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buy Apple snow leopard in apple store n restore to an empty partition... lol.....
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Amd Phenom and SB600
Hi, Ive been reading this post since you started it a few days ago, My computer has an AMD 9950 processor, a SB600 chipset (which was very difficult to set up back when I installed Leopard last year) and an ATI 3870 Graphics card. I was just wondering... I have everything ready, the image file, chameleon etc. I wanted to know if Id need the kext from leopard for the SB600 chipset, and ive been looking for kexts for the 3870 for snow leopard but i cant find any... wat should i do?
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Chipset and video kexts from Leopard work with Snow Leopard - at least with this method, using 32 bit mode. If You have chipset kexts working in Leo, they should work with Snow as well. So, give it a try =)
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Amd Phenom and SB600
Alright thanks.
I was trying to double click on osinstall.mpkg and it seemed to be working fine, but then i went to customize and I unchecked the printer drivers, extra languages etc... but every time i do that and then click install it freezes... the spinning wheel comes up and It doesnt do anything... I tried waiting a few minutes,,, but its been 2 hours and i got nothing. I had to force quit the installer and now im trying again... but nope... it freezes... do you know wat might be causing this to happen? btw... im installing to an external GUID formatted hard drive I wanna intall to a MBR partition tho... i have the mbr file but every time i try to replace it it doesnt let me. wat am i doing wrong? Im really sorry for asking so many questions lol. But you guys are the only ones ive seen that are actually helping others to get snow leopard working on their AMD machines... thanks a lot. |
Infinitemac was originally OSX86-AMD scene only so... =) Anyway, about the problem - To be honest, i have no idea what could be the reason. Maybe Your downloaded image is broken. Try checking the MD5 - nothing else comes to my mind.
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AMD Phenom and SB600
Ok, it turns out i only had to restart leopard... Ok, its done installing leopard to the external drive, i had to change the kernel which is modbin's test 7. The guide says i only have to copy and paste to the root drive, dont i have to change the .plist file or something like that to tell snow to use that kernel instead of the original kernel?
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Amd Phenom and SB600
Ok, I just removed the .test7 so that it would load modbin's kernel... the thing is... when it starts to boot up and look for the kexts theres a kernel panic, i tried using cpus=1 flag, -x32, -v, and -x and i still get the KP. Why is this happening?
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Boot into leopard, copy the mach_kernel.test7 file to Your 10.6 root folder, open terminal and set permissions :
sudo chown -R 0:0 mach_kernel.test7 sudo chmod -R 755 mach_kernel.test7 Restart. While booting, press F8 if needed, and in prompt enter "mach_kernel.test7" to boot using the new one for sure. If this works, You can edit boot.plist file and change kernel to .test7 there - this way it's easier to avoid problems with updates etc. cause You always have Your working kernel untouched. |
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have u replace the boot file? you can also use chameleon rc3 boot file.. can u upload your KP screen so we can see what cause that KP try just boot mach_kernel.test7 -v (if you not replace the kernel) |
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for me i just place the kernel in root because i have chown 0:0 /Volumes/Snow |
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aryajuanda
You have characteristics mach_kernel.test7 ? At its use with Р4 it is necessary disabler.kext ? |
Fantastic guide aryajuanda, it helped me a lot with my snow leo installation.
FYI everything is working great just like on my old 10.5.8, though I had to place appleac97audio, voodoops2controller and nforcelan kexts inside /s/l/ext, as they won't load from the extra folder. The video card is injected via EFI string and my realtek card is working right out of the box. Everything feels snappier, faster, hope it lasts. Thanks again aryajuanda!!! EDIT: After a couple of days I must say that it's really behaving more stable and faster than 10.5.8, the only issue I've found (and not a big one) is that I cannot set the volume with the slider next to the clock or the keyboard, it seems to move but it turns back to the previous state once I drop the slider. The strange thing is that I can change it from the audio preferences :P Any idea??? |
I manged to install SL using a combination of this guide and the guide on ihackintosh, but I'm not able to boot it.
