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Working for the most part...
Hey everyone, I'm new here but have pored through this thread for the last 6 hours and have finally come up with an ALMOST perfect install for myself.
System is obviously a Dell Studio 540, Intel C2Q 2.33GHz, 8GB RAM. Here's what I did: Disable SpeedStep, make sure SATA operation is "ATA" in BIOS -- IMPORTANT. Booted iAtkos v7 DVD with arguments: cpus=1 -f -v Partitioned 1 huge GUID partition, named Leopard. Had the following packages checked: --iAtkos V7 Main System --Chameleon v2 --/Extra directory --DSDT --Disabler --AppleDecrypt --AppleSMBIOS netkas --APIC driver --Intel SATA/IDE --Realtek R1000 --Post-Install Actions You'll notice there's no sound of video - ATI Radeon 3450 HD isn't included on the DVD, and since I don't have an NVidia, I can't help ya there. UNCHECK VoodooHDA!!!, you'll get kernel panics randomly. Install, and in Chameleon on boot of your installed system, use the same parameters, cpus=1 -f -v You can also try to use cpus=1 -f -v as it sometimes works for me. If you have a Radeon 3450 like me, your login window app will load but you won't see anything. BUT IT WORKS! Start up in single mode to install Kexts I guess. (-s) Can someone point me to a Radeon 3450 HD kext? |
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I've also been able to boot with cpus=2 -- anything higher won't boot.
I've found a Radeon 3450 kext, and you need to add "Graphics Mode"=***** for it to work, but it won't use my monitor's actual resolution, but instead I'm stuck at 1152x864. But it's a start! |
Apparently there is a way to modify the hidden DSDT.aml file so it reconizes four cores. Pere, in the other forum is supposed to do this for me. I wish I knew how so I could do it myself upon another build.
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Can you tell me how to upload a kext? Do I need a tool? If you have uploaded the sound drivers, can you point me in the right direction for the following driver: Realtek ALC888/1200?
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Okay, this is awesome :D
So now, I am going to reinstall iAtkos v7 with the same things you did. Then I will see if I can make any progress, too! |
I got the Ethernet working on here, too! have you all made any progress on the sound or video?
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I have a different video card than both of your so my video works perfect. I have no idea how to install the audio though, nor have a put much effort into it. I intend on looking more into this later when I have more time. Please report back if you get this far.
I am glad to hear you are essentially up and running aside from the audit and video. |
my advice help
did the post i did help any of you with your core problem just wondering
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I tried it but I couldn't find the Extra directory
I think it has something to do with iAtkos. I check it for it to be there, but it wasn't there... is there any way I can add it? |
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When you in stall Chameleon it makes a Extray folder on the drive you installed mac on when u double click the harddrive symble the folder is on that main page man. Let me know if this helps i know it did for me
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