[Success] How to install Mac OS X Leopard on Spider platform (AMD Phenom)

[Shadow3k]

1. Install Zeph's OS X 10.5.1 (there is no instant reboot problem with this install DVD on Phenom)

1.1. If you have "waiting for root device" message on boot, you need to add chipsets ext to install DVD, this is can been done easy with Transmac under Windows. Just download chipsets kext, copy it to Extensions folder on ISO (using Transmac) and burn new install DVD. Boot DVD with "-f -v" flags.

1.2 If you have "blinking cursor" problem on boot of installed OS X, here is the solution http://osx86.wikidot.com/known-issues#toc3

2. Update to 10.5.2 using "10.5.2 Update for AMD only, eddie11c".

3. Install Apple Graphics Update

4. Install drivers (video, audio) (kext helper is a good tool, if something goes wrong you can delete trouble kext from Windows using Transmac or just boot with -s flag, do as sayed on screen and with help of unix commands (rm (remove), cp (copy), ls(list current dir), cd (change directory)) fix problem from shell)

5. Update kernel to latest (using Kalyway all kernels package)

6. Fix rosetta (if games and some apps are crashing on start) (Solution taken from here http://forum.insanelymac.com/index.php?showtopic=91260&st=0#)

6.1. Download this file: http://rapidshare.com/files/96033590/oah.zip.html

6.2. As root, move /usr/libexec/oah directory somewhere safe for backup
sudo -s
cd /usr/libexec
cp -R oah oah.bak

6.3. Copy the downloaded file into /usr/libexec/
rm -rf /usr/libexec/oah
cp -R ~/Downloads/oah

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Thanks to the developers for a chance to try Mac OSX!

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CPU AMD Phenom 9500
MB MSI K9A2 CF (AMD 790X (RD780+SB600))
RAM A-DATA 2x2Gb DDR2 800
HDD SAMSUNG SP1614N (PATA)
HDD SAMSUNG HD753LJ (SATA)
DVD SAMSUNG TSSTcorp CDDVDW SH-S203N SB00 (ATA)
GPU ATI Radeon HD3850
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[ashley__]

i envy you...
i was so happy when i found this post, thinking that all i'd need to do is copy what you've done.
but i keep getting an error =[
BSD root: disk0s3, major14, minor 2
syncing disks... killing all processes

i don't understand why it won't work, ive also tried disconnecting all my SATA drives and connecting a PATA 20gb hdd still to no avail

cpu: AMD Phenom 9500
mobo: MSI K9A2 Platinum 790FX (NB: RD790 r0, SB: SB600 r0)
ram: OZC 2x2gb ddr2 pc2-6400
gfx: 2x ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT (Crossfired)
HDDs:
2x Maxtor 320gb RAID_0 SATAII
2x Maxtor 300gb SATAII
1x Samsung 1000gb SATAII
Optical:
MSI CD-RW52X
LITE-ON DVDRW SHW-1635S

[Shadow3k]

I guess you have some harddrive / harddrives setup / bios problems.
Update bios.
Disable RAID.
Disconnect all drives.
Connect only one HDD (master) and one CDROM (slave).
Install (MBR partition scheme, 2 partitions (install to first, name it for example "Leopard", format HFS+ Journ.).
Activate first partition after install. ("blinking cursor" solution for MBR)
Boot to installed OS X.

[maclinux]

Shadow3k: Any reason for partitioning the hdd into two partitions?
Could I do it with one partition using up all the hdd?
Thank you :-)

[apc103]

I have one of my systems running perfectly with Kalyway 10.5.2 using drivers on disk, onboard sound(output only), video(QE/CI), network all works. All I had to do is change my SATA setting in the bios to AHCI. Im not a windows user, but changing to AHCI could cause windows not to boot if you have it installed. To fix it all you have to do is enable the Msahci driver in the registry and you should be good to go.

cpu: Phenom 9850BE
mobo: MSI K9A2 Platinum
ram: GSkill 4x1gb ddr2-800
gfx: 2x Radeon HD3850 (wish oxs and linux had crossfire support)
sound: M-Audio firewire 410
Hdd: WD 320gb SATA, Seagate 250gg laptop hardrive
Optical: PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-212D

[reu63]

Could you help me to get chipsets kext.
I have same mb.


