[Guide] Dell Inspiron 6400/9400/1520/1720/E1405/E1505/E1705 Intel Core Duo

[tbcarey]

After both times, I can get directly booted and logged into my account. But unfotunately, the resolution still remained at 1024*768, as if no vga driver had been installed.

 

I have a GeForce Go 7900 GS as well, so it should be possible for you to achieve the same result. What version of Geforce.kext are you using? Also, as a side note, I installed Natit 0.02 and LaptopDisplay to see if they would interfere with my ability to wake from S3 sleep, and they did not, so apparently it's not a problem to have them loaded. Conversely, it's also of absolutely no benefit to have Natit loaded, since it didn't fix my colour banding issues at all. Perhaps this is the result of the GeForce.kext version I'm using?

 

I've been able to get S3 sleep to work with all kernels 10.4.8 - 10.4.10, so I don't think it's kernel dependent. Rather than approaching this from a 'keep trying until it works' perspective, I think I might just try everything I can to break S3 sleep and see what exactly it is that makes the difference. I'll let you know what I come up with, but I highly suspect it's tied to GeForce.kext and NVidiaEFI.kext working in tandem. And remember, turning safesleep hibernate mode off per my earlier instructions and booting with the verbose ('-v') flag are ABSOLUTELY MANDATORY to get S3 sleep/wake working properly. You must also set your laptop display to never turn off in the energy settings, as it will display white bands and become unrecoverable once it enters this mode.

 

Devilhood, in response to your question regarding what version of the kernel I'm using, I'm in Vista at the moment but it's the latest 10.4.10 for Intel that's available on a certain highly-frequented torrent site. Size is 4,171,076 and date is June 23rd. EDIT: 8.10.1 Darwin Kernel Version 8.10.1: Wed May 23 16:33:00 PDT 2007; Sochi2014:VoteForUs/RELEASE_I386 i386 i386

 

 P.S. I will be spending some time in the near future trying to crack the jack impedance detection (i.e. speakers muted when headphones inserted), as well as the other remaining issues surrounding input and detection of the 9200 as a built-in sound device. I have spent a lot of time on this already, but don't think I can learn much more by examining the sound-related extensions themselves. Does anyone know of any good documentation regarding the MacBook sound hardware, or can anyone provide anecdotal assistance in terms of what things 'should' look like on a regular MacBook/MacBook Pro? Screenshots would be extremely helpful. Thanks in advance for any help anyone can provide!

[devilhood]

tbcarey, I can confirm that S3 Sleep works fine after disabling safesleep.

 

I didn't even need to set fn=1 -v

 

Great stuff

[sj1069]

I have a GeForce Go 7900 GS as well, so it should be possible for you to achieve the same result. What version of Geforce.kext are you using? Perhaps this is the result of the GeForce.kext version I'm using?

 

I will check the version as soon as I got home, and tbcarey, could you please attach the GeForce.kext you're using here, thanks.

 

By the way, if anyone wants to use a download manager with safari 3, just a quick notice, speeddownload will make it crash when integrated with the browswer while igetter does not have this problem.

[rogabean]

I don't and haven't needed the -v flag either. In fact my only kernel flag is cpus=2 and I have sleep working.

 

I am disappointed to not be able to use display only sleep still... as that is much more important to me than real sleep... my poor screen has been active for the past 4 days straight because of the torrents I'm downloading... would be nice to be able to turn off the screen.. *sigh*

[kevinosx]

I don't and haven't needed the -v flag either. In fact my only kernel flag is cpus=2 and I have sleep working.

 

I am disappointed to not be able to use display only sleep still... as that is much more important to me than real sleep... my poor screen has been active for the past 4 days straight because of the torrents I'm downloading... would be nice to be able to turn off the screen.. *sigh*

 

EEk! remind me not to buy a used laptop from you!! j/k

 

Now if there was only a solution for us poor unfortunate GMA 950 useres... I'm sure something will come up.

 

To my understanding us GMA guys are the last standing people who don't have a solution for duo core right?

