First of all: Thanks a lot, this guide is awesome. I was able to get my System up and runnig withing less than two hours.

 

I use OSX on a macbook for a while now and am new to os86. So far it work perfekt on my P5Q-E with one exception:

 

I actually want to use the machine to cut my Vids with FCE. Well FCE starts perfekt and can edit Video however, when I plug my Camera (Canon HF10 AVCHD) it's actually crashing. Same with iMovie 9. I foud an older threat:

 

http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/index.php...&pid=494410

 

Here they name two things to solve this Issue:

- pc-efi patch <<< This is installed on my machine since I follwowed this guide

- installing the latest latest AppleSMBIOS

 

Well this threat is about 10.5.2 I'm on 10.5.6 but still face this issue. I haven't tried a different SMBios, I have to admid, that I'm not so familier with the OSX core system. Do you guys thing this would solve my Issue? Any suggestion is welcome!

 

Thanks a lot for this great work.

 

Jan

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First of all: Thanks a lot, this guide is awesome. I was able to get my System up and runnig withing less than two hours.

 

I use OSX on a macbook for a while now and am new to os86. So far it work perfekt on my P5Q-E with one exception:

 

I actually want to use the machine to cut my Vids with FCE. Well FCE starts perfekt and can edit Video however, when I plug my Camera (Canon HF10 AVCHD) it's actually crashing. Same with iMovie 9. I foud an older threat:

 

http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/index.php...&pid=494410

 

Here they name two things to solve this Issue:

- pc-efi patch <<< This is installed on my machine since I follwowed this guide

- installing the latest latest AppleSMBIOS

 

Well this threat is about 10.5.2 I'm on 10.5.6 but still face this issue. I haven't tried a different SMBios, I have to admid, that I'm not so familier with the OSX core system. Do you guys thing this would solve my Issue? Any suggestion is welcome!

 

Thanks a lot for this great work.

 

Jan

 

Hi Gorillablume,

 

It's funny we met the same predicament almost at the same time. Besides, I also noticed that the "about this mac" and "system profile" show the improper data. I found the same thread as yours. I don't know what is a "pc-efi patch", and I believe it's all about the AppleSMBIOS.kext.

The version of AppleSMBIOS in 10.5.6 is the latest which I think doesn't fit our mobo. I tried several older versions and I found the one in the boot_132 works. I can imported video clips from my Canon HG10 into iMovie09 and the "system profile" can show something correct in the "hardware overview".

I also tried a version 1.0.14 AppleSMBIOS which I don't know where I downloaded it from, and it also works.

AppleSMBIOS.kext.zip

I suggest you to try them. Don't forget to remove the one in S/L/E before you instal it.

Good Luck!

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Hi Gorillablume,

 

It's funny we met the same predicament almost at the same time. Besides, I also noticed that the "about this mac" and "system profile" show the improper data. I found the same thread as yours. I don't know what is a "pc-efi patch", and I believe it's all about the AppleSMBIOS.kext.

The version of AppleSMBIOS in 10.5.6 is the latest which I think doesn't fit our mobo. I tried several older versions and I found the one in the boot_132 works. I can imported video clips from my Canon HG10 into iMovie09 and the "system profile" can show something correct in the "hardware overview".

I also tried a version 1.0.14 AppleSMBIOS which I don't know where I downloaded it from, and it also works.

AppleSMBIOS.kext.zip

I suggest you to try them. Don't forget to remove the one in S/L/E before you instal it.

Good Luck!

 

Mate, you rock, that solved the problem for me!

 

Cheers Jan

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nthscience
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I have read this long topic but i can't fix my shutdown problem (the vga's fan still running).

Im running retail 10.5.6 on P5Q PRO, tried OpenHaltRestart, PowerOfffix but it didnt help :(

Anyone help me?

 

My front case usb cant regconize flash drive, how can I fix it?

 

/Thanks in advance

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TeDeU
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I have read this long topic but i can't fix my shutdown problem (the vga's fan still running).

Im running retail 10.5.6 on P5Q PRO, tried OpenHaltRestart, PowerOfffix but it didnt help ;)

Anyone help me?

 

My front case usb cant regconize flash drive, how can I fix it?