CPU AMD Phenom 9500
MB MSI K9A2 CF (AMD 790X (RD780+SB600))
RAM Kingston 4x1Gb DDR2 800
HDD Seagate 250Gb (SATA)
DVD NEC DVD-RW (ATA)
GPU ATI Radeon HD 2600xt

[apc103]

Support for that chipset is already included with the latest releases, just choose the AppleOnboardPCATA driver when you install. I have attached the file you are looking for if the one on the disk does not work.

[Shadow3k]

maclinux:Shadow3k: Any reason for partitioning the hdd into two partitions?
Could I do it with one partition using up all the hdd?
Thank you :-)

No special reason! But you can back up you install to second partition using Time Machine.

[maclinux]

Thank you Shadow3k.
Just wanted to be sure it wasn't related to the success of the installation ;-)

[javcarbe]

shadow3k can you send me an email to [email protected] to help me with my phenom 9600 black edition, msi
k9a2 platinium, 2gb ram pc6400, hd 750gb sata, hd3650 video card, i download 4 diferent versions for leopard, i dont know what i need to do.
thank you.
JAviER

[Shadow3k]

javcarbe:s i dont know what i need to do.
JAviER
Just follow the instructions from the first post, please.

[javcarbe]

I have some questions.
I install on my ide driver (its so slowwwwww 5 minutes to work), because dont recognize the sata disk
I dont have audio
The wireless card is not working too.
Thats my computer
phenom 9600 black edition, msi k9a2 platinium, 2gb ram pc6400, hd 750gb sata samsung , hd3650 video card ddr3 512 mb pcie2

[jmattos]

I cant wait to try this, I have virtually the same hardware as you describe.

CPU: AMD Athlon 64 X2 AM2 6400+ Black, 3.2GHz
MOBO: MSI K9A2 Platinum AMD RD790FX Phenom (http://tinyurl.com/69dsfy)
Chipset: AMD 790FX chipset (AMD 790FX + SB600)
RAM: 4GB Mushkin HP2-6400 DDR2 800MHz Memory
HDD: 500GB S-ATA II 7200 RPM on SATA-1
VID: ATI Radeon HD3870 512MB x 2 (with crossfire cables)
CDRW: Internal DVD+CD Rewritable Combo Drive 16X52X32X52 (Primary Master)
DVDR: ASUS Internal SATA DVD+/- RW + CDRW Rewritable Drive (Primary Slave)
SOUND: Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Audio 7.1 Retail Edition
NET: Onboard Gigabit (10/100/1000Mbps) PCI Network Car

[javcarbe]

I know idea how install the chipset ext, for my audio and my sata hard disk, my audio is realtek ALc888
my sata es SB600
my video is hd3650 DD3 512mb HIS
I need the guide to install the ext, my email is [email protected]
thank you
JAviER

[Shadow3k]

All other distribution have instant reboot issue on Phenom as far as i know. Some EFi compability problem. Have tested Zephs 10.5.2, Leo4All v1, v2. Just one distro doesnt not have this issue and it is Zephs 10.5.1.

So if can boot from your install DVD (others than Zephs 10.5.1) you are lucky one and you dont need steps i discribe in first post. Just pick fresh one and install.

[Shadow3k]

Use kext helper to install kexts. Link http://www.cheetha.net/Kext_Helper/Software.html

Audio ALC888 kext - google: alc888audio.mpkg
Video Hd3650 kext - u can find pkg for it in #radeonhd on irc.osx86.hu
Chipset (HDD) kext - google: SB600_SATA_ATA

[jmattos]

One more thing. Can you post some information about how you set your BIOS?

[Shadow3k]

jmattos:One more thing. Can you post some information about how you set your BIOS?
High Perfomance defaults are OK.

