(SOLVED) Snow Leopard GTX 260

[x986123]

Are there any drivers for GTX 260 in snow leopard? The drivers I'm using are the Enabler from Netkas and the EVGA 285 driver.

Any ones that might work in 64 bit? And maybe if it support OpenCL?

[JaE-V]

Its best to use efi strings, they're 64/32bit compatible and have the best support for now. Once evga updates the drivers the combination you wanna use is strings plus the latest drivers from evga for best recognition and performance. Lemme know if you need a link to a guide for the string configuration. You'll have to remove the enablers and injectors first.

[x986123]

Do you have the strings for dual GTX 260? Please send me them. Also, I would have to remove the EVGA driver and Enabler if I use GFX strings?

[xxxslayeriiixxx]

quoted from ihavearedcouch's evga x58 10.5.7 tutorial in insanelymac


4. Installing additional video card drivers
a. Since I've been running 2 Nvidia GTX 260-216s (honestly 2 of these cards are the best bargain for graphic performance overall compared to the gtx 295 and ATIs power-hungry cards) I installed specialized drivers which went into the S/L/E folder (the official installer did so). Since this is extra you can download these two files first try this one (http://rapidshare.de/files/47522089/NVIDIA_Retail_Mac_Driver_Installer_18.5.2f16.mpkg. zip.html) and if that one doesn't work alone install this one (http://rapidshare.de/files/47461448/Enabler_for_Nvidia_and_multiple_ATI_cards.pkg.html ) additionally. These drivers start up after the gray screen. Which means you should still keep the ATY_Init.kext in your extensions folder if you’re using chameleon GUI (not –v).

[x986123]

I was actually looking for 64bit capable drivers... Those seem not to work, I am using them right now.

[xxxslayeriiixxx]

oh ok. here i googled it for you lol. its EFI strings

its translated.

http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=fr&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.darwinx86.org%2Fguides%2Finstal ler-configurer%2F141-gfx-strings-pour-les-gtx-260280 (http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=fr&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.darwinx86.org%2Fguides%2Finstal ler-configurer%2F141-gfx-strings-pour-les-gtx-260280)

[x986123]

Just a question... Will 64 bit kernel be any faster then the 32 bit one? If so, by how much?

[xxxslayeriiixxx]

http://www.apple.com/macosx/technology/#64bit
http://www.apple.com/macosx/technology/images/overlay_faster_01_20090608.png#faster1

[x986123]

Thanks for the support guys! I got it all working! 64 bit kernel too! THANKS!

[0m3gA]

Thanks for the support guys! I got it all working! 64 bit kernel too! THANKS!

Can you please share how you got it working? I already have the updated netkas injector and evga drivers installed but I only get 1024x768 resolution. I tried the guide at darwinx86.org and tried different EFI strings but it didn't help. :/

I have a GTX260 and Foxconn G45M-S.

[x986123]

Use the EVGA driver only, remove the injector, (ATY_init.kext) (Repair permissions)

Then get the EFI strings for it. (http://real3x.perso.neuf.fr/GFXstrings.zip)

Follow the tutorial on:

http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=fr&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.darwinx86.org%2Fguides%2Finstal ler-configurer%2F141-gfx-strings-pour-les-gtx-260280

And reboot. (repair permissions after EFI strings just incase)

Also, are you running Chameleon RC1 or RC2? Go to the Extras folder and inject the EFI strings to the Apple.com.boot.plist there instead.

[real3x]

Just a thing, we dont need evga drivers anymore with snowleopard, no injector of course, just the efi string (this work for standart gtx260, 2xDVI + 1xTV)
It work like a charm on x64, just follow the guide on darwinx86.org to put your right device location (PciRoot...)
In my case i used the com.apple.Boot.plist from /Library/Preferences/SystemConfiguration/

[x986123]

Yup, your right!

[ep3hatch03]

i too have dual gtx260, i followed the instruction and put the hex in the apple.com.boot.plist but i am still not getting full resolution.

any other thing i am missing?

