[GUIDE] Scripted Yosemite/Mavericks Install on Gigabyte Mobos

[digital_dreamer]

It's been a long time since I've been around here. Had a working install, updated to 10.6.8, couldn't boot due to sleepenable.kext. So I use pmVersion=0 to bypass it. I was able to boot fine. Not knowing what I'm doing, though, I downloaded DD's updated script and ran step 3 and 4 to update the kexts and boot caches. I guess I thought they would overwrite the original files. I think I was supposed to delete the original sleepenabler first? Anyway, first time I did that nothing happened; still hangs at "System uptime in nanoseconds" because of sleepenabler. So I run the script again but this time install SleepEnabler to /System. Rebooted. Failure... PmVersoin=0 no longer works. It seems to be hanging at AppleHDADriver at line 861.

 

I'm usually OK with PC problems but this is way out of my understanding right now. I could use a quick helping hand so I can learn to fix it my self next time.

 

Edit: Using EX58-UD3r

Sorry, melee54, for the troubles.

 

First off, I should have just removed the SleepEnabler.kext from the default install, like I usually do, so these things don't happen.

The SleepEnabler.kext does, indeed, get replaced, but it requires the pmVersion=23 flag to work properly.

Additionally, it can work in /Extra.

 

As for why it stalls or KPs, I haven't a clue. Would need more info from you. Does it actually KP or does it just stall?

 

a new issue: Can't log in to App Store.

If I try to logs in I get:

 

anybody have this issue? ideas?

 

Not experiencing this now but I did in the past. I know exactly what you mean by subtle lag. Could be also some issues regarding CPU compatibility maybe? Stepping and all that.

I remember these stuttering problems since 2006 when I was using OSX on AMD.

Honestly, this is what I was afraid, as I don't know how these kernels REALLY work, so I looked at apple, seen they will go with 1155 platform so I did too. Just to be more compatible I guess.

RE: App Store issue

Do you have the EthernetBuiltIn = Yes flag in the boot plist?

Failing that, make sure you have proper system identification in the smbios.plist: SMproductname, SMboardproduct, SMbiosversion, etc.

 

RE: Lag

Are you using the GeneratePStates or GenerateCStates flag for the bootloader?

Or modified DSDT for these sleep states?

 

Have you checked the activity monitor for any odd processes taking up CPU time?

 

MAJ

[seanmcgpa]

MAJ,

 

Wow - easy fix! THANK YOU!

 

When I installed Lion I forgot to add

 

	<key>GeneratePStates</key>
<string>Yes</string>
<key>GenerateCStates</key>
<string>Yes</string>

 

Now everything is back to as fast as it was in 10.6.8. Lion really rocks. Even got my 3ware raid card working again.

 

Thanks for the reminder. Still owe you that kiss!

[dublove]

Hey Maj,

 

 

I had followed your install along with Crusair's mods a long time ago and all had been well. Infact nothing has ever gone wrong!

 

 

I decided to test lion on a spare ssd with your guide. Anyway I followed it to the letter, with DDST tweaks and all was ok apart from the issues you mentioned such as wake from sleep.

 

I have fixed my wake from sleep simply by adding generate C & P states in the boot loader plist. Thats the only thing i've done - Sleepenabler is still installed as per your script etc.

 

The only other thing is audio, works fine but we need to get it outputting on line out instead of internal speakers. Years ago I discovered that internal speakers does adjust the sound (lacking bass.) I'm sure I raised the issue on this board. Maybe i'm out of touch and this is standard knowledge now

 

My system:

 

ex58-ud5 (F9 bios)

i7 920 @ 3.8g

12gb corsair

285gtx

 

 

Can anyone tell me what the options are these days for upgrading my 285gtx? I'd like to switch to ATI, 5870 would be ok, what about the 6xxx series? Will Chameleon RC5 just pick it up or would I need to get creative with kexts?

 

 

thanks, dub...

[dublove]

Arrrrgh!

 

Spoke too soon. Cinebench CPU test causes an immediate kernel panic

 

Will try in a moment without the P&C states enabled...

[Georgiles]

RE: App Store issue

Do you have the EthernetBuiltIn = Yes flag in the boot plist?

Failing that, make sure you have proper system identification in the smbios.plist: SMproductname, SMboardproduct, SMbiosversion, etc.

 

You MUST be a genius with very high ability to concentrate.

SOLVED. Connected to AppStore and also Netflix (Silverlight) has no issues.

The flag for Ethernet was YES but that smbios.plist was a mess.