 

Oh and thanks Devilhood for that little uphuck tip, I was installing it right as you posted that. I couldn't figure out why uphuch v1.3 wouldn't work until I found the little option under intel vga for gma 950

[devilhood]

No prob kevinosx

 

So that people don't have to search the thread, I updated the guide to include how to get (S3) Sleep working thanks to tbcarey.

 

I was just scouting for a 7900 GS and boy are they expensive, what's with the stupidly inconsistent prices? I can import it for $199 which is basically half-price for us UK buyers, but UK sellers try to auction it off for £199.

 

Rediculous!

[damesj]

I downloaded the Power Management package by Prasys, macdotnub and duddie.. my question is how do I install this particular package? I tried putting it in /system/library/extenstions/ folder but it doesnt seem to work. I cannot see my battery meter or anything and sleep still does not work. Thanks for the help.

[josftx]

can someone help to explicit the detailed steps of installing nvidiaefi.kext and relevant kexts?

 

I tried like this but failed.

 

1. not selecting titan during installing progress of JAS 10.4.8

2. installed AppleHDA and repaired permission

3. Updated to JAS 10.4.9

4. Installed nvidia mobility.kext from the uphuck disk, dragged the nvidiaefi.kext to Extension folder

5. Repaired disk permission with disk utility (the second time I tried to repair the permission manually by typing: chmod -R 755 /System/Library/Extensions/nvidiaefi.kext ; chown -R root:wheel /System/Library/Extensions/nvidiaefi.kext ; deleted the Extensions.kextcache and Extensions.mkext)

6. sudo reboot

 

After both times, I can get directly booted and logged into my account. But unfotunately, the resolution still remained at 1024*768, as if no vga driver had been installed.

 

Because it seems nvidiaefi is the only vga driver that can get the display sleep and wake up, thus both cores, therefore, can anyone help me or just tell me another vga driver that can do the same?

 

Thanks a lot.

 

 

Hello friend, i tried to do this method with my dell Inspiron E1705, similar to 9400 i guess.., but the both core are enabled for me with other method.. i have install the JAS 1.4.8 + Combo update 1.4.9, but without combo update , and i tried differentes kernels like nabucondezar kernel but doesn't work for me, so.. i find a new kernel from PauliCats http://forum.insanelymac.com/index.php?sho...rnel&st=220

 

kernel: http://www.hostclip.com/dl/e1f5facfa6fc0e90f00c48538c3fbecb

 

Darwin jose-hernandezs-computer.local 8.9.1 Darwin Kernel Version 8.9.1: Mon Apr 23 16:01:03 UZT 2007; made by ToH:xnu-792.18.15/BUILD/obj/RELEASE_I386 i386 i386

 

the first that i do, is backup my old kernel , and install the new kernel, after that, i've install the ACPICPUThrottle.. this is the part when i've try to enable both core with the manual, but when i install NVidiaEFI, my screen goes to black. so reboot my system and start on kernel flags -s and delete the NVidiaEFI.kext .... after that i remember that on the other disk partition i have DiaboliK's Natit. when all goes to the normality, i run the terminal and type

 

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sudo pmset -a hibernatemode 0

 

after this, reboot the system and start with kernel flags

cpus=2 fn=3 -v

go to the apple icon, click on sleep.. wait a few seconds and click on your power button.. if you go to system profiler, must me say 2 cores.

 

sorry for my english dx, i'm from chile.

 

i've have a question. how can you work STAC9200? i can't listen .. i tried thousand times with differents methods and any don't work for me AppleHDA patchers, dumps, etc..

[adude123]

Hi, I have a Dell E1705 with Core Duo and an NVidia GeForce Go 7900 GS. I installed using Uphuck 1.3. During the installation, I installed the latest SSE3 Intel kernel, and I also chose the SpeedStep option. When I install Natit using the Natit NVidia Installer, I get full 1920x1200 and QE/CI. However, there is a very annoying color banding problem.

 

So, reading this thread, I removed the Natit.kext, installed NVidiaEFI.kext & LaptopDisplay.kext (I then repaired using chmod & chown and I removed the Extensions.* files). However, after the gray Apple screen, it just goes to black (I waited more than 30 seconds). I even tried installing the Mobility.kext I found under the Natit site (although it was under ATI) because that's what one of these posts said. However, nothing works. I've narrowed the problem down to NVidiaEFI.kext, because if I just load LaptopDisplay, it loads the VGA drivers. Also, I tried using all 3 (Natit + NVidiaEFI + LaptopDisplay), but I had the same problem.

