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Hello Everyone,
I spent this past weekend getting Snow Leopard Server 10.6.4 up and running on a GA-P55M-UD2, upgrading from the Snow Leopard 10.6.2 Old Boot CD Method. It was not the most fun i've ever had, but thanks to this site, it was still a pretty good time. I decided to share my experience. This isn't the best guide, but thats because its so similar to the iBoot + Multibeast guide we are all familiar with.
That being said, I highly advise you to install the retail version of Snow Leopard 10.6.4 via the iBoot + Multibeast method before undertaking the server install. Partition a small 20gig second partition and install the retail copy of SL onto it.
So, not only will this give you a working SL install that you can test things on, before mucking about in your sever install, but it will also (as it did for me) force you to update your system, make sure you've gotten the latest BIOS for your system.
(UD2 BIOS NOTE: there is a new F11A release, but I used the F10 release. Which is what the DSDT in the DSDT directory is patched for.)
After getting Snow Leopard Retail installed and upgraded to 10.6.4, I still had some problems getting the Audio to work, even w/ the roll back fix. I ended up using a kext from the BootCD method to get my ALC888b audio to work.
Put LegacyHDA_ALC888B.kext in the Extra/Extensions Folder and run system utilities by itself on Multibeast. Reboot and viola, sound. Dont forget to go into System prefs and change the output to Internal Speakers instead of Headphones.
That kext, LEGACYHDA_ALC888B.kext also was the only way I was able to get the sound to work on a 10.6.4 server as well.
The Install for the Server, on a GA-P55M-UD2 is VERY similiar to the iBoot + Multibeast method, but for me atleast, there were a few important differences. So if you've used it to install leopard, your BIOS will already be properly set, and you'll have only 4gigs of ram in etc.
After you've met the iBoot Requirements, you'll need a few more things:
A Copy of the Old P55 Boot CD.
http://tonymacx86.blogspot.com/2009/12/install-os-x-snow-leopard-directly-from.html
LegacyHDA_ALC888B.kext
Download the boot CD its in the tonymacx86-snowleopard folder.
Snow Leopard Server
10.6.0 Snow Leopard Server Retail Disc. (see your local Apple Retailer).
Serial Number
This caused me the most problems. use iboot-supported or you might have issues with the installation accepting your *legit* Serial Number.
So, you've gotten all those thing? Great, moving on.
First, Insert the OLD P55 Boot CD. Unlike the iBoot Guide, we are going to first boot from the old Boot cd first. Also, if you're using a flash drive to install server, make sure that is also plugged into the back of your computer. After the comp starts up and you see the Boot CD screen, you should also see an apple w/ Snow Leopard Server Install underneath.
On a P55M-UD2 I booted the install disc w/ only the -v flag. Once or twice, out of the many many times I booted the install, did it freeze and not boot. If this happens, just start over. If you had to use flags to boot snow leopard retail, I imagine the same ones will be needed here however.
The Install should start up pretty quickly, go through that, just like the SL retail and hit install. Now, you are still going to get the Install Failed Message. Also, I made sure to wiggle the mouse every now and then during the install, might just be wishful thinking on my part tho
After you've failed at installing, shut the computer off with the button. (Maybe click restart, Ive gotten in the habit of not.) Then, you'll need to SWAP Boot CD's.
NEXT, Boot up the iBoot CD that's right for you. Are you an Nvidia ATI or Supported? idk, chances are, its whatever you use for SL retail. P55M-UD2 peeps w/ NVIDIA 9800 GTX+ cards, I can confidently say, use the iBoot Supported.
Now, you should boot into the newly installed Snow Leopard Server, and watch a New, Shorter, Bluer Install Video. Fill in all the info, including the serial number, and get ready to go through a slightly different, Server related setup.
After thats done, you'll be presented with a blue space desktop. Ready to watch some downloads? Good.
Obviously we dont want to have a 10.6.0 server.
So Start downloading, One at a time, the update packages.
10.6.1 Server Update http://support.apple.com/kb/DL929
10.6.2 Server Update http://support.apple.com/kb/dl960
10.6.3 Server Update http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1019
10.6.4 Server Update http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1050
I installed them two at a time, then restarted. (because im sometimes not so bright ;p)
Thanks to MacMan, you can download the comboupdate:
Mac OS X Server v10.6.4 Update (Combo) http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1051
After that's done, you'll have a 10.6.4 Server, that doesnt boot on it own.
To fix that, use MultiBeast. I have an i5, which would be supported by EasyBeast, but I still chose to use a DSDT.aml because this site has an amazing collection on them.
http://tonymacx86.blogspot.com/2009/12/dsdt-database-for-p55-motherboards.html
Renaming to DSDT.aml and putting it on the desktop, I also selected the RS1000 kext for my ethernet, not selecting any audio, lets save the sound for the next restart. Dont forget to check the System Utilities box and pick the sweet TonyMacx86 theme
After refreshing, rebuilding, and restarting, you should be able to remove the iBoot CD and boot from the Harddrive.
