multiboot hp 4540 x 2, need help!

[RehabMan]

Here are the specs from the Ebay ad where I bought it new.

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I now realize I don't think I need the atheros patch but installed on i5 and that works fine...

Couple of things to try/provide:
- just for grins try booting with: IntelCapriFB=3 GraphicsEnabler=Y
(maybe Chameleon injects something we don't in DSDT, or maybe DSDT patch for ig-platform-id is missing)
- also try: IntelCapriFB=3 GraphicsEnabler=Y dart=0
(i3 should not have VT-d, but...)

Collect PCI inventory from Linux:
run 'lspci -nn' from Linux Terminal, copy output here
(we've had at least one 4540s where the Intel MEI device was not present...)

 

[rafiki0101]

Mkay thanks=] Will do. Just reinstalled again without atheros patch and still the same. I hit the volume buttons after blindly logging in again, and the audio works as it did before the kext install. Just to keep you updated.

 

[rafiki0101]

Here's the PCI stuff:

00:00.0 Host bridge [0600]: Intel Corporation Ivy Bridge DRAM Controller [8086:0154] (rev 09) 00:02.0 VGA compatible controller [0300]: Intel Corporation Ivy Bridge Graphics Controller [8086:0166] (rev 09) 00:14.0 USB controller [0c03]: Intel Corporation Panther Point USB xHCI Host Controller [8086:1e31] (rev 04) 00:16.0 Communication controller [0780]: Intel Corporation Panther Point MEI Controller #1 [8086:1e3a] (rev 04) 00:1a.0 USB controller [0c03]: Intel Corporation Panther Point USB Enhanced Host Controller #2 [8086:1e2d] (rev 04) 00:1b.0 Audio device [0403]: Intel Corporation Panther Point High Definition Audio Controller [8086:1e20] (rev 04) 00:1c.0 PCI bridge [0604]: Intel Corporation Panther Point PCI Express Root Port 1 [8086:1e10] (rev c4) 00:1c.2 PCI bridge [0604]: Intel Corporation Panther Point PCI Express Root Port 3 [8086:1e14] (rev c4) 00:1c.3 PCI bridge [0604]: Intel Corporation Panther Point PCI Express Root Port 4 [8086:1e16] (rev c4) 00:1c.5 PCI bridge [0604]: Intel Corporation Panther Point PCI Express Root Port 6 [8086:1e1a] (rev c4) 00:1d.0 USB controller [0c03]: Intel Corporation Panther Point USB Enhanced Host Controller #1 [8086:1e26] (rev 04) 00:1f.0 ISA bridge [0601]: Intel Corporation Panther Point LPC Controller [8086:1e59] (rev 04) 00:1f.2 SATA controller [0106]: Intel Corporation Panther Point 6 port SATA Controller [AHCI mode] [8086:1e03] (rev 04) 02:00.0 System peripheral [0880]: JMicron Technology Corp. SD/MMC Host Controller [197b:2392] (rev 30) 02:00.2 SD Host controller [0805]: JMicron Technology Corp. Standard SD Host Controller [197b:2391] (rev 30) 02:00.3 System peripheral [0880]: JMicron Technology Corp. MS Host Controller [197b:2393] (rev 30) 03:00.0 Network controller [0280]: Atheros Communications Inc. AR928X Wireless Network Adapter (PCI-Express) [168c:002a] (rev 01) 04:00.0 Ethernet controller [0200]: Realtek Semiconductor Co., Ltd. RTL8111/8168B PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet controller [10ec:8168] (rev 07)

I tried both those arguments and it came out the same, would you like those screens before they turn black?
Again I was able to login in check volume and shut down.

 

[RehabMan]

Here's the PCI stuff:
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Communication controller [0780]: Intel Corporation Panther Point MEI Controller #1 [8086:1e3a] (rev 04)

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MEI device is present, so it is not that... Can you boot safe mode? If so, capture ioreg: http://www.tonymacx86.com/audio/58368-guide-how-make-copy-ioreg.html

I tried both those arguments and it came out the same, would you like those screens before they turn black?
Again I was able to login in check volume and shut down.

What BIOS version? Update if you don't have the latest, re-patch DSDT...

Could be EDID issue. I have a special DSDT patch that can inject EDID. See: https://github.com/RehabMan/Laptop-DSDT-Patch, use "Generic with EDID". Remove snb-platform-id, DualLink sections. Replace 128-byte EDID data with your own (that EDID is an example, and is from my 1080p AUOv4). Use MonInfo in Windows to extract.

 

[rafiki0101]

Bios is Version F.31 dated 8/31/12.
How do I update bios? I downloaded latest one from hp site and it's an .exe file. F.43.
In bios when I hit update it says something about Placing the system bios and sig file on a fat32 partition or USB with update in Hewlett-Packard/BIOS/new. Never updated bios before...?

I cannot boot with safe mode with the installed chameleon nor chimera on the USB.
If i did another fresh install I could get to the desktop before kexts are installed. Would it be useful getting the IOReg then?

 

[RehabMan]

Bios is Version F.31 dated 8/31/12.
How do I update bios? I downloaded latest one from hp site and it's an .exe file. F.43.
In bios when I hit update it says something about Placing the system bios and sig file on a fat32 partition or USB with update in Hewlett-Packard/BIOS/new. Never updated bios before...?

You should be able to update right from Windows. Follow HP's instructions.

I cannot boot with safe mode with the installed chameleon nor chimera on the USB.
If i did another fresh install I could get to the desktop before kexts are installed. Would it be useful getting the IOReg then?

No... the ioreg was so I could look at your DSDT/config and see what you ended up with from your selections from the ProBook Installer.

Doing a fresh install might allow you to not make the same mistake in the PBI, assuming that is what it is...

I think it going to be some sort of EDID problem... or BIOS...

 

[rafiki0101]

So I updated bios from windows. Still the same with mac. Blind login then powerdown.
Tried Graphics Enabler=No -x and it actually froze at the screen below


I'm gonna reinstall ML one more time after creating a new USB installer. See if that helps. Then I will move on to EDID.

 

[RehabMan]

So I updated bios from windows. Still the same with mac. Blind login then powerdown.
Tried Graphics Enabler=No -x and it actually froze at the screen below
View attachment 81132

I'm gonna reinstall ML one more time after creating a new USB installer. See if that helps. Then I will move on to EDID.

What version of ML are you installing?

 

[rafiki0101]

10.8.5.
So the reinstall with new USB and bios update didn't work.
I would like to attempt the EDID inject but unfortunately my partner really needs a computer for her work and is growing impatient. She is content with ubuntu and is currently trying it out. As a consumer who actually has no specific need for mac, she migrated smoothly. I was also considering just returning the machine. I'm sure my chances would be higher with almost any other hp 4540. I ordered SSDs for upgrades so when those come I will try Install again. Much obliged.

 

[RehabMan]

10.8.5.
So the reinstall with new USB and bios update didn't work.
I would like to attempt the EDID inject but unfortunately my partner really needs a computer for her work and is growing impatient. She is content with ubuntu and is currently trying it out. As a consumer who actually has no specific need for mac, she migrated smoothly, I was also considering just returning the machine. I'm sure my chances would be higher with almost any other hp 4540. I ordered SSDs for upgrades so when those come I will try Install again. Much obliged.

Feel free to ask questions when you re-attempt.