Mac OS X on x86 Hardware 2008–2024 Technical Archive
Member #3,583 · 2008-11-30 → 2009-01-24
#235 by Dispatches #104 by Author Reads #2,099 by Thread Reach Member #3,583 Gigabyte G31M / P35 Retail DVD / USB

@bartp

InfiniteMac community contributor with 32 recorded dispatches, 11 lead technical dossiers (100,810 direct reads), participating in discussions reaching 112,454 historical readers.

Dispatches 32 Ranked #235 of 6,691
Author Reads 100,810 Ranked #104 · 11 dossiers
Thread Reach 112,454 Ranked #2,099 in reach
Lead Dossiers 11 9,165 avg reads / dossier
Member Number #3,583 Joined 2008-11-30
Active Window 2008–2009 2008-11-30 → 2009-01-24
Hardware Specs Reported in Dispatches
new to this forum and new to the hackintosh world. but real exited about it. · ive got a windows machine running with a GA-Ep35-DS3 board in it. What usb stick works out of the box with my GA-EP35-DS3/kalyway?
Archive Standing
#235 of 6,691 by Dispatches (32 notes) · #104 of 3,454 by Author Readership (100,810 reads across 11 dossiers) · #2,099 by Thread Reach (112,454 cumulative reads)
InfiniteMac ID
Member #3,583 · Joined 2008-11-30
Hardware & Kernel Topics
Gigabyte G31M / P35 (5) · Retail DVD / USB (2)
Frequent Thread Collaborators
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Dispatches by Mac OS X Collection

Distribution across 3 technical boards

Leopard 10.5
21 (66%)
10.X Core
10 (31%)

Lead Dossiers Authored by @bartp (11)

100,810 cumulative reads on threads started by @bartp

Dossier Title & SummaryCollectionReadership
kalyway 10.5.2 adobe cs3 crash
ive got 10.5.2 working, but when i installed cs3 design all programs crash when they try to start up. ive got Adobe elements on the same machine working fine. What can this be. should i update to 10.5.4 ? Bart
Leopard 10.553,613 reads
2008-12-11 · 7 notes
Gigabyte GA-Ep35-DS3P & GA-EP45-DS3L Setups
not sure if it's already there. Being quite new to this i found it fairly easy to turn my pc into a mac. What most noobs need is a full guide to what to buy and a step by step instruction. i know i did. so heres 2 links to a full guide.…
10.X Core7,822 reads
2009-01-01 · 1 notes
osx86 as good as the 'real thing'
great forum. Is hacking your pc into a hackintosh as stable as a real mac or is it more a fun thing to do? If i buy all the right parts , lots of info on this site, can i make and use a hackintosh as my primairy mac?
10.X Core7,610 reads
2008-12-02 · 17 notes
changing bios (GA-Ep35-DS3)
new to this forum and new to the hackintosh world. but real exited about it. ive got a windows machine running with a GA-Ep35-DS3 board in it. found this link with instructions gadg etted.com/?p=573 What will happen to my windows setup if…
Leopard 10.56,777 reads
2008-11-30 · 16 notes
What bluetooth usb stick for my GA-EP35-DS3
my quadcore is running great using the kalyway 10.5.1 and updates to 10.5.3. Now i need bluetooth for syncing my phone. What usb stick works out of the box with my GA-EP35-DS3/kalyway?
10.X Core6,100 reads
2008-12-27 · 9 notes
mouse freeze after wake
running kalyway 10.5.3. every time my osx goes to sleep and wakes up the mouse freezes. Is there a way to solve this? GA-EP35-DS3 q6600 8600gt Bart
Leopard 10.53,676 reads
2008-12-11 · 3 notes
kalyway wont even boot on my system
i finally got the nerve to start installing osx om my pc. (GA-ep-ds3 board, q6600 quadcore, gigabyte 8600gt 256mb, 4 gig ram , 2x sata western digital 500gb) found a great tutorial. gadg etted.com/?p=573 got all the stuff. burned kalyway…
Leopard 10.53,606 reads
2008-12-03 · 4 notes
iwork 09 no 10.5.3 install..10.4.11 works..
this is kinda strange.. i can install iwork09 on my tiger .4.11, but it cant be installed on 10.5.3... you need to have 10.5.6 my hackintosh is 10.5.3
Leopard 10.53,295 reads
2009-01-07 · 5 notes
new: msi windbox
not sure if this is the right place for it. but would love to see osx run on this. crunc hgear.com/2008/11/29/msi-windbox-is-a-vesa-mounts-best-friend/ bart
10.X Core2,934 reads
2008-11-30 · 1 notes
good microboard (macmini)
now that ive build one quadcore intel hackintosh( kalyway), i like to build a small one. Has any of you allready build one.? what board works good? love to hear your setup.
10.X Core2,932 reads
2008-12-04 · 1 notes
internetconnection verrrrry slow
ive got the Kalyway 10.5.3. all is working great.. all of a sudden internet is not usable anymore.. way too slow. it was working fine. my other macs are still fast on the same internet. ive got airport connection.. but little snitch shows…
Leopard 10.52,445 reads
2009-01-23 · 4 notes

