10.5.2 Update First Impressions

Ok for those of you getting stuck loading to desktop for 2 minutes, you need to install EFI and the 9.2.0 kernel and it will load like normal. I installed EFI with boot_v8/applesmbios.kext and the new system.kext/dsmos.kext/mach_kernel and all is back to normal.

i can also confirm that the new 9.2.0 kernel does indeed fix the long boot-up problem. woohoo! back to normal

ASUS A8N-SLI Premium nForce4 / AMD 3800+

The new kernel doesn't work for me
Asus K8N4-E Deluxe / nForce4-4x

What was the reason you were getting a kernal panic? It is 9.2.0 in 10.5.1 too right?

@zephyrothYes, EFI is included but I think I've just find why it gives me a kernel panic ... EDIT: BTW I was talking about 9.2.0 kernel not EFI .

@eddie11cmake sure you have EFI installed or it won't

Same thing.
However, I'll be waiting.

so basically you slipstreamed 10.5.2 with your update, and all of a sudden gave you a kernal panic?

Thanks for closing that other thread, "What is your status Zephyronth?" It was going to become endless. @DoiX,I read your post nice and carefully. I see where your intentions were. Sometimes its better not to disclose that kind of language.

Wouldn't that be something to announce to Apple. Apple is responsible for these kind of problems, unless you patched something so it can work with AMD-based processors.

@zephyrothFeb 13 21:24:59 zephyroth-akashs-system-product-name /System/Library/Frameworks /PubSub.framework/Versions/A/Resources/PubSubAgent.app/Contents/MacOS/PubSubAge nt[304]: Unable to load Info.plist exceptions Broadcast Message from [email protected] (no tty) at 21:25 CET... Feb 13 21:25:01…

It gives me a headache with that damn sound everytime this kind a message appears ...

Someone experiences the same issue with 10.5.2 update ?

Well Finally...
After almost 36 hours of trying everything to update to 10.5.2 im reporting success...

But, the new Kernel 9.2 needs to be downloaded and applied with the dsmos.kext

The LeoGraphicsUpdate with GeForce 8600GT and patches at first gave me Kernel Panic but i restored the NV* & Ge* kexts with NVinject and its up and running flawless, it even managed to take away the Glitches and some Antialiased problems

Also downloaded the old nvinject 0.1.3 cause it shows in System Profiler my Video Card (8600GT) with the correct Ram

Running on: nForce 4 Ultra, s939, x64 4200, 1Gb Ram, 8600GT, USB Audio (M-Audio Transit), nForce Lan, USB Modem (Sprint PCS Broadband)

Time Machine Backups fixed (little icon in the taskbar spins!)

Success Report

Finally, someone reports a success with the 10.5.2 update. Time me to try it myself. Thanks for detailing your solution.

Zephyroth! Do you have your HD ok? maybe this is a kind of Hard Disk Corruption?

Zephyroth (or if someone else can clearly answer this), what is the difference between the AMD and Intel Kernal? Is the performance the same? What about stability-wise?

the intel kernel is vanilla.. meaning it supports the original kext files from a real mac because its intel... the amd kernel is patched in order to work on this type of processor, vanilla is better than e patched kernel

Are there any performance differences?

@DoiXthe intel kernel is vanilla.. meaning it supports the original kext files from a real mac because its intel... the amd kernel is patched in order to work on this type of processor, vanilla is better than e patched kernel

Thanks for explaining.

@DoiXthe intel kernel is vanilla.. meaning it supports the original kext files from a real mac because its intel... the amd kernel is patched in order to work on this type of processor, vanilla is better than e patched kernel

megaargon, please don't write consecutive posts… if you have something to add use the edit button

Should I include latest Quicktime and iLife update ?

Yes.

