Hackintosh 10.5.5 Retail Rig - Starting at $305

[Kaido]

Halloween.

UD3P.
DS3L.
ES2L.

Be there.

 

[mosslack]

Originally posted by: Kai920
I downloaded and burned it to a CDRW as well, gonna give it a whirl later.

I have SL installed, got an error at the end, rebooted using the Psystar CD and went through the welcome routine. Now I have the actual Psystar utility installed, but it won't allow me to do anything. How do you get a password to allow trial use? Not much help on the website. Ideas?

 

[SpandexAssasin]

Originally posted by: Kaido
Halloween.

UD3P.
DS3L.
ES2L.

Be there.

My calendar is marked!

 

[mosslack]

Originally posted by: Kaido
Halloween.

UD3P.
DS3L.
ES2L.

Be there.

Boogity, boogity, boogity! My ES2L is not available at the moment, but I may have it free by the blessed event time. Definitely count me in on the DS3L and UD3P.

 

[Kaido]

I may or may not have the DVD bug figured out. Some people have mentioned that their DVD drive will sometimes "go dead". I *think* this has to do with the Energy Saver prefs in System Preferences - uncheck "put the hard disk(s) to sleep" when possible, then reboot. What I think is happening is that the DVD drives are also being put to sleep (to conserve power), but many DVD drives don't have a wake-from-spindown feature like hard drives do (at least one or two that I know of), so I think that's why some people are getting weird drive issues.

If you have the bug, try it and LMK if it works out for you.

 

[mosslack]

Originally posted by: Kaido
I may or may not have the DVD bug figured out. Some people have mentioned that their DVD drive will sometimes "go dead". I *think* this has to do with the Energy Saver prefs in System Preferences - uncheck "put the hard disk(s) to sleep" when possible, then reboot. What I think is happening is that the DVD drives are also being put to sleep (to conserve power), but many DVD drives don't have a wake-from-spindown feature like hard drives do (at least one or two that I know of), so I think that's why some people are getting weird drive issues.

If you have the bug, try it and LMK if it works out for you.

New one on me, but what you said makes sense. This happening to a lot of people? Leopard and SL?

 

[scootermaster]

Originally posted by: mosslack

Originally posted by: Kaido
I may or may not have the DVD bug figured out. Some people have mentioned that their DVD drive will sometimes "go dead". I *think* this has to do with the Energy Saver prefs in System Preferences - uncheck "put the hard disk(s) to sleep" when possible, then reboot. What I think is happening is that the DVD drives are also being put to sleep (to conserve power), but many DVD drives don't have a wake-from-spindown feature like hard drives do (at least one or two that I know of), so I think that's why some people are getting weird drive issues.

If you have the bug, try it and LMK if it works out for you.

New one on me, but what you said makes sense. This happening to a lot of people? Leopard and SL?

The irony is, the reverse of this is another bug. That is to say, certain drive's spin-down/sleep are not implemented properly, or at least Hack's don't play well with them. So that's why certain people's hack's don't auto-sleep after a certain time, because the DVD drive won't let them. Seems kind of odd that of ALL the things (QE drivers, OpenCL support, mobo support, onboard audio, etc) that could go wrong in a hack, the vast majority of major bugs are Energy Saver related.

 

[Jack Flash]

Has anyone figured out to correctly identify the UD3P's dual Ethernet ports in either DSDT or EFI string?

 

[Kaido]

Originally posted by: mosslack

Originally posted by: Kaido
I may or may not have the DVD bug figured out. Some people have mentioned that their DVD drive will sometimes "go dead". I *think* this has to do with the Energy Saver prefs in System Preferences - uncheck "put the hard disk(s) to sleep" when possible, then reboot. What I think is happening is that the DVD drives are also being put to sleep (to conserve power), but many DVD drives don't have a wake-from-spindown feature like hard drives do (at least one or two that I know of), so I think that's why some people are getting weird drive issues.

If you have the bug, try it and LMK if it works out for you.

New one on me, but what you said makes sense. This happening to a lot of people? Leopard and SL?