 

/Thanks in advance

 

For the shutdown problem install audio driver (kext) from marionez ...

The problem that the shutdown doesn't accoure, is that the Mac System doesn't kill the Sound process ...

 

install that kext ...

it did the job for me ...

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I am having problem with the installation of IPC Live DVD....I am not even able to boot into the installation Window....Anybody else who tried it...

hey robert

 

haven't tried it myself (and i probably won't) but is this the same system that you run your retail installation? what kind of kernel does the iPC dvd include?

 

looks like a decent kernel panic alright (invalid kernel ip)

 

(p5q-em guide is almost ready, i'll pm you later)

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I have read this long topic but i can't fix my shutdown problem (the vga's fan still running).

Im running retail 10.5.6 on P5Q PRO, tried OpenHaltRestart, PowerOfffix but it didnt help :rolleyes:

Anyone help me?

 

My front case usb cant regconize flash drive, how can I fix it?

 

/Thanks in advance

 

for shutdown delete "AppleACPIPlatform.kext, AppleAPIC.kext, AppleDecrypt.kext" in "EXTRA" folder, for 10.5.6.

 

sorry i cant speak english

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nthscience
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@TeDeU: That kext doesn't help me, I cant shutdown even when i didn't install sound kext or any kext.

 

@kalidem: I deleted them, and leoapard can't boot.

 

Thanks you two.

 

I think the problem is in the AppleACPIPlatform but I don't know how to fix

 

Anyone help me?

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TeDeU
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@TeDeU: That kext doesn't help me, I cant shutdown even when i didn't install sound kext or any kext.

 

@kalidem: I deleted them, and leoapard can't boot.

 

Thanks you two.

 

I think the problem is in the AppleACPIPlatform but I don't know how to fix

 

Anyone help me?

 

I am not such a guru ...

Sorry, i really don't even know where to start ...

All my solutions are givven only if i encountered them, and managed to fix ...

In this situation :-??

Maybe you want me to upload the "AppleACPIPlatform" i have ?

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I am not such a guru ...

Sorry, i really don't even know where to start ...

All my solutions are givven only if i encountered them, and managed to fix ...

In this situation :-??

Maybe you want me to upload the "AppleACPIPlatform" i have ?

If it's modified, upload, I will try

the original AppleACPIPlatform doesnt work.

Thanks

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skunk71672
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Big THX to Robert

who made the Installation of RETAIL 10.5.6 Possible.

I Installed 10.5.6 right away and it worked with Chameleon RC2 with custom kext in the Extra folder (Viaata f.e.)

Installed it on my Ide drive from Usb Stick.

Macosx works perfect now.

I only have one problem left.

I installed it with another Ide Drive.

No i am only able to boot from efi 132 bootcd or plug in my other ide hdd with existing ipc and chameleon rc2.

I tried to unplug my ide with ipc and boot with 132 bootcd. Success. Then i thought i only had to install the chameleon rc2 bootloader .FAIL

How can i fix thsi prob???? I want to boot from the ide hdd with retail osx only?

Thx

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rocksteady
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@ all who asked nicely via pm:

 

guys, i've made a P5Q-EM-specific, retail installation guide in one go. Robert has already integrated the .pdf, you can find it under step 4 in the first page of this thread.

 

P5Q-EM-specific, means:

-this is the board i own, and this is the board i can verify regarding osX86

-yes the procedure is pretty much the same, but don't pm me about hardware other than what's included in the guide. Robert's guide covers most if not all P5x-Xx boards. There's a ton of other threads/guides too, use the search box.

 

P5Q-EM-specific, retail installation guide in one go, means:

-you can install the original/retail/vanilla DVD from the beginning, no need for extra installs/partitions. will take less than an hour for a novice, will take less than half an hour for an experienced user.

 

my guide is also GUID-specific, which means:

-MacOS X is built/optimized for GUID, this is the way I've set it up, this is the way my guide describes.

-yes you can get it working on MBR, but don't pm me how to do it. Robert's guide covers this.