I vote to leave them out and let people decide if they want them later on.

wait, can i insatll them EASILLY later? in that case i vote for the NO INCLUDED thing

I believe it's simply a matter of downloading/installing them. That's why I vote for leaving the installation image as light as possible. But that's just me.
P.S.: If I'm wrong, then better include it, it will surely make some people happy.

i vote to include them
anyway, we will to downlad them later, so download the iso with the files inside
is the same thing but more easy
but

@zephyrothok no cpuid for iLife and only one for QuickTime (QuickTime.components) so it should be easy to install later.

i think is better, i dont use iLife
tnx and cya latr!

quick question, just to verify...

previous posts indicate that zephyroth's 10.5.2 rev1 will have sse2 only support. is that still the case?

i ask only b/c i see there will be some kernel updates to this release. want to make sure the sse2 only support doesn't get squashed in the process.

thanks, and great work you all!

[update]: by sse2 only support, i mean support for procs that do not have sse3. obviously if you have both, you're already all set.

lol in 10.5.1 rev 1 zeph forgot to add the sse2 kernel meaning it had only sse3 kernel 10.5.1 rev2(not released to the public) has sse2 and sse3 kernel, 10.5.2 is 10.5.1 rev2 with the updates an other stuff (this one will be released to the public) has sse2/3 kernel support(as 10.5.1 rev2)

Zeph I know you must get sick of this but I'm really really curious, how did you solve the nforce lan problem. I have 10.5.2 up and running new kernel etc. But still have the same issue.

well, i do use iLife a lot, so if it's instalation is easy to do later, i have no problem if it's not included

Would be great if you include iLife. I've been wanting this all my life. Do you think you can also incorporate Garageband? That would be great man. Thanks a lot.
Great to hear what you are including.

@zephyrothOk I've just made a fresh installation ... all went fine. 10.5.2 Rev1 is the same as Rev.2 except: - Kernel 9.2.0 + System.kext + dsmos.kext - Modified Security Update and Remote Desktop Client (some files were deprecated) - Includes 10.5.2 Update - Graphic Update without NVidia kexts - NVidia Universal Installer with…

@zephyroth@lanxxx I'm using original kexts with EFI ... Freezes stopped right after that. I've still some issues when I upload/download at the same time but no freezes, just the internet connection that drops and I must restart my router.

Thanks for answering, I'm guessing by originals you mean from 10.5.0 DVD?

:))) i vote not to include ilife and quicktime updates they are easy to install

@zephyrothok ok Some more things to do, I don't know if it will be finished tonight, I'm tired. Tomorrow I will not be @ home so you could expect a release for this week end.

dont tell the last sentence too loud to megaargon
if you didnt get it done tonight ill wish you nice dreams, if so, iam very happy and not only me

woooow…not too many days please

what you have to do now? which works and which not, can you create a little list before you go to sleep or get the next hughe cup of very heavy coffee?

Well, I think that we can be veeery happy even if Zeph do that release for the weekend...don't forget that he's trying to get a nice smooth install on all our computers, and he can do trial-and-error only on his own computer...so he si doing a biiig job and we should let him do it the way he wants it...it is the least what he deserves..

So, I'll just sit back and continue to wait patiently for Zeph to do his work the way he wants it to be done, and than be very happy when he does the release :))

Thank you Zeph!

i totally agree to this! TOTALLY!

@rodjooWell, I think that we can be veeery happy even if Zeph do that release for the weekend...don't forget that he's trying to get a nice smooth install on all our computers, and he can do trial-and-error only on his own computer...so he si doing a biiig job and we should let him do it the way he wants it...it is the least…

btw: Zeph, did you mean its a good idea to create a small beta for our testers, so they can test it on other amd machines and give you feedback for a smoother dvd?

