Help with resolution

[mrman0901]

Hello;

I am new to this forum and this is my first post here. I just recently install Iatkos v7 on amd/Asus m4a88td-v evo/usb3 combo. The install went fine and after a lot of trial and error its working GREAT!! The only problem that i have now is that i can't seem to get out of the 1024x768 resolution. I know that it is capable because if i type in "-v "graphics mode"="1280x1024x32" its boots up in that mode. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Here are my system spec's.

 

Model Name: Mac Pro

Model Identifier: MacPro2,1

Processor Name: Intel Core Solo - (just notice it says intel where i have a amd 1099t processor)

Processor Speed: 3.46 GHz

Number Of Processors: 1

Total Number Of Cores: 1

L2 Cache: 512 KB

Memory: 4 GB

Bus Speed: 467 MHz

Boot ROM Version: MP21.005C.B01

Serial Number (system): SOMESRLNMBR

Hardware UUID: 00000000-0000-1000-8000-485B39C9EBA5

 

Display:

 

Type: Display

Bus: PCI

VRAM (Total): 256 MB

Vendor: ATI (0x1002) - (Intergrated Ati radeon hd 4250 Gpu dual independent display support)

Device ID: 0x9715

Revision ID: 0x0000

Kernel Extension Info: No Kext Loaded - (i downloaded different kext and loaded them with kext helper)

Displays:

Display:

Resolution: 1024 x 768

Depth: 32-Bit Color

Core Image: Software

Main Display: Yes

Mirror: Off

Online: Yes

Quartz Extreme: Not Supported

 

Thanks Again.

P.S this is my first ever mac anything!!

[KHIT]

Hello;

I am new to this forum and this is my first post here. I just recently install Iatkos v7 on amd/Asus m4a88td-v evo/usb3 combo. The install went fine and after a lot of trial and error its working GREAT!! The only problem that i have now is that i can't seem to get out of the 1024x768 resolution. I know that it is capable because if i type in "-v "graphics mode"="1280x1024x32" its boots up in that mode. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Here are my system spec's.

 

Model Name: Mac Pro

Model Identifier: MacPro2,1

Processor Name: Intel Core Solo - (just notice it says intel where i have a amd 1099t processor)

Processor Speed: 3.46 GHz

Number Of Processors: 1

Total Number Of Cores: 1

L2 Cache: 512 KB

Memory: 4 GB

Bus Speed: 467 MHz

Boot ROM Version: MP21.005C.B01

Serial Number (system): SOMESRLNMBR

Hardware UUID: 00000000-0000-1000-8000-485B39C9EBA5

 

Display:

 

Type: Display

Bus: PCI

VRAM (Total): 256 MB

Vendor: ATI (0x1002) - (Intergrated Ati radeon hd 4250 Gpu dual independent display support)

Device ID: 0x9715

Revision ID: 0x0000

Kernel Extension Info: No Kext Loaded - (i downloaded different kext and loaded them with kext helper)

Displays:

Display:

Resolution: 1024 x 768

Depth: 32-Bit Color

Core Image: Software

Main Display: Yes

Mirror: Off

Online: Yes

Quartz Extreme: Not Supported

 

Thanks Again.

P.S this is my first ever mac anything!!

 

 

Try adding this to your com.apple.boot.plist:

 

<key>GraphicsEnabler</key>

 

<string>Yes</string>

 

If it does not work, try adding this for your 1280x1024x32 resolution, right after the Graphics Enabler:

 

<key>GraphicsMode</key>

 

<string>1280x1024x32</string>

 

You can also try using the OSX86 tools and Add EFI string, then select your Graphics Card under GFX, then set the default graphics mode for to: 1280x1024x32@60

 

OSX86 Tools: http://osx86tools.googlecode.com/files/OSX...ols_1.0.150.zip

[mrman0901]

Try adding this to your com.apple.boot.plist:

 

<key>GraphicsEnabler</key>

 

<string>Yes</string>

 

If it does not work, try adding this for your 1280x1024x32 resolution, right after the Graphics Enabler:

 

<key>GraphicsMode</key>

 

<string>1280x1024x32</string>

 

