[Compilation] Dell XPS M1330, M1530, Vostro 1400, 1700, Inspiron 1420, 1520, 1720

[haccord]

Hi all !

 

I had a kernel panic during 10.5.5 update (combo update) after an iatkos 4i install w / 9.4 kernel using netkas install method. I was at 13% completed I think.

 

I can't boot anymore .. what should I do .. Then tell me how you get the 10.5.5 working properly on a 1530 ? Somebody know the perfect combination installation for the 1530?

 

What should I do now ? reinstall Iatkos with wich options to get able to get the 10.5.5 working properly?

 

Thanks guys for your great work

[wingrunr21]

The BIOS update is to extend the life of the GPU and not a permanent fix. It will make the fun run all the time to cool the GPU. Didn't you notice that?

 

Well yes it is not a permanent fix. The problem with the nVidia chips arises from the solder bumps used in the manufacturing process. You can't really fix that with a BIOS update. My fan does run all the time now but not at full speed. It is on the low setting and isn't loud at all. I very rarely hear it rev up to higher RPMs.

 

Please bear with me as I'm not replying with an answer to your question. Are you aware that nvidia 8xxx GPU series have terrible heat issues as mentioned in this url from dell: http://direct2dell.com/one2one/archive/200...top-owners.aspx. Didn't you notice that? This major issue is holding off my purchase of a Dell noteebook with nvidia 8xxx series GPU otherwise would be a excellent hackintosh machine.

 

All notebooks are affected by these faulty nvidia chips, including real Apple computers. I also bought my XPS back in January before this entire issue exploded out into the open (not that it would have mattered, I wasn't about to get a notebook with an ATI chip).

 

Do you have a specific question regarding these notebooks and creating a hackintosh or are you just posting this particular information?

[fiteon]

Well yes it is not a permanent fix. The problem with the nVidia chips arises from the solder bumps used in the manufacturing process. You can't really fix that with a BIOS update. My fan does run all the time now but not at full speed. It is on the low setting and isn't loud at all. I very rarely hear it rev up to higher RPMs.

 

What about using Arctic Silver to help bring the heat down? Just a suggestion.

[wingrunr21]

What about using Arctic Silver to help bring the heat down? Just a suggestion.

 

My GPU already has Arctic Silver on it. I put it on when I switched out my CPU for a T9500. I also, as I previously stated, don't have heat problems.

[fiteon]

My GPU already has Arctic Silver on it. I put it on when I switched out my CPU for a T9500. I also, as I previously stated, don't have heat problems.

 

Sorry wingrunr21!

 

Let me rephrase...what I meant to ask is: anybody using Arctic Silver on their GPU's? When I upgraded my CPU to a T9300, I saw the crappy heat material that they used to cool down the GPU's. I didn't (and still haven't) replaced the crappy material from that of the Arctic Silver (I think I should now). Just wanted to see if anybody else did this (so you answered my question).

 

Thanks again for the feedback!

[o0radryan0o]

After using atkos 4.0i with the stock 9.4 kernel and sonotones dell package, i have successfully updated to 10.5.5 with the small update (300mb instead of the combo). Booted into safe mode and re-installed the dell package. Everything works now except sound. I have a 1720 with the sigmatel 9205 audio.

[gosunsgo]

HI,

first of all I'd like to thank you guys for the incredible amount of information in this Forum.

 

Than i'll explain my situation first:

I have an XPS m1530, i used the kext Macgirl posted to make a vanilla installation with Munky method ("hidden" EFI partition) so the only kext in the real installation are video (to get QE/CI) and audio.

 

My problem are:

1) When I shutdown the power led on the front of notebook remains lit, I have to hold down the shutdown button to really shut it.

 

2) When i try to suspend it seems it is doing everything right but in the end it simply reboots.

 

Any ideas?

 

P.S.

dmk: we have the same laptop, which kext are you using?

[macpc_mar]

Well yes it is not a permanent fix. The problem with the nVidia chips arises from the solder bumps used in the manufacturing process. You can't really fix that with a BIOS update. My fan does run all the time now but not at full speed. It is on the low setting and isn't loud at all. I very rarely hear it rev up to higher RPMs.

 

 

 

All notebooks are affected by these faulty nvidia chips, including real Apple computers. I also bought my XPS back in January before this entire issue exploded out into the open (not that it would have mattered, I wasn't about to get a notebook with an ATI chip).

 

Do you have a specific question regarding these notebooks and creating a hackintosh or are you just posting this particular information?

 

I'm planning to buy a Dell Latitude E6500 which has the new Centrino 2 CPU, DDR3 memory, Nvidia Quadro NVS 160M and backlit keyboard. It seems Nvidia Quadro NVS 140M is fully supported with QE and CI (hardware accelerated) on Dell Latitude D830. I don't know whether NVS 160M is supported on a hackintosh. Also, do you know if there is support for Centrino 2 (Intel 45 Express chipset) with 1066FSB on a hackintosh. If not, I would rather wait for the Oct 14 refresh of MacBook and MacBook Pro product lines. (as stated in macroumors site). Also, I don't do any gaming at all but still prefer a dedicated GPU for HD/DV video editing.