Zeph i searched a little using google for the error35 using this search string with google "leopard boot error 35" and got this -> forum.osx86 scene.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=2984
which means this -> -bash-3.2# diskutil list
2007-11-05 18:46:20.839 diskutil[179:10b] _CFGetHostUUIDString: unable to determine UUID for host. Error: 35
2007-11-05 18:46:20.925 DiskManagementTool[180:10b] _CFGetHostUUIDString: unable to determine UUID for host. Error: 35

i am willing to search a little more for you to help you with your work, but i dont know if you are happy about my help or not.

got this too:

[update] Time machine now works OK with the default ToH IONetworking . . do you see the traditional:

“CFGetHostUUIDString: unable to determine UUID for host. Error: 35? error in console?

it seams the error is from everywhere of IONetworking!?

copy & paste from sneosx86.frefluux.net

This workaround will help you to remove the "_CFGetHostUUIDString: unable to determine UUID for host. Error: 35" error. 1.) BACKUP your /Library/Preferences/SystemConfiguration/NetworkInterfaces.plist 2.) Open /Library/Preferences/SystemConfiguration/NetworkInterfaces.plist 3.) ADD AFTER <string>Ethernet</string></dict> the following:…

Not to turn into megaargon, but I have the AMD 770 chipset now, I've been playing with the 10.5.1 dvd, and have been getting the waiting for root message, trying to figure out what I'm doin wrong...

@zephyroth / roisoft:

and what about this thing?

There is now final extension fix from #leopard @ irc.osx86.hu.

You can get it here.
Unpack it an place it to /System/Library/Extensions/IONetworkingFamily.kext/Contents/MasOS/
If you used my workaround please restore your backup of NetworkInterfaces.plist.

This fix will set IOBuiltin = true for all network devices.

and at the following link there are more information about this error, it may help you:

sneosx86.free flux.net/blog/archive/2007/11/12/_cfgethostuuidstring-final-extension-fix.html

(including users feedback with more information)

Here's my setup:
AMD BE 5000+
Biostar TA770
SB600 southbrige
SATA Samsung DVD
SATA Seagate 250 gig
3x western digital HDs, assorted sizes, all set to cable select
8800gt 512 mb...

Will it work good on my computer?

My laptop is a Toshiba Satellite A215-S4767, it has 2 gb ram, AMD turion 64x2 Dual Core Mobile Technology, 250 gb HDD + 80 gb HDD (external), ATI Radeon X1200, 54g Atherols Wi-Fi (802.11b/g); 10/100 Ethernet; 4 USB, 1 FireWire, 1 VGA, 1 S-Video, 1 ExpressCard 34/54. 5-in-1 memory card reader, Realtek High Definition Audio ALC268

@howarchaic

please search in this forum - in my opinion your problem was discussed severeal times - just take some minutes and search for it!
i didnt have that problem yet but i mean its caused by a wront master/slave setting - just consult the forum posts and your bios

maybe set your cable select to master/slave! and try again

Don't worry, I am not asking for more. At least we got an ETA. Thank you very much Zeph. I can say that you are doing a truly amazing job getting the smoothest install for us. I can't wait to try it out. Don't forget, I am willing to seed overnight once the update is released. So we can see something in the horizon, right? I'm on your side. I wouldn't be surprised to see the release as early as Friday. Take a break Zeph after you are done with the upload while we take care of the rest. =)

huh? Wait-a-sec- you're uploading something? :-o Just kidding, lol, - Cheers. As I said, I am in no hurry, but do keep it up. I like where this is going. I can see the hard work you are doing Zeph. We all really do appreciate it.

@zephyroth@ xlslx Oh damn I forgot to finish the upload of the modified 10.5.2 update ... Puttabong will whip me until Death follows !

oh my god megaargon, STOP writing those types of comments - that peeves not only zeph, your peeving all of ous with your (cant wait, is it done?, and your uploading) messages. That what he wants to upload is just only(!) the apple 10.5.2 package itself to the Beta-tester-Server in a little modiefied version, no final iso and no complete install

last word: Zeph WILL tell US ALL WHEN HE is DONE! - so stop writing those messages, thanks!

ps: and NO, youll not get access to this server…

Can someone please BAN him - at least until Zephyroth is finished...

