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GA-H55M-USB3, SUCCESS! Almost Perfect.

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Motherboard
GA-P55M-UD2 (Rev 1.1)
CPU
i7 860
Graphics
9800GT
Mac
  1. iMac
  2. MacBook Air
Mobile Phone
  1. Android
  2. iOS
MB: Gigabyte GA-H55M-USB3
CPU: Intelâ„¢ Core i7 860
CPU COOLER: Scythe Yasha
RAM: 4gb ddr3-1600 G.Skill [RipJaws]F3-12800CL7D-4GBRM
VIDEO: 1gb Palit GF 9800 GT ddr3 (256bit) E-Green/Green Edition - I want to upgrade to GTX 275!
CASE: InWin Dragon Slayer
PSU: Corsair HX650 (upgraded from HEC Raptor 500W)
HD1: 640GB WDC™ Caviar® Green 64mb
HD2: 500GB Seagateâ„¢ Barracuda
OPTICAL: Pioneer DVR-S18L DVD Writer Sata 22X Lightscribe
WIFI: D-Link DWA-556

I've edited my main post since it aint that important and wanted to share to every one the Summary of my installation process...
Hope this would help you get your system up and running... :thumbup:

BTW, Try reading the whole Thread so you might read and understand the errors I encountered. It's really important to learn my every mistake so atleast you wouldn't be having trouble and hassle when Building your RiG...
Good Luck!!!

SUMMARY of the build-off:
1st: Preparation
- Prepare the iBoot Supported CD, Snow Leopard Retail DVD.
- Download Multibeast, Mac OS X 10.6.4 Combo Update, Custom DSDT.aml for GA-H55M-USB3 (F8) and the Latest BIOS Firmware for the Board(F10)

2nd: BIOS Setup...
- Update the Bios Firmware version to the Latest (F10)
- Setup Bios:
>>> MB Intelligent Tweaker > Advanced CPU Core Feature > Intel(R) Turbo Boost = Enable
>>> MB Intelligent Tweaker > Advanced CPU Core Feature > CPU Cores Enabled = All
>>> MB Intelligent Tweaker > Advanced CPU Core Feature > CPU Multi Threading = Enable
>>> MB Intelligent Tweaker > Advanced CPU Core Feature > CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) = Enable
>>> MB Intelligent Tweaker > Advanced CPU Core Feature > C3/C6/C7 State Support = Enable
>>> MB Intelligent Tweaker > Advanced CPU Core Feature > CPU Thermal Monitor = Enable
>>> MB Intelligent Tweaker > Advanced CPU Core Feature > CPU EIST Function = Enable
>>> MB Intelligent Tweaker > Advanced CPU Core Feature > BI-Directional PROCHOT = Enable
>>> MB Intelligent Tweaker > Advanced Frequency Settings> Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) = Profile1
>>> MB Intelligent Tweaker > Advanced Voltage Settings > Load-Line Calibration = Enable
>>> Advanced BIOS Features > First Boot Device = CDROM
>>> Advanced BIOS Features > Second Boot Device = Hard Disk
>>> Advanced BIOS Features > Third Boot Device = USB-HDD
>>> Integrated Peripherals > PCH SATA Control Mode = ACHI
>>> Integrated Peripherals > Onboard SATA/IDE Ctrl Mode = AHCI.
>>> Power Management Setup > HPET Mode = 64-bit mode

3rd: Booting...
- Boot Using iBoot Supported. At the loader, remove iBoot supported CD and place Snow Leopard Retail DVD, wait a few seconds, and press F5

4th: The Installation proper...
>> Language Selection = US English (only option for me).
>> Partitioning the drive, open Utilities > Disk Utility:
- Select the disk drive > Volume Scheme > Select 1 Partition
- Enter a name for the partition ("Snow Leopard")
- Format = Select Mac OS Extended (Journaled)
- Click “Options†= GUID Partition Table.
- After all the selection... Apply... Formating in progress...
- Then quit Disk Utility...
>> Start the Installation Process... Restart

5th: Update to 10.6.4 and Multibeast...
>> Boot back using iBoot Supported, Use USB Stick to place the MacOSXUpdCombo10.6.4.dmg, Multibeast and the custom DSDT.aml to the Desktop.
>> Open Multibeast but don’t run it yet, Leave it open.
>> Install the 10.6.4 Update, after the installation, don't restart!, continue with the Multibest.
>> Options Selected:
- UserDSDT
- System Utilities
- Advanced Options > Kexts > Audio > LegacyHDA > ALC889
- Advanced Options > Kexts > Graphics > Enablers > NVEnabler
- Advanced Options > Kexts > Network > Realtek Gigabyte Ethernet > RealtekR1000SL
- smbios.plist > Mac Pro > iCore i7
>> Install
>> After the Update and MultiBeast, restarted...