 

Btw, does the NVS 140 and 140M GPUs experience the same heat issues?

 

thanks.

[wingrunr21]

1) When I shutdown the power led on the front of notebook remains lit, I have to hold down the shutdown button to really shut it.

 

2) When i try to suspend it seems it is doing everything right but in the end it simply reboots.

 

1: Known issue. You can try the AppleHDA shutdown fix from Sonotone's installer but otherwise no dice.

 

2: You need to install Superhai's EHCISleepEnabler. www.superhai.com/darwin.html

 

I'm planning to buy a Dell Latitude E6500 which has the new Centrino 2 CPU, DDR3 memory, Nvidia Quadro NVS 160M and backlit keyboard. It seems Nvidia Quadro NVS 140M is fully supported with QE and CI (hardware accelerated) on Dell Latitude D830. I don't know whether NVS 160M is supported on a hackintosh. Also, do you know if there is support for Centrino 2 (Intel 45 Express chipset) with 1066FSB on a hackintosh. If not, I would rather wait for the Oct 14 refresh of MacBook and MacBook Pro product lines. (as stated in macroumors site). Also, I don't do any gaming at all but still prefer a dedicated GPU for HD/DV video editing.

 

Btw, does the NVS 140 and 140M GPUs experience the same heat issues?

 

thanks.

 

I believe only the 8400 and some 8600 series chips were affected. Since there are relatively few Centrino 2 notebooks even shipping yet I don't think anyone knows if they are compatible. You may just want to wait.

[Urthwhyte]

1: Known issue. You can try the AppleHDA shutdown fix from Sonotone's installer but otherwise no dice.

 

Isn't the can't shutdown/restart issue a side effect of NVInject/Video card drivers?

[gosunsgo]

Thanks wingrunr21,

i was already using superhai kext but i didn't modify the plist in System/Library/Extensions/IOUSBFamily.kext/Contents/PlugIns/AppleUSBEHCI.kext/Contents/.

 

So now my suspend works like a charm!!!!

 

dmk I too have noticed the same problem you are experiencing:

when i wake from sleep the trackpad has tap working. my mute works even after sleep though.

 

I will look into AppleHDA shutdown fix.

 

thx everyone

[wingrunr21]

Isn't the can't shutdown/restart issue a side effect of NVInject/Video card drivers?

 

That's my theory since you only get a shutdown problem after you install the nvidia card drivers.

[KiD KuN]

OKay i have a Nvidia 8600M Gt recognised as Nvidia 7300Go in OSx.. can someone give me Nvcap values?? to get the same stuff as Macgirl and some teac me where to put those values!! thanks!

[haccord]

OKay i have a Nvidia 8600M Gt recognised as Nvidia 7300Go in OSx.. can someone give me Nvcap values?? to get the same stuff as Macgirl and some teac me where to put those values!! thanks!

 

Hi Kunal,

 

I had the same issue, Its because of the Sonotone package .. he made a mistake between 7300GO and 8600M but its purely esthetic. So leave it like this or try to update to 7300 in the package.

 

Cya

[ghostek]

Hello,

I've problem with my new xps m1530. I'm installe without problem Jas OSX 10.5.4 but when I boot to the osx keyboard and mousepad not working. I connected external mouse and keyboard but after first configuration leopard shows Welcome animation and I must repeat configuration.

 

Can you help me ?

[macgirl]

OKay i have a Nvidia 8600M Gt recognised as Nvidia 7300Go in OSx.. can someone give me Nvcap values?? to get the same stuff as Macgirl and some teac me where to put those values!! thanks!

 

 

Hi Kunal,

 

I had the same issue, Its because of the Sonotone package .. he made a mistake between 7300GO and 8600M but its purely esthetic. So leave it like this or try to update to 7300 in the package.

 

Cya

Edit the Info.plist of the Injector that Dell Installer package installed.

 

You can put any string, want to have a 9800GX2 on your Laptop, why not

[jake123]

if anyone needs a wireless card for their dell laptop... its one listed in this tutorial I have (2) Dell Truemobile 1390 wifi cards... they have been tested and work great with OS X. If anyone wants one... PM me, $15 each.

[Ray2Jerry]

To those concerned about their Nvidia cards overheating, that's one of the benefits of buying a Dell laptop and also why getting the maximum warranty is very important when buying ANY laptop.

 

I always build my own desktops but always bought Dell laptops because of the warranty. It can be a bit expensive but over the years I have definitely got my money's worth 10 times over in the long run.

