linjames' Build: Core i3-3225 - MSI-Z77A-G45 - 8GB RAM - Intel HD 4000

[linjames]

linjames' Build: Core i3-3225 - MSI-Z77A-G45 - 8GB RAM - Intel HD 4000
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Components

Apple Mac OS X version 10.8.3 Mountain Lion
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/os-x-lion/id444303913?mt=12

HP USB 8 GB Flash Drive
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005MCXJDQ/
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA0SF0CK3108

MSI Z77A-G45 LGA 1155 Intel Z77 Motherboard
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007QWI9TY/
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130645

Intel Core i3-3225 Ivy Bridge 3.3GHz LGA 1155 55W Dual-Core BX80637I33225
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0093H8H8I/
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116774

Kingston 8GB 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 KVR1333D3N9/8G
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006CH2RME/
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820139975

CORSAIR CX430M 430W ATX12V v2.3 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Power Supply
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ALYORA4/
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139049

LITE-ON DVD Burner - Black SATA Model iHAS124-04 - OEM
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002YIG9AQ
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106289

COOLER MASTER RC-692A-KKN5 Black Steel Body
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007ZOB9MM/
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119259

Western Digital WD5000AAKX 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00461G3MS
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136769


Already Owned

Dell E207WFP 20.1" Widescreen Monitor
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000LZARRU

Microsoft Wireless Keyboard and Mouse 800
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003SVSJ1K
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823109227


Comments

Installation

1. ​Create a UniBeast drive using this guide: UniBeast Guide.
2. Update MSI BIOS to 2.A0 and Patch BIOS
   1. Download this file and place on a flash drive:View attachment Update.zip
   2. Connect flash drive to motherboard
   3. Enter BIOS (press Delete on startup) and navigate to Utilities>M-Flash>Update BIOS>Select one file to update BIOS. Select the file you placed on your flash drive earlier. Wait for BIOS to update.
   4. Return to functional computer and replace the file we placed on the flash drive earlier with the patched BIOS:View attachment PATCH.zip
   5. Repeat steps 2 and 3 using the patched BIOS
3. Boot Installer from UniBeast drive and install Mountain Lion
4. Make sure you enter boot options when restarting. Boot with safe mode: -x
5. Install MultiBeast with following options.
6. When Rebooting change boot order to Hard Drive.
   1. Enter BIOS
   2. Navigate to Settings>Boot>Boot Option #1>Hard Drive
   3. Save and Reset
7. Boot up your new Hackintosh no boot flags needed!

MultiBeast Configuration for Mountain Lion

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[ld6824]

hi linjames,
is everything working with this Mobo (sleep for example..)?

 

[linjames]

Sleep does not work, but I don't use it that much. I had sleep working at one point but lost it when I updated it. I think there is a bios patch or one of the multibeast options to get sleep working but I didn't care enough to try fixing it. However, I do know that sleep works and an expert hackintosher like PJALM would be able to give you more info. Glad you are looking into this motherboard! Everything else works fine... dvd, bluetooth, wifi, ethernet, audio, shutdown, restart, app store, iCloud, and Quartz Extreme Graphics. I am very satisfied with my hackintosh.

 

[ld6824]

Thanks for your answer! ;-) I will ask PJALM for the patch. A other intresting question for me, is the fan regulation?
Is this regulation in the BIOS good to regulate?
By the way, i have the same case as you! ;-)

Thanks in advance for your answer.

 

[linjames]

I'm sorry, I don't really know what you mean by regulation, but my system never gets too hot or overheats and I live in the desert. I hope that answered your question.

 

[ld6824]

I mean the fan control in the bios. It is good to adjust in fine steps?