[Grub-dfe.iso] The one that boots the retail DVD! [Archive]

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EncryptedSoul

11-17-2008, 05:39 PM

This is the .iso that everyone want's.

Just download the .iso, burn to cd and boot up the computer with it.

When you get to the Darwin loader, eject the cd and insert the Retail DVD. When your DVD drive stop's blinking, hit escape and then hit enter a couple of time's. This will allow you to boot from the DVD.

After it boot's, install OS X!

Enjoy

http://rapidshare.com/files/162007841/grub-dfe.iso.zip

Puttabong

11-17-2008, 05:50 PM

Hi slinger2g,

Apparently you have created another account!
However, could you please credit the owner of the file or at least post a link to the source?

Thank you.

Kind Regards,
Puttabong

pαuℓzurrr.

11-17-2008, 06:24 PM

What's in the iso? :)

EncryptedSoul

11-17-2008, 07:26 PM

Hi slinger2g,

Apparently you have created another account!
However, could you please credit the owner of the file or at least post a link to the source?

Thank you.

Kind Regards,
Puttabong

Hi,

You'll have to excuse me, but when I DL'd this from another thread, over at insanelymac, there was no credit given in that thread so I have no idea who had there hands on this one. And I don't frequent Insanelymac anymore. They don't like me because I wouldn't give them my source code for my EFI project. That's like asking a stranger to hand over his wallet. What do you think he's gonna say...........? And they weren't willing to give me a roll over there either, even if I did give up my code, so the feeling's are mutual.

Also, just for the record I never claimed credit for the EFI Partition method, I reserved info on it to give munky respect as I didn't know he was affiliated with this Forum. I don't know how you guy's are with the publicity of other forum's. Sorry, just a misunderstanding.

EncryptedSoul

11-17-2008, 07:30 PM

What's in the iso? :)
It is a Grub loader with dfe's boot-132. It load's initrd images and allow's you to boot the retail dvd.

PingunZ

11-17-2008, 10:48 PM

It is a Grub loader with dfe's boot-132. It load's initrd images and allow's you to boot the retail dvd.

Can it also run custom kernels like the original boot 132 (the method monky has explained over at insanelymac?).

EncryptedSoul

11-17-2008, 11:27 PM

Can it also run custom kernels like the original boot 132 (the method monky has explained over at insanelymac?).

I don't think so. As the boot file isn't edited in the same fashion. However if you took the munky, turbo boot file it just might. Try that and post your results.

gaz919

11-18-2008, 02:05 AM

will this work on amd or only intel?
Obviouslly I won't have the drivers necessary for a pc
So isn't a distro with drivers included still better for most users?

Looks good anyway, apple should really just bite the bullet and make
Their os work on pc's.

Good luck

munky

11-18-2008, 02:25 AM

EncryptedSoul

11-18-2008, 11:51 PM

how is this any different from normal boot-132-dfe discs we've all been using for half a year?

how come you changed your name?

have you ever provided any proof of your EFI project actually working? other than hastily edited kextstat output of course...

and NO, putting the EFI partition bootloader on a CD isnt going to magically work, you need a bootloader specifically built for this type of operation, either dfe's original, or my updated version (supports JMicron ATA controllers and 'device-properties' strings), posted here:

http://forum.insanelymac.com/index.php?showtopic=113288&st=800#entry923601

also, why the big deal about this iso in particular? why not allow people to build their own, via the excellent SlimBuild?

http://forum.insanelymac.com/index.php?showtopic=129834

This is an image I DL'd and thought to share it with other's, just like the thread I DL'd it from. It's good to have around for noob's that something like slimbuild wouldn't work for, without them needing support in forum's where most of there question's wouldn't be answered because someone else already had the same problem.

This CD is ready to boot the Retail dvd without modification. So it's a good peace of mind for noobs.

Also, my EFI project code is sitting here on a thumb drive. All it need's is a UGA driver for graphic's boot, which I can prolly pull off my mac mini. But it isn't a concern as it still boot's OS X. It's UEFI based. I plan on putting a video of it on YouTube, so be patient!!!

Also, you can come up with all the thought's and slander you want, I will not release it until it is perfect. I'm that kinda guy. I don't do BETA releases!

P.S. By the way, the modified "cdboot" file you are using as boot-turbo-munky.bin does not boot the DVD with CD # option(90-9f or any other number sequence).

EncryptedSoul

11-19-2008, 02:37 AM

I just took some pic's of my project booting with UGA for graphic's boot. I'm alil fired up since munky's last post! I only have still pic's, as I don't have a camera with enough memory to make a video. That is next on the agenda since munky want's to make a big stink about it.