[javcarbe]

Everything is ok ( I think)
In the bios I disable Raid and change in the sata config Raid for AHCI and the leopard work perfect all, video, sound (only 3 channels), network,
But I try to boot in windows and windows crash, so I need change the RAID to IDE, and Windows work perfect, what is the problem ?, if I boot with the windows configuration RAID=IDE, for MAC mac send me a message waiting for root device, so I dont know whats is the problem to have a dual boot, and dont need change the bios config,
I doesnt install the SB600_SATA_ATA im try this nigt...

[javcarbe]

This is m motherboard and my wireless card , the video is working with the new diver
K9A2 Platinum
http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php?func=proddesc&prod_no=1332&maincat_no=1&cat2_no=171
HIS Hightech H365Q512GNP Radeon HD 3650 512MB 128-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported IceQ Turbo Video Card - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161219
Zonet ZEW1602A IEEE 802.11b/g PCI Wireless PCI Adapter w/Extended Antenna Up to 54Mbps Data Rates 64/128-Bit WEP, WPA, WPA2 - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833130042


My other quesion, how i make to dont see the text is coming when is startup the mac, you can change kind of windows with the logo flying and the down bar running,
Thank you for your pacient, and sorry for my english.
JAviER

[jmattos]

javcarbe:Everything is ok ( I think)
In the bios I disable Raid and put Raid in AHCI and the leopard work perfect all, video, sound (only 3 channels), network,
But I try to boot in windows and windows crash, so I need change the RAID to IDE, and Windows work perfect, what is the problem ?, if I boot with the windows configuration RAID=IDE, for MAC mac send me a message waiting for root device, so I dont know whats is the problem to have a dual boot, and dont need change the bios config,
I doesnt install the SB600_SATA_ATA im try this nigt...

Javier

In the K9A2 Platinum (I have that motherboard also) how do you set the Raid to AHCI in the Bios? I cant find that option. Are you able to boot into leopard from your SATA hard drive? I'm asking because I'm not sure if Zeph 10.5.1 or Zeph 10.5.2 supports the 790FX chipset (I'm assuming both distributions already support SB600).

My setup is a 500GB drive, with Leopard only (no windows dual boot)

When I get the "Installation Complete" and reboot, I'm getting the "still waiting for root device" error.

thanks

John

[javcarbe]

Ok, you need Raid disable and thats it, and the sata change raid for AHCI, in the bios, mmm when you go to the bios is the 3er option, im not at home, I cant help you, but I know to set up the AHCI is the 3er option(you start left, up to down), the next menu is the last or one before, and thats it,
Take care. I hope I can help you.
JAviER

[Shadow3k]

javcarbe:
My other quesion, how i make to dont see the text is coming when is startup the mac, you can change kind of windows with the logo flying and the down bar running,
Thank you for your pacient, and sorry for my english.
JAviER

In terminal:

sudo cp /Library/Preferences/SystemConfiguration/com.apple.Boot.plist /Library/Preferences/SystemConfiguration/com.apple.Boot.plist.backup

sudo nano /Library/Preferences/SystemConfiguration/com.apple.Boot.plist

Remove '-v' flag and you will get your apple on boot. :)

P.S. There is a '-legacy flag' turned on, you can try removing it. I have removed it and didnt get any problem. Also you can edit the timer counter to lower value to speed up start up.

More here: http://wiki.osx86project.org/wiki/index.php/Tips_And_Tricks#Messing_with_the_boot_options

[javcarbe]

The sound card ?, only work 3 channels, and why i dont see like a hardware on my apple configuration, yesteray i buy a bluetooth and work perfect, a cheap i buy in ebay, i want get my sound with 6 chanels and i use the optical signal, i dont want change my audio speakers configuration, i have a zune too, and apple recognize perfect.
Have a good day, I hope somebody help me with my audio problem. I use alc888.mpk install i check with all the options and only work 3 audio channels.
JAviER

[javcarbe]

QUESTIONS:

1.- What happend If I install the AMD update software for the phenom, the icon is amd 64x2 but I dont want take the risk. somebody know hows work?
2.- My memory is bus 800 mhz, why apple recognize 400 mhz? The setup (bios), say 800 Mhz
3.- Whats the best driver for ACL888, because only work 3 chanels and normal no PDIF (digital output), and when I can try to see the sound card in propietates only say audio in built, something like that.

