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David1988
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Well, I guess the title says it all, after spending a lot of time reading Documentations, Specifications, Forums.. and hunting for testers :D , I finally got tehmachacker (thank you) to test a modified BIOS, and as expected, it worked.

 

This is the issue that intends this mod to fix:

http://forum.insanelymac.com/index.php?showtopic=78235

 

Basically, what I'm doing is modifying and fixing errors in the DSDT; removing aliases for the "processor" devices, because the ACPIPlatform kext doesn't like them and treat them as other CPUs.. (it's written for Macs, and Apple doesn't use that in their Firmware's ACPI Tables, actually I don't see why we need them, well..)

I for example change this:

	Scope (_PR)
			{
				Processor (P001, 0x01, 0x00000810, 0x06) {}
				Alias (P001, CPU1)
			}

into:

	Scope (_PR)
			{
				Processor (P001, 0x01, 0x00000810, 0x06) {}
			}

Sometimes I have to fix more stuff.. you should know that when you try to compile your DSDT.

 

So if you want to get a fixed BIOS, you can PM me post your request here, included with:

  • a direct link to the BIOS file,
  • your PC specs (CPU, Chipset and Graphics Card),
  • and a description of the issues.

Don't PM me with requests, post them in this thread.

 

You will find some of the modified BIOSes here.

 

Keep in mind that I take no responsibility for a bad flash or if anything goes wrong..

 

NOTE: About Dell laptops, I'm still trying to find the cause of the issues, so if anyone has any suggestions, you're welcome :( .

 

 

Hello, can you modify the bios of the asus f8sp laptop. I know someone else also posted it, but I did not see a link. Thank you

 

bios link: http://dlsvr04.asus.com/pub/ASUS/nb/F8Sp/F8SP301AS.zip

 

Pc specs. Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo T5750, Chipset: Intel PM965, Graphics: ATI HD3650 1GB DDR2

 

I heard that a bios fix for the chipset would work. Cant get any of the osx installs to work. Thank you.

 

Also, This is a bit much, but I was wondering if there was a hidden bios menu for memoy timing, But thats all.

 

Thank you

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master_charles^
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file bios

http://download.asrock.com/bios/775/945GCM-S(1.20).zip

 

 

specs:

MB: asrock 945GCM-s

chipset: ich7-intel GMA950

CPU: intel core 2 E5200 L2:2Mb 2,5 Ghz

no graphic card

AUDIO: Realteck ALC 662

RAM: 2×1gb 800mhz kingstone

DVD-RAM sata LG

HD maxtor 160 gb sata

Card reader very cheaper

 

Morning Kabyl! Can you mod my bios? After the installation (kalyway 10.5.2, ideneb 1.3, 1.4) at the restart the reboot is blocked at the screenshot with tha grey background with apple! in verbous mode don’t specifies the error!

 

thanx

 

master

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Hi can you take a look to my DSDT file? I'd like to fix my dual core issue

  • Intel® Core™ Duo Processor T2600 (SSE3)
  • 1GB DDR2 RAM (Upgraded to 2.0GB) 533MHz
  • 300GB SATA HD
  • Intel® 945PM Express Chipset - 667MHz Bus
  • NVIDIA® Quadro® NVS 110M grpahics card 16xPCI-E 128Mb
  • Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945A/B/G Wireless Card
  • Intel® 10/100/1000 Ethernet Card
  • Toshiba Bluetooth
  • iLink Firewire
  • Sigmatel Audio

running Kaly 10.5.2

 

 

http://depositfiles.com/files/gbt44hd87

 

thanks

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davroglor
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Hi.

Can you modify my bios

Foxconn P35A

Intel® P35 + ICH9

CPU core 2 duo E8400

GC Zogis 8600 GT 512RAM

JaS OSx86 10.5.4

 

link to bios ver. 6B3F1P40 http://www.foxconnchannel.com/support/down...ID=en-us0002206

 

My problem:

with the "Multi-processor" disabled in the BIOS loads the OS normally, and if this option is enabled the OS enter into infinite reboot loop.

