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Member #463 · 2008-02-01 → 2010-12-29
#160 by Dispatches #76 by Author Reads #301 by Thread Reach Member #463 📍 California NVIDIA GeForce AMD OSx86 AHCI / SATA

@delian7

InfiniteMac community contributor with 44 recorded dispatches, 6 lead technical dossiers (137,170 direct reads), participating in discussions reaching 1,735,494 historical readers.

Dispatches 44 Ranked #160 of 6,691
Author Reads 137,170 Ranked #76 · 6 dossiers
Thread Reach 1,735,494 Ranked #301 in reach
Lead Dossiers 6 22,862 avg reads / dossier
Member Number #463 Joined 2008-01-29
Active Window 2008–2010 2008-02-01 → 2010-12-29
Preserved Forum Signature & OSx86 Rig
MOBO: HP M8100n AMD Media Center TV PC
OS: 10.5.8 (Updated from iPC OSX86)
Kernel: 9.8.0 Voodoo Kernel
Processor: Athlon 64 X2 with Dual Core technology
MotherBoard: MCP61
Graphics: nVidia 9600gt 512 mb
Audio: Realtek ALC888: Digital Output
Chipset: Apple nForce ATA
Ethernet: MCP61 LAN (Realtek RTL8201N)

Archive Standing
#160 of 6,691 by Dispatches (44 notes) · #76 of 3,454 by Author Readership (137,170 reads across 6 dossiers) · #301 by Thread Reach (1,735,494 cumulative reads)
InfiniteMac ID
Member #463 · Joined 2008-01-29
Location
California
Interests
tennis, improv, friends, family
Hardware & Kernel Topics
NVIDIA GeForce (8) · AMD OSx86 (7) · AHCI / SATA (7) · Chameleon / Boot-132 (5) · Voodoo / XNU Kernel (5) · ALC889a / Audio (3)
Frequent Thread Collaborators
@naquaada (11) @lanceomni (6) @R0GUE (5) @Puttabong (5) @WinLinMac01 (5) @nfoav8or (4) @DoiX (4) @Voyn1x (4) @cmdshft (3) @Taisto (3) @CyCLoBoT (3) @zephyroth (3) @bhast2 (3) @cgsheen (3)

Dispatches by Mac OS X Collection

Distribution across 4 technical boards

Leopard 10.5
29 (66%)
10.X Core
13 (30%)

Lead Dossiers Authored by @delian7 (6)

137,170 cumulative reads on threads started by @delian7

Dossier Title & SummaryCollectionReadership
Sleep not working with USB Mouse/Keyboard
Hopefully there's no similar threads, but.. I have a microsoft keyboard + mouse w/ extra media buttons, and the only way i can use them is to have the proper drivers, and to plug them in USB ports. The problem is that when i plug them into…
Leopard 10.5111,334 reads
2009-03-28 · 3 notes
nVidia 8500gt further ...
card works good, but i know that this probabbly doesn't work, but can my 8500gt make mac to be S-Video compatible? is there some software out there? I've used the latest nvinstaller installation 9F23 (9f23 Intel/ATI/Nvidia/OpenGL…
Leopard 10.58,465 reads
2009-01-31 · 6 notes
Mouse freezes with forcedeth.kext
I recently found out a forcedeth.kext, that lets Mac detect my Realtek RTL8201N lan card.. The KEXT can be found at http://forum.insanelymac.com/index.php?showtopic=12933 (the last version [0.3]).. When I install it with kext helper…
10.X Core6,903 reads
2008-06-16 · 2 notes
Internet doesn't work in REV 1
Hi, I am new and nooby to all of this. I've recently installed leopard on my tiger installation, and the only way I am able to boot up leopard is through safe boot/ safe mode. Could the no internet problem be because i am safe booting. I…
Leopard 10.54,940 reads
2008-02-01 · 1 notes
Mac Gaming (Graphics Slow)
Yes... i got prince of persia 4 for mac... and tried it out on the lowest resolution it's still very slow, and very laggy! my graphics card i have tested on windows games, and it can handle very good speeds, not the best but very good it's…
10.X Core3,055 reads
2009-08-13 · 1 notes
My Leopard Hard Drive Changed Name..
As wierd as it sounds, I was working with leopard and it froze, and when I shut it down using the button, i couldn't boot back in.. I noticed in my boot menu that my hard drive changed name from: WDC WD5000AAKS 65TMA to UDA UD400E@…
Leopard 10.52,473 reads
2008-06-22 · 5 notes

