Kernel Panics when running MacOSXUpdCombo10.6.8

[DubOfOz]

I've successfully installed Mac OS X 10.6 but any time I try to run MacOSXUpdCombo10.6.8.dmg it gets to the very end, "Registering Updated Components," with less than a minute remaining then kernel panics. And, since it's an OS update, the kernel panic ruins the OS and I have to start over and reinstall Snow Leopard.
I've also tried using the 10.6.4 combo update but it would not mount.

 

[Gripitoy]

i have the same problem. however in my case, i'm using a different MoBo, it's an ecs h61h2-m2. using an NVIDIA 9400 GT a single 500GB drive with one partition. even trying to boot with iBoot won't work, it gets stuck at the gray apple screen with no loading animation

 

[beelzebozo]

I've successfully installed Mac OS X 10.6 but any time I try to run MacOSXUpdCombo10.6.8.dmg it gets to the very end, "Registering Updated Components," with less than a minute remaining then kernel panics. And, since it's an OS update, the kernel panic ruins the OS and I have to start over and reinstall Snow Leopard.
I've also tried using the 10.6.4 combo update but it would not mount.

Take a look at UpdateHelper in the download section of the forum for Sandy Bridge systems.

 

[jca99]

http://tonymacx86.blogspot.com/2011/07/ ... -1068.html

 

[jester969]

You need to use updatehelper before you go to 10.6.8, REBOOT, install 10.6.8. COMBO and use MB and reboot off HD.

 

[Gripitoy]

doing a fresh install.. will update you with my progress later... thanks guys.

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Guys, I thank you... my system is now fully working..

note, after installing updatehelper, you may get stuck in the bluescreen for a few minutes.. just wait it out..


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can't get my ethernet to work which works perfectly after fresh install of 10.6

 

[jester969]

doing a fresh install.. will update you with my progress later... thanks guys.

--- Update ----

Guys, I thank you... my system is now fully working..

note, after installing updatehelper, you may get stuck in the bluescreen for a few minutes.. just wait it out..


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can't get my ethernet to work which works perfectly after fresh install of 10.6

Did you try Lnx2mac Ethernet driver?

http://lnx2mac.blogspot.com/p/realtekrt ... river.html

 

[HurricaneBob]

make a back up of the functioning 10.6

then you don't have to start over every time... you can just restore what was there previously.

 

[Gripitoy]

i have everything working finally.. from audio to ethernet.

Mobo: ECS H61H2-M2
Chip: Intel i3-2100
Graphics: Nvidia 9400 GT
USB Wifi: RT73

it turns out i have an atheros AR8132 Ethernet Controller.. thanks guys for the help..

 

[DubOfOz]

i have everything working finally.. from audio to ethernet.

I was able to get everything working using the UpdateHelper and the Lnx2mac Ethernet driver but I'm still not getting any audio. What was your fix for audio?