 

I've had just about every piece of hardware in them fail over time (as they will, laptops are portable devices) and Dell has replaced the parts or in some cases sent me entirely new systems. I bought the warranty in Canada and they still fully honored it in New Zealand and Australia at no extra cost (in fact it's valid anywhere in the world that Dell operates, and that's most countries).

 

I'm not promoting Dell or any company, I'm just saying that getting a proper warranty for your laptop is always a great idea so that you don't have to worry about failing hardware, especially since in the case of laptops it isn't always as simple as replacing a single broken component like a desktop as so many parts are usually built in.

 

I know this isn't related to OSX86 (even though i have it installed and it runs great) but I thought I'd reply for those concerned, especially the one post that said he wouldn't buy a Dell because of the nVidia issue. I've overheated this m1530 many times (common sense says not to leave it on a blanket but I tend to do it accidentally more than I'd like to admit lol) and still haven't had a problem. I also did a LOT of shopping around and couldn't find a laptop better than this one and haven't regretted it for a single second.

 

Anyway enough rambling, back to helping those get OSX running!

rAy

[vect0r]

I have everything on my m1330 working except for my 10/100 ethernet port... (granted I had to swap in an older dell wifi card out of my fiance's laptop - but she got a brand new intel wireless n out of the deal )

 

Anyone having problems getting QE working on their GeForce 8400? I did a lot of searching on this forum and never really got a direct answer... After 3 hours of messing around one night I figured out how to get it working flawlessly. (QE on my 8400gs on m1330)..

 

So if anyone needs a direction I can tell you exactly what I did to get it working when I get home from work, since a lot of applications require Quartz Extreme.

[luaduck]

Just posted in the 1330 dedicated tutorial, if you could go over there and have a look! I'm not going to post it, far too long.

[macpc_mar]

1: Known issue. You can try the AppleHDA shutdown fix from Sonotone's installer but otherwise no dice.

 

2: You need to install Superhai's EHCISleepEnabler. www.superhai.com/darwin.html

 

 

 

I believe only the 8400 and some 8600 series chips were affected. Since there are relatively few Centrino 2 notebooks even shipping yet I don't think anyone knows if they are compatible. You may just want to wait.

 

 

It seems all macbooks and pros would be using nvidia chipset after the oct 14 announcement. Take a look at this: http://www.tuaw.com/2008/10/04/rumor-nvidi...n-october-14th/.

 

How will this affect the hackintosh community?

[wingrunr21]

It seems all macbooks and pros would be using nvidia chipset after the oct 14 announcement. Take a look at this: http://www.tuaw.com/2008/10/04/rumor-nvidi...n-october-14th/.

 

How will this affect the hackintosh community?

 

It won't. Why would it? nvidia is aware of the problem and has supposedly fixed it. Plus, current Macbook Pros already use nvidia graphics. I'm still not seeing why this is such a huge deal. Buy an extended warranty if you are concerned about it.

[macpc_mar]

It won't. Why would it? nvidia is aware of the problem and has supposedly fixed it. Plus, current Macbook Pros already use nvidia graphics. I'm still not seeing why this is such a huge deal. Buy an extended warranty if you are concerned about it.

 

I wasn't concerned about anything and it is actually good that Macbooks are moving away from Intel integrated graphics because, it is limited in its flexibility on what it can do. I think 8xxx series are the only ones that are affected and not the NVS series. So, once Apple moves to Centrino 2 platform, support for Centrino 2 would be supported on hackintoshes too!!!

 

or if nothing works, i can get a macbook with the dedicated nvidia graphics which is a good idea than having to use Intel integrated graphics.

[rdougan]

I know the Vostro 1310 isn't in this thread but I am assuming it is a similar machine.

 

I currently have a 9.2.0 kernal made by ToH, which came from the iDeneb 10.5.4 distro.

 

When I put the computer to sleep, the screen goes off for a few seconds then comes back to life like I touched the computer. Has anyone has this issue before?

[nitro2k4]

So, i sucessfully installed iAtkos v4 on my XPS 1530 and then updated to 10.5.5 (took a lot of time to get it all right, had like some 5 kernel panics) my problem is that i cant get proper resolution, i only get 1024*768, tried all kinds of drivers, and i still cant change the resolution.

 

Is there a fix for 10.5.5 Nvidia 8600M GT 256MB kexts? tried using efi strings but no succes.

 

Also the fan gets pretty lousy like if i was playing crysis in vista, is there a way to regulate the speed or something? i think i deleted some thermal kexts because of a kernel panic and this must be the problem but i cant remember what exactly i deleted. any help? thx. :censored2:

 

EDIT: Fixed by using the "Apple Leopard Graphics Update" from apple.

Now i got a XPS 1530 with Leopard 10.5.5 (100% working with sound,batter meter,sleep,wifi and no gfx issues), i would like to thank all this community for the excellent guides you have. But what stills worries me is the laptop fan sometimes I fell like its pushing itself to the limit even when it's idle.

 

P.S: Sorry for my bad english hehe