I installed on my external USB drive (GUID), installed this kexts: http://www.imagesforme.com/out.php/t701562_kexts.jpg I get KP every time when I try to boot (I tried booting with -v -f -s -x, no go ) vanilla kernel gives me restarts, withz modbin test7 I get this KP: http://www.imagesforme.com/out.php/t701558_KPSL.jpg Can anyone help me with this KP? My specs are: AMD Athlon II X2 550 Gigabyte 790fx UD4p 8Gb RAM ati radeon 3850 |
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For intel user or some one who like to try boot 64 bit mode on testt7 kernel you can try boot with -64_bit Not working on my rig becauce amd doesnot have syscall64, but i can see 64 bit mode enable with -64_bit boot arg |
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This isn't so simple as it seems.i am sure if you go to itunes preferences, itunes wont show anything and also if you check Sysytem Preferences/spotlight under privacy tab it will crash the system. These problems along with volume slider can be fixed using marvins amd utility by checking patch all binaries and select the System/library folder.If you check specific folders it will just show a "Unable to determine encrypted files...." message. HOWEVER if you do this front row will stop from starting. Havent found a solution on this one yet. |
Thanks for the answer maxx... I've patched every binary on /Library since my first boot and never had that itunes and spotlight problem, that slider thing is the only issue I had so far.
Also FrontRow is not working here as you said, but I never use it, so... |
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I think I'll do the same, have you tried building the one he posted earlier today?
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i have solved the itunes and spotlight problem with Front Row still working.I also found the location of the "volume slider" but patching it did not help.
The location is System/Library/coreservices/menu extras/volume.menu but as i said the solution is not there. I guess we can back up the Front Row inside System/Library then patch the whole System/Library folder and then paste back the front row.This may work but i am not willing to try a reformat just for a volume slider in case it fails (i use front row) |
Marvin found 2 cpuid that cannot be patched:
/System/Library/CoreServices/SystemUIServer.app/Contents/MacOS/SystemUIServer /System/Library/Extensions/NVDAResman.kext/Contents/MacOS/NVDAResman And 7 encrypted binaries: /System/Library/CoreServices/backupd /System/Library/CoreServices/Dock.app/Contents/MacOS/Dock /System/Library/CoreServices/Finder.app/Contents/MacOS/Finder /System/Library/CoreServices/loginwindow.app/Contents/MacOS/loginwindow /System/Library/CoreServices/SystemUIServer.app/Contents/MacOS/SystemUIServer /System/Library/Frameworks/ApplicationServices.framework/Versions/A/Frameworks/ATS.framework/Versions/A/Support/fontd /System/Library/Frameworks/CoreServices.framework/Versions/A/Frameworks/Metadata.framework/Versions/A/Support/mds Should I decrypt these? Everything is working fine so far... Maxx, thanks for your help again, as you can see the SystemUIServer.app can not be patched and I think (it's just an idea) that is the responsible for the slider issue. My console reports this at startup: SystemUIServer[1298] MenuCracker: Allowing "iStatMenusCPU". Anyway, I'll better wait for Andy's patch as this volume thing is not a big deal. EDIT: I've managed to make the keyboard volume keys to work. It seems controllermate needed to be updated for snow. Still having the slider issue but it's even less annoying now that I can control the volume with my keyboard. |
It is the systemuiserver BUT partially and here is what i mean.
I have successfully patched using Marvins AMD utility the SystemUIserver app and now the slider bar on the menu bar works ok BUT the volume slider that pops up when you increase or decrease volume from keyboard still stays the same. However it is one step forward. I am pretty sure now that if we back up front row inside Coreservices,then patch the whole Coreservices folder and finally paste back the front row into Coreservices that will solve all these problems while keeping front row working.I am saying this beause when i was patching Coreservices folder everything was working as it should except Front Row. So, theoretically all we have to do is exclude Front Row from being patched. I did a clean install yesterday and i am not willing to try this coz i cant stand another format.Anyone willing to try it? :) |
I have already patched all the coreservices folder and still have the slider problem, but as I said before, I've managed to make the keyboard volume keys to work. On the other hand I cannot patch systemuiserver, don't know why but I just can't. This is what the patcher tells me:
File does not contain the reference bytes at vmaddr 0x34d87 (fileoffs 0xc3d87)! 0 of 1 patches applied EDIT: done, I wasn't decrypting the binaries, just patching the cpuid, now I've done both and the slider is working!! Strange thing is that I haven't decrypted any of the many binaries reported by Marvin and they are working fine so far. The encrypted files are listed above. Thanks for your help maxx, and don't be afraid to patch the coreservices folder (except for frontrow of course) but perhaps you shouldn't run the decrypter, just the cpuid patcher. |
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I repeat that slider in meny bar works for me too.Its the pop up slider that does not work. Thank you for your help man. :) |
Run Marvin's Utility like in the picture:
http://kepfeltoltes.hu/090924/Screen...toltes.hu_.png When finished go to desktop AMD.Patch.Folder, the current date folder, and copy patches folder to the root of Snow drive: http://kepfeltoltes.hu/090924/Screen...toltes.hu_.png Reboot and boot with -s and type this: Code:
/sbin/mount -uw /Copy to System/Library/CoreServices http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?njq0qgmeud2 |
Thx man.An alternative solution t this which i followed is what i said earlier if someone doesnt want to mess with commands.
