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    Dual Boot MacOSX and Linux

    Ok ... do I install grub on linux HD and make a new partition? How do I move it/install it?
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    Dual Boot MacOSX and Linux

    Already have MacOSX up and running. Trying to install and dual boot Linux Mint on separate HD. I have tried several guides but when I boot, Chimera does not see Linux HD? Is there a simple guide to this setup?
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    Stuck! - GA Z77-DS3H Rev 1.1, F9

    Update: Sorry I took vacation - now I have to go out of country for work. I tried cnaught's .aml file and again frooze. I deleted that file and then tried adrianf's suggestion and still freezes. :banghead: When I return, I may try one more suggestion if there are any and then I want to get a...
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    Stuck! - GA Z77-DS3H Rev 1.1, F9

    Thanks so much cnaught! I will get to it maybe tonight - have a busy day. I sure hope it works!
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    Stuck! - GA Z77-DS3H Rev 1.1, F9

    Meanwhile..... Reset BIOS to defaults and installed Ubuntu - booted no problem except could not see network with ethernet and WiFi. (no problem seeing network in mac os) BTW, I do not have WiFi Card on this build yet. Took that HD out and reset BIOS for mac and disabled the LAN controller -...
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    Stuck! - GA Z77-DS3H Rev 1.1, F9

    Ok - I will do exactly as you did! But what is Kext Utility? Where download? I see Kext Beast ...... UPDATE: Found KextUtility Ran MB on HD and then KextUtility as described - booted from HD in -v and still hangs on IOPlatformPluginUtil : getCPUIDInfo: this is an unknown CPU model 0x3a Could...
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    Stuck! - GA Z77-DS3H Rev 1.1, F9

    I have Rev 1.1, F9 and under BIOS, I have and always have had the following setting: Intel Virtualization Technology ---------- Disabled Still stuck ...... Update: I did another clean install and after installing OSX but before MB installation. When booting from USB stick but into HD -v mode...
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    Stuck! - GA Z77-DS3H Rev 1.1, F9

    Tried the different commands while booting and still freezes on the IOPlatformPluginUtil :beachball: I am not sure what to do. Is there a way to test motherboard or chip? Should I try installing Linux just to see if everything works?
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    Stuck! - GA Z77-DS3H Rev 1.1, F9

    I had a spare 1TB HD so I did the following: Made new Unibeast Installer USB Stick Installed on new HD (1 Partition) Installed Multibeast Restarted in -v mode and got this: It gets down to HDAEnabler and then IOPlatformPluginUtil and freezes. That is 2 separate HDs with similar problems.
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    Stuck! - GA Z77-DS3H Rev 1.1, F9

    I took care of the 2TB HD Boot problem with the guide mentioned. Booted with the Unibeast USB Stick and switched to HD with -v and got the following: I was not sure about the follwing: BIOS Features / VT-d = Disabled (could not find in the BIOS settings??) In the install guide I used, he...
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    Help please! First time, nothing works... 10.8.3, GA-Z77-DS3H, i3 3225

    Finally got some time off to finish build of Z77-DS3H, so started a new thread! Please help - did a clean install and still freezes. :banghead: http://www.tonymacx86.com/mountain-lion-desktop-support/97392-stuck-ga-z77-ds3h-rev-1-1-f9.html
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    Stuck! - GA Z77-DS3H Rev 1.1, F9

    Have some time off, so I am determined to get this machine working. Followed this guide for a clean install adapted to my system: http://www.tonymacx86.com/mountain-lion-desktop-guides/96536-guide-gigabyte-ga-z77-ds3h-evga-gtx-650-2gb.html Hardware Gigabyte GA-Z77-DS3H (Rev 1.1, F9) Intel...
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    Help please! First time, nothing works... 10.8.3, GA-Z77-DS3H, i3 3225

    Sorry guys, I go out of country a lot. I will do clean install this Sat when I return. I feel this board needs it's own DSDT! Thanks, Ed
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    Help please! First time, nothing works... 10.8.3, GA-Z77-DS3H, i3 3225

    I have the following and with many attempts - cannot get this System working. Should I try to update bios to F10f (beta)? It seems that this 1.1 board is causing trouble. If anyone had success, please share! Almost ready to buy another MB and sell this on ebay. :banghead: Sys Info: Z77-DS3H...
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    Z77-DS3H (Help)

    Please Help! :banghead:
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