ASRock Extreme4 X79 - 'Mac OS Version not yet set' - I'm stumped!

[lerenoamp]

Thanks for this - will try tonight.


Best Regards

lerenoamp

 

[lerenoamp]

Unfortunately my BIOS was already setup as per your instructions, so no difference.

I went back to trying with the 'Unibeast Extra' folder and multiple cores enabled. Using that method, the screen doesn't go blank, but the install hangs at the command:

waiting on <dick ID-"0"><key>IOProviderClass</key><string ID='1'>IOResources</string><key>IOResourceMatch</key><string ID='2'>boot-uuid-media</string></dict>

On the same screen there are some other messages which may or may not be of use:

can't load kext com.apple.driver.AppleHDAController (error 0xdc00800e)
Couldn't allocate clase "AppleHDAController"

Pthread support ABORTS when sync kernel primitives misused



Using the same version of Unibeast but but typing CPUS=1, it hangs on:

BSD process name corresponding to current thread: kernel_task
Boot args: boot-uuid=1598F5D0-8018-35F5-B98D-D9340AE7ADDE rd=uuid blacklist=0 npci=0x3000 darkwake=0 -v cpus=1

Mac OS version:

Not yet set

Kernel version:
Darwin Kernel Version 12.2.0: Sat Aug 25 00:48:52 PDT 2012; root:xnu-2050.18.24~1/RELEASE_X86_64
Kernel UUID: 69A5853F375A-3EF4-9247-478FD0247333
System Model name: imac12,2 (Mac-942B59F58194171B)

Think I may have to admit defeat on this one.

 

[Going Bald]

And to let you know - it is the VGA connection i have my monitor on, not the DVI or HDTV outs.

Use the DVI out and a DVI to VGA adapter if you have to, but best if DVI all the way to the display.

 

[lerenoamp]

Yeah, adaptor needed, will receive on Tuesday.

Best

lerenoamp

 

[lerenoamp]

Ok, DVI to VGA adaptor received.

When I first tried with Unibeast, I had exactly the same problem, no difference.

I went into BIOS and set my processor up as 1 CPU only, re-ran unibeast with -x -v in the command line.

I've attached verbose output, at the point it hung. The text at the very bottom of the screen is what came up when I pressed 'arrow up' so please ignore.


After this I tried botting up -x but not verbose. I get the load screen with the 'clock' symbol rotating as would be expected. However, after a couple of minutes the traffic style symbol comes up (circle with a score through it). The clock still progresses, just very, very slowly. It takes about 10 minutes to get through one 360º cycle.

 

[rlf156]

OK, it appears it is still video hanging. Try some of the boot flags you tried before. Since you set BIOS to one CPU, you don't need cpus=1 for now. Try:

-v PCIRootUID=0
or
-v PCIRootUID=1

 

[lerenoamp]

Thanks my friend, but no change.

Perhaps I should invest in a different Graphics Card?

 

[lerenoamp]

Well, I now have Mountain Lion installed and can boot directly into it.

Now I am faced with very 'sticky' mouse and keyboard response.

 

[lerenoamp]

Finally, system is working 100%. Multi-Core, Airport, the works.

Sweet!

 

[Ogjay]

i tried to send you a Direct Message but it didnt let me cuss i dont have 75 post in the web. im having the same problem. can you help me. i try to follow what you was telling him. but still cant fix the problem. :/