6th (Optional): Dual Booting Steps using 2 Hard Drives... (SL and Win7)
-Configure Bios for AHCi
-Disconnect all drives except the OSX drive.
-Make sure the drive is plugged into SATA0
-install snow (http://tonymacx86.blogspot.com/2010/04/ ... -x-on.html)
-Disconnect the drive
-connect your windows drive at SATA0
-install win (http://www.mydigitallife.info/2009/08/2 ... windows-7/)
-Disconnect win
-plug the OSX drive back into SATA0
-Plug win 7 into SATA1
* At Chameleon Prompt, you could automatically choose between Snow and Win7

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Testing Phase:
Take note of this so you won't be having any problems later trying and trying other stuff you don't need to.

>>PASS!!!
PROCESSOR: 2.8GHz Intel Core i7 - OK!
MEMORY: 4GB 1600Mhz DDR3 G.SKILL [RipJaws]F3-12800CL7D-4GBRM
NETWORK: WIFI D-Link DWA-556 - OK! (Detected as Apple AirPort Extreme)
AUDIO: Internal Speakers (Green) - OK!
AUDIO: Line Out (Orange) - OK!
AUDIO: Line Out (Gray) - OK!
AUDIO: Line-In, MIC (Pink) - OK!
VIDEO: 1gb Palit GF9800 GT - OK! (Detected as NVDA,Display-B)
DISPLAY: Dual Screen - OK (Tested By:Slamdunk)
HD:640Gb WDC Caviar - OK!
NETWORK: DWA-556 Wifi – OK! (But 32bit only, 64bit doesn't work)
NETWORK: Built-In LAN – OK! (But having some issues. On process of fixing/updating By:Lnx2Mac)
OPTICAL:pioneer DVR-S18L - OK! (Detected as PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-218L)

>>FAIL!!!
USB: USB 3.0 - Not Working (Not yet supported)
AUDIO: Line-Out (Black)
Memory - Couldn't run at 1600Mhz (No idea what's wrong???)

>>NOT TESTED
AUDIO: Line-In (Blue)
VIDEO: Built-In Video Out (Nevermind :p)

"I would like to express my gratitude to TonyMacx86, Lnx2Mac, MacMan and everyone who help me made it possible for us to built our Hackintosh. Thanks a Lot!!!"
 
Re: Gigabyte GA-H55M-S2H Build

melon said:
This is the build a came up with...
Used for documentation and Starcraft II gaming.
Hope it can still adopt DiabloIII if the game is realeased. Sooo sooonnn.. hehe.
Any comments and suggestion before I go thru? Please post ahead. Tnx!!!

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H55M-S2H
Processor: Intel Core i5 750
Video Card: Palit 9800GT 256bit 1GB
Memory: Geil DDR3 1333 2x2G ???
Casing: CoolMaster CM690
CPU Cooler: Gigabyte G Power Lite
PSU: Gigabyte Superb 460W
HD: Western 7200 500G Sata

So far,
That's only Gigabyte Motherboard they have available here
for the video card. Inno3d, Palit, and Saphire are my only choices

Some few question, i couldn't find in the forum:
1. Is memory compatibility is also an issue? Do i need to get some other brand?
2. What's the difference between "Apple Boot Screen" and "Verbose"? For what is this?
3. 32bit or 64bit? Which is better?
4. On Multibeast Part, what should i choose in the "Disk" Section?
5. Anything else that i might be missing? :)
The only thing I see is that case is overkill for your setup and no optical drive listed.