[x986123]

Nope, everything should be working. Have you checked your System Preferences --> Display to ensure its at your resolution?

[rohizzle121]

i used http://www.infinitemac.com/f19/guide-geforce-gtx-260-in-snow-leopard-t4057/

and i am STILL not getting the full res.


i even tried
edit the Info.plist in NVDAResman.kext (again, you might have to edit permissions to be able to write it), using some sort of Text Editor.

Look for:

<key>IOPCIPrimaryMatch</key>
<string>0x05e210de&amp;0xfff8ffff 0x017010de&amp;0xfff8ffff 0x017910de 0x018010de&amp;0xfff8ffff 0x018810de 0x018910de 0x020010de&amp;0xfff8ffff 0x025010de&amp;0xfff8ffff 0x028010de&amp;0xfff8ffff 0x030010de&amp;0xfff8ffff 0x031010de&amp;0xfff8ffff 0x031910de 0x034910de 0x05e010de&amp;0xfff8ffff 0x05f010de&amp;0xfff0ffff</string>

0x05e2 is my Device ID, so to get yours, go to Apple System Profiler, and you should see your Device ID there, just replace mine, save (make sure you have write permissions). Reopen the file if you really want to make sure it saved (I know, Im paranoid). Reboot, and you should have all your supported resolutions inside Displays. Good luck.




system profiler just reports it as 0mb and says i am usuing EFI, when i am actually not lol. its weird.

is there any auto installer or somthing?
and why wont efi strings give full res?

[focher]

I recommend you upgrade to Chameleon RC3 and try the GraphicsEnabler option. First, you should remove any injector kexts and the EFI string from your com.apple.Boot.plist.

This option will now, for nVidia cards, usually dynamically inject the proper EFI string for the card. To try it, just type "GraphicsEnabled=y" at the Chameleon bootloader.

If it works, you can add it to your boot.plist with:

<key>GraphicsEnabler</key>
<string>y</string>

It worked on an 8800 GTX and a GTX280 for me.

[richardsim7]

I think I'm going to cry :(

I've tried everything to try and get QE/CI to work!

I've made a thread over at insanelymac too: http://bit.ly/11IZGz

After I install Snow Leopard I get full resolution but no QE/CI

I tried both of the methods below but one ended up with 1024x768 resolution with QE/CI and the other ended back with full res and no QE/CI

http://www.infinitemac.com/f19/guide-gefor...-leopard-t4057/ (http://www.infinitemac.com/f19/guide-geforce-gtx-260-in-snow-leopard-t4057/)

edit the Info.plist in NVDAResman.kext

Look for:

<key>IOPCIPrimaryMatch</key>
replace string with
<string>0x05e210de&amp;...ETC</string>Please help!! :(

[elliotcater]

I'm in completely the same place, followed the guide to the letter and still stuck with QE/CI and no res change!

[richardsim7]

Oh I forgot I'd posted here, my solution was to reinstall because clearly I'd played around with too much stuff. Here's how:

http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/index.php?s=&showtopic=183886&view=findpost&p=1307594

-Rich-

[sharji]

sHaRjI here iam new in Mac ..... Can any one help me how can i install Snow leopard on my system iam very crazy about that now iam using windows 7.....send me information if you have any please>>>>>>>

My System Information · System Manufacturer: INTEL_
· System Model: DX48BT2_ Extreme series
· Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q6600 @ 2.40GHz (4 CPUs), ~2.4GHz
· Memory: 4GB RAM DDR3 corsair
· Card name: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260
· SONY DVD RW DRU-V200S ATA Device
· Hard disk : WD 500GB
· Razor Mouse & keyboard
· Sound Sigmatel 9274HD
· Altek lancing 5.1 channel speakers
· Ethernet Intel 82566MM/DC
Thanx in Advance
[email protected]

[x986123]

sHaRjI here iam new in Mac ..... Can any one help me how can i install Snow leopard on my system iam very crazy about that now iam using windows 7.....send me information if you have any please>>>>>>>

My System Information · System Manufacturer: INTEL_
· System Model: DX48BT2_ Extreme series
· Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q6600 @ 2.40GHz (4 CPUs), ~2.4GHz
· Memory: 4GB RAM DDR3 corsair
· Card name: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260
· SONY DVD RW DRU-V200S ATA Device
· Hard disk : WD 500GB
· Razor Mouse & keyboard
· Sound Sigmatel 9274HD
· Altek lancing 5.1 channel speakers
· Ethernet Intel 82566MM/DC
Thanx in Advance
[email protected]


Look at some of the installation threads please.