Field Notes & Technical Dispatches (37)

Direct links into threads where @delian7 contributed solutions & commentary

Thread & Dispatch ExcerptCollectionDate & Reach
iPC OSx86 Leopard 10.5.6 Intel AMD SSE2 SSE3
“are you getting the darwin bootloader? (press any key to boot from DVD) if not you need to either: go into your bios and configure to boot by default from the CD if inserted, or if your computer has it, go to the bootmenu and boot from your…”
10.X Core2009-08-25
965,272 dossier reads
iPC OSx86 Leopard 10.5.6 Intel AMD SSE2 SSE3
“i had to reinstall ipc 10.5.6, and now my cd rom and card reader aren't working... is it the kernel's fault, as i am using chameleon v2?”
10.X Core2009-08-21
965,272 dossier reads
iPC OSx86 Leopard 10.5.6 Intel AMD SSE2 SSE3
“well i've gotten LAN for my MCP61 Lan. but i've got a problem.. when i installed this nForce Kext sleep mode doesn't work for me anymore. I am running 9.6.0 XNU kernel, AMD, iPC 10.5.6, and 8500 gt graphics. thz.”
10.X Core2009-01-09
965,272 dossier reads
iPC OSx86 Leopard 10.5.6 Intel AMD SSE2 SSE3
“What does it say in in System Profiler about your graphics? thz. for speedy reply well it says: oh and also i tried installing my leo4allv3 graphics drivers, the ones that worked with no problem, but they crashed my system.. so i learned th…”
10.X Core2009-01-06
965,272 dossier reads
iPC OSx86 Leopard 10.5.6 Intel AMD SSE2 SSE3
“AMD Athlon X2 5400+ Asus nVidia MCP61 (custom board for HP) 4GB DDR2 800 1TB WD HDD Optiarc DVD PNY nVidia 8400GS (low profile) Only thing is what sound kext to use for sound I know its a Realtek ALC888, it is functional but no input and ca…”
10.X Core2009-01-06
965,272 dossier reads
iPC OSx86 Leopard 10.5.6 Intel AMD SSE2 SSE3
“i first of all installed it with nvkush and 0.2.1 512mb package in the installation and my nVidia 8500gt card worked, it supported the transpancy, my ideal resolution etc. except that when i go to any full screen program, ie. front row or i…”
10.X Core2009-01-05
965,272 dossier reads
Realtek HD Audio Drivers
“I have the same dilemma... I have Realtek High Def. Audio 5.1 channel, and I just can't get it to work. My chipset is ALC0888. Does someone have any drivers, kexts, etc. etc. I am a huge noob when it comes to this so speak slowly and carefu…”
Leopard 10.52008-02-12
266,589 dossier reads
Sleep not working with USB Mouse/Keyboard
“i've tried every single combo in my bios to fix this option, but maybe i will try another USB keyboard/ Mouse to see if it works. Because i really want to get the Apple Keyboard/Mouse but i only want to get it if every key will work ie plug…”
Leopard 10.52009-03-28
111,334 dossier reads
Leopard 10.5.2 AMD EFI (OOTB)
“finaly I have gotten myself a copy of the new 10.5.2 Zephyroth. Although I could not boot it to the installer (couldn't install it yet). When I put the DVD in it says to start up from the dvd press any key, or press f8 for start up options.…”
Leopard 10.52008-02-21
74,206 dossier reads
Leopard 10.5.2 AMD EFI (OOTB)
“I am totally confused. Where's an Idiot's guide to usenet when you need one. Lol. I created an account in asti news.de/xtest. I then download a bunch of programs like Newsbin Pro, UsenetGrab, Binjet, and Grabit. Couldn't get any program to …”
Leopard 10.52008-02-17
74,206 dossier reads
iPC OSx86 10.5.6 Intel AMD SSE2 SSE3: Public beta in 2 days
“Internet finally works with lanceomni's nForce Lan Driver.. i have mcp61 onboard lan Realtek RTL8201N and this is the very first time it worked.. However i have a problem, while i can surf the internet, i can not access my network, and my n…”
10.X Core2009-01-07
66,429 dossier reads
Beginners: Ask here first
“Is my sound card compatible with OSX leopard? My sound card is Realtek High Def. Audio with device instance path: HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_10EC&DEV_0888&SUBSYS_103C2A61&REV_1001\4&333E7B7D&0&0001 ... IDK if that helps anyone, but someone said th…”