 

Probably still is:

 

 

This is definitely NOT an EARLY 2008 Mac Pro lol

 

<key>SMmanufacter</key>

<string>Apple Computer, Inc.</string>

<key>SMfamily</key>

<string>Mac Pro</string>

<key>SMproductname</key>

<string>MacPro5,1</string>

<key>SMboardproduct</key>

<string>Mac-F42C88C8</string>

<key>SMserial</key>

<string>G88451235J4</string>

<key>SMbiosversion</key>

<string>MP51.007F.B03/string>

<key>SMbiosvendor</key>

<string>Apple Computer, Inc.</string>

<key>SMmemtype</key>

<string>24</string>

<key>SMmemspeed</key>

<string>1333</string>

<key>SMmemmanufacter</key>

<string>Apple Computer Inc.</string>

 

The ???? exclamation marks puzzle me along with with this Memory detection error:

 

(There was an error while gathering this information)

 

 

I hope is just aestethics Thank you TOO much MAJ

[melee54]

Sorry, melee54, for the troubles.

 

First off, I should have just removed the SleepEnabler.kext from the default install, like I usually do, so these things don't happen.

The SleepEnabler.kext does, indeed, get replaced, but it requires the pmVersion=23 flag to work properly.

Additionally, it can work in /Extra.

 

As for why it stalls or KPs, I haven't a clue. Would need more info from you. Does it actually KP or does it just stall?

 

I was able to boot with pmVersion=23. If I try to boot normally, it freezes (no visible KP) with "System uptime in nanoseconds", and mentions something about the SleepEnabler before hand. I've got a picture if that information isn't useful. And when I tried booting with pmVersion=0 yesterday, it didn't freeze, just stopped doing anything as soon as it tried to load AppleHDAdriver. I was able to type and all that. I'll post screen shots in a sec'.

 

But now that I'm in OSX, should I just delete the SleepEnabler.kext?

 

Another question to anybody - does SleepEnabler.kext affect my windows install? Ever since I installed OSX I haven't been able to put my Win7 to sleep, haha. Or is that Chameleon's doing?

 

Error ScreenShots-

Normal Boot Error

 

pmVersion=0 Error

 

pmVersion=0 Error close-up

[digital_dreamer]

melee54,

If your system sleeps and wakes without the SleepEnabler,kext, you can delete that kext if you wish. That's all it's for.

 

Your pmVersion=0 log looks normal. I suspect it is booting normally, but without graphics.

Do you need the ATY_Init.kext? What graphics card are you using and how did you have it enabled before?

 

MAJ

 

P.S.

RE: Sleep in WIN

During the bootloader installation, the script should prompt you regarding your Windows install. See my notes:

Added ability to install the special Stage-0 booter (boot0hfs) which makes it possible to boot from a non-active OS X partition that has a Windows installation on the same volume, thus allowing the Windows installation to remain the active partition and permit proper sleep behavior in Windows 7. Unlike the normal Stage-0 booter that prefers active partitions first, this one prefers bootable HFS partitions first. The script will prompt the user for this option when it detects a Windows installation on the volume. Only the Chameleon RC5 bootloader has this option available. Many thanks to the developers' untiring efforts in making this possible.

 

Allow the script to install the boot0hfs booter file. The script will not set the Mac OS X partition 'active' like it normally does. However, it will still be 'active' from the previous install. I'm not familiar with the WIN setup, but somehow you will need to have Windows set its partition 'active' again. This will allow it to sleep. Someone else may chime in on some suggestions or see the "Multi-booting..." forum.

 

Additionally, there is an option in Preferences that will allow you to always install the boot0hfs booter, if your setup requires it.

MAJ

[melee54]

MAJ,

Thanks, got everything working after I deleted the sleepenabler. Of course, I can't sleep my computer now... But it's better than nothing I guess. Whenever I install the 10.6.8 SleepEnabler, the only way I can boot is with pmVersion=23 every single time.

 

I don't think my graphics have to do with anything, but I'm using an ATI 4870 512mb.

 

I'm going to try installing the boot0hfs now to see if I can get my Windows to sleep.

 

EDIT: Lol, failure. Installing the new Chameleon RC5 seems to have locked me out of OSX. Now it freezes (no visible kp) similar to how it used to, except this time it's referring to power management rather than SleepEnabler. Sorry to be such a hassle. It's rather annoying. I may just wipe the dumb thing clean.

[digital_dreamer]

MAJ,

Thanks, got everything working after I deleted the sleepenabler. Of course, I can't sleep my computer now... But it's better than nothing I guess. Whenever I install the 10.6.8 SleepEnabler, the only way I can boot is with pmVersion=23 every single time.