 

(By the way, I'm using NVidiaEFI.kext 1.2.3 because the 1.0.2 is no longer available.)

 

I read somewhere else where someone said that they were "just stuck" with an internal laptop display problem. Is that the case here, or am I doing something wrong here?

 

(This is my first post, so sorry if I'm not supposed to ask here. I've searched everywhere else and can't find a solution to my problem.)

 

Thanks a lot!

[kevinosx]

Did you guys see what's going on in the intel wireless forum? Apparently someone found a driver for mac for the iwi3945 from some chinese site. check it out: http://forum.insanelymac.com/index.php?sho...mp;#entry411312

[devilhood]

Hi, I have a Dell E1705 with Core Duo and an NVidia GeForce Go 7900 GS. I installed using Uphuck 1.3. During the installation, I installed the latest SSE3 Intel kernel, and I also chose the SpeedStep option. When I install Natit using the Natit NVidia Installer, I get full 1920x1200 and QE/CI. However, there is a very annoying color banding problem.

 

So, reading this thread, I removed the Natit.kext, installed NVidiaEFI.kext & LaptopDisplay.kext (I then repaired using chmod & chown and I removed the Extensions.* files). However, after the gray Apple screen, it just goes to black (I waited more than 30 seconds). I even tried installing the Mobility.kext I found under the Natit site (although it was under ATI) because that's what one of these posts said. However, nothing works. I've narrowed the problem down to NVidiaEFI.kext, because if I just load LaptopDisplay, it loads the VGA drivers. Also, I tried using all 3 (Natit + NVidiaEFI + LaptopDisplay), but I had the same problem.

 

(By the way, I'm using NVidiaEFI.kext 1.2.3 because the 1.0.2 is no longer available.)

 

I read somewhere else where someone said that they were "just stuck" with an internal laptop display problem. Is that the case here, or am I doing something wrong here?

 

(This is my first post, so sorry if I'm not supposed to ask here. I've searched everywhere else and can't find a solution to my problem.)

 

Thanks a lot!

 

Ok, your first mistake, do not use NVidiaEFI 1.2.3 because it WILL NOT work with any mixture of other graphics card related kexts.

You can only use 1.0.2 to fix the colour-banding issue (see attached file to this post).

 

I downloaded the Power Management package by Prasys, macdotnub and duddie.. my question is how do I install this particular package? I tried putting it in /system/library/extenstions/ folder but it doesnt seem to work. I cannot see my battery meter or anything and sleep still does not work. Thanks for the help.

 

It's quite simple really, just install macdotnub's package here: http://www.macdotnub.info/beta/downloads.php

 

Make sure you have the May 11th ToH (Netkas) kernel installed, or specify it in the package installer.

 

Regards

 

Pawel.

NVidiaEFI.kext.zip

[adude123]

OK, without Natit, there's just a black screen again. It seemed like the processor was doing a lot, which I don't think it did before. However, with Natit, there's still color banding. I checked the Package Contents of LaptopDisplay and it says 1.0.0d1.

 

By the way, when I set the Colors to "Thousands" instead of "Millions," it gets rid of a few areas of color banding. I'm not sure if this is how everyone else sees color banding, but what's odd is that I can look at high-resolution (1920x1200) pictures and there doesn't seem to be any problems. But then the gradient for System Preferences on the top, or the sides and masthead of this website, I can see color banding. Luckily, it's not too pronounced, but I just wanted to find a way to get it to be perfect.

 

You mentioned that using 1.2.3 was my "first mistake," what else am I doing wrong?

 

Thanks for everything devilhood!

[devilhood]

You must boot with NvidiaEFI 1.0.2, Diabolik's Natit 02, LaptopDisplay and Mobility otherwise it will not solve the colour-banding.

 

If you delete Natit you will just get a black screen due to NvidiaEFI not understanding the 10.4.9 GeForce kexts properly.