Leopard 10.52008-04-21
37,386 dossier reads
Zephyroth Leopard 10.5.1 AMD - Rev. 2 - Discussion Thread
“Ok, first of all I am so happy that apple finally released the update, so Zeph can finish his up... I am sure that we will be proud of him. I know that my Realtek High Def Audio on chipset ALC888 will work on Zeph's 10.5.2 Rev. 1. I also kn…”
Leopard 10.52008-02-15
30,877 dossier reads
Zephyroth Leopard 10.5.1 AMD - Rev. 2 - Discussion Thread
“[cite] sh0td0wn:Hmmm, I don't think there were ever onboard 6150s on real Macs but if somehow can someone can edit the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 or X3100 kexts since they are onboard graphics that use system memory I think. I hop…”
Leopard 10.52008-02-05
30,877 dossier reads
Zephyroth Leopard 10.5.1 AMD - Rev. 2 - Discussion Thread
“I am so excited and can't hardly wait for the 10.5.2 release to be released. Does anyone know if you have to have tiger installed than update to leopard for it to boot properly. Also does anyone know whether my LAN which is: Realtek RTL8201…”
Leopard 10.52008-02-03
30,877 dossier reads
Zephyroth Leopard 10.5.1 AMD - Rev. 2 - Discussion Thread
“10.5.2 has been released? The moment has come? HALELOOYAH! (lol) Can you give me the download link?”
Leopard 10.52008-02-02
30,877 dossier reads
Kalyway 10.5.2 DVD Intel_Amd (sse2/sse3) EFI V8 RELEASED
“Thanks for your replies I will definitely look into the graphics card. One more question: Is my sound card compatible with OSX leopard? My sound card is Realtek High Def. Audio with device instance path: HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_10EC&DEV_0888&SU…”
Leopard 10.52008-04-17
29,604 dossier reads
Kalyway 10.5.2 DVD Intel_Amd (sse2/sse3) EFI V8 RELEASED
“Hi... So after spending so much time trying to get my card to work with OSX, i was confirmed by someone that my graphics card, NVIDIA GeForce 6150SE nForce 430 isn't compatible at all with any versions of OSX. Can someone tell me where I ca…”
Leopard 10.52008-04-16
29,604 dossier reads
Leo4Allv3 released, Tell us what you think
“thank you for replying. I downloaded kext helper to help me intall SMBIOS from you webpage, but it still doesn't work. I still have to press the shutdown button to fully shutdown my computer. Also, is there a program out there that can boot…”
Leopard 10.52008-05-25
17,655 dossier reads
Leo4Allv3 released, Tell us what you think
“Thanks guys answering my question, Whenever i want to shutdown/restart my computer it shuts down the monitor, the harddrives, but my graphics card remains on, until I press and hold the shutdown button of my computer. Is there a way to fix …”
Leopard 10.52008-05-23
17,655 dossier reads
Leo4Allv3 released, Tell us what you think
“Thanks for you hard work, One question how can I make my boot-loader into a graphical boot-loader, in other words to not be in verbose mode? To display the nice apple logo?”
Leopard 10.52008-05-20
17,655 dossier reads
Leo4Allv3 released, Tell us what you think
“Hey thanks for the awesome job you did.. Almost everything works, and I have ordered a compatible graphics card. One quick question: has a driver been released for my onboard lan card: Realtek RTL8201N. Wifi is great, but since I have lan i…”
Leopard 10.52008-05-06
17,655 dossier reads
Leo4Allv3 released, Tell us what you think
“Thanks Eddie 11c for you hard work in this. Leo 4 all v3 is truly the only installation that works with my sound card, which uses ALC888. One little problem though when I completed installation of it, and got to the registration; when the w…”
Leopard 10.52008-05-04
17,655 dossier reads
TV Tuners on Leopard OSx86 : WinTV PVR500 any solution