 

I don't think my graphics have to do with anything, but I'm using an ATI 4870 512mb.

 

I'm going to try installing the boot0hfs now to see if I can get my Windows to sleep.

 

EDIT: Lol, failure. Installing the new Chameleon RC5 seems to have locked me out of OSX. Now it freezes (no visible kp) similar to how it used to, except this time it's referring to power management rather than SleepEnabler. Sorry to be such a hassle. It's rather annoying. I may just wipe the dumb thing clean.

melee54,

You can add the pmVersion flag to the boot plist, so it doesn't need to be keyed in at the boot prompt everytime:

Go into Plist editor, select plist, Add key and string, choose "pmVersion" and add 23.

 

best of wishes,

MAJ

[melee54]

melee54,

You can add the pmVersion flag to the boot plist, so it doesn't need to be keyed in at the boot prompt everytime:

Go into Plist editor, select plist, Add key and string, choose "pmVersion" and add 23.

 

best of wishes,

MAJ

 

Oh. That's handy to know for when / if I get OSX working again. Thanks MAJ.

[seanmcgpa]

Anyone know what this error is from? My kernel.log is filled with it :

 

nstat_lookup_entry failed: 2

 

I'm still booting Lion fine, and running without issues - just curious.

 

Also, MAJ - with the new Chameleon changing our Extra/com.apple.Boot.plist to Extra/org.chameleon.Boot.plist, will we see an update to the script soon?

[Craig4]

I was trying to install Lion today on my 2nd mac drive, and some how when i was creating the [url=&quot;http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/279450-why-insanelymac-does-not-support-tonymacx86/&quot;]#####[/url] usb stick it messed up everything.

 

When i try to run my main drive i get an error after Verifying DMI Pool Data....

 

There is red text that reads BErro rt! with a green and pink box. Has anyone come across this? I'm literally lost, I've tried any kind of boot disk.

[taylorutah]

I need to upgrade my video card. Currently running 10.6.2 with my EVGA 512-P3-N871-AR GeForce 9800 GTX+ 512MB card.

 

Who can recommend a good card that run on Lion.

[Georgiles]

I need to upgrade my video card. Currently running 10.6.2 with my EVGA 512-P3-N871-AR GeForce 9800 GTX+ 512MB card.

 

Who can recommend a good card that run on Lion.

 

 

Hello Tay,

 

I'm using the same card in Lion only from XFX (see my signature for more).

I was thinking to upgrade too but the card behave so fast that I did not feel the need. YET. So I ran xBench with these results:

 

 

For my GPU upgrade I was thinking at this card:

 

based on this WIKI HCL 10.7 Seeds LIST list:

 

SAPPHIRE 100315L Radeon HD 6850 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card with Eyefinity

 

 

If someone have this or something similar please post some results.

Two of these in Crossfire could make it for the next year and a half. Thank you all .

[digital_dreamer]

Anyone know what this error is from? My kernel.log is filled with it :

 

nstat_lookup_entry failed: 2

 

I'm still booting Lion fine, and running without issues - just curious.

 

Also, MAJ - with the new Chameleon changing our Extra/com.apple.Boot.plist to Extra/org.chameleon.Boot.plist, will we see an update to the script soon?

I get a couple of those messages on each boot, but that's it. I have no idea what those mean.

Are you saying you have much more than the 2 at boot?

 

RE: boot plist name change.

Yep, I've reworked the script to rename the plists. Will release shortly.

 

I've also added ability to download the bootloader sources and compile on the spot.

This will make it easier to stay on top of the updates.

Much easier for me, as I don't have to keep the files updated on the server for everyone. I was compiling and uploading the updates when I had a chance, but a lot of users want access to the latest releases as they are available.

 

MAJ

[JuliusWang]

Hi dd, guys!

 

Thanks so much for this script. It helped me setup the Lion Raid! Thank you thank you!

 

One problem I am still facing is that, with RAID, there is a KP on IOGraphicsFamily.text (see image). I could have it run without any KP using the Lion ESD boot drive. I am thinking this should be some kext related issue but I have bumping my head into the wall for a bit while now. Could you offer some suggestions?

 

Again, thanks!

 

[JuliusWang]

I think I just fixed my own graphics issue. The main problem there is that, even though I have DSDT.aml place in the Extra file, it has never been accessed. I need to manually put "/Extra/DSDT.aml" to my com.apple.Boot.plist file located on the RAID hidden boot drive. Using option 7 to edit it.

 

I am happy as a Mac!

 

Thanks again and I would be happy to provide more details on my dual 480 gtx setup + lion!

