exodus_xt Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 I am writing this tutorial because I have received numberous PMs and no one seemed to have written much in clear details. This tutorial requires some knowledge of Mac OSX and it is NOT completely idiot proof I will not be providing any files, since they are not mine to give. If you want it to work, put in some effort All Credits go to Netkas, for making this all possible! I will explain starting from a clean install, please read carefully. I used JaS 10.4.8 / 8.8.1 for SSe2 & SSe3, Updated to .9 & .10 respectively. At this stage, the Kernel has NOT been updated yet. Now download the latest Netkas package from IRC. (No, I will not send it to you sorry. It is not my file to give.) #RadeonHD on server irc.osx86.hu (refer to the topic) Upzip them all in the root of your OSX partition such as /2600XT/ which I will refer to from now on 1, Updating the Kernel copy the kernel and its respective kext over... do the following in terminal... sudo -s cp -R /mach_kernel /old cp -R /System/Library/Extensions/System.kext /backup/System.kext cp -R /2600XT/mach_kernel / cp -R /2600XT/Extenstions/System.kext /System/Library/Extensions/ cp -R /2600XT/Extenstions/dsmos.kext /System/Library/Extensions/ chown -R root:wheel /mach_kernel chmod -R 775 /mach_kernel chown -R root:wheel /System/Library/Extensions/System.kext chmod -R 775 /System/Library/Extensions/System.kext chown -R root:wheel /System/Library/Extensions/dsmos.kext chmod -R 775 /System/Library/Extensions/dsmos.kext reboot (you can actually type that in too) now you should have kernel 8.10.3 2, Installing ATI Drivers & Natit Download the iMac Update from the Apple Website, use the search function. You will need Pacifist to install this package, this time Google is your friend. Mount the iMac Update DMG and open up Pacifist. In Pacifist, navigate your way to the Mounted Image and you will find a mpkg. Click on that and select the first lot of files which will show their path as /System/Library/Extensions/.............. Anything else don't install Now, DONT restart your Hackintosh whatever you do. 2a, Now back to the Netkas package you downloaded, you can skip this step if you are using 2600XT (Goto 2b) Inside Terminal: sudo -s cp -R /2600XT/Extenstions/ATINDRV.kext /System/Library/Extensions/ cp -R /2600XT/Extenstions/ATIRadeonX2000.kext /System/Library/Extensions/ cp -R /2600XT/Extenstions/ATIRadeonX2000GA.plugin /System/Library/Extensions/ cp -R /2600XT/Extenstions/ATIRadeonX2000GLDriver.bundle /System/Library/Extensions/ cp -R /2600XT/Extenstions/ATIRadeonX2000VADriver.bundle /System/Library/Extensions/ cp -R /2600XT/Extenstions/Natit.kext /System/Library/Extensions/ run "chown" & "chmod" as described earlier but on the above listed files 2b, Now time to copy the OpenGL.framework Inside Terminal: sudo -s (if you have not already done this) cp -Rf /2600XT/Frameworks/OpenGL.framework /System/Library/Frameworks/ (Note: It is important that you use -Rf) run "chown" & "chmod" as described earlier but on the above listed file reboot (Again, you can actually type this in) Congratulations! Your ATI Radeon HD2600 should now be working! F.A.Q. I have rebooted and my screen turns off after the grey Apple Screen. Currently, ONLY working with DVI2VGA Adapter. If help is in fact needed, please DO NOT PM me! Please visit the IRC. If I have you found I've missed something, please PM me corrections, I will gladly update. PS: ATI Radeon HD2900, please get yourself onto IRC. There is gold to find there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaTTeX Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 hello thanks exodus_xt but only works if you have an intel installation for amd if you have the 8.9.1 kernel don't update the kernel and go to section 2 2a,Now back to the Netkas package you downloaded, Inside Terminal: sudo -s cp -R /2600XT/Extenstions/ATINDRV.kext /System/Library/Extensions/ cp -R /2600XT/Extenstions/ATIRadeonX2000.kext /System/Library/Extensions/ cp -R /2600XT/Extenstions/ATIRadeonX2000GA.plugin /System/Library/Extensions/ cp -R /2600XT/Extenstions/ATIRadeonX2000GLDriver.bundle /System/Library/Extensions/ cp -R /2600XT/Extenstions/ATIRadeonX2000VADriver.bundle /System/Library/Extensions/ cp -R /2600XT/Extenstions/Natit.kext /System/Library/Extensions/ run "chown" & "chmod" as described earlier but on the above listed files 2b, Now time to copy the OpenGL.framework Inside Terminal: sudo -s (if you have not already done this) cp -Rf /2600XT/Frameworks/OpenGL.framework /System/Library/Frameworks/ (Note: It is important that you use -Rf) run "chown" & "chmod" as described earlier but on the above listed file reboot (Again, you can actually type this in) Congratulations! Your ATI Radeon HD2600 should now be working! that's work fine for me with my 10.4.10 8.9.1 kernel Bye PS: thanks to exodus_xt for this tutorial Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSXLion Posted September 25, 2007 Share Posted September 25, 2007 what if someone already has the newest kernel version installed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oes Posted September 25, 2007 Share Posted September 25, 2007 And how about HD2400XT? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blandiblood Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 And how about HD2900 Pro ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeblade Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 Well as for the HD2900 and IRC.. its been days and NO ONE talks. I gave up.. and if anyone has it working their not talking.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyJAT Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 Can anyone confirm dual monitor working in this setup? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~anima Posted September 29, 2007 Share Posted September 29, 2007 So, how well runs a HD2900XT on a hackintosh? I just thougt about buying one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ooze3d Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 Ok, I just finished doing what Clyclone_Fr told me about the HD2900XT (what Exodus_Xt talks about). We weren't able to get the card to work yet. It just hangs when the grey apple is on the screen. Nothing more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayle Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 Would that work with a mobility hd2600? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blubbbla Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 could anyone make a statement on performance and stability for the hd2600xt and this driver. whats your xbench results. did you ran a graphic-intensive app on it like aperture or a game? and is there anyone who get the crossfire-function to work (with two cards)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdg Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 Does anyone have DVI out working with 2600 XT 512 MB DDR3? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the-negative Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 Ok, I just finished doing what Clyclone_Fr told me about the HD2900XT (what Exodus_Xt talks about). We weren't able to get the card to work yet. It just hangs when the grey apple is on the screen. Nothing more. Tried -v and logging down what happened? By the way, ray of hope: Google "2900GT" and see the good news. Hopefully we can get something from the BIOS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdg Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 does this work with 10.4.9 8.9.1? also, boots into blue screen...anyone have tis issue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdg Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 I am writing this tutorial because I have received numberous PMs and no one seemed to have written much in clear details.This tutorial requires some knowledge of Mac OSX and it is NOT completely idiot proof I will not be providing any files, since they are not mine to give. If you want it to work, put in some effort All Credits go to Netkas, for making this all possible! I will explain starting from a clean install, please read carefully. I used JaS 10.4.8 / 8.8.1 for SSe2 & SSe3, Updated to .9 & .10 respectively. At this stage, the Kernel has NOT been updated yet. Now download the latest Netkas package from IRC. (No, I will not send it to you sorry. It is not my file to give.) #RadeonHD on server irc.osx86.hu (refer to the topic) Upzip them all in the root of your OSX partition such as /2600XT/ which I will refer to from now on 1, Updating the Kernel copy the kernel and its respective kext over... do the following in terminal... sudo -s cp -R /mach_kernel /old cp -R /System/Library/Extensions/System.kext /backup/System.kext cp -R /2600XT/mach_kernel / cp -R /2600XT/Extenstions/System.kext /System/Library/Extensions/ cp -R /2600XT/Extenstions/dsmos.kext /System/Library/Extensions/ chown -R root:wheel /mach_kernel chmod -R 775 /mach_kernel chown -R root:wheel /System/Library/Extensions/System.kext chmod -R 775 /System/Library/Extensions/System.kext chown -R root:wheel /System/Library/Extensions/dsmos.kext chmod -R 775 /System/Library/Extensions/dsmos.kext reboot (you can actually type that in too) now you should have kernel 8.10.3 I have a C2D E4400, running 10.4.9 (8.9.1). Do I need to upgrade the Kernel to 8.10.3? If so, (ironically) this is the only part I can't figure out based on your tutorial...are the above files in the download-able