Will software updates work now w/ EFI? If so, to what extent
And will I have to run Marvins utiliy for the updates. I did read the threads in the various forums that mentioned software updates after EFI. I had a perfect 10.5.2 install and like a dumbass ran the video card update from Software…
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And will I have to run Marvins utiliy for the updates. I did read the threads in the various forums that mentioned software updates after EFI. I had a perfect 10.5.2 install and like a dumbass ran the video card update from Software Updates which resulted in a kernel panic. I know there probably was a way to fix it, but I will reinstall later.
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"This will patch the system for crencom to fix his graphics update. he will also need to remove the Geforce/NVDA kexts and reinstall with whatever he was using prior to applying the patch. "
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With an AMD machine, you will always have to patch cpuid's and decrypt files with Marvin's utility for udpates.
Interestingly I was able to install Canon MP830 Pixma Printer Drivers, and a couple of other updates without needing to patch with Marvin's utility.
Some minor updates won't cause problems. It is the major ones like graphics, most of the front row/quicktime/itunes. And any including security fixes, kernel updates.
and those I assume I have to apply Marvin's utility, right?
[cite] eddie11c:Some minor updates won't cause problems. It is the major ones like graphics, most of the front row/quicktime/itunes. And any including security fixes, kernel updates.
darn, I used to get that error back in the last release, because I used to choose the 4th option. Will need to follow the tutorial then. thanx
[cite] eddie11c:correct.
If you copy these 2 files to your drive.
boot with -s
cd /directory you put them in
./patcher ./cpuid-graphics.txtthen exit all will be good.
What will this do?
[cite] eddie11c:If you copy these 2 files to your drive. boot with -s cd /directory you put them in ./patcher ./cpuid-graphics.txt then exit all will be good.
This will patch the system for crencom to fix his graphics update. he will also need to remove the Geforce/NVDA kexts and reinstall with whatever he was using prior to applying the patch.
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| Username | Dossier Contribution | Dispatches | Active Window |
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| @eddie11c | Core Contributor | 5 | 2008-02-20 |
| @WinLinMac01 | Core Contributor | 4 | 2008-02-20 |
| @crencom | Primary Author | 2 | 2008-02-20 |