 

If colour banding is still present then one of the kexts you have downloaded is either the wrong version, not installed properly, or you have a left-over somewhere (e.g. Titan or Gotoh's NVinject) which is conflicting.

[damesj]

Ok, your first mistake, do not use NVidiaEFI 1.2.3 because it WILL NOT work with any mixture of other graphics card related kexts.

You can only use 1.0.2 to fix the colour-banding issue (see attached file to this post).

 

 

 

It's quite simple really, just install macdotnub's package here: http://www.macdotnub.info/beta/downloads.php

 

Make sure you have the May 11th ToH (Netkas) kernel installed, or specify it in the package installer.

 

Regards

 

Pawel.

 

 

Thanks for the response. I installed that package and then typed

 

sudo pmset -a hibernatemode 0

 

in terminal to get sleep working... still nothing. The computer wakes up just the display doesnt turn on again.

 

Any suggestions?

[devilhood]

Try it again and do not change any settings in Energy Saver.

 

Make sure you're using the right combination of Nvidia kext's.

[Shortyman87]

hi,

 

did anyone try the uphuck v1.4i DVD yet?

 

Shortyman87

[damesj]

Try it again and do not change any settings in Energy Saver.

 

Make sure you're using the right combination of Nvidia kext's.

 

hrmm so i need an nvidia graphics card to get sleep working?? cause i just have gma950

[devilhood]

Ahhh, an integrated graphics user I see

Well, I don't have a GMA950 so I wouldn't know if it is possible to get Sleep working via the described method.

 

Can anyone here with a GMA950 clarify if it possible to get Sleep working?

[kevinosx]

Can anyone here with a GMA950 clarify if it possible to get Sleep working?

 

I'm a 950gma loser, I mean, user and if you post some recommended steps to try and get sleep to work then I will follow them and post back my results!

 

nevermind, the s3 sleep guide is at the beginning of the guide, I will try it out and let you all know.

 

Edit: tried the s3 sleep in terminal and didn't work on my gma950

[jiggamirk]

Whats up with the card reader, anybody got it working?

Can anyone here with a GMA950 clarify if it possible to get Sleep working?

Edit: tried the s3 sleep in terminal and didn't work on my gma950

It goes to sleep, but because of the GMA 950 it does not wake up anymore. Screen stays black. I think there is no solution for this at the moment..

hi,did anyone try the uphuck v1.4i DVD yet?Shortyman87

Yup, it works like a charm here. Very slim installation, no apps included, small dvd size. Abosolutely no problems in comparison to 1.3. which worked well too.

hrmm so i need an nvidia graphics card to get sleep working?? cause i just have gma950

You wont be able to install another graphics card because the mainboards wih integrated graphics dont have ports to take up a replacement cards. thats what dell told me....

[devilhood]

Alright guys, for those with a 17" LG.Philips WUXGA+ LCD on their Dell Lappy, I created two properly Calibrated Display profiles using the good ole' eye-squinting technique.

 

Dell LG Native Display.icc uses Native Gamma (for more contrast)

Dell LG Calibrated Display.icc uses a Custom Gamma of 1.53 (my personal choice)

 

Do not try these profiles on a Samsung screen.

Dell_LG_Calibrated.zip

[damesj]

that sucks for us gma users

 

jiggamirk how did you get a resolution of 1920x1200 working on ur intel gma?

[aerotwelve]

Is there any chance we could get a full ATI X1400 driver soon? I'm sitting at 1152x864 resolution. While manageable, I would love to get my native resolution back. Quartz looks like it works, all I need is a full resolution.

[flibblesan]

Is there any chance we could get a full ATI X1400 driver soon? I'm sitting at 1152x864 resolution. While manageable, I would love to get my native resolution back. Quartz looks like it works, all I need is a full resolution.

 

I highly doubt it. There is not native drivers that will support the X1400. The only way for your to get supported video is to purchase a replacement video card such as the 7800GO which can be had for little money.

[kevinosx]

that sucks for us gma users

 

jiggamirk how did you get a resolution of 1920x1200 working on ur intel gma?

You should have the full display right off the bat, my intel 950gma never needed anything additional to get 1920x1200, just as long as you install the "intel gma950 patch" when installing osx.