package, or do I get the kernel files somewhere else? And if 8.10.3 is not necessary on an Intel platform, can I just do the second part and not update the kernel? Any help would be appreciated...I've tried about 4 times now, each time screwing it up and having to reformat/re-install the OS...not a total n00b at all, just can't quite follow some "you understood" points in your tutorial...perhaps they are not as "you understood" for some Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonyb7 Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 I have a C2D E4400, running 10.4.9 (8.9.1). Do I need to upgrade the Kernel to 8.10.3? If so, (ironically) this is the only part I can't figure out based on your tutorial...are the above files in the download-able package, or do I get the kernel files somewhere else? And if 8.10.3 is not necessary on an Intel platform, can I just do the second part and not update the kernel? Any help would be appreciated...I've tried about 4 times now, each time screwing it up and having to reformat/re-install the OS...not a total n00b at all, just can't quite follow some "you understood" points in your tutorial...perhaps they are not as "you understood" for some i have same problem, ati 2600xt drivers dont work for me with kernel 8.10.1 here are the file: netkas drivers ATI_Radeon_HD ATI_Radeon_HD_2600_PRO Natit.kext.tar.bz2 8.10.3.kernel_decrypter_system.pkg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blubbbla Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 can't get it to work with a 2600xt 256mb gddr3. followed the guide provided by exotus_xt. as i understand: 1. i do not have to upgrade the kernel cause i'm on an amd system (with 10.4.10/8.10.1) (am i right?) 2. i do not have to copy the modified kext (cause those from imac-update works) and no natit (am i right?) but i always boot into a black screen when there should be the loginwindow (with natit too and yes i use a dvi-vga-adapter) the install-pkg provided by netkas in irc on the other hand screw up my whole system. so are there other things i could try? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonyb7 Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 my is now successfully working Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TF4 Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 Hi, I´ve tried the howto now the 6th time. After booting to OS I get an Error MEssage NAtit.kext + dsmos.kext are not probably installed. Can someone help me, please exspecially jonyb7!!! I´m using Kernel 8.9.1 and a 2600 pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonyb7 Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 Hi, I´ve tried the howto now the 6th time.After booting to OS I get an Error MEssage NAtit.kext + dsmos.kext are not probably installed. Can someone help me, please exspecially jonyb7!!! I´m using Kernel 8.9.1 and a 2600 pro i use 8.10.3 v4 kernel, radeon 2600 kext from imac update 1.1, and natit kext Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nameles Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 Hello everyone! This is my first post, so be gentle I have osx86 10.4.10 installed and I wanted to get my 2600xt fully working. I downloaded the Radeon 2600 installer from irc.osx86.hu and everything went smooth 'till I rebooted my pc - it doesn't boot anymore into mac os x. Do I still have to install iMac update and use Pacifist in order to get it fully working? And is there any other way to restore my installation without reinstalling everything? Thank you and have a good day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reeiit Posted October 27, 2007 Share Posted October 27, 2007 Hi, I can't get working my Palit 2600 XT 256 DDR3? I've download from #RadeonHD ZIP, install it, isntall mach_kernel from #10.4.10, but get just blue screen with black left and up border. Please anybody help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdg Posted October 27, 2007 Share Posted October 27, 2007 How about taking one for the team and writing up your own tutorial...??? Somewhat selfish, but thought I'd ask my is now successfully working Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathanarchist2 Posted October 27, 2007 Share Posted October 27, 2007 will this work with the Radeon HD 2600 XT Video Card, PCIe, 512MB GDDR3? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nameles Posted October 28, 2007 Share Posted October 28, 2007 Anyone who is having trouble getting his 2600xt(pro) to work - get Kext Helper! Installing kext is thanks to Kext Helper very easy and it helped me getting my 2600xt fully functional on the first try! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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