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Member #529 · 2008-02-05 → 2008-06-10
#170 by Dispatches #645 by Author Reads #1,800 by Thread Reach Member #529 NVIDIA GeForce AMD OSx86 AHCI / SATA

@rumar4u

InfiniteMac community contributor with 41 recorded dispatches, 5 lead technical dossiers (17,365 direct reads), participating in discussions reaching 181,969 historical readers.

Dispatches 41 Ranked #170 of 6,691
Author Reads 17,365 Ranked #645 · 5 dossiers
Thread Reach 181,969 Ranked #1,800 in reach
Lead Dossiers 5 3,473 avg reads / dossier
Member Number #529 Joined 2008-02-01
Active Window 2008 2008-02-05 → 2008-06-10
Hardware Specs Reported in Dispatches
Sorry y forgot to put my specs: · nForce 4 Ultra 939 Athlon 64 x2 4200 · nVidia 8600 GT · 1.5 Gb Ram DDR 400
Archive Standing
#170 of 6,691 by Dispatches (41 notes) · #645 of 3,454 by Author Readership (17,365 reads across 5 dossiers) · #1,800 by Thread Reach (181,969 cumulative reads)
InfiniteMac ID
Member #529 · Joined 2008-02-01
Hardware & Kernel Topics
NVIDIA GeForce (14) · AMD OSx86 (5) · AHCI / SATA (5) · Voodoo / XNU Kernel (2)
Frequent Thread Collaborators
@eddie11c (5) @Puttabong (4) @zephyroth (4) @roisoft (4) @WinLinMac01 (4) @agrafuese (3) @cgsheen (3) @guliath (2) @mrburns05 (2) @eard (2) @damnesiac (2) @iero (2) @Firewalk (2) @zuz242 (2)

Dispatches by Mac OS X Collection

Distribution across 3 technical boards

Leopard 10.5
29 (71%)
10.X Core
11 (27%)
General
1 (2%)

Lead Dossiers Authored by @rumar4u (5)

17,365 cumulative reads on threads started by @rumar4u

Dossier Title & SummaryCollectionReadership
Can I Triple Boot with EFI GUID with Leopard, Vista & Linux
Hi i was just trying to format a New HDD into several Partitions in GUID using EFI v8, so i can Get the Best of the 3 OS' do someone has a Guide or a Link in How to ?
Leopard 10.54,022 reads
2008-02-18 · 2 notes
Time Machine with 8600 GT
Hi i've changed my Video Card from a 7300 SE to a 8600 GT and Time Machine backup dont work and no Time Travel if someone knows or any help it would be appreciatte it. thanks
10.X Core3,686 reads
2008-02-07 · 3 notes
GUID weird Hardware Problem
I've followed Zephyrot's Rev 1 Install since the very first Post in Insanelymac, I have a nForce 4 Ultra 939 AMD x64 4200 with a PCIe NVIDIA 7300 GeForce and everything have managed to work right with all the patches after and a lot of…
10.X Core3,681 reads
2008-02-05 · 1 notes
SATA HDD Experience
I Started this thread to share some experience and hope it helps someone, After ive tried to Install Zeph's Leo on a ACER AM2 x64 4400 Machine with SATA Drive (320Gb) it didnt let me format the drive, so After a lot of CD's trying to Seek…
10.X Core3,619 reads
2008-02-09 · 3 notes
After 10.5.3 Update No QE
its being a long time since ive last enter (Moved to New House) and ive been trying to Get QE after Zephyrots Software Update which is great but dont know how to Add GFX strings, dont know if its that i have 9.2 kernel and ive already…
Leopard 10.52,357 reads
2008-06-09 · 4 notes

Field Notes & Technical Dispatches (34)