[JuliusWang]

Hi MAJ,

 

I have spoken too soon. I just noticed a random KP that may related to the RAID setup. It just occurs during normal operations with the system. The console reports reads like:

 

 

7/13/11 8:42:36.199 PM com.apple.kextcache: Created prelinked kernel /System/Library/Caches/com.apple.kext.caches/Startup/kernelcache.
7/13/11 8:42:41.222 PM com.apple.kextcache: /System/Library/Caches/com.apple.kext.caches/Startup/kernelcache out of date.
7/13/11 8:42:42.044 PM fseventsd: Logging disabled completely for device:1: /Volumes/Boot OS X
7/13/11 8:42:44.840 PM KernelEventAgent: tid 00000000 received event(s) VQ_LOWDISK (4)
7/13/11 8:42:44.840 PM KernelEventAgent: tid 00000000 type 'hfs', mounted on '/Volumes/Boot OS X', from '/dev/disk0s3', low disk
7/13/11 8:42:44.851 PM KernelEventAgent: tid 00000000 received event(s) VQ_LOWDISK, VQ_VERYLOWDISK (516)
7/13/11 8:42:44.851 PM KernelEventAgent: tid 00000000 type 'hfs', mounted on '/Volumes/Boot OS X', from '/dev/disk0s3', low disk, very low disk
7/13/11 8:42:44.000 PM kernel: HFS: Low Disk: freeblks: 632, warninglimit: 654
7/13/11 8:42:44.000 PM kernel: HFS: Very Low Disk: freeblks: 239, dangerlimit: 327
7/13/11 8:42:46.416 PM com.apple.kextcache: Successfully updated helper partition disk0s3.
7/13/11 8:42:46.469 PM KernelEventAgent: tid 00000000 received event(s) VQ_LOWDISK (4)
7/13/11 8:42:46.469 PM KernelEventAgent: tid 00000000 type 'hfs', mounted on '/Volumes/Boot OS X', from '/dev/disk0s3', low disk
7/13/11 8:42:46.483 PM com.apple.revisiond: [ERROR] GSManager.m:-[GSManager _markLibraryCleanWithFSEventID:]:4702  Failed to get UUID for device 234881030
7/13/11 8:42:47.806 PM fseventsd: Logging disabled completely for device:1: /Volumes/Boot OS X
7/13/11 8:42:49.255 PM KernelEventAgent: tid 00000000 received event(s) VQ_LOWDISK (4)
7/13/11 8:42:49.255 PM KernelEventAgent: tid 00000000 type 'hfs', mounted on '/Volumes/Boot OS X', from '/dev/disk1s3', low disk
7/13/11 8:42:49.257 PM KernelEventAgent: tid 00000000 received event(s) VQ_LOWDISK, VQ_VERYLOWDISK (516)
7/13/11 8:42:49.257 PM KernelEventAgent: tid 00000000 type 'hfs', mounted on '/Volumes/Boot OS X', from '/dev/disk1s3', low disk, very low disk
7/13/11 8:42:49.000 PM kernel: HFS: Low Disk: freeblks: 650, warninglimit: 654
7/13/11 8:42:49.000 PM kernel: HFS: Very Low Disk: freeblks: 276, dangerlimit: 327
7/13/11 8:42:49.922 PM com.apple.kextcache: Successfully updated helper partition disk1s3.
7/13/11 8:42:49.926 PM KernelEventAgent: tid 00000000 received event(s) VQ_LOWDISK (4)
7/13/11 8:42:49.926 PM KernelEventAgent: tid 00000000 type 'hfs', mounted on '/Volumes/Boot OS X', from '/dev/disk1s3', low disk
7/13/11 8:42:50.015 PM com.apple.revisiond: [ERROR] GSManager.m:-[GSManager _markLibraryCleanWithFSEventID:]:4702  Failed to get UUID for device 234881033
7/13/11 8:45:19.250 PM mdworker32: kCGErrorFailure: Set a breakpoint @ CGErrorBreakpoint() to catch errors as they are logged.
7/13/11 8:49:20.990 PM mdworker: Unable to talk to lsboxd
7/13/11 8:52:45.281 PM mdworker: Unable to talk to lsboxd

 

 

Could you shed some lights on this issue?? Thanks much!

[digital_dreamer]

JuliusWang,

You're not the first to show the low disk warnings on RAID. KeNgoaiDao also had this issue.