Thanks every body, all work pefect but I want get the best config, my xbench is 129.xx don't remember the others numbers, my Phenom is Black edition 9600

[WinLinMac01]

Don't worry, it is only beta. The picture you see may be wrong, but the scripts for your processor are most likely correct. Remember for your second question, your PC is not a Mac, so the readings may be wrong. Assume that the O/S is detecting 800 MHz.

javcarbe:QUESTIONS:

1.- What happend If I install the AMD update software for the phenom, the icon is amd 64x2 but I dont want take the risk. somebody know hows work?
2.- My memory is bus 800 mhz, why apple recognize 400 mhz? The setup (bios), say 800 Mhz
3.- Whats the best driver for ACL888, because only work 3 chanels and normal no PDIF (digital output), and when I can try to see the sound card in propietates only say audio in built, something like that.

Thanks every body, all work pefect but I want get the best config, my xbench is 129.xx don't remember the others numbers, my Phenom is Black edition 9600

[javcarbe]

Hi, some idea to show the menu to select the operative system, so i dont want press enter, in the startup.???
Thanks

[javcarbe]

Fix Boot, I try to install linux , and change the boot partition, to boot another, Try to install Ubuntu, but a lot of errors, so stop the install, and change he flag to boot with Mac partition, but I can something error, some ideas how to fix the problem, thanxs,

[LawlessPPC]

just thought id up my xbench score

This is on a K9A2 CF
Phenom 9850 BE
2 Gig
ATI HD3650

p.s. can anyone get surround sound out of iTunes or does it only do stereo???? any responce is appreciated as in yes or no.

anyone need any help I can give quite a few good pointers to make life easier.

L8rs
LawlessPPC

[venomq]

Shadow3k:1. Install Zeph's OS X 10.5.1 (there is no instant reboot problem with this install DVD on Phenom)


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why does 10.5.1 work and 10.5.2 doesnt?
i have a phenom and i download know 10.5.1. i hope that 10.5.1 will work.

the 10.5.2 freezes right when it should boot.

another question .if 10.5.1 boot correctly and it will let me install it....why the hack i can istall the 10.5.2 update?

i thought 10.5.2 dont work?...

that let me come to the conlusion that the 10.5.2 will work but not proparly.....becouse it will use only 1 cpu instead of 4!?

am i right?

please correct me if i am wrong!!!

amd phenom 9500 x4
geforce 9500 gt 256 mb
500 gb hdd
motherboard: in cpu z it says
manufacturor : medion and
model number: ms-7501
when i gogle for ms-7501 i get :MSI K9A2GM-FIH (MS7501-020R)

so what can i do to get 10.5.2 on my system?

the pc is the medion md 8835 ....the new one wich came 5 days ago

[LawlessPPC]

its either the kernel thats on them or the the kexts that are included I know when i tried to install the modbin 9.2.2. kernel i got the reset problem. It uses all 4 cores and your lucky if it goes over 3% usage. There is no problem with 10.5.2 its just the iso builds that have the problem with phenom. A 10.5.1 install thats updated works fine.

[venomq]

thanks for anwsering
i downloadet and burned the 10.5.2

butknow it boots the kernel and then the screen says what the pc is doing(text massages)

and then beore it restarts egain it says

"error :firewire unable to determine security-mode"

then it reboots!

what is the problem?

can anybody help me?

[LawlessPPC]

you are better with the 10.5.1 but you may be ok if you just dissable firewire in your bios

[venomq]

when i do that then the error massage does nnot come but it freezes for 10-20 seconds and reboots again....

i disabled everything lol.

[LawlessPPC]

looks like you have no choice youll have to use 10.5.1

[venomq]

LawlessPPC:looks like you have no choice youll have to use 10.5.1

i am using 10.5.1

any suggestions?

