Which version to install
Hi, I am anabsoute beginner and would like to try Mac OS on an AMD Athlon XP 2800+. Is it possible to install and which version please?
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- @ricacrdof Published 2008-09-24
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Hi, I am anabsoute beginner and would like to try Mac OS on an AMD Athlon XP 2800+. Is it possible to install and which version please?
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Thank you for the reply!
It seems my CPU supports only SSE not even SSE2 or 3!
Mobo: Sis Chipset
Audio: AC97
Nvidia Video FX5500
I think that's all?!
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You'll need to provide a LOT more information! Your AMD CPU type isn't nearly as important as which motherboard it sits on and what chipsets are used on the MB... When installing OSx86 it's important to know your hardware (main chipset, audio chipset, LAN chipset, video card / chipset, and etc. (notice I keep saying "chipset"?)) To find the proper "drivers" (.kexts), you usually need to know your EXACT hardware - down to the chipset being used...
"Leo4All v3" or "Zephyroth Leopard 10.5.2 rev2"
To upgrade to newer versions use Zephyroth's "Advanced Software Update".
Your processor must support SSE2 instruction sets. SSE3 is preferred for running Mac OS X, and SSE2 is getting harder and harder to get to work as the new versions come.
unfortunately I think you are going to have to wait to try the voodoo kernels or the xnu kernels as their support for other than SSE3 processors tends to be better. Once these kernels become a base-kernel for an install disc, they will work for you.
Also, you might consider a hardware upgrade in order to better allow yourself to enjoy OS X.
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| Username | Dossier Contribution | Dispatches | Active Window |
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| @ricacrdof | Primary Author | 2 | 2008-09-24 → 2008-09-25 |
| @cgsheen | Contributor | 1 | 2008-09-24 |
| @maya77 | Contributor | 1 | 2008-09-24 |
| @nfoav8or | Contributor | 1 | 2008-10-05 |