You can also try using the OSX86 tools and Add EFI string, then select your Graphics Card under GFX, then set the default graphics mode for to: 1280x1024x32@60

 

OSX86 Tools: http://osx86tools.googlecode.com/files/OSX...ols_1.0.150.zip

 

Thank you VERY much KHIT added a string to via plistedit pro and when i restarted the resolution is 1280x1024. Here is the plist for com.apple.boot.plist

 

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>

<!DOCTYPE plist PUBLIC "-//Apple//DTD PLIST 1.0//EN" "http://www.apple.com/DTDs/PropertyList-1.0.dtd">

<plist version="1.0">

<dict>

<key>Boot Graphics</key>

<string>Yes</string>

<key>Graphics Mode</key>

<string>1280x1024x50</string>

<key>Kernel</key>

<string>custom</string>

<key>Kernel Flags</key>

<string>-f</string>

<key>Quiet Boot</key>

<string>No</string>

<key>Timeout</key>

<string>5</string>

</dict>

</plist>

 

Does this look correct to you. Until this morning i had no idea what a plist was so i been googling all day. once again thank you very very much

 

P.S. Would you have and idea why my system profiler have my processor as a intel when it is actually a amd and i can only run one core on the processor. I tried 2,3,4,5,6 processor and it say they are active when booting with -v idlehalt=0 but it just freezes without a error.

 

Thanks Tim

[.picodev]

You don't need a "-f" kernel boot flag.It forces the kexts being loaded one by one which decreases boot time.You should be fine without that one In regards to your cpu,try using a different kernel and a different bootloader,experiment a bit.Also,check out your hardware compatability with Snow Leo,you might want to try installing it from a working Leopard.Get a little taste of that 64-bit goodness The new legacy kernel from anv/azimutz/nawcom is working great now on AMD's,running 64bit apps along side 32 just fine.

[mrman0901]

You don't need a "-f" kernel boot flag.It forces the kexts being loaded one by one which decreases boot time.You should be fine without that one In regards to your cpu,try using a different kernel and a different bootloader,experiment a bit.Also,check out your hardware compatability with Snow Leo,you might want to try installing it from a working Leopard.Get a little taste of that 64-bit goodness The new legacy kernel from anv/azimutz/nawcom is working great now on AMD's,running 64bit apps along side 32 just fine.

Thanks Hausbox

 

Hey hausbox when i tried the new legacy kernel from anv/azimutz/nawcom i got a kernel panic tried booting up with "-v -f -x cpus=1 busratio=20" u name it and i tried it in all different orders. Any other things you can think of that i might try.

 

Thanks in advance

 

P.S When it was booting up, before the kernel panic it showed it was a amd phenom which is right

[Dellmantt]

I just recently install Iatkos v7 on amd/Asus m4a88td-v evo/usb3 combo.

Display:

 

Type: Display

Bus: PCI

VRAM (Total): 256 MB

Vendor: ATI (0x1002) - (Intergrated Ati radeon hd 4250 Gpu dual independent display support)

Device ID: 0x9715

Revision ID: 0x0000

Kernel Extension Info: No Kext Loaded - (i downloaded different kext and loaded them with kext helper)

Displays:

Display:

Resolution: 1024 x 768

Depth: 32-Bit Color

Core Image: Software

Main Display: Yes

Mirror: Off

Online: Yes

Quartz Extreme: Not Supported

You are running 10.5.x Leopard right?

Because Snow leopard does not say anything about Quartz Extreme in System profiler/Graphics/Displays.

 

Looks like you have installed a Legacy Kernel for 10.6.5 Snow Leopard.

[mrman0901]

You are running 10.5.x Leopard right?

Because Snow leopard does not say anything about Quartz Extreme in System profiler/Graphics/Displays.

 

Looks like you have installed a Legacy Kernel for 10.6.5 Snow Leopard.

 

Thanks dellmantt yeah i think i did, is there anyway to reverse that legacy install or revert back to the original bootloader.

 

Thanks in advance

[Dellmantt]

Thanks dellmantt yeah i think i did, is there anyway to reverse that legacy install or revert back to the original bootloader.

