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Welcome to tonymacx86.com

You’re obviously here because you need help so don’t waste time by reading the rules, they will only slow you down.

Don’t put your hardware specs in your profile as again it will only slow you down but more to the point, the folks here love a challenge - Don’t make things too easy for them.

A new version of the operating system has just been released and everybody is running around like headless chickens clamouring for help so what can you do to get your post noticed ?

  • Start every post with ‘Dude’ or address everyone as ‘Bro’. This will enamour you to everyone and ensure that your problem receives prompt attention.
  • Use UPPER CASE a lot because shouting gets results, doesn’t it ?
  • Likewise the use of several different fonts in a variety of hues catches the eye and helpers will be flocking to your post like a moth to a flame.
  • Never use one emoticon / smiley when you can use six - More is better right ?
  • Be sure to use ‘LOL’ as punctuation because building a Hackintosh is a laugh a minute.
And when the moment arrives and your post is answered, be sure to answer with “No dice” or “Didn’t work” then wait for further advice to come flooding in.


Seriously :

Read the Rules - They are there for the benefit of all and will be enforced.
This means that you must put your hardware details in your profile / signature.
Also there is one about using Search before posting - Many questions have already been asked and answered here.

Google will often provide information faster than posting here and waiting.

Due diligence is the key when planning your build. If you throw a bunch of unsupported parts into a box and expect them to work then you and disappointment are about to become better acquainted.

Disable VT-d in your BIOS if possible - If you can’t find it then add dart=0 to your boot flags.
(Not applicable to K model processors)

Don’t use VGA - There is no support for it in OS X - Use DVI or HDMI.

When setting up your system always boot in verbose mode (-v) to enable you to see what is happening.
Attach a screenshot to your post of any kernel panic or hang up.

Don’t make lots of changes at once or you will have no idea what fixed (or broke) things - Make notes of what you do.

Don’t jump on someone else’s thread with a “Same problem here, please help” post.
It’s unlikely that you both actually do have exactly the same problem and it’s confusing when people respond.

Don’t post for help in guide threads - They are there for people to report success/failure and problems with the guide.

Start a new thread in the relevant sub forum with an appropriate title and give as much detail as possible.
Be sure to give detailed replies to responses.

"System uptime in nanoseconds" is not an error, it is a measure of the time that your system was alive for before the kernel panic that stopped it. Almost all kernel panics end with "System uptime in nanoseconds", it has little value for problem diagnosis.

Don't ask if someone else has the same problem as you (unless you are thinking of starting a support group), what you actually want to know is if someone has a solution.

Don’t just ‘Hit and run’, if you manage to solve your problem then remember to update your thread for the benefit of others.

To quote RehabMan : "A Hackintosh is not a right, it must be earned".

If you are not prepared to invest the required time and effort then there will always be a shortfall between what you want and what you get. You must learn to manage your Hackintosh or your expectations.
 
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best post ever. any chance this could pop up as a warning when someone posts their first thread?

i link it out as much as possible.
 
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