[sharji]

Can you please send me the complete video then i will install b/c so many threads i cant understand about that>>>>>>>
thanx

[x986123]

I can't do a video anymore, I finished everything. Sorry. But please show me your GFX EFI Strings, and we might tell you what you are missing.

Here is my guide: http://www.infinitemac.com/f57/guide-retail-msi-x58-platinum-sli-pictures-64-t4084/

It should be easier for you.

[benualson]

I tried to link to the zip download for the efi strings...but it says page is broken....

anyone have a good GTX 260 efi string???

Thanks in advance!

Ben

[richardsim7]

I tried to link to the zip download for the efi strings...but it says page is broken....

anyone have a good GTX 260 efi string???

Thanks in advance!

Ben

My /Extra .plist looks like this:

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<!DOCTYPE plist PUBLIC "-//Apple//DTD PLIST 1.0//EN" "http://www.apple.com/DTDs/PropertyList-1.0.dtd">
<plist version="1.0">
<dict>
<key>Kernel</key>
<string>mach_kernel</string>
<key>Kernel Flags</key>
<string>-x32</string>
<key>Timeout</key>
<string>1</string>
<key>Default Partition</key>
<string>hd(0,2)</string>
<key>Graphics Mode</key>
<string>1920x1200x32</string>
<key>device-properties</key>
<string>cd0300000100000001000000c10300001500000002010c00d0 41030a01000000010106000003
0101060000007fff04003a000000400032002c006800770073 0065006e0073006f0072002d0070006
100720061006d0073002d00760065007200730069006f006e0 0000008000000000000022200000040
0032002c006400650076006900630065005f00740079007000 65000000120000004e5644412c67707
52d64696f64650e0000004e00560050004d000000200000000 1000000000000000000000000000000
0000000000000000000000001e00000072006f006d002d0072 00650076006900730069006f006e000
000090000003331373261100000004e0056004300410050000 0001800000004000000000003000c00
0000000000070000000022000000400032002c002300730069 007a0065002d00630065006c006c007
3000000080000000000000022000000400030002c006400650 076006900630065005f007400790070
00650000000b000000646973706c6179100000006d006f0064 0065006c0000001a0000004e5649444
941204765466f7263652047545820323630140000004000300 02c006e0061006d0065000000120000
004e5644412c446973706c61792d4120000000400032002c00 63006f006d007000610074006900620
06c0065000000160000004e5644412c73656e736f722d70617 2656e7414000000400031002c006e00
61006d0065000000120000004e5644412c446973706c61792d 4212000000400032002c00720065006
700000008000000000000021c0000006400650076006900630 065005f007400790070006500000010
0000004e5644412c4765466f72636520000000400031002c00 63006f006d007000610074006900620
06c00650000000e0000004e5644412c4e564d6163260000004 00032002c0023006100640072006500
730073002d00630065006c006c007300000008000000000000 010e0000006e0061006d00650000000
f0000004e5644412c506172656e7422000000400031002c006 400650076006900630065005f007400
79007000650000000b000000646973706c6179200000004000 30002c0063006f006d0070006100740
0690062006c00650000000e0000004e5644412c4e564d61632 20000005600520041004d002c007400
6f00740061006c00730069007a006500000008000000000000 3836000000400032002c00680077006
300740072006c002d0070006100720061006d0073002d00760 065007200730069006f006e00000008
0000000000000214000000400032002c006e0061006d006500 00001100000073656e736f722d70617
2656e74</string>
</dict>
</plist>

Hope that helps :)