InfiniteMac OSx86 - updating 10.5.2 amd help:(

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@ Imkantus - Good idea thanks for pointing that out ;) I think the last time I updated a non retail install was before fakesmc came out

You can alternately install fakesmc.kext which should take care of the script. We will want to:

Download fakesmc.kext from here http://www.kexts.com/view/161-fakesmc_version_2.5.html and place it on your thumb drive. The download has two folders Leopard and Snow, you want to use the one in the Leopard folder.

1. Remove dsmos.kext

Code:

cd /Volumes/YOUR_INSTALL/System/Library

rm -R Extensions/dsmos.kext

2. Add fakesmc.kext

Code:

cp -R /Volumes/USB_DRIVE/fakesmc.kext Extensions

3. Corrent Permissions & Ownership

Code:

chown -R 0:0 Extensions/

chmod -R 755 Extensions/

4. Remove Extensions Cache

Code:

rm -R Extensions.mkext

5. Reboot with the following flags

Code:

-v -f blacklist=0

ugh i still dont loadnow it gets stuck at

Quote:

macintosh kextd[10]:IOKITWAaitquiet() timedout waiting to write kernels symbols
Macintosh configd[43]:Interfacenamer:timed out waiting for IOkit to quience
Macintosh configd[43]:Interfacenamer: no networkinterfaces, couldnot update platform uuid

ok works !!! but takes long to boot

Well lets see if we can't take care of the slow boot. Which method did you use to get around the script? fakesmc ? or editing the script? Also lets do a quick check to see what you have in the extensions folder. Take a look back at the first few posts and reply back with a list of extensions.

The first thing we want to do is get your kernel, system.kext & seatbelt.kext all in line as far as versions are concerned. Since we are now running 10.5.8 lets install a new kernel to match. There are several 9.8.0 kernel based on the original voodoo. Im using one called Qoopz and have been happy so far. I have uploaded the new kernel, matching system.kext and seatbelt.kext and am PM you a link.

You can check to see if you need the two kexts by following the directions below or you can just install them. Your choice

Checking your existing files

1. Check to see which System.kext you are currently running by right clicking and selecting Get Info. The version we will want is 9.8.0. If it is not than you can use the system.kext I provided.

2. Check to see which Seatbelt.kext you are currently running by right clicking Seatbelt.kext and selecting "Show Package Contents". Open the file versions.plist in the Contents folder. The build should say 78. If not than you can use the one I provide

Installing the new kernel.

1. Drag the "new_files" folder to the root of your drive

2. Give yourself root privileges

Code:

sudo su

3. Change Directories to this folder

Code:

cd /new_files

4. Copy the new kernel to the root of your drive

Code:

cp mach_kernel.qoopz /mach_kernel.qoopz

5. Set the proper permissions for your new kernel

Code:

chown root:wheel /mach_kernel*

chmod 644 /mach_kernel*

Currently your com.apple.Boot.plist is set to load mach_kernel.voodoo. We want to change it to load your new kernel. Take a look at the post where I explain the updating process. There is an explanation of how to edit this file under section 3. Check your boot preferences. Basically your replacing .voodoo with .qoopz

If you already have the correct kexts you can reboot and check to see if the new kernel works.

Installing the matching kexts

You can use KextHelper to install these kexts or do the following.

Code:

cp /new_files

cp -R *.kext /System/Library/Extensions

cd /system/library

chown -R 0:0 Extensions/

chmod -R 755 Extensions/

rm -Rf Extensions.mkext

touch Extensions/

Reboot using -v -f

Troubleshooting

System hangs on boot - Try booting using the following -v mach_kernel.voodoo

I get into OSX and check my kernel version and it still says 9.5.0 Voodoo - Check com.apple.Boot.plist to see if it says qoopz instead of voodoo

Once you get your new kernel up and running and all the matching kexts installed we will try to troubleshoot your slow boot issue.

the kernel isnt in the new files ;P

Quote:

Here is a link to the files I talk about in the post. You may not see the kernel as it is set to hidden.

Its in there. I just forgot to unhide it. Open terminal and navigate to the folder you downloaded. Type

Code:

ls

opps sorry didnt read that part lol,....

ok thanks
btw my DVD drive and USB things are kinda messed up like when i put in a cd it wont read it neither a usb untill i restart :/

These problems are often a result of mismatched system.kext and kernel version. Just as mismatched seatbelt and kernel cause problems with mounting dmgs

Once you have confirmed that you have all three of these in line than we have a place to start.