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

[devilhood]

hey, I am a brand new OS X user, I have succesfully install from the uphuck 10.5.1 iAtkos1.0 DVD and almost everything works,

 

I need help getting my sound to work, my laptop is a Dell Inspiron 9400/E1705 with Sigmatel 9200 HDA Sound Card.

My wireless is also not functioning, and any advice would be appreciated, the card is a DELL Wireless 1390 Card

 

Please note that I am absolutely new to this, and I know nothing of kexts an plists and whatever else, so if you could give a fair bit of detail, or perhaps a link where i can see how to do what i need to do.

 

thanks

 

hmsdexter, this is basic info, and some googling can explain a lot of what you need to know very quickly.

 

A kext file is basically what a Kernel Module (ko) is on Linux, but on the Mac we call them Kernel Extension (kext) files.

They are situated in: /System/Library/Extensions

They tell them Mac how to function and how to utilize its own hardware.

 

If we run a Mac on Generic X86 PC's, we are running them on a different and usually unintended hardware base, so that means we may need to patch certain kext files in-order to get things working properly.

For example, the device id may differ on a certain hard disk controller, so unless that device id is listed in the relevant kext file (usually IOATAFamily.kext), the Mac will simply ignore it.

The naming of kexts are fairly self-explanatory, IOATAFamily meaning Input/Output ATA Family, as in all associated ATA devices; AppleHDA meaning Apple High Definition Audio, etc.

A plist file is usually contained within the /Contents/ folder of a kext file. To view this folder, you need to right click on a kext and choose 'Show Package Contents'.

This file is what holds all the hardware configuration and device id information.

To replace a kext file, you may simply do this in a drag and drop fashion, but since they are classed as System files, the Mac will request your password for authentication.

I prefer to delete the one I am replacing first, and then copy the new one over.

After that, you must delete a particular file in /System/Library/ called Extensions.mkext.

This file is the Kernel Extension cache file which holds information about the currently installed kext files.

After you have done this, you have to repair permissions from within Terminal.

 

Load Terminal located in Applications/Utilities/ then type this:

 

sudo -s (it will ask for your password so type it in when it does)

chown -R root:wheel /System/Library/Extensions

chmod -R 755 /System/Library/Extensions

rm -r /System/Library/Extensions.mkext (or ignore this part if you have already deleted that file)

 

Done! Now you can restart your computer.

 

So for example, if you want to patch your Sigmatel 9200 audio, download http://forum.insanelymac.com/index.php?act...st&id=17891 and extract it.

Mount the DMG (Disk Image) file by double clicking on it and replace the AppleHDA.kext in your /System/Library/Extensions folder with the new one, also copy across ALCinject.kext otherwise it wont work. Repair permissions.

 

Have fun

 

P.

[hmsdexter]

wow, quick, thorough and understandable.

 

thank you so much

[devilhood]

No problem at all

 

I actually just incorporated that post with my guide now, so in-case anyone else has problems installing kext files, they can just go over that

[NYC Coyote]

I have it working with the Nvidia Geforce Go 7300 in my Dell E1505. I deleted Natit and only have NVinjectGo. I can take a picture of my setup when I get home if anyone doubts it. Let me know if anyone likes anymore info.

 

 

Yeah...can you take a pic of that directory...it would be great...although I am about to see what's going on myself. I originally used the geforce package to get the monitor working. I don't remember having natit in there at all. Can you also zip of your kext and post it.

 

Thanks

[willowhaven]

So for example, if you want to patch your Sigmatel 9200 audio, download http://forum.insanelymac.com/index.php?act...st&id=17891 and extract it.

Mount the DMG (Disk Image) file by double clicking on it and replace the AppleHDA.kext in your /System/Library/Extensions folder with the new one, also copy across ALCinject.kext otherwise it wont work. Repair permissions.

 

Is this only for the 9400/E1705, or can it be used with the 6400/E1505? Thanks!

 

Jennifer

[Chrysaor]

Got PM.bundle (battery status) working. It has an updated version with better instructions.

[englishnamja]

HELP DELL XPS M1730...laptop...!!

 

Pentiuim Duo 2.8ghz exterme (3.4ghz OC)

1x 250gb 5400 RPM samsung Drive

1x 200gb 7400 PRM samsung Drive

Duel SLI Nvidia 8700 GT graphics cards

4GB Memory

Bluetooth

gamepannel LCD

17 WXVGA LCD Screen

Sata 2 ATA ICH-8 controller.

Backlit keyboard

 

etc blah blah...

 

 

 

anybody know if these apple OS'es are working on DELL XPS M1730??

Id love to get this working on my dell.... thanks.!

 

ps: any dell users with bios setting information, tips on installing etc.. please let me know...

[devilhood]

Is this only for the 9400/E1705, or can it be used with the 6400/E1505? Thanks!

 

Jennifer

 

So long as your laptop has a Sigmatel 9200 codec, it will work.

[TheGreatDeceiver]

there seems to be a modified powermanagement bundle for leo. haven't tried yet, notebook at work, will try tomorrow.

New PM

 

works perfect now.

[andrizzle]

Yeah...can you take a pic of that directory...it would be great...although I am about to see what's going on myself. I originally used the geforce package to get the monitor working. I don't remember having natit in there at all. Can you also zip of your kext and post it.

 

Thanks

 

 

 

Here you go. I've attached a screen shot of my setup. Please let me know if that helped. I also attached my complete NVinjectGo.kext if you need it. I also wanted to make sure everyone knew that this is for a Geforce Go 7300 on a Dell E1505. Let me know if that was able to help you.