[LawlessPPC]

you dont by any chance have a ide/sata to usb adapter do you?

[LawlessPPC]

if you dont try booting the dvd when it says press f8 do so and type -v -f then hit enter
try that

[LawlessPPC]

let me know if it working

[venomq]

no nothing
it loads a lot of stuff after i typed -v -f .
then it freezes and reboots at the same spot.
shit i thought i could install osx .

maybe something else?

[javcarbe]

Im try to install the hotoshop cs 3 and i get problems, i read something i need efi and vanilla kernel y install the zyphero disk, that dvd have the vanilla and the efi ?? thank you

[venomq]

why does the 10.5.1 dvd reboot like the 10.5.2
but this time it gos ti install routine with a freeze and then it reboots after some time

[venomq]

LawlessPPC:you dont by any chance have a ide/sata to usb adapter do you?yes i have sata hdd
i use know zaphys 10.5.1
and if i deactivate firewire from bios just like you said ,it comes this error massage:
BSD root: disk0s3, major14, minor 2
syncing disks... killing all processes

and then it reboots again

does that mean that sata drives are not supportet?

i dont know how to alter the install dvd to get sata to work

please can anybody help me?

hey zephyrot? can you make an bootable osx version wich supports booting with sata and phenom amd prozessors?

i have an solution for those who can programm such things....

why not integrate the most common drivers for hdd and prozessors and all drivers to one amd install leopard dvd?

i mean that not everybody can programm and do it .

it could be even a dvd +dl with 8,5 gb if it dont fit in a 4,7 gb dvd.

i think that would be the only solution to work on every hardware device...

[zephyroth]

... Available drivers are not working on every hardware they are supposed to support ...
So there's no solution to make a dvd to work on every hardware device.

[venomq]

zephyroth:... Available drivers are not working on every hardware they are supposed to support ...
So there's no solution to make a dvd to work on every hardware device.

thanks for answering....

hmmm to bad for me :(

[nfoav8or]

venomq
did you ever answer whether or not you have a ide/sata-to-usb adapter? This was always the problem for me (even though I have a different chipset and processor) until I got an adapter so I could install to the (now external) HDD and then fix the kexts in OSX to make it so I didn't need the adapter.

[LawlessPPC]

heres a quick comparison with the native drivers (already on 10.5.1 DVD) on my motherboard (SB600 Chipset) it took well over an hour to install, thats to an ide hardrive. On the same drive on usb it took about 30 mins. This then allowed me to use kext helper to install the sata/pata drivers and try it in my machine. It was spot on I could then patch the iso from with in osx using disk utility to include the sata/pata drivers. Then boot dvd with -f -v and do an install in no time at all about 20 mins if that but with the sata drive in the machine. The one golden rule i found about OSX is that if you ever have a problem booting 9 times out of 10 if you canb connect that drive with a usb adapter you will be able to boot it and make changes whilst inside OSX. Heres a link to what i use http://www.sharkoon.de/html/produkte/externe_gehaeuse/drive_link/index_en.html will handle sata drives and 3.5" ide and 2.5" ide drives worth every penny (I use it for alot of computer work). It has saved me alot of head ache this time and I wish the first install I did on an NForce4 board I thought to use it then would have saved a lot of messing. I think the golden rule is USB on make if pretty buullet proof but dont quote me.

[LawlessPPC]

venomq: LawlessPPC:looks like you have no choice youll have to use 10.5.1

i am using 10.5.1

any suggestions?
I have just looked at the manual for you motherboard the big difference is your is SB700 chipset mine is SB600 I dont believe there is a working driver for it but you should still be able to go the USB route and trust me you will be suprised how quick it will run of USB. Looks like you will have to keep your eyes peeled for a driver but you can still build a working install ready for when you can mount the drive internally.
L8rs
LawlessPPC

[Shadow3k]

venomq: i dont know how to alter the install dvd to get sata to work

You need to add chipsets ext to Zephs 10.5.1 install DVD, this is can been done easy with Transmac under Windows. Just download chipsets kext, copy it to Extensions folder on ISO (using Transmac) and burn new install DVD. Boot DVD with "-f -v" flags.

