iATKOS_5i install successful

fairlyodd · #1 08-27-2009, 11:53 AM

Well I finally got this distro to load. I could not burn the image because of my junky old burner, so I used an old trick from my Windows 98 days. I created a small partition on my new drive and used disk utilities to restore the image to that partition. I used 132 boot disk and booted from that image. Leo booted up and I installed using the modified 9.2 kernel. I transferred all my settings from my 10.4.11 installation and everything worked without any major issues.

It seems that everything is working correctly accept I lost QE/CI on my X1650 Pro. The same trick I used to enable it on 10.4.11 using the modified kexts did not work on this distro and is causing that annoying mouse tearing on the screen. I cannot change my resolution at all and I am stuck at 1024x768. I need a bit of help in this area since it took me almost a week of searching and reading to get QE/CI to work on Tiger. I was hoping that someone on this board has enabled this on a X1650 Pro successfully and could save me a bit of headache by giving me a few hints as to how to get it to work on this distro.

As usual my system specs are located in my sig.

Thanks guys.

Imkantus · #2 08-27-2009, 03:32 PM

My first find is this one http://www.mediafire.com/?fcnylnw24mn it is for Cards with 0x71C7 Device-ID. Maybe that helps you?

Make sure to Back-Up you current kext-files before you try it.

fairlyodd · #3 08-27-2009, 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Imkantus

My first find is this one http://www.mediafire.com/?fcnylnw24mn it is for Cards with 0x71C7 Device-ID. Maybe that helps you?

Make sure to Back-Up you current kext-files before you try it.

Nope, thanks though, mine has the device ID of 0x71c1. I will keep searching around and see what I can find.
Thanks again for the support!

fairlyodd · #4 08-28-2009, 12:33 AM

Just wanted to ask if it was possible to update my distro using the combo update 10.5.8 from Apple without breaking my installation? I used the method explained on Isanleymac to upgrade my 10.4.x to 10.4.11. Not sure this will work the same way?

http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/ind...c=107760&st=40

Anyone have any idea if it would?

Thanks

Imkantus · #5 08-28-2009, 01:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fairlyodd

http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/ind...c=107760&st=40

Anyone have any idea if it would?

Thanks

Much less complicated then that.

First of all I would always apply only the next higher update, so you can assess where problems occur.
Furthermore I would change onto some newer Kernelversion, if you want to update to 10.5.8 - Doesn't the Voodoo Kernel work for you? If not I recommend to use Stage Kernel, it has the same patches applied as ToH 9.2.0 has, but it's 9.4.0 based (using it myself

)

Anyway here is how you do:

1. Create a back-up of your working kernel using:

Code:

sudo cp /mach_kernel /working_kernel

Do the same with you Extensions folder, each time you update;

Code:

sudo cp -R /System/Library/Extensions /Extensions_bak

2. Make sure you have Disabler.kext and a Decrypter (dsmos.kext or AppleDecrypt.kext) installed.
3. Download the next Delta Update from Apple and apply it, but do not restart.
4. Open up Terminal and edit the first boot script using

Code:

sudo nano /System/InstallAtStartup/scripts/1

go to the end and replace "Dont Steal Mac OS X.kext" with your Decrypter (2). *
5. Boot up using

Code:

/working_kernel -v

for the next time.
6. Reapply system.kext and eventually even seatbelt.kext and AppleSMBIOS.kext from your back-up to avoid the known problems.

* This is no longer necessary at Update from 10.5.7 to 10.5.8 - instead of it make sure to repair file-permissions using OSx86 Tools before you reboot.

Report your problems and errors and I am sure we'll find a solution, feel free to ask questions about my offhand-written How-To

fairlyodd · #6 08-28-2009, 02:23 AM

Thanks for the tutorial...saves me a bunch of time searching the web and piecing it all together..much appreciated! Now as far as the kernel issue goes, I tried using the 9.5 Voodoo kernel that is loaded on the XxX final iso, but I ended up every time with a kernel panic as soon as I booted to the install dvd. I have no clue as to why, but I decided to go with this distro to see if I had any better luck and as you can see I have. 2 versions of the 9.5 kernel are available on this distro, but I shied away from them do to previous issues with that kernel. I will try out your method and get back to you with any issues I may encounter.

Again thanks much for the help and speedy reply!

fairlyodd · #7 08-29-2009, 01:12 AM

Followed your steps and the installation failed..did not even make it through the update..failed before the update loaded completely. Not sure why but I am going to give it another go with another Kernel..maybe the 9.5 kernel you suggested.
Will report what I end up with.

Thanks

***UPDATE***

As I suspected, the Voodoo 9.5 Beta and the 9.5 Fassl kernels both caused kernel panics after installation. So I am back to using the modified 9.2 Kernel. I did however get full resolution enabled on my X1650 Pro, but alas I am still lacking the most important part, QE/CI support for this card. I have searched high and low and still not luck finding a fix for that. I can live with 10.5.5, but cannot deal with not being able to use Leo at it's full potential ie QE and CI. So without being long winded I am going to once again ask the community for help in getting this card activated fully, otherwise I may have to resort to using my 7300GT AGP card and see if I can get that to work instead.

Thanks again for all the help guys...much appreciated!!

fairlyodd · #8 08-29-2009, 01:56 PM

By the way where can I get this "stage Kernel" you referred to in your reply.

Thanks.

Imkantus · #9 08-29-2009, 02:02 PM

See here: http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/ind...t=#entry619356
There someone has posted files for a bunch of X1650 / AGP cards...

Quote:

Followed your steps and the installation failed..did not even make it through the update..failed before the update loaded completely

You're sure you had Disabler.kext beeing installed on your system?

Edit: I am currently not at home, but I will upload that XNU Kernel, later.

Edit2: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=EYOU8076

fairlyodd · #10 08-30-2009, 02:56 AM

Thanks a bunch for your help Imkantus. I will see if I can do a backup image of my working install and try the new kernel on that..if it works and updates I will do the same on the original. I will have a look at the fixes for my X1650 and see if any will help out. Will get back later with the results.

Thanks again!