I was just joking. Cut me some slack . Here, I'll ban myself for some time. How's that for a change? However, I'll try to help out other users that are currently facing real problems with their O/S's. I am that kind of person you know.

edited by roisoft: Stop with this kind of messages ok? this is the last chance..!

edited, added Zephyroth's to next sentence and rig info at end. Wish I could remember how to format text to show added words.

Is this true? Is Zephyroth's 10.5.2 going into beta not being released?

@xlslxoh my god megaargon, STOP writing those types of comments - that peeves not only zeph, your peeving all of ous with your (cant wait, is it done?, and your uploading) messages. That what he wants to upload is just only(!) the apple 10.5.2 package itself to the Beta-tester-Server in a little modiefied version, no final iso…

If so ouch. Where do I apply to be a beta tester? Really.

Also the bit about: "Zeph WILL tell US ALL WHEN HE is DONE!"
Where? I am not pushing for a faster release just a single point where I can check the status instead of reading a dozen threads.

edit:
If I am going to talk about beta testing I should list the rig I would be using.

Motherboard
Manufacturer: MSI
Model: K9N Diamond
Bios Version: 1.7
Chipset:
• North Bridge: NVIDIA® nForce 590 SLI Chipset
• South Bridge: NVIDIA® MCP55PXE Chipset
Audio: onboard Soundblaster
• Chipset integrated by Creative ® CA0106
- 24-bit / 96 KHz audio quality

CPU
Manufacturer: AMD
Model Number: AMD® Athlon 64 x2 6000+

Memory/DDR:
2 GB (2x1) DDR2 800 MHz

Video
Manufacturer: EVGA
Model: e-GeForce 8600GTS (nVidia 8600GTS chipset)
Bus Type: PCIe x16
Memory: 512MB, 128 bit DDR3

megaargon

If you have not already been banned, a word of advice. No matter how nice you say it

@megaargonhuh? Wait-a-sec- you're uploading something? :-o Just kidding, lol, - Cheers. As I said, I am in no hurry, but do keep it up. I like where this is going. I can see the hard work you are doing Zeph. We all really do appreciate it.

at this point ANYTHING you say will irritate people! You can not solve this with nice words, You can only solve it by not saying anything.

Will it work good on my computer?

My laptop is a Toshiba Satellite A215-S4767, it has 2 gb ram, AMD turion 64x2 Dual Core Mobile Technology, 250 gb HDD + 80 gb HDD (external), ATI Radeon X1200, 54g Atherols Wi-Fi (802.11b/g); 10/100 Ethernet; 4 USB, 1 FireWire, 1 VGA, 1 S-Video, 1 ExpressCard 34/54. 5-in-1 memory card reader, Realtek High Definition Audio ALC268

This site would not have been this kind of funny without this Kid megaargon, he definitive can't wait for his stuff, i just imagine him 3 to 5 years ago waiting for Santa Claus, i think its almost the same for him...

I remember back when i first download the Zeph's rev 1 how much patches i had to made and how many times i had to install it, and in all this time i've managed to get everything done with my rev 1 just by reading in other forums and threads

As soon as the Rev 2 comes out, i dont want to imagine this site flooded with his comments if something comes out not the way he wanted...or by a kernel panic...LOL

@zephyroth
Glad to hear that =)
So which issues left?

hey zephyroth keep up the great work I have been waiting for this new leopard from you. I couldn't run the other one because of my chipset hope this one will work
but take your time don't rush it make sure all bugs are out of it
we are behind you all the way

o and your my hero

@zephyroth@roisoft I retried what you told me (the fix I already tried and which didn't work) ... This time it works ! Prolly I did not make it correctly the first time or it didn't work because of all the fix I tried. Thanks to remind me this.