5 or 10 people. I suspect it's mostly related to specific drives, but this seems to fix the problem. I think. Maybe

 

[Kaido]

Originally posted by: scootermaster

Originally posted by: mosslack

Originally posted by: Kaido
I may or may not have the DVD bug figured out. Some people have mentioned that their DVD drive will sometimes "go dead". I *think* this has to do with the Energy Saver prefs in System Preferences - uncheck "put the hard disk(s) to sleep" when possible, then reboot. What I think is happening is that the DVD drives are also being put to sleep (to conserve power), but many DVD drives don't have a wake-from-spindown feature like hard drives do (at least one or two that I know of), so I think that's why some people are getting weird drive issues.

If you have the bug, try it and LMK if it works out for you.

New one on me, but what you said makes sense. This happening to a lot of people? Leopard and SL?

The irony is, the reverse of this is another bug. That is to say, certain drive's spin-down/sleep are not implemented properly, or at least Hack's don't play well with them. So that's why certain people's hack's don't auto-sleep after a certain time, because the DVD drive won't let them. Seems kind of odd that of ALL the things (QE drivers, OpenCL support, mobo support, onboard audio, etc) that could go wrong in a hack, the vast majority of major bugs are Energy Saver related.

We're saving the Ozone here, man. We can't be bothered to worry about compatibility

 

[Kaido]

Originally posted by: Jack Flash
Has anyone figured out to correctly identify the UD3P's dual Ethernet ports in either DSDT or EFI string?

What do you mean by identify? Like driver-wise? Currently, only the R1000 kext fixes everything. You can get basic Internet without it, however. I think there's a 64-bit R1000 eta somewhere for Snow, but it's not very good. There's also a script for Snow, which I will be detailing later. Or if you mean the Ethernet Fix, yeah DSDT or EFI will work fine.

 

[mosslack]

Originally posted by: Jack Flash
Has anyone figured out to correctly identify the UD3P's dual Ethernet ports in either DSDT or EFI string?

I just read a bit about that in ref to Ubuntu, they said it had something to do with disabling the green port in BIOS. Basically if something isn't hooked up to it, it doesn't get detected. HTH

 

[metzler555]

I am not sure when this started but my 10.5.6 leopard computer will not go to sleep on its own after being idle for x amount of time. I just tried installing Snow Leopard with Stell's package and the install goes fine but still, the computer will not go to sleep after being idle. The computer will only sleep when I tell it to.

Specs:
q6600 @ 3.0 ghz
ep45 ud3p
9600 gt
ethernet card
8gb ram
samsung dvd drive
1TB WD sata hard drive
2x 200gb sata maxtor hard drives
500gb WD sata hard drive

I have tried unplugging the DVD drive and it still won't sleep. I have tried unplugging all of the USB and Firewire peripherals and still it doesn't sleep. I am pulling my hair out here because it did once work and now it does not.. I believe it started about a month ago.. maybe when I upgraded my video card from the 8600gts to 9600gt? That is the only change I made to the system.

 

[Kaido]

Originally posted by: metzler555
I am not sure when this started but my 10.5.6 leopard computer will not go to sleep on its own after being idle for x amount of time. I just tried installing Snow Leopard with Stell's package and the install goes fine but still, the computer will not go to sleep after being idle. The computer will only sleep when I tell it to.

Specs:
q6600 @ 3.0 ghz
ep45 ud3p
9600 gt
ethernet card
8gb ram
samsung dvd drive
1TB WD sata hard drive
2x 200gb sata maxtor hard drives
500gb WD sata hard drive

I have tried unplugging the DVD drive and it still won't sleep. I have tried unplugging all of the USB and Firewire peripherals and still it doesn't sleep. I am pulling my hair out here because it did once work and now it does not.. I believe it started about a month ago.. maybe when I upgraded my video card from the 8600gts to 9600gt? That is the only change I made to the system.

Out of curiousity, did you re-run Uinstaller to get the 9600gt recognized?

 

[Muadib]

Originally posted by: muzo178
Psystar released a new software called Rebel EFI.

http://www.psystar.com/rebel_efi

After downloading, users simply insert a retail copy of the Snow Leopard DVD, follow the installation procedures and then install the application. The application automatically detects connected devices and downloads the appropriate drivers.