 

Please don't bother Robert about my guide

 

For those who pm'ed about my system, here's the specs of the cheap box:

 

Asus P5Q-EM

Core2 Quad Processor Q6600

Ballistix DDR2 RAM, 4GB kit (2GBx2)

Mushkin GeForce 8800 GT HP Edition v2

 

Some who pm'ed me went nuts about recommending my hardware as compatible. Again, I do not recommend my setup nor any other as being hackintosh-ready. It has to do with your skills you know. I did it just for fun, on cheap hardware I already had. I'd never start buying generic/cheap hardware just to experiment or go "serious" about building a hack.

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My first mesage. ;):);)

 

Hi Robert, thank you for a big info.

 

I have a questions. Will it work for integrated video? (Intel GMA X4500HD)

Did anyone tried to use integrated video?

If yes, was there any problem during installation process and after?

 

 

I have:

Asus P5Q-EM

Core 2 Duo E8500 (3.16GHz)

2 Gb (2x1Gb) RAM Corsair Dominator (1066 PC8500)

 

 

Thanks

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@ all who asked nicely via pm:

 

guys, i've made a P5Q-EM-specific, retail installation guide in one go. ....

 

....It has to do with your skills you know. I did it just for fun, on cheap hardware I already had. I'd never start buying generic/cheap hardware just to experiment or go "serious" about building a hack.

 

 

Hi, rocksteady

I have a P5Q-EM.

 

Do you know if it works on integrated video?

 

I also have WinXP installed on my SATA, but I have IDE HD and want to use it for Mac OS X. What you think, will it work? Should I use multiloader or something like boot USB Drive to switch between WinXp and Mac OS after BIOS starts?

 

Thanks.

 

 

Sorry for my English.

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hi x3me + welcome

 

Do you know if it works on integrated video?

no, unfortunately the integrated X4500HD is not supported (and 99% will never be). You gotta have a gfx card installed in the PCIe slot of the P5Q-EM.

 

 

I also have WinXP installed on my SATA, but I have IDE HD and want to use it for Mac OS X.

My guide is an all SATA/GUID solution, and that's what I can confirm. Robert uses IDE successfully and also lists the relevant kexts.

 

What you think, will it work?

I only know that mine works,

Will you ever know without trying? :)

 

 

 

Should I use multiloader or something like boot USB Drive to switch between WinXp and Mac OS after BIOS starts?

x3me, the first step is to install Leopard nice + cleanly, how you'll maintain the installation and how you'll multiboot comes after. Firstly, focus on installation. I'd suggest to:

1) read both Robert's guide + my guide and see which one fits you.

2) chose only one guide and follow the steps.

 

P5Q-EM can certainly boot/run Leopard with no problems. If you take this is as a hack, you'll have lots of fun, if you think that you'll spend 1 hour and have a real mac, it'll end in tears.

 

have fun!

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hi x3me + welcome

no, unfortunately the integrated X4500HD is not supported (and 99% will never be). You gotta have a gfx card installed in the PCIe slot of the P5Q-EM.......

 

.....P5Q-EM can certainly boot/run Leopard with no problems. If you take this is as a hack, you'll have lots of fun, if you think that you'll spend 1 hour and have a real mac, it'll end in tears.

 

have fun!

Thanks for reply, rocksteady :rolleyes:

I wasn't sure about integrated video. now I see. I'll try to install it after I buy external video card.

 

Thank you very much.

 

hi x3me + welcome

no, unfortunately the integrated X4500HD is not supported (and 99% will never be). You gotta have a gfx card installed in the PCIe slot of the P5Q-EM.......

 

.....P5Q-EM can certainly boot/run Leopard with no problems. If you take this is as a hack, you'll have lots of fun, if you think that you'll spend 1 hour and have a real mac, it'll end in tears.

 

have fun!

Thanks for reply, rocksteady -_-

I wasn't sure about integrated video. now I see. I'll try to install it after I buy external video card.

 

Thank you very much.

 

hi x3me + welcome

no, unfortunately the integrated X4500HD is not supported (and 99% will never be). You gotta have a gfx card installed in the PCIe slot of the P5Q-EM.......

 

.....P5Q-EM can certainly boot/run Leopard with no problems. If you take this is as a hack, you'll have lots of fun, if you think that you'll spend 1 hour and have a real mac, it'll end in tears.

 

have fun!

Thanks for reply, rocksteady :P

I wasn't sure about integrated video. now I see. I'll try to install it after I buy external video card.

 

Thank you very much.

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