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Member #10,626 · 2009-08-27 → 2010-11-06
#339 by Dispatches #268 by Author Reads #2,482 by Thread Reach Member #10,626 AHCI / SATA NVIDIA GeForce Retail DVD / USB

@xmath279

InfiniteMac community contributor with 22 recorded dispatches, 8 lead technical dossiers (39,714 direct reads), participating in discussions reaching 75,608 historical readers.

Dispatches 22 Ranked #339 of 6,691
Author Reads 39,714 Ranked #268 · 8 dossiers
Thread Reach 75,608 Ranked #2,482 in reach
Lead Dossiers 8 4,964 avg reads / dossier
Member Number #10,626 Joined 2009-08-27
Active Window 2009–2010 2009-08-27 → 2010-11-06
Archive Standing
#339 of 6,691 by Dispatches (22 notes) · #268 of 3,454 by Author Readership (39,714 reads across 8 dossiers) · #2,482 by Thread Reach (75,608 cumulative reads)
InfiniteMac ID
Member #10,626 · Joined 2009-08-27
Hardware & Kernel Topics
AHCI / SATA (3) · NVIDIA GeForce (1) · Retail DVD / USB (1)
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Dispatches by Mac OS X Collection

Distribution across 3 technical boards

10.X Core
13 (59%)
Leopard 10.5
3 (14%)

Lead Dossiers Authored by @xmath279 (8)

39,714 cumulative reads on threads started by @xmath279

Dossier Title & SummaryCollectionReadership
What OSX Version can work with my hardware
I'm wondering what version of os X can work with my pc because I already tried a lot of version and everytime, I get an error! Here is my PC's Config: Gateway DX4640 UB101A Intel Pentium Dual Core @ 2.20GHZ - CPU (64Bits) 4 GB - Memory…
10.X Core11,858 reads
2009-08-27 · 24 notes
nForce 630i, almost successful
Here is what i've got so far: I needed to put my ISO file (iDeneb, iAtkos, or any other distros) to a 8GB USB Disk. Now it boots, really fast. I reach the installer. On iAtkos (Snow Leopard), it doesn't detect my HDDs. I'd like to know if…
Leopard 10.54,723 reads
2010-08-24 · 3 notes
iAtkos S3 v2 reboots during installation
I successfully installed Mac OS X one time, but it did a boot loop so I tried without any options in the installation. I tried two times, and it reboot the two times. Thanks, xmath279
Snow Leopard 10.64,479 reads
2010-11-06 · 1 notes
USB Problem, What kext to remove
My problem is mostly explained in the title. In fact, my USB ports aren't working. When I plug in a USB device, it detects something, because the mouse freezes for less than a second (noticeable). And, when I move the mouse, it does a…
Snow Leopard 10.64,407 reads
2010-10-06 · 2 notes
iAtkos v7 The installer could not validate...
I'm trying to install iAtkos v7 on my computer. I reach the Installer screen but when I try to install it, it gives me: The installer could not validate the content of '10.5.7.Intel' MD5: OK Burned on: USB Key (With Disk Utility…
Leopard 10.54,361 reads
2010-03-31 · 1 notes
LG R590 issues
I managed to install Mac OS X Snow Leopard on this laptop using iATKOS S3 v2. Some functionnalities aren't working such as the USB Bus, Ethernet and Wireless. Then, when I close the computers a few times, it does the kernel panic that I…
Snow Leopard 10.63,667 reads
2010-09-21 · 1 notes
iDeneb 10.5.8 detects my HDD, iAtkos S3 v2 doesnt
I'd like to know if there's a way to load the iDeneb drivers on iAtkos installation ? I tried to install iDeneb but it does a kernel panic so I'd like to try iAtkos, but it doesn't detect the HDD , xmath279
Snow Leopard 10.63,556 reads
2010-08-24 · 1 notes
Issue while configuring the keyboard.
Here is my problem: I boot for the first time, I installed iDeneb v1.3 10.5.5 on a USB key by booting with the CD Drive. So, I boot with the CD, otherwise, I see the Apple logo and then the computer shuts off. Here is my boot flag. From…
10.X Core2,663 reads
2010-01-31 · 1 notes

Field Notes & Technical Dispatches (14)

Direct links into threads where @xmath279 contributed solutions & commentary

Thread & Dispatch ExcerptCollectionDate & Reach
OSX Snow Leopard "System uptimes in nanoseconds"
“Try with the flags: cpus=1, cpus=2, cpus=3, cpus=4 (depending on the number of cores you have). If it still doesn't work try Wake=n. Try them together (cpus =1 Wake=n). Try booting in safe mode (-x) Xmath279”
Snow Leopard 10.62010-09-22
19,146 dossier reads
What OSX Version can work with my hardware
“I made the iDeneb installation, but it doesnt detect my SATA hard drive so I installed it on my USB Key. I have a IDE hard drive, but I cannot plug it at the same time as my IDE DVD Drive... I want to know if I can transfer my installation …”
10.X Core2010-01-31
11,858 dossier reads
What OSX Version can work with my hardware
“So i've tried iAtkos, Kalyway, ToH and iDeneb v3. So here are the errors: iAtkosv7: It closes when starting loading (the grey on white background Apple Logo.) Kalyway: Same thing as iAtkos. ToH: Stucks on Using 10485... iDeneb: Same thing a…”
10.X Core2010-01-29
11,858 dossier reads
What OSX Version can work with my hardware
“Imkantus if you are still there, I am obliged to do so, otherwise the CD won't boot up! When I but up in every distros, it makes a kernel error. But, i'll try your link.”
10.X Core2009-12-21
11,858 dossier reads
What OSX Version can work with my hardware
“Actually, I didn't found any other solutions so... Maybe others distributions are out? Can someone tell me one distribution that may work with my computer?”
10.X Core2009-12-21
11,858 dossier reads
What OSX Version can work with my hardware
“Yeah but how to add a Kext file in an installation ? I never understood this!”
10.X Core2009-09-09
11,858 dossier reads
What OSX Version can work with my hardware
“Oh... Then Fine, but how to integrate a driver in the cd?”
10.X Core2009-09-05
11,858 dossier reads
What OSX Version can work with my hardware
“Ok but I dont understand how to integrate a driver before installing the system! Thats something I cant understand. Can someone explain it to me it would be nice!”
10.X Core2009-08-28
11,858 dossier reads
What OSX Version can work with my hardware
“Someone said that there was a big problem with the nForce motherboards so I really want to know if the nForce 630i is compatible or not!”
10.X Core2009-08-28
11,858 dossier reads
Snow on LG R480 - all good
“What is the wireless card you have? Mine is Realtek 8191SE and it doesn't work with iATKOS' release.”
Snow Leopard 10.62010-09-22
7,403 dossier reads
Problem with NforceLan on Snow
“I've got exactly the same problem ! But, I think what he meant by a few minutes, is that when you open other applications that uses Internet, it's interrupted. For example, I can navigate on Firefox for hours, as long as I don't open MSN Me…”
10.X Core2010-08-28
5,923 dossier reads
Not booting after instalation
“You don't have the smoke ring... But does the computer stay on? I have the same issue but the computer goes off... Maybe it's your problem... Anyways, for booting I booted from the CD with the flag rd=disk0s2 (to modify by your installation…”
10.X Core2010-01-31
3,422 dossier reads
What OSX Version can work with my hardware
“Yeah but, what's the one that will work?”
10.X Core2009-09-08
11,858 dossier reads
nForce 630i, almost successful
“Thank you very much i'll take a look”
Leopard 10.52010-08-26
4,723 dossier reads