The Hackintosh 101 Thread

[griffinol]

Just wanted to update, it was a bad CD-Rom for the Boot132 disk. I'm up and running and everything looks good.

Thanks for the guide.

 

[dbk]

would this and this work to give me wireless?

 

[geoffry]

Just got 2 questions, does any brand of ram work or does it need to be mac ram?

Also, the search feature doesn't work for me currently, does the GA-P35-DS3R work as good as the DS3L?

I couldn't find anyone on the OSx86 page using a DS3R but its VERY similiar to the DS3L.

 

[Dubb]

so I just picked up a dell studio mini quad core on a sale. I'm going to steal the chip for my main PC, and put my x3220 in the dell. What are my chances of getting OSX on it? can't seem to find any info online.

 

[Kaido]

Originally posted by: geoffry
Just got 2 questions, does any brand of ram work or does it need to be mac ram?

Also, the search feature doesn't work for me currently, does the GA-P35-DS3R work as good as the DS3L?

I couldn't find anyone on the OSx86 page using a DS3R but its VERY similiar to the DS3L.

I'd say probably yes - the biggest difference is the drivers. The only reason the boards I use work so well is because there are good drivers available that are specifically compatible with them. Then I put together a kit and write up a guide. Really, the big key to setting up your own board is finding the right drivers, which is mostly just trial and error I'm sure there are some guides for the DS3R though, as it is a popular board.

 

[The Boston Dangler]

dumb question:

if a device has a 64 bit linux driver available, could that driver be repackaged for use with osx? specifically, it's a c-media based soundcard.

 

[Kaido]

Originally posted by: The Boston Dangler
dumb question:

if a device has a 64 bit linux driver available, could that driver be repackaged for use with osx? specifically, it's a c-media based soundcard.

I suppose it's a possibility, but people who can write and port drivers are few and far between...imo, it's one of the top areas lacking in the Hackintosh community, having an abundant source of good driver writers. It's a fairly specialized skill that few people have

 

[Kaido]

Dell added a 720p option to the Dell Mini 9:

http://www.engadget.com/2009/0...n-to-inspiron-mini-10/

$35 for 1366x768. I would 100% say it's worth it

Edit: Nope, nevermind, this is a Dell Mini 10, has the wrong graphics adapter, sorry!

 

[dclive]

Originally posted by: Kaido
Dell added a 720p option to the Dell Mini 9:

http://www.engadget.com/2009/0...n-to-inspiron-mini-10/

$35 for 1366x768. I would 100% say it's worth it

Words say Mini 9, link shows Mini 10, which I thought didn't work with MacOS yet?

 

[Kaido]

Originally posted by: dclive

Originally posted by: Kaido
Dell added a 720p option to the Dell Mini 9:

http://www.engadget.com/2009/0...n-to-inspiron-mini-10/

$35 for 1366x768. I would 100% say it's worth it

Words say Mini 9, link shows Mini 10, which I thought didn't work with MacOS yet?

Oops thanks, updated that post - it has that crazy Intel 500 graphics thing that doesn't work on Hackintosh yet, thanks for catch that!

 

[KeithP]

I noticed in Apple's MacPro support forums, people talking about adding a standard Windows video card for use with Vista using boot camp. Is that possible with a Hackintosh?

If I created a dual boot Hackintosh machine (OS X on one drive, Vista 64 on another drive) is it possible to use two video cards? One for OS X compatibility and one for Vista 64 performance?

Basically, what I am looking to do is use the Vista install for all my gaming and OS X for most everything else.

Thanks,
KeithP

 

[The Boston Dangler]

Originally posted by: KeithP
I noticed in Apple's MacPro support forums, people talking about adding a standard Windows video card for use with Vista using boot camp. Is that possible with a Hackintosh?

If I created a dual boot Hackintosh machine (OS X on one drive, Vista 64 on another drive) is it possible to use two video cards? One for OS X compatibility and one for Vista 64 performance?

Basically, what I am looking to do is use the Vista install for all my gaming and OS X for most everything else.

Thanks,
KeithP

you might want to wait for apple or the community to update the video drivers and go with 1 strong card. it appears the strongest cards supported by any hack are the 4850 (1GB?) and 9800gtx 1GB. not bad, but i wouldn't buy that level of performance today. a year ago, sure. then again, prices have come down...

my project will attempt 2 9600gt's, sli in windows and 1 disabled or ignored in osx, with no bios changes. in your case, you might run into issues with selection of a primary video adaptor in bios. you would also need to confirm osx isn't going to apply an incorrect driver to the game card and crash before you can disable it. maybe booting from a cd and manually editing the os is the way to go, but that's way over my head.

i'll try this as a last resort, maybe this would be of some use to you:
Howto create nVidia EFI string for Geforce the simple way

 

[The Boston Dangler]

this is a potential machine i'm planning, and i'd like to hear your opinions:

vista ult 64 sp1 / ipc osx86 1.5.6 dl final, 1 velociraptor hard drive (existing), split 90GB windows / 50GB osx

no kernel selected
no raid
Realtek 8111D lan = R1000 selected
Realtek ALC888 audio = ALC888 selected
Intel ICH10 SATA Support selected, and not Intel ICHx SAT Drivers ???
no ide drives = no jmicron bs
Patched USB Drivers selected
AppleACPIPowerSource or PowerManagement Package???
Dual Boot Time Sync Fix
Shutdown/Restart Fix

when we get into ACPI, HPET and DSDT i'm a little confused.