Nice

Like he said: Zeph you are my hero. Take your time, make sure you work out all of the bugs, and keep up the great work. As I said in a previous post, Bill Gates is probably already jealous of you. =)

@bhast2hey zephyroth keep up the great work I have been waiting for this new leopard from you. I couldn't run the other one because of my chipset hope this one will work but take your time don't rush it make sure all bugs are out of it we are behind you all the way o and your my hero

Why isn't Mac OSX open-source? I means it comes from the same foundation as Linux, right?

magaargon, you said you will ban yourself...what happen?

ps: os x is unix not linux and not all linux distribution are free

Banned in discussions relating to Zeph's upcoming release from what I wrote. I can still help other people and myself you know.

All Linux Distributions that are Open-source are by law Free by GNU License. If Kernal is Open-source, should be free as well as everything is voluntary.

Megaargon, I tried the AMD Mac image too, and am on your side, I want it so badly. Be light with megaargon, I think he has understood.
I personally feel that the new image should come out today, but just be aware, you're not the only one that has free time in your life. People have other responsibilities too you know like taking care of family, and making money for home.

The foundation of OS X is open source. Darwin BSD. You can even download it off Apple's servers... somewhere.

Aqua (the Window Manager) and alot of the libraries that make a Mac work the way it does is Proprietary. And that's all the stuff that anybody really wants!

Will it work good on my computer?

My laptop is a Toshiba Satellite A215-S4767, it has 2 gb ram, AMD turion 64x2 Dual Core Mobile Technology, 250 gb HDD + 80 gb HDD (external), ATI Radeon X1200, 54g Atherols Wi-Fi (802.11b/g); 10/100 Ethernet; 4 USB, 1 FireWire, 1 VGA, 1 S-Video, 1 ExpressCard 34/54. 5-in-1 memory card reader, Realtek High Definition Audio ALC268

close.

All GNU Distributions are open source, because that is what GNU has declared as is purpose. Promoting and distributing open source software.

Not all open source is GNU, if you yourself create a truly new piece of software and patent it you can simply declare that it is open source, create you own version of open source license to distribute with the software and wallah it is. That after all is what freeware and shareware are! The reason GNU is such a presence is that many of the early UNIX developers believed in GNU so much that they gave their patents to GNU. So now GNU owns and has declared open source some very important software. Any time you develop software based on something owned by GNU you must accept that those parts of it are legally free and can be altered and distributed by anybody. Those parts, not the whole program. This is especially important because some very important pieces of most of the UNIX basic kernal are owned by GNU.

Not however BSD based UNIX, that is all under its own open source license.

@WinLinMac01: All Linux Distributions that are Open-source are by law Free by GNU License. If Kernal is Open-source, should be free as well as everything is voluntary.

In Piratabay, it is the update of OSX 10.5.2 for AmD.
I installed it and works perfect.
In a single package that installs everything to you, including new kernel... very simple
... and it works perfect
...It requires to have installed efi

Thanks, going to install as soon as it finishes download avg. 49kbps on a 10mbps connection. I assume we just install this right? No further patching, right? I wonder what Zephyroth is thinking. This update may have eased his project.

@jranglesIn Piratabay, it is the update of OSX 10.5.2 for AmD. I installed it and works perfect. In a single package that installs everything to you, including new kernel... very simple ... and it works perfect ...It requires to have installed efi

I dont think this update have eased his project since zephs 10.5.2 supports way more hardware than the last release. Me for one had trouble installing 10.5.1, so my hopes are up that 10.5.2 will work for me. The update is only important to people with a already working 10.5.1, the rest is still happy to get the 10.5.2 from zeph =)

@WinLinMac01Thanks, going to install as soon as it finishes download avg. 49kbps on a 10mbps connection. I assume we just install this right? No further patching, right? I wonder what Zephyroth is thinking. This update may have eased his project. @jrangles: In Piratabay, it is the update of OSX 10.5.2 for AmD. I installed…

@zephyroth:-)

Hello, zephyroth. Good smile or bad smile?