 

Thanks!

Okay, I got it uploaded. I had to leave for a bit, sorry for not getting it posted right after.

 

Hey Kabyl, I have this same mobo - the Foxconn P35A. I don't see this particular BIOS any more on your web site. Do you still have it, by chance?

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I know Dell boxes have had issues but it seems mainly with dual core and above (I am trying to get the OptiplexGX280 BIOS that is single core patched, anyone willing? I also have DSDT from it, but it seems to freak out at bootup, it loads the proper res (fills screen with light blue with chunky blocks that are black and white like space invaders almost at the bottom) I do have an x1600 in this box also, not using internal video - could this be the problem with the DSDT? GX280 DSDT download and the Dell gx280 Bios but what about HP's? I also would like a NC8430 to be patched, Dual core with x1600 ATI.... nc8430 HP Laptop Bios

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ASUS Z99SC/A8SC - Leo 10.5.1 (Vanilla KAlyway)

 

* Intel Core 2 Duo T5250 2.0GHz, 2MB L2 Cache, 667MHz FSB - One core

* 2048MB DDR2 667MHz - working

* 160GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive - working with no tick tick noise (search HdAPM)

* NVIDIA GeForce 8400M G with built-in 128MB VRAM - working

* Realtek ALC 660 Sound - working (no mute&kernel panic at shutdown, but not at restart) AppleHDA here

* Intel Wireless 3965AG Wi-Fi - not working

* 8-in-1 card reader - not working

* 9 Cell Li-Ion Battery - working

* Firewire - working

* Ethernet - (working)

http://rapidshare.com/files/96376069/A8SEAS.301_mod.zip.html

I'm no God, so please... I don't want to hear that again.

 

Hi,

 

I have the same laptop as described here, but the rapidshare link is no more available. Could you please upload the modified bios again ?

 

I'll really appreciate !

 

Thanks,

Nico.

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OriginalMACNUT
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Hi Kabyl.

 

Thanks for your great works (i have solved a problem of CPU compatibility between Asrock conroe 1333-d667 and e5200: with your 1.80 modified bios all works fine).

 

If you can help me with Asrock G31M-GS to work with Leopard: with any version the installation stops without error in verbose mode:

 

post-191768-1236378556_thumb.jpg

 

I Have triede iDeneb 1.3 1.4, XxX 10.5.6, leo4all V2 e V3, IPC osx86 Final, the problem is always the same; I tried with cpus=1, with -legacy.

 

I tried with 1.30 modified bios by original_macnute, but the result is the same.

 

My hardware: CPU Q6600, Video card Nvidia 8400GS, Hard Disk Sata 500MB, DVD EIDE and SATA.

 

News: I can install only with: USB enabled, usb legacy enabled and USB 2.0 disabled

 

Link to BIOS: http://download.asrock.com/bios/775/G31M-GS(1.30).zip

 

If you can modify the bios for working with leopard you save me

 

Thanks, Giorgio

 

 

That's a Driver problem, and is not due to the Bios.

-OMN

 

Hello, can you modify the bios of the asus f8sp laptop. I know someone else also posted it, but I did not see a link. Thank you

 

bios link: http://dlsvr04.asus.com/pub/ASUS/nb/F8Sp/F8SP301AS.zip

 

Pc specs. Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo T5750, Chipset: Intel PM965, Graphics: ATI HD3650 1GB DDR2

 

I heard that a bios fix for the chipset would work. Cant get any of the osx installs to work. Thank you.

 

Also, This is a bit much, but I was wondering if there was a hidden bios menu for memoy timing, But thats all.

 

Thank you

 

I have this on my Website under the 10.5.5 Bios, only thing different between the 10.5 & 10.5.6 bios, is the 10.5.6 Bios lets the cpupowermanagement to be run with out Kernel panics.