Direct links into threads where @rumar4u contributed solutions & commentary

Thread & Dispatch ExcerptCollectionDate & Reach
10.5.2 Update First Impressions
“[cite] zephyroth:Yeah same for me but you can check if the 2 cores are correctly detected by typing "sysctl -a" in Terminal (for me yes, it's just that it doesn't appear in System Profiler) Also in Activity Monitor in Applications/Utilities…”
10.X Core2008-02-15
21,943 dossier reads
10.5.2 Update First Impressions
“This site would not have been this kind of funny without this Kid megaargon, he definitive can't wait for his stuff, i just imagine him 3 to 5 years ago waiting for Santa Claus, i think its almost the same for him... I remember back when i …”
10.X Core2008-02-14
21,943 dossier reads
10.5.2 Update First Impressions
“Well Finally... After almost 36 hours of trying everything to update to 10.5.2 im reporting success... But, the new Kernel 9.2 needs to be downloaded and applied with the dsmos.kext The LeoGraphicsUpdate with GeForce 8600GT and patches at f…”
10.X Core2008-02-14
21,943 dossier reads
10.5.2 Update First Impressions
“Well here's my personal Experience with 10.5.2 1st I can't believe i wasted 1 day of my life trying to get it done, but finally did 2nd Weird but, nvinject.kext its preventing the desktop to load With or Without LeoGraphicsUpdate plus the p…”
10.X Core2008-02-13
21,943 dossier reads
nVidia 7600GS QE/CI with 10.5.2 anyone? If so, how
“Actually something similar happened to me, but… The new 9.2 Kernel worked for me with the 9.1 dsmos.kext in the extensions folder so i use 9.1 dsmos.kext and 9.2 mach_kernel and it went thru if you want try reinstalling the Whole DVD again …”
Leopard 10.52008-02-18
13,724 dossier reads
nVidia 7600GS QE/CI with 10.5.2 anyone? If so, how
“By now you would already have had the QE/CI up and running fine with the 256 NVinject (if its that your amoutn of Ram)”
Leopard 10.52008-02-18
13,724 dossier reads
nVidia 7600GS QE/CI with 10.5.2 anyone? If so, how
“What do you think my friend, for a minute put your "thinking cap" and start messing around so you can learn up a bit... An Ol' Saying in my country tells: Give a man a fish... and you'll only feed him once... Teach a man how to fish... and …”
Leopard 10.52008-02-18
13,724 dossier reads
nVidia 7600GS QE/CI with 10.5.2 anyone? If so, how
“Well HCE do this hoping it will help you: Enter Terminal in root mode: (You know the sudo -s & password thing)type rm -rf /system/library/extensions/NV* rm -rf /system/library/extensions/Ge* (those commands are to remove files) also do rm -…”
Leopard 10.52008-02-18
13,724 dossier reads
10.5.2 Update for AMD only, eddie11c
“[cite] cgsheen: (oh, it crapped out Toast... I don't have a problem with anything else, just Toast...) Well for me, i downloaded the lastest NVinject.kext 0.2.1 (search for it in Google "nvinject.fr") and Netkas SMBIOS.kext (located in PC E…”
Leopard 10.52008-02-15
13,226 dossier reads
Time Machine (The backup volume could not be found).
“[cite] monsieur.d:rumar4u: thanks for the answer. I was not asking what kexts are or how to install them. I explained that cause of all the new people who usually comes right here that maybe can perhaps take advantage of that explanation [c…”
Leopard 10.52008-02-20
11,071 dossier reads
Time Machine (The backup volume could not be found).
“How to get started...OK Zephyrot installation 10.5.2 (told by him) is supposed to have the new AppleSMBIOS.kext & IONetworking.kext to prevent errors In Macs there are NO so called "drivers" but rather "Files with Instrucctions" to get the …”
Leopard 10.52008-02-19
11,071 dossier reads
Time Machine (The backup volume could not be found).
“Well i had the same issue, but i fixed it, putting the new AppleSMBIOS.kext, IONetworking.kext, NVinject.kext (0.2.1 Latest) (Chown & Chmod) them diskrepair, Also in the Options i disabled it, then put it back and put all the other disc Exc…”
Leopard 10.52008-02-19
11,071 dossier reads
Problem configurring 8600GT video card
“My friend as much as i would like to tell you to search for topics like this already started im not an administrator or moderator neither i want it to be, but do this...Type in Terminal: sudo -s (after that put your password) you'll notice …”
10.X Core2008-02-20
8,592 dossier reads
No sound or internet
“For your Audio Card my friend stop searching cause its not Compatible, get a new one (better if its USB) for the PCI Network Card do yourself a favor, go to D-Link's site and search if it has Support for Mac or Insanelymac.com and search fo…”
Leopard 10.52008-02-19
7,475 dossier reads
Can not get to the installation (10.5.2)
“Just in case, Not sure if will help but, try to De-Select your other HDD from the BIOS (put it to NONE) and try it again”
Leopard 10.52008-02-19
6,510 dossier reads
Graphics Update 1.0