For ms-7501 (chipset AMD 780 / SB700) you need to search for SB700 kext... or try to install to IDE drive

Good luck!

[venomq]

i will try it this weekend an tell what happend
anf thanks for the help.
i will try to include to the dvd the drivers if there is one out for my device....

but still dont believe the phenom is compatible :/ ...becouse it freezes every time.

edit:
ther is no SB700 kext avaivable
shit....

and i dont wonna open the pc box becouse it is brand new from aldi supermarket and i get 3 years guarranty

[Shadow3k]

venomq:i dont wonna open the pc box becouse it is brand new from aldi supermarket and i get 3 years guarranty
Buy an external USB harddrive and install to it.

[venomq]

Shadow3k: venomq:i dont wonna open the pc box becouse it is brand new from aldi supermarket and i get 3 years guarranty
Buy an external USB harddrive and install to it.
i have an external usb hard drive...
but the problem is that i cant come to the osx instalation desktop where i can pick one hdd to install it to.

in bios i deactivated all stuff i dont need to boot osx but i cant get pass the reboot on installation start.
this is my major problem at the time.

[Shadow3k]

venomq:i have an external usb hard drive...
but the problem is that i cant come to the osx instalation desktop where i can pick one hdd to install it to.
in bios i deactivated all stuff i dont need to boot osx but i cant get pass the reboot on installation start.
this is my major problem at the time.
Turn needed options in BIOS to use USB-HDD. (I guess legacy usb must be on, you dont need to turn off anything in bios to boot up osx, just use defaults)
Use Zephs 10.5.1 install DVD and you will get to osx instalation desktop.

[javcarbe]

how to fix this error mac os x and other applications are not affected

[vtp]

Problem with my Gateway gm5664

I've followed the instruction on the first post. It seems like my problem is with the SATA drive on my machine which was recognized as a read only device. So can not partition or format the drive at all. I have the nvdia geforce6150se/nforce 430 graphic. Here is the spec
http://support.gateway.com/s/PC/R/1015004R/1015004Rsp2.shtml
Where can I find a driver for this chip set? Any help is greatly appreciated.

[Seawane]

Hello,
I'm doing everything as I should, but when I get to

"5. Update kernel to latest (using Kalyway all kernels package)"

I'm not sure which one to install. The sleep one boots, but my USBs started acting weird. I tried to fix them somehow and I screwed everything - even if I replace the kernel and system.kext with the backup I made them, I'm still unable to boot. Even in safe mode. So now I'm going to format the disk again and install everything again. So my question is which kernel are you guys using and do you have any problems with the USBs?

I have the same mobo and cpu as Shadow3k and this thread helped me enormously. Just wanna make everything work perfectly.

[LawlessPPC]

@Seawane
if you use the chameleon bootloader you can then use the latest 9.3.0 modbin efi kernel which youll find on leo4all forums

L8rs
LawlessPPC

[Simba]

Lawless, I have the very same MB model as you do! I can't boot OS X Install with the regular Zephyroth 10.5.2 disk ("Still waiting for root device"-error), but when I manually edited the install disk with the SB600 kexts, the dvd managed to boot all the way into the installer! Only problem now is, that I can't see my Samsung SATA-II disk at all, even with the SB600 kexts.. All I see in Disk Utility is my two cd/dvd-drives. Also, when I try to mount my HDD manually in the Installer Command Prompt it says that I can't do that because it doesn't recognise the filesystem. :S Is there any specific command I need to execute for the install to see my HDD? Do you have any solution to the problem?

