[Guide] Booting the OS X installer on LAPTOPS with Unibeast

[greenless]

Plug in an HDMI monitor.

Hey! So far, so good!

 

[RehabMan]

Hey! So far, so good!

That's just so you can work on solving the problem with your main display...

 

[greenless]

That's just so you can work on solving the problem with your main display...

How long should it be on the spinning beach ball for?

 

[RehabMan]

How long should it be on the spinning beach ball for?

2-3 minutes max.

 

[greenless]

Crap. Been there for like 10 minutes.

 

[RehabMan]

Crap. Been there for like 10 minutes.

Then you have issues... Of course, you haven't filled out your profile per post #1, nor have you stated which bootflags you're using, so I have no ideas for you.

 

[Ljungstrom]

Hi RehabMan, first of all thanks for the amazing guide and the time you put into it.

I have encountered an error which I cannot resolve following your instructions so far (see picture).



It may have to do with either the steps here:

"
Update VoodooPS2Controller.kext at /Extra/Extensions on the USB: https://github.com/RehabMan/OS-X-Voodoo-PS2-Controller
Add GenericUSBXHCI.kext to /Extra/Extensions on the USB: https://github.com/RehabMan/OS-X-Generic-USB3"


I do not understand the instructions at the end of either link (novice). Could you post a link to the already formatted files so I can just copy paste it into the /Extra/Extensions or give more ultra-noob-friendly instructions?


OR it could be a problem with my resolution (1920 x 1080)


I didn't understand these instructions either:

"
Ivy Bridge/HD4000/7-series chipset/high resolution

For 1600x900 and 1920x1080, you will need to inject a different ig-platform-id than is default.

Chimera: Most HD4000 high resolution systems respond well with IGPlatformID=01660004. Note that HDMI does not work with 01660004 (requires kext patches). Alternates are IGPlatformID=01660008 and IGPlatformID=01660009. And, of course, 01660003 can be used in a pinch with an HDMI monitor.

More information: Chimera HD Graphics Bootflags: IGPEnabler, IGPlatformID, and IGPDeviceID

Chameleon: Use GraphicsEnabler=Yes IntelCapriFB=4. Alternate values for IntelCapriFB are 4, 8, and 9.

More information: http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/top...g-platform-id/"
"



Thank you so much for your help!

 

[RehabMan]

Hi RehabMan, first of all thanks for the amazing guide and the time you put into it.

I have encountered an error which I cannot resolve following your instructions so far (see picture).

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It may have to do with either the steps here:

"
Update VoodooPS2Controller.kext at /Extra/Extensions on the USB: https://github.com/RehabMan/OS-X-Voodoo-PS2-Controller
Add GenericUSBXHCI.kext to /Extra/Extensions on the USB: https://github.com/RehabMan/OS-X-Generic-USB3"



I do not understand the instructions at the end of either link (novice). Could you post a link to the already formatted files so I can just copy paste it into the /Extra/Extensions or give more ultra-noob-friendly instructions?

Read the README at each link for download locations.

OR it could be a problem with my resolution (1920 x 1080)

Probably both. You need to use flags: dart=0 IGPlatformID=01660004 nv_disable=1

Note: This only applies if your laptop also has Intel HD4000. Your profile says you have only nvidia. You should verify.

 

[batusay]

Which wi-fi card is best suited to z500?

 

[RehabMan]

Which wi-fi card is best suited to z500?

Compatible chipsets and the procedures for making them work are covered here: http://www.tonymacx86.com/network/104850-guide-airport-pcie-half-mini-v2.html

Most Lenovo laptops have a BIOS WiFi whitelist, where only certain cards are allowed. You should read your service manual to obtain a list of valid devices.