EFI v8 on Rev 1 with mbr
So i tried installing it, followed directions, ran script and it printed out a few lines containg a little text and a few numbers (cant remember what it said) does that mean it installed, how can i check to see if its working properly? i…
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So i tried installing it, followed directions, ran script and it printed out a few lines containg a little text and a few numbers (cant remember what it said)
does that mean it installed, how can i check to see if its working properly?
i replaced the appleSMBios.kext with the one included in the efiv8.zip i got and now it shows the "about my mac" screen with the proper info
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this i want to know, too.
i asked this in the other thread (osx.kbt fi/comments.php?DiscussionID=171&page=1#Item_3).
imo - the simplest way is to get geekbench2 and run the tests. if they didn't show you that you own 'Hackintosh' - then efi is fine, otherwise read guidelines one more time
Try with this AppleSmbios media fire.com/download.php?2ic9mzziead
and add this file to /system/library/systemprofiler media fire.com/download.php?2jx2oya19wx
dont´forget repair the permissions...
does geekbench really report hackintosh (or not) depending on EFI?
as i understand the infos, it is only the exchanged applesmbios file reporting.
or does this file need efi to work?
I will give it a shot- gimme a minute cuz im in windows right now
still shows hackintosh.. there has to be an actuall way to see if its even working or installed properly
it works if using stock AppleACPIPlatform.kext your system can boot .
should i only do that one kext? i found a whole pack of vanilla kexts, but im worried of screwing my system
okay i did it and it boots, system profiler shows mac pro, geekbench shows hackintosh, i think at boot i catch a glimpse of it saying EFI Enhanced... blah blah blah- to quick to read it!
and i replaced the AppleACPIPlatform.kext with a "vanilla" one booted just fine
After installing EFI and replace the AppleSMBIOS.kext reboot and at the Darwin I press F8.
Than I boot with -v and after loading .mkext the PC just restart. I tried with all available options like -v -f -x -s.
The only thing that I can do is to repair the partition with StartupFileTool.
I tried to install on MBR and GUID partitions. Every time restart.
P.S. Sorry for my English
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