Installing Zeph's 10.5.2 on ASUS A8N-E(not SLI)

keepfrosty · #1 03-16-2008, 04:23 AM

Ok up until now I've been installing OSX86 on my intel based laptop but now I'm moving it to my AMD based desktop.

This is my hardware:

Processor: AMD Athlon 64 3200+
MoBo: ASUS A8N-E NFORCE4
Graphics: ASUS x1600
Hard Drives: Maxtor Pata, 2 Western Digital Sata, 1 Seagate Sata

Install Boot Hang Fix:

1. Boot with the DVD
2. Press F8, then type "-s"
3. Type "cd /usr/standalone/i386"
4. Type "dd if=./guid/boot1h of=/dev/rdiskXsY bs=512 count=1" (X is the disk number and Y is the partition number on which you installed Leo)
5. Type "dd if=./guid/boot0 of=/dev/diskX bs=400 count=1"
6. Type "./startupfiletool -v /dev/diskXsY ./boot_v8"

That is what I found on the Wiki site for OSX86 and that is where i become confused; I haven't installed the OS yet cause when i boot the dvd it goes no where. Now I tried following those instructions but i'm also lost. So let me get this straight, I reboot my machine, boot the dvd; hit F8 to enable startup options, type -s and do i hit enter? cause i've tried that and nothing happens still hangs. Now in step 4 it says where u installed Leo...... I haven't installed it yet? I have a partition set to fat32 so i can reformat for Leo during the install? I'm not a absolute noob when it comes to this on an intel machine but for AMD i'm a complete noob.Someone who has successfully installed this on the exact same mobo the ASUS A8N-E (not SLI that exact model) please tell me how u got leo to install if you can just help me to get the install going and get it installed I can do the rest.thanx in advanced to clear confusing i'm using Zeph's 10.5.2 like the wiki says for my mobo.