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I posted this in the AT forums, but I figure I'd probably get more info here, so this is the original post:
So I'm trying to get my laptop fully functional, but im running into some problems.
It says my laptop should be fully functional here: http://wiki.osx86project.org/wiki/index ... bles#GX620
I installed using the iboot cd and installed a retail version of snow leopard. I basically these 2 guides to install: http://tonymacx86.blogspot.com/2010/...c-os-x-on.html and some of lifehackers guide http://lifehacker.com/5672051/how-to...ght-easy-steps
Where im running into problems is how to make EVERYTHING work.
firstly- do i need a dsdt file? I just used easybeast when i came to that step. by reading the wiki entry im guessing i dont.
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GX620
QE
Install Method: Mac OSX Snow Leopard Retail DVD [10A432].
OSX Version : 10.6 - Kernel 10.0.0 - Chameleon RC3 Bootloader.
CPU: Intel Core2Duo P8400 or P7200 @ 2.26GHz - VANILLA.
Graphic card: Nvidia 9600M GT 512MB DDR3 - QE/CI work! EFI String - resolution max: 1680x1050.
RAM: 2x2 GB DDR2 800 MHz.
Hard disk: 320GB WD Scorpio Black [7200rpm] SATA.
DVD-RW : Works out of the box.
LAN : Broadcom 440X 10/100 - Works out of the box.
Firewire : IEEE 1394 @ 400 MHz - Works out of the box.
Keyboard/Trackpad/ Fully Working - Used VoodooPS2Controller and AppleACPIPS2Nub.
Sound : HDA : Works with VoodooHDA.kext.
Wireless : Dell 1395 b/g : Works out of the Box.
Bluetooth : Works out of the box.
RICOH 3 in 1 Card Reader : Works with IOSDHCI kext.
Power management : Sleep, restart, Shutdown, Battery icon : Working
Kext used : VoodooHDA - VoodooPS2 - VoodooPower - IOSDHCI - Sleep Enabler - FakeSMC - AppleIntelPIIXATA - (All kext are compiled for Snow Leopard!)
NOT WORKING PARTS - Original Intel b/g/n wireless card. Thats why I replaced it with Dell Wireless.
UPDATE BIOS NORMALLY
Working now with 10.6.4
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*there is no battery icon in the top right, and no option to turn it on.
*my shutdown sometimes doesn't work.
*Sometimes from a cold boot my wireless adapter wont work, and ill have to restart.
*I have no sound. - it says to use VoodooHDA.kext, but do i have to uninstall something first?
*Not sure if my video card is fully functional - even though it seems like it is. what does this mean "Graphic card: Nvidia 9600M GT 512MB DDR3 - QE/CI work! EFI String - resolution max: 1680x1050" do i have to use an EFI string or something? (dont even know what that is)
*it says I have no use all these kexts - VoodooHDA - VoodooPS2 - VoodooPower - IOSDHCI - Sleep Enabler - FakeSMC - AppleIntelPIIXATA - (All kext are compiled for Snow Leopard!) some don't really do anything after i install them though.
I feel like im doing something wrong, and i really dont have that much experience with mac/hacktintosh computers. So any help will be appreciated. My 2 biggest probelms right now are the power issues and if i need to do something with an EFI string with my video card.
So I'm trying to get my laptop fully functional, but im running into some problems.
It says my laptop should be fully functional here: http://wiki.osx86project.org/wiki/index ... bles#GX620
I installed using the iboot cd and installed a retail version of snow leopard. I basically these 2 guides to install: http://tonymacx86.blogspot.com/2010/...c-os-x-on.html and some of lifehackers guide http://lifehacker.com/5672051/how-to...ght-easy-steps
Where im running into problems is how to make EVERYTHING work.
firstly- do i need a dsdt file? I just used easybeast when i came to that step. by reading the wiki entry im guessing i dont.
-------------------------
GX620
QE
Install Method: Mac OSX Snow Leopard Retail DVD [10A432].
OSX Version : 10.6 - Kernel 10.0.0 - Chameleon RC3 Bootloader.
CPU: Intel Core2Duo P8400 or P7200 @ 2.26GHz - VANILLA.
Graphic card: Nvidia 9600M GT 512MB DDR3 - QE/CI work! EFI String - resolution max: 1680x1050.
RAM: 2x2 GB DDR2 800 MHz.
Hard disk: 320GB WD Scorpio Black [7200rpm] SATA.
DVD-RW : Works out of the box.
LAN : Broadcom 440X 10/100 - Works out of the box.
Firewire : IEEE 1394 @ 400 MHz - Works out of the box.
Keyboard/Trackpad/ Fully Working - Used VoodooPS2Controller and AppleACPIPS2Nub.
Sound : HDA : Works with VoodooHDA.kext.
Wireless : Dell 1395 b/g : Works out of the Box.
Bluetooth : Works out of the box.
RICOH 3 in 1 Card Reader : Works with IOSDHCI kext.
Power management : Sleep, restart, Shutdown, Battery icon : Working
Kext used : VoodooHDA - VoodooPS2 - VoodooPower - IOSDHCI - Sleep Enabler - FakeSMC - AppleIntelPIIXATA - (All kext are compiled for Snow Leopard!)
NOT WORKING PARTS - Original Intel b/g/n wireless card. Thats why I replaced it with Dell Wireless.
UPDATE BIOS NORMALLY
Working now with 10.6.4
----------------------
*there is no battery icon in the top right, and no option to turn it on.
*my shutdown sometimes doesn't work.
*Sometimes from a cold boot my wireless adapter wont work, and ill have to restart.
*I have no sound. - it says to use VoodooHDA.kext, but do i have to uninstall something first?
*Not sure if my video card is fully functional - even though it seems like it is. what does this mean "Graphic card: Nvidia 9600M GT 512MB DDR3 - QE/CI work! EFI String - resolution max: 1680x1050" do i have to use an EFI string or something? (dont even know what that is)
*it says I have no use all these kexts - VoodooHDA - VoodooPS2 - VoodooPower - IOSDHCI - Sleep Enabler - FakeSMC - AppleIntelPIIXATA - (All kext are compiled for Snow Leopard!) some don't really do anything after i install them though.
I feel like im doing something wrong, and i really dont have that much experience with mac/hacktintosh computers. So any help will be appreciated. My 2 biggest probelms right now are the power issues and if i need to do something with an EFI string with my video card.