I'll post it on YouTube when I get it captured.

http://rapidshare.com/files/165173969/EFI_Photo_s.zip

EncryptedSoul

11-19-2008, 02:46 AM

Maybe this is good though.

Look at pic's.... Booting with -v, but goes straight to graphic's mode. Maybe something with UGA? I don't know. I wanted to take pic's of boot messages in verbose, but had to settle for System Profiler.

Maybe someone can help me with this? As I just added UGA before taking pic's.

Philintosh

12-09-2008, 05:39 PM

I have amd athlon x2 64 4200+ with msi mobo via sb600 chipset with hd 2600pro 256 mb..i tried this software to boot my retail dvd but it says attempting cpu multiplier, if system reboots etc..something like this error..do you think my pc is not compatible to boot the retaild dvd..i already tried -v -f -cpus=1 still the same error..i even changed to ide on bios...pls help me what should i do...

EncryptedSoul

12-15-2008, 04:29 PM

Intel is only supported on Retail Install's.....

crencom

12-15-2008, 07:08 PM

I Have used this iso for my retail installs om 2 diferent machines. Both have booted flawlessly. I obtained my copy of the iso from the Hackintosh site forum. Same iso the one in this thread.

Boot the iso to the prompt - then eject iso
Replace w/ your purchased retail dvd and hit 9f then hit enter
The darwin boot will come up to either hit F8 or enter - hit enter
The dvd should then boot to the install screen
Install Leo - reboot
On reboot replace dvd w/ the DFE iso and boot as before - instead of replacing w/ dvd, boot from your new install. To do that, instead of 9f hit 80 or 81 (first disk install =80 - second disk=81)
Your new install should then boot.
After it boots, you need to install your kexts for your board etc..

My boards - GA EP43 DS3L and GA P35 DS3L - Both have a Q6600 By the way, these are great boards for os x86

scott

Voyn1x

12-15-2008, 07:52 PM

Intel is only supported on Retail Install's.....

That is no longer true. Using the new Voodoo kernel along with Munkys Tutorial (http://www.infinitemac.com/f19/howto-efi-partition-booting-zero-modification-installs-on-t1609/), retail installs are now possible for AMD owners :)

nfoav8or

12-15-2008, 10:34 PM

That is no longer true. Using the new Voodoo kernel along with Munkys Tutorial (http://www.infinitemac.com/f19/howto-efi-partition-booting-zero-modification-installs-on-t1609/), retail installs are now possible for AMD owners :)

One thing to note with this... the way to get "retail" installs is to "restore" the install DVD to a flash drive or other bootable media (other than a DVD) and edit the bootloader of this drive. So in a way it still isn't a retail install... but the system installed is retail. :)

EncryptedSoul

12-20-2008, 06:08 PM

PingunZ

12-21-2008, 11:19 AM

This works great on my intel laptop, just like the original boot132 but with grubgfx.. thanks!

nfoav8or

12-21-2008, 08:45 PM

This is true if your installing on AMD, but it's sole purpose is to boot the Retail DVD and install on Intel.

Also, the Hackint0sh thread is the original thread I posted. I thought I could bring it here to benefit this community as well.

I was simply replying to Voyn1x... I am not injecting or implying anything about your method. If it works for Intel, that's great... you specified this above and I don't see the reason to keep beating it in.

EncryptedSoul

12-22-2008, 09:30 PM

My bad. I wasn't trying to offend anyone.

nfoav8or

12-22-2008, 09:39 PM

My bad. I wasn't trying to offend anyone.

no worries mate... its all good.

2600GHz

02-20-2009, 12:00 PM

Does this work with SSE2 processors (I have a Pentium 4)?

2600GHz

02-20-2009, 10:44 PM

Does this work with SSE2 processors (I have a Pentium 4)?

Dosen't anyone know?

hamahona

02-23-2009, 11:41 AM

I heard that SSE2 works fine, and SSE3 works better
Wiremu

2600GHz

02-23-2009, 07:37 PM

Thanks, hamahona :)

almijail

05-31-2009, 03:11 AM

Hi I have the same motherboard that you and I am keen to update my version of

the system and what you've accomplished successfully. I think this card has many

possibilities to be quite compatible with the Mac I tried upgrading from 10.5.4 to

10.5.6 to no avail. expect help and advice to update my system. thanks

My hackintosh

D945GCNL
Xfx 8600gt 512 Ram
memory: 2 GB DDR II
500 GB Hd y 250 Gb sata II
iATKOS_4i 10.5.4:)