After installing 10.5.2. update my cpu is now reported as only being single core when it's dual core

@zephiroth : Does 10.5.2 have some support dor SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) controler and disks ?

I cannot find my disks on a SAS powered computer..

It's a 2 x "dualcore Opteron 2000 series" with a Nvidia FX5500.. and I would be happy to run leo on it..

You can try with this Files (media fire.com/?dm9nyy3nzyo)
/system/library/systemprofiler (backup the others)

edit : didn´t work

Hey Zephyroth First I want to say your installations are perfect, really really good! 10.5.1 is amazing great job! I was just wondering one quick question on 10.5.2, how big of a file do you think it's going to be once it's done? And are you going to make two? Meaning those of us that have 10.5.1 zeph amd already installed and working doing just a straight update vs's a full installation of 10.5.2. Does that make sense? Sorry if it does not. Thanks again. Keep up the great work!

@roisoftYou can try with this Files (media fire.com/?dm9nyy3nzyo) /system/library/systemprofiler (backup the others)

Still nothing

@Rajmahal783Hey Zephyroth First I want to say your installations are perfect, really really good! 10.5.1 is amazing great job! I was just wondering one quick question on 10.5.2, how big of a file do you think it's going to be once it's done? And are you going to make two? Meaning those of us that have 10.5.1 zeph amd already…

There's a 10.5.2 update floating around on TPB, you need EFI installed to load the 9.2.0 kernel though. Check the wiki for instructions on installing kernel.

@zephyrothYeah same for me but you can check if the 2 cores are correctly detected by typing "sysctl -a" in Terminal (for me yes, it's just that it doesn't appear in System Profiler)

Also in Activity Monitor in Applications/Utilities you can check the 2 cores working differently meaning that YES it has Dual Core capacity

open a terminal and type "sysctl -a" you will see the correct 2 cores report, it´s only something "stetic"

I just ran the HUD applet (crap, can't remember the name!) It showed both cores working and throttling properly, just like they did before...

Hey damnesia thanks yea I saw that on TPB but I think I will wait for zeph's 10.5.2 AMD. I'm hoping with his I can get my sound working it's Conexant HIGH DEF Audio if anybody's know anything I'd appreciate it. And also my trackpad and keyboard which worked during installation but not after. Thanks.

These are my specs:

Product Name dv2415nr
US Product Number GA534UA#ABA
Microprocessor 1.8 GHz AMD Turion ™ 64 X2 Dual-Core Mobile Technology TL-56
Microprocessor Cache 512KB+512KB L2 Cache
Memory 1024 MB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
Memory Max Max supported 2048 MB
Video Graphics NVIDIA GeForce Go 6150 (UMA)
Video Memory Up to 287 MB
Hard Drive 160 GB (5400RPM) SATA
Multimedia Drive LightScribe Super Multi 8X DVD±R/RW with Double Layer Support
Display 14.1" WXGA High-Definition BrightView Widescreen Display (1280 x 800)
Fax/Modem High speed 56k modem
Network Card Integrated 10/100BASE-T Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 connector)
Wireless Connectivity 802.11b/g WLAN

Your trackpad is most likely PS2 so you need the PS2 kexts in the wiki. If you find out the exact model of your conexant audio I'm sure there's a kext out there that will work for you. Simple to install. If you have a usb keyboard/mouse on hand use that to install the necessary kexts.

I attempted to install the 10.5.2 update, but my comp locked up half way through and now everything is fubbered up... So I think I'll just wait till Zeph's release. I was able to get everything up an running perfect with your last image, so I am really looking forward to this release

AMD Opteron 165
DFI Ultra-D
2gb G.Skill
nVidia 6800GS
2x250gb SATA
1x120gb SATA (Leo)
Broadcom Wireless NIC

Hmm my guess is you tried to install the 9.2.0 kernel without efi?