“rohitpatil thanks so much for creating this thread! I also wish to get my tv tuner (Happuage HVR 1600) to get it to work with my mac! That will be the best if someone can get it to work.”
10.X Core2008-06-08
14,835 dossier reads
Internet and sound problems
“Internet finally works with your nForce Lan Driver.. i have mcp61 onboard lan Realtek RTL8201N and this is the very first time it worked.. However i have a problem, while i can surf the internet, i can not access my network, and my network …”
Leopard 10.52009-01-06
13,027 dossier reads
stuck at booting iPC 10.5.6
“1. deleting the extensions.mkext (by booting with -f) 2. or get your self another mach_kernel.. what kernel are you using? voodoo works the best for me”
Leopard 10.52009-08-04
12,305 dossier reads
Installed 10.5.2. Are the quicktime, Itunes, and Frontrow updates safe to install now
“so zeph's software update is out.. so what's the difference between marvin's utility, and zeph's software update? Can't you just use zeph's software update for updates, without marvins?”
Software & Kexts2008-06-10
11,039 dossier reads
MacBook Wheel Announced- The Onion
“45 minutes on an email is not something i am willing to do.. and 20 minutes on batteries.. wow i really think that we've taken a step backward, great idea, but could be a lot improved, maybe a little foldable keyboard in a pocket of the mac…”
10.X Core2009-01-06
10,664 dossier reads
Startup Apple with startup audio but no video
“download the newest version (v2) of Chameleon it's found on the first page of infinitemac.com it's a package file so just double click to install”
Leopard 10.52009-08-05
9,128 dossier reads
Working Distro
“Leo4all worked really good for me, in fact i kind of regret switching to iPC. also try removing some of your RAM (like have 1 x 2GB), and then putting it in if you get OSX to install successfully.”
10.X Core2009-03-28
8,863 dossier reads
OS X Tips and Tricks and Hotkeys
“A really useful shortcut is pressing Enter (return) key when an item is highlighted and then you can rename.. So you don't have to Right Click, I mean Alt-Click, and press rename!”
Hardware & Dev2008-04-29
8,457 dossier reads
Network support on OSx86
“Hi, I am new and nooby to all of this. I've recently installed leopard on my tiger installation, and the only way I am able to boot up leopard is through safe boot/ safe mode. Could the no internet problem be because i am safe booting. I am…”
Leopard 10.52008-02-01
8,023 dossier reads
10.5.2. Installation won't start (kernel panic)
“finaly I have gotten myself a copy of the new 10.5.2 Zephyroth. Although I could not boot it to the installer (couldn't install it yet). When I put the DVD in it says to start up from the dvd press any key, or press f8 for start up options.…”
Leopard 10.52008-02-22
6,287 dossier reads
Apple Remote with OSx86
“I really don't want to bring up old threads... but I can't get my setup to work. I am running 10.5.8 with all the security and java updates (if that makes a difference) I have an eHome receiver and an Apple Remote... Mira software recognize…”
10.X Core2010-12-29
5,225 dossier reads
My Leopard Hard Drive Changed Name..
“sorry for that! I was gonna erase it after I got an answer... But I guess I am going to reinstall leo4all.”
Leopard 10.52008-06-23
2,473 dossier reads
My Leopard Hard Drive Changed Name..
“Thank You, When I did this my HD disk drive info changed like it was before, but when I wanted to boot leopard.. As it was booting it restarted and then on my second attempt to boot it, I get a Kernel Panic. On the bright side, I can view m…”
Leopard 10.52008-06-23
2,473 dossier reads
Help, please, I am stuck
“I have a similar problem... I go to the apple boot screen, and then a circle appears loading, and then a big "x" in a circle appears. I am really dissapointed that I can't get this to install, so I have kind of given up. I however wonder if…”
Leopard 10.52008-03-06
2,453 dossier reads