PC EFI V10 now released with Snow Leopard support
[float=right] Netkas has just released a new version of PC_EFI with full support for Snow Leopard. As it's now based on Chameleon 2.0 code, it also shares features such as GUI booting and smbios patching. Patches added: Emulating 64-bit…
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[float=right]Netkas has just released a new version of PC_EFI with full support for Snow Leopard. As it's now based on Chameleon 2.0 code, it also shares features such as GUI booting and smbios patching.
Patches added
- Emulating 64-bit efi pages
- removed setting IODT://options by bootloader,
- changed smth in hibernate for better ati compatibility
Notes
- By default it boots 64-bit snow leo kernel on 64-bit cpus, flag -x32 will force loading 32-bit kernel
- Known issues: boot stalls if DSDT.aml isn’t present
Source: http://netkas.org/?p=113 ↗
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nice. that's all i've been waiting for to give SL a try
I've tried it on my AMD machine, and Leo wont boot.
-Leo 10.5.7
-Voodoo Kernel 9.6.0
-Chameleon 2 RC1
Restored boot file, now it works fine again.
I think i'm gonna stick with BootThink...
Don't like the fact i needs a DSDT to boot...
@maya77I've tried it on my AMD machine, and Leo wont boot. -Leo 10.5.7 -Voodoo Kernel 9.6.0 -Chameleon 2 RC1 Restored boot file, now it works fine again.
Anyone have idea why this does not work for me?
dsdt.aml is in system partition root (created using DSDT Patcher/UInstaller).
Try This ...
@maya77Anyone have idea why this does not work for me? dsdt.aml is in system partition root (created using DSDT Patcher/UInstaller).
Make sure you install Chameleon 2 rc1 r431 FIRST ( chameleon.osx 86.hu/file_download/22/Chameleon-2.0-r431.pkg.zip )
BEFORE you replace "boot" with the one from netkas ... ( also the dsdt.aml should be present ... )
It should work for Leo ... ( I still can't get Snow to boot on AMD so the end effect is worthless ... )
@Voyn1xNetkas has just released a new version of PC_EFI with full support for Snow Leopard.
funny it doesn't boot the current snow leo tho
@mindlessmissyMake sure you install Chameleon 2 rc1 r431 FIRST ( chameleon.osx 86.hu/file_download/22/Chameleon-2.0-r431.pkg.zip ) BEFORE you replace "boot" with the one from netkas ... ( also the dsdt.aml should be present ... ) It should work for Leo ... ( I still can't get Snow to boot on AMD so the end effect is worthless ... )
That's exactly what i have done.
-Installed Leo 10.5.6 retail
-Installed Voodoo kernel
-Installed Chameleon 2 RC1
-Upgraded to 10.5.7
dsdt.aml created and copied to system partition root.
When I replace "boot" system will never boot. There is Chameleon boot menu, I select Leo partition, then it comes to Apple logo and just freezes. Verbose mode gives no useful info here.
@tham50funny it doesn't boot the current snow leo tho
Are ya sure about that? I got Snow Leo 10A394 booted perfectolicious with this booter.
@SaCleoCheaterAre ya sure about that? I got Snow Leo 10A394 booted perfectolicious with this booter.
interesting, didn't work for me.
@SaCleoCheaterAre ya sure about that? I got Snow Leo 10A394 booted perfectolicious with this booter.
Can you help to post a tutorial. I have a hard time even with the package. It does not want to install- reported "failed" every time. The only time I can do it is a fresh install into a new partition. But as far as SL, it's still no go.
@tdtran1025Can you help to post a tutorial. I have a hard time even with the package. It does not want to install- reported "failed" every time. The only time I can do it is a fresh install into a new partition. But as far as SL, it's still no go.
Well, I already have a tutorial covering most parts...
Try booting with -x32 AND with a patched DSDT.
It's what I used
My bad. But the only way for me to boot my SL 10A380 or 10A394 is with flag -x32. The funny thing is with PCEFIv9 and kernel 10A394, it sleeps well. The current v10 does not put the machine to sleep properly. That's all I can tell for right now. I'll post more once an issue comes up.
I find it easier to to lipo out the 32bit version, no flags needed just boots in 32bit mode.
boot problem
hello, i have 10.5.8 installed on Intel DG31PR, and iam just trying to install Snow Leopard on this mobo with usb disk installer, i got some problem with Kernel Panic.. and in some discussion i found that i have to change chameleon to PC_EFI.. i followed the intrusction.. and now i still got kerpel panic in snow leopard installation and cannot boot to my 10.5.8 too..
Sources & Contributor Provenance (11 credited usernames · Thread #3274)
| Username | Dossier Contribution | Dispatches | Active Window |
|---|---|---|---|
| @maya77 | Core Contributor | 3 | 2009-07-01 → 2009-07-02 |
| @SaCleoCheater | Core Contributor | 3 | 2009-07-01 → 2009-07-03 |
| @tham50 | Contributor | 2 | 2009-07-01 → 2009-07-03 |
| @tdtran1025 | Contributor | 2 | 2009-07-03 → 2009-07-04 |
| @Voyn1x | Primary Author | 1 | 2009-06-30 |
| @InteliMacPro | Contributor | 1 | 2009-07-01 |
| @pαuℓzurrr. | Contributor | 1 | 2009-07-01 |
| @mindlessmissy | Contributor | 1 | 2009-07-01 |
| @markswell | Contributor | 1 | 2009-07-02 |
| @STLVNUB | Contributor | 1 | 2009-07-06 |
| @petoeah | Contributor | 1 | 2009-10-02 |