See my config below:

CPU: AMD Athlon 64 x2 4800+ @ 2.5GHz
MB: MSI K9A2 CF-F
RAM: 4Gb Corsair (DDR2 667) @ 800MHz
North Bridge: ATi/AMD 780
South Bridge: ATi SB600
DVD Drive: LiteOn DVDRW SHM-165P6S (IDE)
HDD: Samsung Spinpoint T166 320GB (SATA-II)

[LawlessPPC]

I used the 10.5.1 disk on my install but have now managed to run 10.5.2 and that has no issues with my drives when it boots admitted I have changed the dvd but nothing to do with the SATA chipset. As a small note try booting with the options -v -f this is always worth a try if you are having trouble suprising how many pickels this has got me out of also try just running with 2GB of memory at least for the install. Also if you can pick up a usb to SATA/IDE adapter this can be a god send. This will let you make the install to the disk you want then let you install the sb600 kext with kext helper then boot drive on a SATA lead but use -v -f switches. These adapters arent expensive and help you get out of all tricky situations. When I added the sb600.kext to 10.5.1 dvd it wasnt the best way but heres how I did it. I just copied SB600.kext to system/library/extensions then when I booted dvd I just used the -v -f switches this will only give you sata support for that session which means it wont be installed when you have finished. So untill an iso appears that will let you boot and have sata support from the word go your only option is a usb to sata adapter. It will let you do a normal install then install the needed SB600 kext then move drive to a SATA connector.

Hope this helps


L8rs
LawlessPPC

[Simba]

Well, but if the SB600 kext doesn't have SATA-II support? Will it work inside OSX anyway?

Anyhow, thanks for your reply m8!

[LawlessPPC]

sb600.kext gives sata support. but if you only add it to the dvd by just putting it in extensions folder and forcing it to load by the -f switch at darwin screen. This does not mean it will be installed on your hardrive. You will need an installer to do this which is either included in the dvd as zephyroth 10.5.2 rev2 does or you install via usb then install the sb600 kext and then move the drive.

Hope this clears things up

LawlessPPC

[Simba]

Ok, but after trying -f method I still can't see my HDD in Disk Utility.. Will probably have to install via USB HD/USB->SATA adapter.

Thanks for your help m8! It's been really helpfull!

[LawlessPPC]

hmmm sorry Im not of any use something doesnt add up. Try and grab the zephy 10.5.2 rev2 that will definately handle the SATA I have tried it on this board.

L8rs
LawlessPPC

[naquaada]

@ Simba: Is this (http://naquaada.na.funpic.de/naq/osx86/forum/infinitemac/naquaada/pix/Simba.jpg) a wallpaper of you? ;-)

[Simba]

Lawless:

Well, that's the DVD I'm currently using; the 10.5.2 Rev.2. Yeah, I've also figured out that something is a little weird... But I managed to solve my problem: I reconnected my old IDE Seagate 120GB HDD and installed OS X on it, speeds when installing are incredible! :-) Almost the speed you would get when installing on a real mac ^^ Everything now installs right and so, but now I have a new problem: After install, on initial boot, after the apple logo has gone away and the "OS config manager" is supposed to come up (where you put in username etc.) my screen gets all messed up! I see broad stripes, in colors shifting from black, red, white and blue. When I move my mouse I sometimes see a little white stripe moving on the screen.. Is this a well known problem? I've tried both of the two drivers for my card in the install with no success, I've also tried using none of them, and both together, but no luck. Perhaps I should try using only 2GB of RAM instead of 4GB?

My GFX card is a Powercolor HD3870 btw.

For your information Lawless, without your help I most surely would still have been stuck with my SATA-2 drive! Most appreciated! :-)

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naquaada:

Hahaha, well I have a friend at school, who use to call me Simba (Real name is Simon) ^^ After a little thinking, I thought that "hey, it's quite fun!" And I now use it about all of the time :P

[naquaada]

Yes, I also use it. It's something different to the mostly abstract Apple-style wallpapers.

[LawlessPPC]

@Simba did you manage to do an install without the Graphics drivers and boot up to a desktop. If not then try this then try the latest drivers for HD3870. But if you put 10.5.3 update on theres a way you need to install them or you will get blank menus. Look up white menu fix 10.5.3 that will give the details

L8rs
LawlessPPC

[LawlessPPC]

or try boot with the -x switch at the darwin boot screen this should run in safe mode and not lauch graphics card driver. Should let you re-install it.