“not only nvinject, but by rm -rf all the NV* includes "nvinject, nvdaresman, nvdanv50hal etc.." all kexts related to Nvidia plus the other one is for Geforce "Ge*"”
Leopard 10.52008-02-19
6,350 dossier reads
Graphics Update 1.0
“You Welcome, whats good to have info and not sharing it right ? Exactly what does it do ? LOL fix problems...LOL i just learned that and worked everytime, so i pass it to you”
Leopard 10.52008-02-19
6,350 dossier reads
Graphics Update 1.0
“Did you open Terminal and Chown & Chmod everything as i guided before ?”
Leopard 10.52008-02-19
6,350 dossier reads
Graphics Update 1.0
“You have to delete all Graphics Kexts first: boot with -s mount -uw / rm -rf /system/library/extensions/NV* (enter) rm -rf /system/library/extensions/Ge* (enter) reboot (enter) Your Graphics will appear in 1024 x 768 but , there you install…”
Leopard 10.52008-02-16
6,350 dossier reads
10.5.2. Installation won't start (kernel panic)
“Hi, you know the same thing happened to me, but... I was unaware that in the BIOS i disabled the SSE & SSE2 instructions, and because of that i got a kernel panic all over Try checking your BIOS and put it as Normal as possible for you and …”
Leopard 10.52008-02-19
6,287 dossier reads
Strange mouse movement
“Roisoft i Installed the 10.5.2 update (Macgirls & Netkas way) for AMD, did you managed to install this "10.5.2 AMD' smoothly, anything different ?”
Leopard 10.52008-02-15
5,760 dossier reads
NVInstaller v.33 + 10.5.2 AMD
“Theres a thread my friend about this osx.kb ot.de/comments.php?DiscussionID=316&page=1#Item_16 hope it helps”
Leopard 10.52008-02-19
5,576 dossier reads
9.1.0 & 9.2.0 Kernels (Which one to install?)
“When the system boots, QUICKLY check in the upper side that it will tell you 9.2 by ToH (something similar) thats in 1 maybe 2 seconds span”
Leopard 10.52008-02-19
4,900 dossier reads
9.1.0 & 9.2.0 Kernels (Which one to install?)
“My friend just mess around with it so you can learn up a bit and help others in a future, try to do what i just told you and you'll be up and running. HOW ? just follow your heart”
Leopard 10.52008-02-19
4,900 dossier reads
9.1.0 & 9.2.0 Kernels (Which one to install?)
“In my personal Experience the new 10.5.2 update worked with 2 files differently 1- Mach_Kernel 9.2 without the "NEW" dsmos.kext 2-old dsmos.kext from 10.5.1 Hope it helps”
Leopard 10.52008-02-19
4,900 dossier reads
Having two simple problems with new release, , thanks.
“[cite] WinLinMac01:Zephyroth, I fixed the boot problem. Used one word but with MBR. Thanks What should I do "about this Mac" proocessor info problem. Please let me know thanks. You can also ask Megaargon, he sure will definitely wants to ta…”
Leopard 10.52008-02-18
4,580 dossier reads
Can I Triple Boot with EFI GUID with Leopard, Vista & Linux
“I know how to partition the disk but i meant installing the OS, which one first and how to get thru Ubuntu Grub boot etc...”
Leopard 10.52008-02-18
4,022 dossier reads
Leopard installed but can't actived a HDD ext
“If you happen to have any "Ubuntu" Linux CD you may actually boot up with the CD (it has a Live CD inside) that it detects everyfile system available, there you can download all your backup Disk inside the Internal HDD and reboot into Mac s…”
Leopard 10.52008-02-18
4,019 dossier reads
Leopard installed but can't actived a HDD ext
“Here are some Specs: NTFS: Windows Only File System which allows you to have Files greater than 4Gb of space (less limits) Fat32: MS-DOS File System (former Windows Partition) which is more "Universal" or compatible, but can't have files gr…”
Leopard 10.52008-02-18
4,019 dossier reads
Leopard installed but can't actived a HDD ext
“Make sure the Disk is connected to a USB 2.0 port and if it dont work maybe the disk its Bad or failing (I know cause im a Certified Technician) if you cant access the disk at all get a sledgehammer and you know what to do with it hope it h…”
Leopard 10.52008-02-18
4,019 dossier reads
Time Machine with 8600 GT
“Thanks for the Reply, Unfortunately they both have the same Ram 256mb and they both use the latest NVinject, but… i think its something that has to do with the OpenGL.framework, cause after restoring the original everything including Toast …”
10.X Core2008-02-08
3,686 dossier reads
SATA HDD Experience
“Yes its the recovery, but actually did interfere as it didnt let me partition the Disc Nor Format it, anyways i left it the way it was... and install Vista over it, but thanks for the Reply”
10.X Core2008-02-09
3,619 dossier reads
After 10.5.3 Update No QE
“Sorry y forgot to put my specs: nForce 4 Ultra 939 Athlon 64 x2 4200 nVidia 8600 GT 1.5 Gb Ram DDR 400”
Leopard 10.52008-06-09
2,357 dossier reads
After 10.5.3 Update No QE
“Thanks, I got it but still i cant quite do it again it gave me though time but many thanks”
Leopard 10.52008-06-10
2,357 dossier reads