Is that is damnesiac? Thanks for your reply.

PS2 Mouse & Keyboard issue
after installing Leopard , boot again from the install dvd and after choosing your language, choose "terminal" from the menu bar: then enter this command:

cp -Rf /System/Library/Extensions/ApplePS2Controller.kext /Volumes/leopard//System/Library/Extensions/ApplePS2Controller.kext

NOTE: replace /Volumes/leopard according to the name you gave at your Leo partition-What does that mean exactly? My Partition name is Leopard and it's Disk2s1

It means you'd replace "leopard" with "Leopard" so you get this exactly...

cp -R /System/Library/Extensions/ApplePS2Controller.kext /Volumes/Leopard/System/Library/Extensions/ApplePS2Controller.kext

I can bet you all that megaargon is probably on his feet now jumping for joy after hearing the update from Zephyroth. LOL

I'm not so sure he's here... Or, if he is, he's awfully quiet, not really his style, judging by the past few days...

I think he just wanted to hear when it was being released. Lets study how he responds to the forums today.

@damnesiacHmm my guess is you tried to install the 9.2.0 kernel without efi?

Not exactly. This was before there was a proper AMD update only. Oh well, I wanted to reinstall with Rev2 anyway.

Lets all sit back and wait for Zephyroth's "Go" for throttle up, in proper terms, go for download, LOL- Cheers...

mine says this with that code: Does it mean ite detecting both cores?

machdep.cpu.address_bits.virtual: 48
machdep.cpu.address_bits.physical: 40
machdep.cpu.cache.size: 512
machdep.cpu.cache.L2_associativity: 8
machdep.cpu.cache.linesize: 64
machdep.cpu.arch_perf.fixed_width: 0
machdep.cpu.arch_perf.fixed_number: 0
machdep.cpu.arch_perf.events: 0
machdep.cpu.arch_perf.events_number: 0
machdep.cpu.arch_perf.width: 0
machdep.cpu.arch_perf.number: 0
machdep.cpu.arch_perf.version: 0
machdep.cpu.thermal.ACNT_MCNT: 0
machdep.cpu.thermal.thresholds: 0
machdep.cpu.thermal.dynamic_acceleration: 0
machdep.cpu.thermal.sensor: 0
machdep.cpu.mwait.sub_Cstates: 0
machdep.cpu.mwait.extensions: 0
machdep.cpu.mwait.linesize_max: 0
machdep.cpu.mwait.linesize_min: 0
machdep.cpu.cores_per_package: 1
machdep.cpu.logical_per_package: 2
machdep.cpu.extfeatures: SYSCALL EM64T
machdep.cpu.features: FPU VME DE PSE TSC MSR PAE MCE CX8 APIC SEP MTRR PGE MCA CMOV PAT PSE36 CLFSH MMX FXSR SSE SSE2 HTT SSE3
machdep.cpu.brand: 0
machdep.cpu.signature: 135089
machdep.cpu.extfeature_bits: -472646657 3
machdep.cpu.feature_bits: 395049983 1
machdep.cpu.stepping: 1
machdep.cpu.extfamily: 0
machdep.cpu.extmodel: 2
machdep.cpu.model: 43
machdep.cpu.family: 15
machdep.cpu.brand_string: AMD Athlon(tm) 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 3800+
machdep.cpu.vendor: AuthenticAMD

Looks unicore to me.

@mrburns05mine says this with that code: Does it mean ite detecting both cores? machdep.cpu.address_bits.virtual: 48 machdep.cpu.address_bits.physical: 40 machdep.cpu.cache.size: 512 machdep.cpu.cache.L2_associativity: 8 machdep.cpu.cache.linesize: 64 machdep.cpu.arch_perf.fixed_width: 0 machdep.cpu.arch_perf.fixed_number: 0…

well thats not good... Both cores show up in istat menu, and are operating separatly, so i think its working fine