[Simba]

Oh, ok thanks lawless! :) I'll try that and post my results later on :P

[Max_Berlin]

I am running Zephy 10.5.1 on a Asus m3a32-mvp deluxe. My Phenom is the 9750 (2.4 GHz), 4 GB DDR2 +1066 (Corsair Dominator), and 2 SATA-HDD both Samsung 750GB. My GK is a HIS HD3870 (512 GDDR4).

Using Kext Helper is very easy to install the SB600 kext, it does work, then after a reboot it works instead of genericPCATA and SATA.

I have issues trying to update zephy. How? From where can I get the update packages? The other important point is, how can I install the HD3870?? Are there any kexts out there for the network card? In the user's manual for the mobo it just says "Marvell PCIe Gigabit LAN". And what about the AMD 790FX?? Do you know of any working kext for it??

Thanks a lot!!!

[LawlessPPC]

for your graphics card there is an irc channel with them in you will find that on insanely mac just search for it. The ASU from sephy which you will find in this forum is the safest way to do the updates. But if you go to the leo4all forum which you will find on the homepage for infinitemac. There is lots of info in there on the best way to use the ASU by Zephy.

[ikari7789]

Hi. I've managed to finally get into the installer using Zeph's 10.5.1 install disc, but when I go to format the partition for OSx86, it just lists my Vista partition as 128GB and doesn't show anything after the initial 128GB. I was planning on installing Leopard on a 50GB partition at the end of the drive. If I must install OSx86 on the main drive, then I'll do some partition re-organizing on the drive, but I'd prefer to leave it as it is. If this is a problem with BIOS or a problem with Leopard I'd love to know. I'm pretty sure that it shouldn't be a problem the LBA, seeing as this is a MUCH newer mobo and should work with drives larger than 128, but you never know, MSI might just like to mess around with people since Windows has a software solution available.

System Specs:
cpu: AMD Phenom 9850 BE
mobo: MSI K9A2 Platinum 790FX
ram: Corsair Dominator 2x2gb ddr2 pc2-8500
gfx: 2x ATI Radeon HD 4850 (Crossfired)
HDDs:
3x Seagate 250GB SATAI / 1x Western Digital 250GB SATAII RAID 0
1x Seagate 250GB PATA
Optical:
Sony DVD RW DRU-530A

[LawlessPPC]

@ikari7789

try the latest phenom image see if that detects it differently

[ikari7789]

What is the latest phenom image?

How would that solve a HD problem?

[ikari7789]

Oops, forgot to mention that the 128 GB is part of the 250 GB PATA and that I have a 50GB partition at the end of the PATA drive (the rest is for Vista). My RAID is for my Vista storage so that I can go around and mess with things like this and not have to worry about losing much data. :)

[LawlessPPC]

@ikari different drivers to 10.5.1

[ikari7789]

Where can I get them? I haven't ever installed OSx86 on an AMD machine, only used my cruddy Intel box that I no longer use anymore. It had perfect compatibility though and I never had any trouble installing on it so I never learned about sources and places to find drivers. Sorry to be such a bother. Thank you already for your help.

[LawlessPPC]

http://www.infinitemac.com/discussion/1311/3/lawlessppc-phenom-amd-1054-beta-release-discussion/#Item_4

[Shadow3k]

Updated successfully to 10.5.5.
Testing Voodoo kernel <- No problem! Works like a charm!

[hedayatollah]

where can i download kext for my chipset amd 780G/SB700
[email protected]

[r5r4y]

Hello shadow3k
My computer is very similar to yours,

AM2+ MSI K9A2 CF (790X+sb600)
AMD Phenom 9950 2.6 BE
ATI Gigabyte HD4870 512MB
SEGATE 500GB SATA II

I've started the install and it's recognize my SATA Drives!
I wish you know which settings you changed in the BIOS if any?

and how did you make your card to work? how can make my 4870 to work in LawlessPPC? I've got the 10.5.4 version...

Thanks for your help!