GIGABYTE GA-EX58-UD3R-SLI
selected for sli support on intel chipset, and it looks bitchin!!!

i7 920
least expensive lga1366

mushkin 6GB DDR3 1333
although the board supports faster memory, under AppleSMBIOS Patch the highest speed listed is DDR3 1333. i know people select one of these options with success for the ep-45/45t boards, and i am assuming i would do the same for the x58 board. could someone confirm that?

wd 1TB sata hard drive (existing), all for osx, unless it can be shared without harm??
samsung sata dvd burner (existing)
LIAN LI PC-A05NA
scythe ninja 2
silverstone st-60 600w ps (existing)

2x Gigabyte 9600gt 512MB with passive cooling (existing)
the 9600 gt is supposed to work with vanilla as well as the latest nvdarwin, correct? unfortunately, using only one of them for video games doesn't really turn my crank. if i don't put together my own EFI string, could i still disable or ignore the second card in osx?

sorry this turned into a marathon. your help is appreciated

 

[ViRGE]

Hey Kaido, what are you using to deal with the time difference between Windows and OS X? I've finally decided that I've had enough of the two messing with my clock (OS X keeps the system clock as UTC, Windows is local time) and I'd like to do something about it.

 

[Kaido]

Originally posted by: ViRGE
Hey Kaido, what are you using to deal with the time difference between Windows and OS X? I've finally decided that I've had enough of the two messing with my clock (OS X keeps the system clock as UTC, Windows is local time) and I'd like to do something about it.

You booting off a single hard drive? If so, switch to separate drives.

 

[Zaap]

Time difference between OSX and Windows isn't an issue of separate drives, it's the motherboard's BIOS clock being reset by either OS (Universal or GMT) and then throwing off the other.

For me, I used the AppleTime.exe fix for Windows. Add to start up, or to /System32 folder as instructed. For me, it worked like a charm.

 

[Kaido]

Originally posted by: Zaap
Time difference between OSX and Windows isn't an issue of separate drives, it's the motherboard's BIOS clock being reset by either OS (Universal or GMT) and then throwing off the other.

For me, I used the AppleTime.exe fix for Windows. Add to start up, or to /System32 folder as instructed. For me, it worked like a charm.

Noice!

 

[Puttabong]

Hi mates,

Please join our OSx86 Community forum at InfiniteMac (http://www.infinitemac.com).

Kind regards,
Pb

 

[Kaido]

Hoooooooooooooooooooo boy! First ION system released!

http://www.engadget.com/2009/0...sed-nettop-aspirerevo/

No word on pricing and it only has a single-core Atom, but it supports 4 GIGS OF RAM!! Whoohoo! If they can bring it in at under $300, it's going to be fantastic...

 

[Kaido]

Originally posted by: Puttabong
Hi mates,

Please join our OSx86 Community forum at InfiniteMac (http://www.infinitemac.com).

Kind regards,
Pb

Gorgeous site design! Signing up now

 

[ViRGE]

Originally posted by: Zaap
Time difference between OSX and Windows isn't an issue of separate drives, it's the motherboard's BIOS clock being reset by either OS (Universal or GMT) and then throwing off the other.

For me, I used the AppleTime.exe fix for Windows. Add to start up, or to /System32 folder as instructed. For me, it worked like a charm.

Just what I needed. Thank you.

 

[Kaido]

Acer Aspire Revo:

http://www.engadget.com/2009/0...-with-may-18th-releas/

Single-core Atom + 9400m GPU (1080p-capable). Coming out in May for just under $300. Upgradable to a 500gb SATA laptop hard drive & 4 gigs of RAM. If this works with Hackintosh, it will be a GREAT Plex box, I'd imagine

 

[NaplesX86]

I apologize for the redundant question. I have done a lot of research and this forum seems to offer a lot of info. I have a best mobo question...

I just want to build a hackintosh that will run as good as a mini or iMac. I don't need a 32 core beast or anything.

I want to also do a retail install, since I have a purchased Leopard install. I figured out what vidcard I need, and have most of the other components. I would like to purchase a mobo that will help me avoid most/all driver issues, while keeping the cost down.

Thank you for the info.

 

[Kaido]

Originally posted by: NaplesX86
I apologize for the redundant question. I have done a lot of research and this forum seems to offer a lot of info. I have a best mobo question...

I just want to build a hackintosh that will run as good as a mini or iMac. I don't need a 32 core beast or anything.

I want to also do a retail install, since I have a purchased Leopard install. I figured out what vidcard I need, and have most of the other components. I would like to purchase a mobo that will help me avoid most/all driver issues, while keeping the cost down.

Thank you for the info.

The Gigabyte GA-G31M-ES2L is pretty good for the price- max 4 gigs of RAM, Dual or Quad-Core CPU, $52.99:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16813128357

I'd recommend getting USB audio:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16812186035

 

[kevint02]

My USB Logitech mouse MX-500, back & forward button is not working any more in the browser? Is there anyway to fix it? Thanks,