AcerŽ AspireŽ 4530-6823.

[erick2red]

Hey: guys,
Below in my signature is the specs of my laptop. I've been trying to install OSX on it, but no luck. Installer DVD don't boot.
Already tried XxX Final DVD:
Already tried with iatkos 5i:
Boot with "-f -v" and (first not reload extensions, sound like it skeeps "-f" flag) after loading extensions(.mkext) stop loading....

I think it's maybe because haven't the chipset kext.

Already tried Kalyway 10.5.2:
Boot "modbinkernel -f -v" and load all the extensions, reboot.

This one sound like the kernel don't support my cpu.

I'm thinking about using other distro: leo4all or zeph, but besides that, no else to do....

Any help would be great.

[jaysonbrush]

Hi erick2red!

I'm not going to be able to help you, I just thought I'd let you know that we have a similar thread started at Insanely Mac and are going to try to figure it out also... I've tried a bunch of distro's and have yet to figure out whats the problem... Keep me posted!


Post from Insanely Mac:

However, I can't seem to get past the first few seconds of the startup sequence.... I've tried AHCI mode and IDE from the Bios. I have tried booting every one with and without -v & -x. I've burnt each disc twice at 4X. (Slowest I could.)

iDeneb 10.5.5 v1.3 (Boots to "Loading HFS+ file:[/System/Library/Extensions.mkext] from 4230480." then freezes until I press a key. Then the computer restarts.),

Kalyway 10.5.2, (Makes it 100 lines down quite quickly, then restarts computer.)

Leo4all 10.5.2 v2, (Makes it 7 lines down then restarts computer.)

Leo4all 10.5.2 v3, (Makes it 100 lines quite quickly down, then restarts computer.)

JaS 10.4.8, (Boots to "Loading HFS+ file:[/System/Library/Extensions.mkext] from 4230450." Then the computer restarts.)

iAtkos 10.5.1.(Boots to "Loading HFS+ file:[/System/Library/Extensions.mkext] from 4230450." Then the computer restarts.)

Zephyrot 10.5.2 v2 and LawlessPPCPhenomLeo and iPC 10.5.6 apparently also do the same thing!

I can't find any information in the forums or wiki about support for the processor or video card. I've looked all over, there was mention of the processor on the Portuguese portion of the forums but Google Translate didn't help much. I don't know much about programing or Macs in general but I am trying. If I could get help to at least get computer to install and boot, I could probably figure out the kexts for the other peripherals myself (Hopefully! http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif ).

I tried to be as thorough as possible on this information! Thanks for the help guys!

[thorazine74]

If it reboots on its own even in -v I guess the problem is the kernel. I would try some 10.5.6 release that has the latest Voodoo kernel posible and use the cpus=1 flag, that should give you best chances than all those old releases.

[erick2red]

Hi erick2red!

I'm not going to be able to help you, I just thought I'd let you know that we have a similar thread started at Insanely Mac and are going to try to figure it out also... I've tried a bunch of distro's and have yet to figure out whats the problem... Keep me posted!


Post from Insanely Mac:

However, I can't seem to get past the first few seconds of the startup sequence.... I've tried AHCI mode and IDE from the Bios. I have tried booting every one with and without -v & -x. I've burnt each disc twice at 4X. (Slowest I could.)

iDeneb 10.5.5 v1.3 (Boots to "Loading HFS+ file:[/System/Library/Extensions.mkext] from 4230480." then freezes until I press a key. Then the computer restarts.),

Kalyway 10.5.2, (Makes it 100 lines down quite quickly, then restarts computer.)

Leo4all 10.5.2 v2, (Makes it 7 lines down then restarts computer.)

Leo4all 10.5.2 v3, (Makes it 100 lines quite quickly down, then restarts computer.)

JaS 10.4.8, (Boots to "Loading HFS+ file:[/System/Library/Extensions.mkext] from 4230450." Then the computer restarts.)

iAtkos 10.5.1.(Boots to "Loading HFS+ file:[/System/Library/Extensions.mkext] from 4230450." Then the computer restarts.)

Zephyrot 10.5.2 v2 and LawlessPPCPhenomLeo and iPC 10.5.6 apparently also do the same thing!

I can't find any information in the forums or wiki about support for the processor or video card. I've looked all over, there was mention of the processor on the Portuguese portion of the forums but Google Translate didn't help much. I don't know much about programing or Macs in general but I am trying. If I could get help to at least get computer to install and boot, I could probably figure out the kexts for the other peripherals myself (Hopefully! http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif ).

I tried to be as thorough as possible on this information! Thanks for the help guys!
Zephiroth and LawlessPPC acts the same???
OMG.

Have you tried Boot132/Retail method????
I think that could work. i can't try that right now.

[remus]

http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=169509

[erick2red]

Ohhh, thxs, works like charm. :p
i booted XxX Final DVD and install it, now just having usual troubles, it seems that the DVD didn't install me voodoo kernel, still can't boot into the system, but it's rolling, let's wait.

[remus]

Ohhh, thxs, works like charm. :p
i booted XxX Final DVD and install it, now just having usual troubles, it seems that the DVD didn't install me voodoo kernel, still can't boot into the system, but it's rolling, let's wait.

That's great! :cool:
Hope all of us Aspire 4530 users could work together in making this work. I think I'm getting crazy making nVidia 9100M work until now. Installed the kext for Nvidia 9xxx included in the iPC installation but display lags. It had better performance when I removed the NVidia drivers. Still 1024x768 resolution but a bit faster. :)

[erick2red]

I read about NVidia Zeph's installer, you could try that one.

[remus]

I can't find anything related to that yet. Do I have to download another distro to get it?

Btw, how are you doing with your AspireMac?