I gave this a try today, and failed, just like every other SL install I've tried. I always get the apple with the don't enter sign. Anyone else have better luck?

 

[metzler555]

Originally posted by: Kaido

Originally posted by: metzler555
I am not sure when this started but my 10.5.6 leopard computer will not go to sleep on its own after being idle for x amount of time. I just tried installing Snow Leopard with Stell's package and the install goes fine but still, the computer will not go to sleep after being idle. The computer will only sleep when I tell it to.

Specs:
q6600 @ 3.0 ghz
ep45 ud3p
9600 gt
ethernet card
8gb ram
samsung dvd drive
1TB WD sata hard drive
2x 200gb sata maxtor hard drives
500gb WD sata hard drive

I have tried unplugging the DVD drive and it still won't sleep. I have tried unplugging all of the USB and Firewire peripherals and still it doesn't sleep. I am pulling my hair out here because it did once work and now it does not.. I believe it started about a month ago.. maybe when I upgraded my video card from the 8600gts to 9600gt? That is the only change I made to the system.

Out of curiousity, did you re-run Uinstaller to get the 9600gt recognized?

I reran in about 3 times... I really have no clue what the problem is... Maybe my eyetv 250 or my griffin firewave? I tried unplugging all of them though...

 

[mosslack]

Originally posted by: Muadib

Originally posted by: muzo178
Psystar released a new software called Rebel EFI.

http://www.psystar.com/rebel_efi

After downloading, users simply insert a retail copy of the Snow Leopard DVD, follow the installation procedures and then install the application. The application automatically detects connected devices and downloads the appropriate drivers.

I gave this a try today, and failed, just like every other SL install I've tried. I always get the apple with the don't enter sign. Anyone else have better luck?

I gotta say BIOS on this situation as I had no problem at all using the RebelEFI CD to install SL on my UD3P. The actual RebelEFI utility was another story (no way to get past authenticate screen), but using just the CD to get SL installed worked great for me. Check to make sure you BIOS is setup as Kaido recommends and I believe it will work.

 

[mosslack]

Originally posted by: metzler555

Originally posted by: Kaido

Originally posted by: metzler555
I am not sure when this started but my 10.5.6 leopard computer will not go to sleep on its own after being idle for x amount of time. I just tried installing Snow Leopard with Stell's package and the install goes fine but still, the computer will not go to sleep after being idle. The computer will only sleep when I tell it to.

Specs:
q6600 @ 3.0 ghz
ep45 ud3p
9600 gt
ethernet card
8gb ram
samsung dvd drive
1TB WD sata hard drive
2x 200gb sata maxtor hard drives
500gb WD sata hard drive

I have tried unplugging the DVD drive and it still won't sleep. I have tried unplugging all of the USB and Firewire peripherals and still it doesn't sleep. I am pulling my hair out here because it did once work and now it does not.. I believe it started about a month ago.. maybe when I upgraded my video card from the 8600gts to 9600gt? That is the only change I made to the system.

Out of curiousity, did you re-run Uinstaller to get the 9600gt recognized?

I reran in about 3 times... I really have no clue what the problem is... Maybe my eyetv 250 or my griffin firewave? I tried unplugging all of them though...

I've been reading a great deal about the Hackintoshing of the HP mini 311 lately and they had a lot of problems with USB and sleep. That seems to be a sore spot so perhaps this will take an Apple update to fix. I've heard of a guy using a MBP having similar problems.

 

[Muadib]

Originally posted by: mosslack

Originally posted by: Muadib

Originally posted by: muzo178
Psystar released a new software called Rebel EFI.

http://www.psystar.com/rebel_efi

After downloading, users simply insert a retail copy of the Snow Leopard DVD, follow the installation procedures and then install the application. The application automatically detects connected devices and downloads the appropriate drivers.

I gave this a try today, and failed, just like every other SL install I've tried. I always get the apple with the don't enter sign. Anyone else have better luck?

I gotta say BIOS on this situation as I had no problem at all using the RebelEFI CD to install SL on my UD3P. The actual RebelEFI utility was another story (no way to get past authenticate screen), but using just the CD to get SL installed worked great for me. Check to make sure you BIOS is setup as Kaido recommends and I believe it will work.