The board is a M-ATX size board and that Cooler Master case is almost a full size tower. Unless you plan on adding a bunch of disks or moving to a full size board you might want to look for a smaller case.

For optical drives, go with a Sony or Pioneer. All other brands seem to prevent auto-sleep unless there is a disc in the drive.
 
Re: Gigabyte GA-H55M-S2H Build

Ow men I forgot the optical drive... :/
Only available Optical Drive is LG brand or Lite-On Brand.. Sigh.

For the casing. I can't seem to find a nice simple Case. Hmmm....
I wanted a CoolMaster 360 but it's not available here.. :(

@MacMan
BTW, Is my setup OK
Tnx for the reply. :)
 
Re: Gigabyte GA-H55M-S2H Build

Some update... Here's a link on where I could get my parts...
Enigma Philippines - Price List
http://enigma-phil.com.ph/Files/Pricelist.pdf

You could choose and update some in my list if you have some recommendation...
Tnx!

I... read read read... before the initial action...
Already ordered the casing... :)

BTW,
Php48 = $1

Budget Php35,000 = $729.17 or Lesser... :)


Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H55M-S2H - Php4,850
Processor: Intel Core i5 750 - Php 9,500
Video Card: Palit 9800GT 256bit 1GB - Php4,800
Memory: Geil DDR3 1333 2x2G - Php 4,300
Casing: CoolMaster Elite 360/341 - Php2,500
CPU Cooler: Gigabyte X-Power - Php2,000
PSU: Gigabyte Superb 460W - Php1,900
HD: Western 7200 500G Sata - Php2,050
Optical Drive: Lite-On DVD-RW Lightscribe 22x SATA - Php 1,350
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Total of Php 33,250
 
Re: H55M-S2H Build Help *Update-2* Blogging...

With more reading and lookin' for parts, i found a build that suite's me.

A new and improve specs:
MB: Gigabyte GA-H55M-S2H --- Php 4,850
CPU: Intelâ„¢ Core i5â„¢ 750 2.66 ghz 8mb --- Php 9,500
CPU COOLER: Scythe Mugen 2 Rev. B --- Php 2,350
RAM: 4gb ddr3-1600 G.Skill ECO (F3-12800CL7D-4GBECO) CL7 (8-7-24) ... Php 5,800
VIDEO: 1gb Palit GF 9800 GT ddr3 (256bit) E-Green/Green Edition --- Php 4,500
CASE: InWin Dragon Slayer --- Php 2,700
PSU: Thermaltake LitePower 500W --- Php 2,050
HD: 1tb WDC™ Caviar® Green (WD10EARS) 64mb --- Php 3,450
OPTICAL: Lite-On DVD-RW LightScribe SATA --- Php1,350
Total --- Php 36,550 / 761.45

Ordering the parts... I can't seem to get the parts at 1 supplier. Makin' me intense just simply sourcing out the parts.
Aldo trying to find a Sony or Pioneer DVD-RW.. Errrr...
Good news is i found a nice MicroATX Case. That's a bit Huge. Close to Mid Towers. Since I can't find a CoolMaster Elite 360.
It's really bad that distribution of good parts are not that available here.

Parts budget increased, due to some parts replaced.

Hope this parts are on-stock by the sellers.

Already got my Snow Leopard Disc, download the 10.6.4 Combo Update.
Downloaded Multibeast and iBoot.

Hmmmm... What more am I missing?
 
Re: H55M-S2H Build Help *Update-2* Blogging...

Woohooo.. Just found a Pioneer DVR-S18L DVD Writer Sata 22X Lightscribe seller....
Weeeee... :)
 
Re: H55M-S2H Build Help *Update-2* Blogging...

Hi melon, did you successful with this build? I'm wondering if the H55M-S2HH should perfectly work
 
Re: H55M-S2H Build Help *Update-2* Blogging...

sontung23 said:
Hi melon, did you successful with this build? I'm wondering if the H55M-S2HH should perfectly work

Not yet done, still sourcing out parts. Having trouble completing the parts. I'll post here every process i make. Specifically on the Installation. :)
 
Re: H55M-S2H Build Help *Update-2* Detailed Steps soon...

Update Motherboard:
Gigabyte GA-H55M-S2H
Gigabyte GA-H55M-USB3
 
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