Gigabyte GA-H55M-USB3 Rev 2.0 OSX 10.6.4 64-bit

[kitatonic]

Here is my build procedure. It seems to be working just fine.
Sound, hardware acceleration, streaming video/internet, are all working.
OSX 10.6.4 64-bit w/ 8GB RAM works.
DVI out for monitor works.
HDMI-out does not work.
esata works.
USB 2.0 works.
USB 3.0 - have not tested
i5-760 64-bit OSX 10.6.4 with 8GB RAM.


I really wanted the 64-bit kernel to work because under the 32-bit kernel, any individual program can only use 4GB max. I want to use my rig for Pro Tools and wanted it to be able to use all 8.

Many thanks to Jorge Sierra for his build instructions. I used his post as a guide and that got me most of the way through. However his Multibeast config settings did not work for me, and did not get my rig to run at 64-bit. If my build instructions don't work for you, his might. you can see his at:
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-install-mac-os-x-on-a-pc-without-using-a-mac/


First my hardware components:

GIGABYTE GA-H55M-USB3 LGA 1156 Intel H55 HDMI USB 3.0 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard

https://mail.google.com/mail/?shva=1#search/newegg/12deb5c80d03236a


Palit NE39800TFHD52 GeForce 9800 GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready Video Card

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814261046


Intel Core i5-760 Lynnfield 2.8GHz 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1156 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor BX80605I5760

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814261046


G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231311&Tpk=F3-10666CL9D-8GBRL


100GB IDE PATA drive for OS to be installed on. 1TB sata drive for programs (Pro Tools requires a second hard drive for audio file streaming)



As I mentioned above, I used another guide to get me most of the way through the installation. I had no issues at all and followed it directly until I got to section 5.15.
Please follow all of the instructions on the following guide until you get to section 5.15.
the guide is the same i linked to above:
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-install-mac-os-x-on-a-pc-without-using-a-mac/


Next I updated OSX to 10.6.4. I did this before I installed Multibeast. This update is freely available as a .DMG file for hackintoshes on the web. I won't post the links here. my .DMG upgrade file was 636.7MB in size and installed/upgraded in just a few minutes. the computer will restart and again you will have to leave the iBoot disk in the drive in order to successfully startup OSX.
Now start Multibeast, but instead of using the DSDT file he provides and choosing a UserDSDT install in MultiBeast, I used these options instead:

i rebooted, removed my iBoot disc from the drive, and Snow Leopard started right up.
It is running the 64-bit kernel, and everything works great as outlined at the beginning.

This is my first post. If I leave out important details, I apologize.

 

[benraymond]

kitatonic,

I have the same motherboard. I can't for some reason get iBoot to load. Did you have to do anything special while tweaking the Bios? Did you have to use specific SATA ports for the DVD drive to recognize iBoot?

Thanks,

Ben


DISREGARD - Screwed up on burning iBoot - installing now!

 

[InActive8618]

@Benraymond: follow Tony's guide on the blog and you should boot with no problem. If not, try another DVD drive and check if the CD is fine, it may be damaged and you're for nothing.

My kexts choice and personal DSDT for rev2 BIOS F11:
H55M-USB3 kexts.jpg
DSDT.H55M-USB3-r2-F11.zip


EDIT: just saw Benraymond's comment

 

[benraymond]

Thanks, for the comment and DSDTs

Ben

 

[benraymond]

Kitatonic,

I got it working, upgraded to 10.6.6, and then did the EasyBeast. Unfortunately, it starts up, and then the fan goes crazy and the screen goes blank.

Now, even when I use iBoot to start the system hangs on the Apple gray outline screen. Looks like I will have to reinstall.

Is there a reason to go to 10.6.4 only?

eMatoS, if you are reading this, did you instal your DSDT on 10.6.6 or 10.6.4? I think I will try your personal DSDT first.

Tommorow - it's 2:30 AM here and I'm beat!

Ben

 

[InActive8618]

I've used it from 10.6.4 to 10.6.6 though they were not identical as I've been customizing it on every bios update (F9 to F11). I must warn you that I've deleted many ports like LPT, serial and other unnecessary stuff. Let me know if you loose any port and I'll add it back. Also that fan/black screen problem is related to your graphics. Make sure to install the ATI experimental and add the GraphicsEnabler=Yes line to your /Extra/com.apple.boot.plist. The gray screen you get when booting from iboot to Snow is probably related to voodooHDA, it happened to me a couple of times. Try turning your audio (Azalia) off in the bios and boot again with -v, it should work.

 

[benraymond]

Realized I totally hijacked this thread, I apologize.
Will post my questions in the Installation support forum.

Sorry Kitatonic,

Thanks eMatos

 

[pepitown]

kikatonic!
i have the same motherboard with a gt430 and everything is working fine, but in EFI32, any idea? ive use the last multibeast with user dsdt f8? i shoud install chameleon?

sorry for my english!

Bye!