Did you try it with your DS3L? I'm using an Abit IP35-E, and it's also a P35.

 

[Kaido]

Originally posted by: Muadib

Originally posted by: mosslack

Originally posted by: Muadib

Originally posted by: muzo178
Psystar released a new software called Rebel EFI.

http://www.psystar.com/rebel_efi

After downloading, users simply insert a retail copy of the Snow Leopard DVD, follow the installation procedures and then install the application. The application automatically detects connected devices and downloads the appropriate drivers.

I gave this a try today, and failed, just like every other SL install I've tried. I always get the apple with the don't enter sign. Anyone else have better luck?

I gotta say BIOS on this situation as I had no problem at all using the RebelEFI CD to install SL on my UD3P. The actual RebelEFI utility was another story (no way to get past authenticate screen), but using just the CD to get SL installed worked great for me. Check to make sure you BIOS is setup as Kaido recommends and I believe it will work.

Did you try it with your DS3L? I'm using an Abit IP35-E, and it's also a P35.

Yeah, but the drivers are different. FYI, for Snow and stuff, you'll need a specific driver kit for your particular board - everything uses DSDT now, which is extremely board-specific!

 

[Kaido]

mmm, Halloween. Will there be a trick...or some treats? :evil:

 

[Muadib]

Originally posted by: Kaido

Originally posted by: Muadib

Originally posted by: mosslack

Originally posted by: Muadib

Originally posted by: muzo178
Psystar released a new software called Rebel EFI.

http://www.psystar.com/rebel_efi

After downloading, users simply insert a retail copy of the Snow Leopard DVD, follow the installation procedures and then install the application. The application automatically detects connected devices and downloads the appropriate drivers.

I gave this a try today, and failed, just like every other SL install I've tried. I always get the apple with the don't enter sign. Anyone else have better luck?

I gotta say BIOS on this situation as I had no problem at all using the RebelEFI CD to install SL on my UD3P. The actual RebelEFI utility was another story (no way to get past authenticate screen), but using just the CD to get SL installed worked great for me. Check to make sure you BIOS is setup as Kaido recommends and I believe it will work.

Did you try it with your DS3L? I'm using an Abit IP35-E, and it's also a P35.

Yeah, but the drivers are different. FYI, for Snow and stuff, you'll need a specific driver kit for your particular board - everything uses DSDT now, which is extremely board-specific!

Yeah that's the problem with the Rebel software. As long as you can boot from the SL disk, then it should work. Sadly, my board can not. I'm hoping for a treat this weekend though.

 

[mosslack]

Originally posted by: Muadib

Originally posted by: mosslack

Originally posted by: Muadib

Originally posted by: muzo178
Psystar released a new software called Rebel EFI.

http://www.psystar.com/rebel_efi

After downloading, users simply insert a retail copy of the Snow Leopard DVD, follow the installation procedures and then install the application. The application automatically detects connected devices and downloads the appropriate drivers.

I gave this a try today, and failed, just like every other SL install I've tried. I always get the apple with the don't enter sign. Anyone else have better luck?

I gotta say BIOS on this situation as I had no problem at all using the RebelEFI CD to install SL on my UD3P. The actual RebelEFI utility was another story (no way to get past authenticate screen), but using just the CD to get SL installed worked great for me. Check to make sure you BIOS is setup as Kaido recommends and I believe it will work.

Did you try it with your DS3L? I'm using an Abit IP35-E, and it's also a P35.

Nope, just the UD3P, but I will give it a shot later on. BTW, I finally got an email from Psystar, they said they have been swamped with phone calls and emails. This is just a generalized help type email I believe, but here it is:

Hello,

We would like to thank everyone for your interest in RebelEFI. In order to facilitate the explosive quantity of emails and phone calls we have received over the last 72 hours we are sending out this message. Please be sure to read the entire email for all information pertaining to RebelEFI. If your question is still not answered please email support@psystar.com.