 

When you do a update boot cache or kext install, the log should show the free space of the RAID helper partitions, like the following:

Writing changes to RAID:

Available space on /Volumes/Boot OSX (disk3s3) before changes: 60.1M (Trash size: .5M)

Copying "mach_kernel" from MacRAID to /Volumes/Boot OSX

#### Disk3s3: Kernel files on /Volumes/Boot OSX:

-rw-r--r--@ 1 root wheel 15M Jul 7 04:19 mach_kernel

 

Copying /Extra directory from RAID disk3s3 to RAID disk3s3

 

Available space on /Volumes/Boot OSX (disk2s3) before changes: 60.1M (Trash size: .5M)

Copying "mach_kernel" from MacRAID to /Volumes/Boot OSX

#### Disk2s3: Kernel files on /Volumes/Boot OSX:

-rw-r--r--@ 1 root wheel 15M Jul 7 04:19 mach_kernel

I put in bold the important info. Check how much space you have on your helper partitions.

If low, view them and remove any Themes you don't use.

I might be inclined to change this portion and have the script just copy the theme that is in use. And, each time someone changes the theme, it will replace the existing one. That way, only one theme is in /Extra, saving disk space. Themes are currently at 30MB in size.

 

Let us know the status of that disk space, okay?

MAJ

 

P.S.

The RAID helper partitions appear to be in proportion to total disk size. So, the smaller the drive, the smaller your helper partitions.

[JuliusWang]

Hi MAJ,

 

Thank you thank you! I don't know how I could miss that, but everything seems fine now. There is no more low disk warnings and I haven't seen any random KP so far.

 

Thanks for you patients and maintenance of this awesome script!!!

 

Best,

Julius

 

JuliusWang,

You're not the first to show the low disk warnings on RAID. KeNgoaiDao also had this issue.

 

When you do a update boot cache or kext install, the log should show the free space of the RAID helper partitions, like the following:

 

I put in bold the important info. Check how much space you have on your helper partitions.

If low, view them and remove any Themes you don't use.

I might be inclined to change this portion and have the script just copy the theme that is in use. And, each time someone changes the theme, it will replace the existing one. That way, only one theme is in /Extra, saving disk space. Themes are currently at 30MB in size.

 

Let us know the status of that disk space, okay?

MAJ

 

P.S.

The RAID helper partitions appear to be in proportion to total disk size. So, the smaller the drive, the smaller your helper partitions.

[KeNgoaiDao]

hi MAJ,

 

i'm sorry about too late reply to you.

 

today, i run hackinstaller shell again, and the, running #6 (view RAID member disk)

 

here are i show to you some windows (i can't understand, why Boot OS X always warning mw Low Disk, sometime it's Zero Disk)

 

Thank you!

 

Best wish.

 

PS: i can't Verify Disk Permissions/ Repair Disk Permissions in Disk Utility.

 

 

JuliusWang,

You're not the first to show the low disk warnings on RAID. KeNgoaiDao also had this issue.

 

When you do a update boot cache or kext install, the log should show the free space of the RAID helper partitions, like the following:

 

I put in bold the important info. Check how much space you have on your helper partitions.

If low, view them and remove any Themes you don't use.

I might be inclined to change this portion and have the script just copy the theme that is in use. And, each time someone changes the theme, it will replace the existing one. That way, only one theme is in /Extra, saving disk space. Themes are currently at 30MB in size.

 

Let us know the status of that disk space, okay?

MAJ

 

P.S.

The RAID helper partitions appear to be in proportion to total disk size. So, the smaller the drive, the smaller your helper partitions.

 

@ to MAJ

 

Amazing! You are great!

 

@ to JuliusWang

 

Just mount both RAID helper partion (Boot OS X), here are maybe problem.

Solution? TRASH THEM ALL!!!

 

[lemarqq]

I tried few weeks ago to install Snow Leopard but for some reason i couldn't and i guess because of my videocard.

Anyway, i gave up. Now i wanna ask you if i should try again, with Lion OSX.

Do you think i will have the same problem ?

Thanks.

[Georgiles]

I tried few weeks ago to install Snow Leopard .... should I try again, with Lion OSX.

Thanks.

 

Could help if you update your hardware in your signature. Cheers!

[lemarqq]

Could help if you update your hardware in your signature. Cheers!

 

Okay, i did that.

Do i have a chance to install OSX Lion ? I couldn't install Snow Leopard. I tried every possible way, and i guess is something about my videocard.

Thanks.

[digital_dreamer]

lemarqq,

I can't see any reason why an install wouldn't work for any OS X version.

 

I would think that just using the GraphicsEnabler=Yes as the bootloader flag in the boot plist with the latest RC5 release should work.

Do you have a reference GTX 285 with the standard outputs? What video out and monitor are you using?

Have you used EFI strings for this?

 

MAJ