NVinjectGo.kext.zip

[devilhood]

The new PM.bundle is working great

 

Hrmm.. just tried experimenting with the Broadcom 440x ethernet once more, seeing as I'm currently somewhere that doesn't have a Wireless router

 

Looks like that cutting out problem still exists, and what's even stranger, when I switched over to use the 10.4.6 IONetworkingFamily.kext, my Wireless card wasn't recognized anymore.

As soon as I put back the new kext Wireless is fine.

[NYC Coyote]

Here you go. I've attached a screen shot of my setup. Please let me know if that helped. I also attached my complete NVinjectGo.kext if you need it. I also wanted to make sure everyone knew that this is for a Geforce Go 7300 on a Dell E1505. Let me know if that was able to help you.

 

 

It didn't work Maybe this has something to do with the fact that I used the geforce bundle to get the video working first? Is there a way to uninstall that and just use this? I do show nvinject is the one being used....its just the detect displays button does absolutely nothing

[yozh]

works perfect now.

 

 

I tried again and it doesnt work, no battery metter. which ACPI kext you guys using from the 4.11 or 5.1 ?

[devilhood]

Just use the one from the iATKOS disc (see attached file), it works fine

AppleACPIPlatform.kext.zip

[Ice Man]

Dell Inspiron 6400: Bios A17

Tri boot with Win XP, Linux KUbuntu (KDE version of ubuntu), Leopard 10.5.1 kalyway install dvd

C2D T7200 (both cores working after sleep)

Nvidia 7300 go (QE and CI working)

Sigmatel 9200 (speakers working without mute, no mic)

Intel 3945 wifi (does not work)

Dlink DWL g122 C1 usb wifi dongle (working)

Power Meter working using (http://forum.insanelymac.com/index.php?showtopic=80425#) and installing the slimbattery widget

USB and firewire (working)

Ricoh Card reader (not working)

Broadcom 440x NIC (working) : haven't checked for extended period of use so don't know if it drops

 

Now is there anyway to get intels speedstep to work? and is there any program which will be able to detect my current processor clocks.

Secondly if my screen goes to sleep then i can't get the display back untill i sleep and then wakeup the laptop, is there any fix for that?

 

For booting i'm using Window XP's default bootloader as the primary bootloader.

Added tboot entry in boot.ini to boot mac's bootloader (yes that is correct)

finally added grub4dos's entry in boot.ini to boot linux

 

tboot: http://blogulate.com/files/macosx/tboot.zip

place tboot in ur windows xp partition (note this can also be used via the vista bootloader)

open boot.ini and add the following line

c:\tboot="Mac OSX Leopard"

[sonotone]

Just use the one from the iATKOS disc (see attached file), it works fine

Or you can edit your file like that if you're using kalyway:

 

-> to fix KALYWAY AppleACPIPlatform: edit /System/Library/Extensions/AppleACPIPlatform.kext/Contents/Plugins/AppleACPIPowerSource.kext/Contents/Info.plist

file and change:

<key>OSBundleLibraries</key>

<dict>

<key>com.apple.driver.AppleACPIPlatform</key>

<string>1.0.5</string>

to:

<string>1.1.0</string>

(then reboot or

sudo kextload -t /System/Library/Extensions/AppleACPIPlatform.kext/Contents/Plugins/AppleACPIPowerSource.kext ..)

 

Working well for me.

[yozh]

Thanks guys working now but I think im using from 4.11

[TheGreatDeceiver]

Just use the one from the iATKOS disc (see attached file), it works fine

same here, just followed the original post of the guy who made it and installed iATKOS ACPI kext.

[yozh]

same here, just followed the original post of the guy who made it and installed iATKOS ACPI kext.

works well now with attached next

[yozh]

Hey got a little situation here http://forum.insanelymac.com/index.php?showtopic=81558

 

if any one can help would be great. If not I guess reinstall is in my future. Thanks

[mtotho]

i cannot get this sigmatel audio working on my e1705. I tried updating the kernel, reinstalling. I tried all the codec dumps on every version of hda patcher. no luck. I am on 10.4.8 jas intel patched dvd

[devilhood]

mtotho, download and install 10.5+ (either iATKOS or Kalyway's release) and use tbcarey's latest package as clearly stated on the guide

[Nicholaslee]

DELL 1520 -

Everything working but Shut Down and Restart, Card Reader, and sometimes It only recognizes CPU as 1.6ghz instead of 2ghz like it really is.

 

 

DOES ANYONE KNOW A SOLUTION TO SHUTDOWN AND RESTART after installing video kext for 8600 GT?

[miguelfp1]

Hi guys

 

Sorry if this has been already beaten to death twice, bu tI just really want a clear and simple answer. Is there or not a way to fix and have working Sleep (S3) mode on the Inspiron 6400/E1505 with Leopard and a Intel GMA950 graphics solution?

 

Thanks

[TheGreatDeceiver]

Hi guys

 

Sorry if this has been already beaten to death twice, bu tI just really want a clear and simple answer. Is there or not a way to fix and have working Sleep (S3) mode on the Inspiron 6400/E1505 with Leopard and a Intel GMA950 graphics solution?

 

Thanks

 

unfortunately there is no fix. seeing that the gurus shift to newer problems, newer gfx cards as the gma950 gets outdated, I am very pessimistic this will ever be solved.