Compatible Hardware:
The RebelEFI Hardware Compatibility List (HCL) can be found at http://wiki.psystar.com . Here you will be able to find information regarding your hardware. If your device/computer is not listed it doesn't mean it wont load. You may download a trail copy at http://cdn.psystar.com/rebelefi_latest.iso and give it a shot. We suggest everyone uses the trail before they purchase. At this time AMD processors are not supported. Updates to RebelEFI including change log will be posted both on http://wiki.psystar.com and http://community.psystar.com . Hardware still not working? Don't get discouraged. Psystar is actively adding more hardware support to RebelEFI. Psystar will at no charge inspect your physical computer for hardware compatibility. You will need to email labs@psystar.com to receive a DID (Device Identification Number), once this number is issued you will need to ship you computer to Psystar headquarters and include a return shipping label. More information will be received
when applying for a DID.

Activation Emails:
Activation emails are automatically sent via the Psystar Licensing System. This email includes your activation number as well as a link to the latest build of RebelEFI. If you have not received this email within 24 hours of purchase please contact licensing@psystar.com with your order number in the subject line.

Authentication Errors:
Most errors resulting in "Authentication Error" are caused by lack of internet. Please make sure you have an active internet connection. An update to RebelEFI is in the works that supports more onboard network devices. Please download http://cdn.psystar.com/rebelefi_latest.iso burn and boot off of this disc image. If your computer is still unable to authenticate please email licensing@psystar.com with your order number in the subject line.

International Customers:
Several changes have been made to the Psystar website in order to facilitate international customers. Some credit cards do not support AVS (address verification service) and will not be able to order. Please try a credit card (not a bank checking/savings card) and your transaction is more likely go through. If you have previously tried to order but failed, the failed transactions will drop off your card within 24-48 hours.

Existing Psystar customers with Open Computers:
All computers sold by Psystar are compatible with RebelEFI. Please visit http://store.psystar.com/featu...rebel-efi-preview.html to purchase your copy today.

REBELEFI UPDATED 10-26-2009 @ 5:01PM
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mosslack (Client) Posted On: 23 Oct 2009 03:00 PM

 

[mosslack]

Originally posted by: Kaido
mmm, Halloween. Will there be a trick...or some treats? :evil:

Mine should be treats all around as I just ordered a new HP Mini 311 netbook from NewEgg and it's supposed to be here in a couple of days. Work on the Hackintoshing of the 311 is being done here:

http://www.insanelymac.com/for...pic=189621&pid=1296786

And good progress is being made. Full screen res. with QE/CI, partial sound, wifi using another HP card and a lot of work is going into sleep. The first page of the thread gives a legend as to what is working and being worked on. :thumbsup:

 

[mosslack]

Originally posted by: Muadib

Originally posted by: mosslack

Originally posted by: Muadib

Originally posted by: muzo178
Psystar released a new software called Rebel EFI.

http://www.psystar.com/rebel_efi

After downloading, users simply insert a retail copy of the Snow Leopard DVD, follow the installation procedures and then install the application. The application automatically detects connected devices and downloads the appropriate drivers.

I gave this a try today, and failed, just like every other SL install I've tried. I always get the apple with the don't enter sign. Anyone else have better luck?

I gotta say BIOS on this situation as I had no problem at all using the RebelEFI CD to install SL on my UD3P. The actual RebelEFI utility was another story (no way to get past authenticate screen), but using just the CD to get SL installed worked great for me. Check to make sure you BIOS is setup as Kaido recommends and I believe it will work.

Did you try it with your DS3L? I'm using an Abit IP35-E, and it's also a P35.

Okay I am currently typing this from an install done on my DS3L using the RebelEFI CD. Granted I have no sound and video is limited to VGA 1024x768, but ethernet works and it is usable. Also I got an error with 7 minutes left to go on the install, the progress bar was very close to the end and then rebooting with the RebelEFI CD and choosing the install I just performed gave me what I am currently using. I've done a lot of SL installs and this appears to be quite common on a hackintosh. Even the ones that don't report an error usually have a few minutes left when they say the installer is done. So far all have been usable, so I'm not sure why it does that. What board were you trying it on?

Edit: I forgot to mention, but the RebelEFI CD boot routine must have some things on it as I didn't get the BIOS problem with either install and it seems to restart and shutdown just fine as long as I boot with the RebelEFI CD. HTH