 

Thanks in advance

If you know what the name of the older kernel was then you can type its name at the chameleon boot prompt. I don't know how that distro names patched kernels (if you used one). Try typing mach_kernel at the prompt.

If this works you will have to change the com.apple.Boot.plist in the Extra folder or if you don't have an Extra folder, in Library/Preferences/SystemConfiguration. There will be a line

 

<key>Kernel</key>

<string>legacy_kernel</string>

 

You need to change the line from legacy_kernel to mach_kernel

[Gringo Vermelho]

No....read post #3. His old kernel was named "custom".

 

CPU appearing as "Intel" is normal, that's either your patched kernel or the Chameleon bootloader working its magic for better compatibility with apps that check the CPU type. Apple don't use AMD CPUs.

[Dellmantt]

No....read post #3. His old kernel was named "custom".

 

CPU appearing as "Intel" is normal, that's either your patched kernel or the Chameleon bootloader working its magic for better compatibility with apps that check the CPU type. Apple don't use AMD CPUs.

 

I need new glasses--Thanks Gringo

 

@mrman0901 try typing custom at the chameleon prompt

[mrman0901]

I need new glasses--Thanks Gringo

 

@mrman0901 try typing custom at the chameleon prompt

Thank again guys

 

I did the unthinkable and deleted the legacy kernel so i installed Iatkos on the partition drive called back up and i am back on again. what do you think i could do to get the original partition back up and running. i am just testing the waters and want to know everything before i get a mac :-) Any other commands or suggestions would be greatly appreciated

 

Thanks again guy everybody here are the best!!!!!!!!!

[Dellmantt]

Thank again guys

 

I did the unthinkable and deleted the legacy kernel so i installed Iatkos on the partition drive called back up and i am back on again. what do you think i could do to get the original partition back up and running. i am just testing the waters and want to know everything before i get a mac :-) Any other commands or suggestions would be greatly appreciated

 

Thanks again guy everybody here are the best!!!!!!!!!

You deleted the "legacy_kernel" but not the kernel named "custom", so you should be able to boot into the old system by typing custom at the chameleon boot prompt.

 

Alternatively copy & replace the kernel & com.apple.Boot.plist from you new install to the old.

 

I never install new software or updates without a bootable backup.

[nvega12575]

Hello;

I am new to this forum and this is my first post here. I just recently install Iatkos v7 on amd/Asus m4a88td-v evo/usb3 combo. The install went fine and after a lot of trial and error its working GREAT!! The only problem that i have now is that i can't seem to get out of the 1024x768 resolution. I know that it is capable because if i type in "-v "graphics mode"="1280x1024x32" its boots up in that mode. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Here are my system spec's.

 

Model Name: Mac Pro

Model Identifier: MacPro2,1

Processor Name: Intel Core Solo - (just notice it says intel where i have a amd 1099t processor)

Processor Speed: 3.46 GHz

Number Of Processors: 1

Total Number Of Cores: 1

L2 Cache: 512 KB

Memory: 4 GB

Bus Speed: 467 MHz

Boot ROM Version: MP21.005C.B01

Serial Number (system): SOMESRLNMBR

Hardware UUID: 00000000-0000-1000-8000-485B39C9EBA5

 

Display:

 

Type: Display

Bus: PCI

VRAM (Total): 256 MB

Vendor: ATI (0x1002) - (Intergrated Ati radeon hd 4250 Gpu dual independent display support)

Device ID: 0x9715

Revision ID: 0x0000

Kernel Extension Info: No Kext Loaded - (i downloaded different kext and loaded them with kext helper)

Displays:

Display:

Resolution: 1024 x 768

Depth: 32-Bit Color

Core Image: Software

Main Display: Yes

Mirror: Off

Online: Yes

Quartz Extreme: Not Supported

 

Thanks Again.

P.S this is my first ever mac anything!!

 

i have the same board and i have been trying to instal SL on it with out any luck can you please post what optins you selected to get OSX running. thanx

[AMD965BEHACKINTOSH]

I also have the same board. If anyone knows which things to select or how to get this install to work without errors please pm me or reply to this post. Thanks so much.