Field Notes & Technical Dispatches (21)

Direct links into threads where @bartp contributed solutions & commentary

Thread & Dispatch ExcerptCollectionDate & Reach
kalyway 10.5.2 adobe cs3 crash
“not sure. i just downloaded the fix in that thread.. ran the patches and it all worked.”
Leopard 10.52008-12-11
53,613 dossier reads
kalyway 10.5.2 adobe cs3 crash
“yes i did show a very long report. i thought i took the right part out. anyway.. your link helped a lot. i downloaded the patch mentioned in that link and now everything works great.”
Leopard 10.52008-12-11
53,613 dossier reads
kalyway 10.5.2 adobe cs3 crash
“<crash exception="Read only Memory Exception" instruction=0556b70f could that be something? i cant read those crashreports hardware: GA p35ds3 board q6600 8600gt 256”
Leopard 10.52008-12-11
53,613 dossier reads
New to Photoshop , Kindly look at my work
“nice, why dont you work in illustrator for vector?”
Software & Kexts2009-01-24
7,889 dossier reads
osx86 as good as the 'real thing'
“ill answer my own question.. ive got it up .running 10.5.3 and all works great. using it mainly for graphic design. adobe/cinema 4d (running 64 bit) the only thing that is not working right is my mouse.. it will freeze every time it wakes f…”
10.X Core2008-12-12
7,610 dossier reads
osx86 as good as the 'real thing'
“thanks for your reply, but apart from the legal part, why wouldnt you build a hackintosh from scratch? if it runs as good, that would be the smarter way. i guess. saves you a lot of money. i am already running 3 real macs in my house. but n…”
10.X Core2008-12-02
7,610 dossier reads
changing bios (GA-Ep35-DS3)
“thanks , ive got it working. i disable my ide in the bios.. changed it back and it worked. all works fine now. 10.5.2 cant believe how great and snappy it all works. gonna order a wlan and i am all set. thanks for the great help.”
Leopard 10.52008-12-03
6,777 dossier reads
changing bios (GA-Ep35-DS3)
“thanks, i just started to install. but it wont even startup the Kalyway disc. : i burned it using toast and one using disc utility. ive set up my bios exactly the way the tutorial states. didnt think i would strand this soon.”
Leopard 10.52008-12-03
6,777 dossier reads
changing bios (GA-Ep35-DS3)
“do i need to plugin the card before installing osx or can i add it later aswell?”
Leopard 10.52008-12-01
6,777 dossier reads
changing bios (GA-Ep35-DS3)
“oh,, one more question what wireless airport card can i use that works?”
Leopard 10.52008-11-30
6,777 dossier reads
changing bios (GA-Ep35-DS3)
“great, i hardly cant believe it would work and be stable. But reading this forum it is possible for sure. my pc is allready there and up for it. i hope @milanca youve got exactly the same setup as mine , i see.! q6600, p35 ds3 etc. What rou…”
Leopard 10.52008-11-30
6,777 dossier reads
changing bios (GA-Ep35-DS3)
“thanks, yes ive got a seperate harddisc to install it on. i have to change my bios though.. hence my question.”
Leopard 10.52008-11-30
6,777 dossier reads
What bluetooth usb stick for my GA-EP35-DS3
“i found this one : Sitecom CN-512 which is fairly cheap. it does work on osx retail. anyone got one of those?”
10.X Core2008-12-28
6,100 dossier reads
List of pre-configured machines that work
“i wouldnt restrict it to just one installer method. i also like to have a list and the instal method that works”
10.X Core2008-12-04
3,755 dossier reads
mouse freeze after wake
“i think i have it solved. since my wacom still kept on working after wake, i figured i needed a more advanced mouse app./driver, so i installed usboverdrive. didnt do anything with it, just activated it. now it works.. the usboverdrive give…”
Leopard 10.52008-12-12
3,676 dossier reads
kalyway wont even boot on my system
“its installing now. wow. 13 minutes left.. just seeing the install screen on my pc makes me happy..”
Leopard 10.52008-12-03
3,606 dossier reads
kalyway wont even boot on my system
“thnks for the reply. i disable IDE in the bios. enabled it again and now its booting.. : lets see how for i get now.”
Leopard 10.52008-12-03
3,606 dossier reads
internetconnection verrrrry slow
“network diagnostics./status Airport is green Airport settings is green network settings is green isp is green internet failed server failed my isp is a dutch provider: Ziggo.nl”
Leopard 10.52009-01-23
2,445 dossier reads
internetconnection verrrrry slow
“ive got an airportexpress. it always worked fine.. and still does on my other machines. just the Kalyway 10.5.3 is not working anymore... so something must have caused this sudden failure”
Leopard 10.52009-01-23
2,445 dossier reads
changing bios (GA-Ep35-DS3)
“thanks, i am gonna give it a shot. you'll probably will hear more from me.”
Leopard 10.52008-11-30
6,777 dossier reads
What bluetooth usb stick for my GA-EP35-DS3
“thanks, @lanxxx: will all sticks work just fine?”
10.X Core2008-12-28
6,100 dossier reads