[erick2red]

Ohhh, thxs, works like charm. :p
i booted XxX Final DVD and install it, now just having usual troubles, it seems that the DVD didn't install me voodoo kernel, still can't boot into the system, but it's rolling, let's wait.
I manage to install, but has to boot to account setup with an external usb mouse, so i'm thinking i'm not want to do this everytime i boot, besides i love my laptop touchpad, so...i wanna use it.

Right now this is the issues:
0. Need to update to 10.5.7(will try in a few seconds).
1. Graphics sucks.... only 1024x768.
2. No sound (thinking to use VoodooHDA)
3. No support for the touchpad (thinking to use VoodooPS2Controller)
4. No networks devices (no wired, nor wireless)
5. System profiler not showing hardware.
and ... that's all.

Any tips, choices, options, advises would be extremely appreciated.

[erick2red]

So i found some fixes, but there still huge troubles.

1. Still haven't CI/QE. (I had to thxs SaCleoCheaters for his help modding NVInjectGo to load with Geforce 9100)
2. i have better touchpad support now(tapping) but still missing scrolling.
3. Still no sound.
4. Still no networks device
5. No battery info.

And i had some crashing when open iChat to see the camera.
I think maybe is because the lack of CI/QE.

Here is something strange, i was using Default Theme of Chameleon 2, and change it to use Chameleon-Theme, and before that my graphics was 1024x768 and now after changing the theme i'm getting 1280x800(but looks a little crappy [i have archlinux already installed and i'm getting 1280x800, so MacOSX 1280x800 against the one of Archlinux sucks.])

[xXrkidXx]

So i found some fixes, but there still huge troubles.

1. Still haven't CI/QE. (I had to thxs SaCleoCheaters for his help modding NVInjectGo to load with Geforce 9100)
2. i have better touchpad support now(tapping) but still missing scrolling.
3. Still no sound.
4. Still no networks device
5. No battery info.

And i had some crashing when open iChat to see the camera.
I think maybe is because the lack of CI/QE.

Here is something strange, i was using Default Theme of Chameleon 2, and change it to use Chameleon-Theme, and before that my graphics was 1024x768 and now after changing the theme i'm getting 1280x800(but looks a little crappy [i have archlinux already installed and i'm getting 1280x800, so MacOSX 1280x800 against the one of Archlinux sucks.])

2 Finger scrolling?

FFScroll OSx86 Installer.pkg google, i couldnt find a link but i got that off a guide for an Acer Aspire One, so I guess it should work anyways.

[erick2red]

No luck with the scrolling, until now, will keep trying.

By the way, i updated pci.ids.gz and ran lspci ,a nd this was what i got.

I got the battery support up. from here: http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=153352

[ecaesar]

Can you upload your 9100M G inject file?

Btw, i used default PS/2 kext from iPC 10.5.6 and it fully works with scrolling

[erick2red]

Ok, so could you post your ps2 kexts/pkgs from iPC.

If you manage in some way to get fully CI/QE, please let us know.

[xXrkidXx]

give me a minute and Ill have them up for you :)

[remus]

any updates on this?

[selikatwo]

im install using iatkos v7, it works but all driver not works.where to find osx86 driver for this aspire 4530???

[IsaacsonP]

So it seems I'm behind the times... but I do have decided to install OSX on my Acer Aspire 4530 Series. The OS is installed, but I am having driver / hardware problems.

Webcam
Nvida 9100M
Lan Ethernet
Atheros Wi-Fi

* I used iPC 10.5.6

Also is there a fix to boot OSX without having the USB mouse?

[IsaacsonP]

im install using iatkos v7, it works but all driver not works.where to find osx86 driver for this aspire 4530???

Wish I knew myself...

[IsaacsonP]

I found this version to be even better than iPC

iDeneb_v1.6_1058_Lite_Edition
- Voodoo 9.5 Kernel
- VoodooPS2Controller (first one)

This is bare minimum needed to load the Mac OSx86

As for the other drivers I have had little luck. I am doing research of the devIDs... I'm guessing everyone on this thread had disappeared. If they reappear I would be happy to share other information.

[erick2red]

i tried with the devIDs of the nvidia9100 embedded card by modding the kexts with the help of SaCleoCheaters, maybe i could send it to u by mail if u want.
and as the ethernet and wi-fi never find out nothing just as you. i think you could search the Indian community for info.

[darkservant]

HI I'm new in this forum. Just like you I'm still looking for a nice distro for this notebook.
I haven't been lucky with Leo but I managed to install Snow Leo on 4530 using Hazard's 10.6.2 Distro.

Here's some info I can share after countless reinstalls. This combination somehow works for me. Mine is has Turion zm-80 BTW

The usb mouse trick is still needed or else it'll reboot.
Airport works after the 2nd reboot but no light on the button
WebCam Works
Bluetooth Works with light on button
USB works
Card Reader Works
Battery Meter works
Trackpad works but no scroll
No Sound
NVidia doesn't work
Broadcomm Ethernet doesn't work

Here's what I selected
BlackKnight 10.2.0 Kernel
Chameleon 3 RC5 works.
AMD Patch
AtherosFix
ACPIBattery
MACAM
Voodoops2trackpad
ElliottForceLegacyRTC
IOATAFamily_SATA_Fix
+ All Patches except Orange_Icon_Fix and Card_Reader

[cjaeyoung]

Well, I have a Atheros AR5007EG in my acer aspire 4530 (dunno if that's supposed to be there) and I used this guide to make it work!

http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=163427

You don't need all the kexts, just the IO80211 kext
(DON'T FORGET TO PUT IN YOUR DEVICE ID OR ELSE IT WON'T WORK)

EDIT: after reboot it couldn't find any networks; it worked after a couple of restarts though.