 

Link is in Sig. or you can go here

http://osxcores.site50.net/

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After success with a dual boot iPC OSx86 Universal 10.5.6 and Windows XP

on a Core 2 Duo/Asus P5GC-MX motherboard build,

I got ambitious and built this new machine:

 

Core i7 920 processor

Asus P6T motherboard

6gb DDR3 1333mhx RAM

 

The build went fine but now I am trying to load OS X and getting close but not able to get OS X running. I've tried various OSx86 distros (iDeneb went the farthest, most others would not even get to OS X install) and then retail install with boot 132. This is where I am getting stuck.

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rash219
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I tried searching for an Abit IP35 Pro mobo BIOS Patch but could not find it.....

 

so could you please create a BIOS patch for an Abit IP35 Pro

 

the latest BIOS file has been attached.

 

Specs...

 

Abit IP35 Pro

Q6600 G0 Step

EVGA Nvidia 7600GT 256MB

 

let me know if you need anything. THANKS!!!

m629b17.zip

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Salomon
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Hallo Kabyl,

I'm using the Asrock Conroe945G-DVI with Tiger and Leopard on Intel E4300 and it worked great so far. Now I got a new prozessor (Intel E7200) and it's supported by a special bios from Asrock-support. But If i made the bios update, both Tiger & Leopard are not running anymore! I can't even boot from the installer dvd's. So could you please be so kind and fix this bios:

 

http://rapidshare.com/files/216402719/CR945GD1.91a.rar

 

Thank you very much!

S. Kleinemann

 

email: kleinemann@hotmail.de

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nabetse81
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Hello!!

I don't know how to change BIOS :rolleyes: or the files to change to install Leopard on my ASUS F3SG Cores 2 duo T8100, i need help please!!!

 

Hello!!

I don't know how to change BIOS :wacko: or the files to change to install Leopard on my ASUS F3SG Cores 2 duo T8100, i need help please!!! if sombody sendme the file

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emlParq
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I would like to get a modified Bios version for the Asrock G43 Twins-FullHD .

Chipset: Intel G43, Intel ICH10, Audio: ALC888, LAN: Realtek RTL8111B/RTL8111C

 

 

I am using it with Intel Core2 duo E8400 CPU. OSX installs fine but it works only with one core.

 

The link to the last bios is:

http://www.asrock.com/mb/download.asp?Mode...T=B&ID=2147

 

mail : eprqr@free.fr

 

Thanks!

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James_RSX
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I thought I should post my specs and up the bios. its an AMIBIOS modded from R01-A4 bios. beware you must have this bios. and set everything to default setting before flashing. for me that was pressing f9 to reset to defaults.

 

Model Identifier: Aspire M5630

Processor Name: Intel® Core2 Quad CPU Q6600 @

Processor Speed: 2.4 GHz

Graphics Card: 860GTt Overlocked 512MB

RAM: 4GB of patriot viper 800mhz

P.S. sleep works too. Is there anything thats not working? :(

 

 

Hi,

 

I have an Acer M5700

Processor Name: Intel Core2 Quad CPU Q8200

Graphics Card: Intel x4500

Northbridge: Intel P45 rev A3

Southbridge: Intel ICH10R rev 00

 

I have been trying to install Mac OS X on this system. I have tried both iDeneb nd iAtkos 5i distributions. Both will fully install the software but when the system reboots, they hang at the grey apple screen.

 

Starting in verbose mode -v shows that they are freezing after the statements:

MAC Framework sucessfully initialized

using 16384 buffer headers and 4096 cluster IO buffer headers

 

Since you have a similar system, can you tell me what distribution you are running and what options you chose on installation to get your system to boot Mac OS X?

 

Thanks in Advance

James

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ascadol
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I know I have some of those requested here http://www.osxcores.site50.net/ done already.

 

Yes I have seen this site but you only have a "N80Vb as207" which is similar but not the same BIOS as the one required for my laptop which requires the "N80Vc" BIOS as linked. i.e the internal hardware is slightly different.

 

http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/nb/N80V/N80Vc207AS.zip

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