Just patch the System/Library folder by selecting the last option from marvins AMD utility BUT before patching it back up the front row app inside System/Library/CoreServices.After that reboot and paste front row you backed up earlier int System/Library/Coreservices. That will do the trick. Nice feedback everyone! maybe these solutions should go by the original poster as a workaround in the first page of the guide. |
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Hi aryajuanda, I have updated my Snow to 10.6.1 update patched using zephyroth's AMD patcher, everything works fine, but Dock is disappears :(, how to get it back?
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I have ati radeon 3850. I've tried to create an EFI string using EFI studio and put it into boot plist, but I'm not sure I did it right. With 10.5 i was doing that after succesful install, it wasn't necessery to have vga kext or EFI string before installing OS. |
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Using step 6 on this page:
http://www.ihackintosh.com/2009/09/i...pc-hackintosh/ But I had two problems: 1) I couldnt select my graphic card from the menu so I selected a random generic one. 2) In the boot plist I didnt find Graphics mode/key string, so I put the code to the end of the line |
try to use an EFI string from your Leopard installation.. u might need to add Pci ID of your VGA to your ATI..... kext (i dont know the proper kext because i dont have ATI card)..
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And some times I am getting com.apple.iokit.IOATAFamily 2.5.0 KP, If I reset the BIOS to default settings then it works. I need to reset every time, any Idea how to resolve this issue or Do I need to change any kext? |
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Here are my boot plists for OSX SL 10.6 install and from my 100% working Leo 10.5
BTW, in EFI studio when Display device is selected, I can only choose from list of Nvidia VGA cards, no ATI card in the list, and I have Gigabyte ATI Radeon HD3850. Thanks in advance :) |
Worked like a charm, thanx !
I had to use a retail DVD of Snow Leopard tho, my previous attempts (using other SL downloads) were causing KP's on first boot every time. . . Also, do you think it is stable enough to run as main OS, I mean is it as solid as Leopard 10.5.8? And is there anything else you can tell us about the modbin test 7 kernel like what features it may or may not have, advantages or dis-advantages we should know about? just curious. . . |
Hi There,
I'm new on this, but could anyone help in with a Dutch HowTo version? Thnx, Marc |
My MB is Asus M3A78-EMH. AMD CPU. Can I install SL?
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You should be able to, but you will need a standalone graphics card for 3d acceleration as the onboard won't work.
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I need help (feel like a noob)
I am somewhat confused as to how to install Snow Leopard. I have done all the prep-work from the guide. Problem is, after about 30% done it restarts (stating the install will continue after Restart). That's where I am stuck. I have my SL drive set to default but after it restarts, all Chameleon sees is my 10.5.8 and W7 installs. What am I doing wrong? How do I make this work?
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Fixed
Ok, feel like a dumb-ass, but I fixed my own problem. Install went smoothly but having problems getting SL to boot; it keeps hanging on "DSMOS found" in verbose mode and does nothing. Any suggestions how to get past this? I have tried the classic -v -r -f -x and the result is the same. At least I am not getting any kernel panics. :-/
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maybe you can try fakesmc to replace dmos
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HAHA my 3rd attempt installing snow leopard
when i boot nothing pops out again XD maybe i didn't put enough kext this time i added AppleATIATA.kext still nth pops out :( maybe my mobo problem??? anyone have snow leopard working on ATI SB600 chipset?? what kext is needed?? |
I tried installing on;
Biostar 790GX GTS250 X2 550BE unlocked 4 gigs ram and it would just sit in a gray screen after getting out of verbose.. Will keep trying. |
deadly360:
Look at new releases, and read the post of andivand for appleatiata.kext, works nicely (sata and ide in native mode) with my ga-ma770-ds3 with sb600 southbridge. |
hey perisman
i now know why nth pops out after i reboot, since i got two HDD so i forgot to set the snow hdd to 1st boot in bios. Now it boots perfectly but just my mouse and keyborad dosen't work(i added ApplePS2 and controller ) but it didn't work. I havn't test sound and lan i'll check it now i need help on mouse and keyboard. |