P55M-UD2 PEEPS: To get the Audio working, deleted Extensions.mkext in the /Extra folder, put LegacyHDA_ALC888B.kext into the /Extra/Extensions folder, run System Utilities one more time in Multibeast, and of course, restart.
After all that, you should startup to a working Snow Leopard Server 10.6.4 Install, with network and Audio both working, if you have a UD2 or similar board. Also, you can plug your ethernet back in, and set the clock to sync w/ apple.
-JohnnyFortune
I spent this past weekend getting Snow Leopard Server 10.6.4 up and running on a GA-P55M-UD2, upgrading from the Snow Leopard 10.6.2 Old Boot CD Method. It was not the most fun i've ever had, but thanks to this site, it was still a pretty good time. I decided to share my experience. This isn't the best guide, but thats because its so similar to the iBoot + Multibeast guide we are all familiar with.
That being said, I highly advise you to install the retail version of Snow Leopard 10.6.4 via the iBoot + Multibeast method before undertaking the server install. Partition a small 20gig second partition and install the retail copy of SL onto it.
So, not only will this give you a working SL install that you can test things on, before mucking about in your sever install, but it will also (as it did for me) force you to update your system, make sure you've gotten the latest BIOS for your system.
(UD2 BIOS NOTE: there is a new F11A release, but I used the F10 release. Which is what the DSDT in the DSDT directory is patched for.)
After getting Snow Leopard Retail installed and upgraded to 10.6.4, I still had some problems getting the Audio to work, even w/ the roll back fix. I ended up using a kext from the BootCD method to get my ALC888b audio to work.
Put LegacyHDA_ALC888B.kext in the Extra/Extensions Folder and run system utilities by itself on Multibeast. Reboot and viola, sound. Dont forget to go into System prefs and change the output to Internal Speakers instead of Headphones.
That kext, LEGACYHDA_ALC888B.kext also was the only way I was able to get the sound to work on a 10.6.4 server as well.
The Install for the Server, on a GA-P55M-UD2 is VERY similiar to the iBoot + Multibeast method, but for me atleast, there were a few important differences. So if you've used it to install leopard, your BIOS will already be properly set, and you'll have only 4gigs of ram in etc.
After you've met the iBoot Requirements, you'll need a few more things:
A Copy of the Old P55 Boot CD.
http://tonymacx86.blogspot.com/2009/12/install-os-x-snow-leopard-directly-from.html
LegacyHDA_ALC888B.kext
Download the boot CD its in the tonymacx86-snowleopard folder.
Snow Leopard Server
10.6.0 Snow Leopard Server Retail Disc. (see your local Apple Retailer).
Serial Number
This caused me the most problems. use iboot-supported or you might have issues with the installation accepting your *legit* Serial Number.
So, you've gotten all those thing? Great, moving on.
First, Insert the OLD P55 Boot CD. Unlike the iBoot Guide, we are going to first boot from the old Boot cd first. Also, if you're using a flash drive to install server, make sure that is also plugged into the back of your computer. After the comp starts up and you see the Boot CD screen, you should also see an apple w/ Snow Leopard Server Install underneath.
On a P55M-UD2 I booted the install disc w/ only the -v flag. Once or twice, out of the many many times I booted the install, did it freeze and not boot. If this happens, just start over. If you had to use flags to boot snow leopard retail, I imagine the same ones will be needed here however.
The Install should start up pretty quickly, go through that, just like the SL retail and hit install. Now, you are still going to get the Install Failed Message. Also, I made sure to wiggle the mouse every now and then during the install, might just be wishful thinking on my part tho
After you've failed at installing, shut the computer off with the button. (Maybe click restart, Ive gotten in the habit of not.) Then, you'll need to SWAP Boot CD's.
NEXT, Boot up the iBoot CD that's right for you. Are you an Nvidia ATI or Supported? idk, chances are, its whatever you use for SL retail. P55M-UD2 peeps w/ NVIDIA 9800 GTX+ cards, I can confidently say, use the iBoot Supported.
Now, you should boot into the newly installed Snow Leopard Server, and watch a New, Shorter, Bluer Install Video. Fill in all the info, including the serial number, and get ready to go through a slightly different, Server related setup.
After thats done, you'll be presented with a blue space desktop. Ready to watch some downloads? Good.
Obviously we dont want to have a 10.6.0 server.
So Start downloading, One at a time, the update packages.
10.6.1 Server Update http://support.apple.com/kb/DL929
10.6.2 Server Update http://support.apple.com/kb/dl960
10.6.3 Server Update http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1019
10.6.4 Server Update http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1050
I installed them two at a time, then restarted. (because im sometimes not so bright ;p)
Thanks to MacMan, you can download the comboupdate:
Mac OS X Server v10.6.4 Update (Combo) http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1051
After that's done, you'll have a 10.6.4 Server, that doesnt boot on it own.
To fix that, use MultiBeast. I have an i5, which would be supported by EasyBeast, but I still chose to use a DSDT.aml because this site has an amazing collection on them.
http://tonymacx86.blogspot.com/2009/12/dsdt-database-for-p55-motherboards.html
Renaming to DSDT.aml and putting it on the desktop, I also selected the RS1000 kext for my ethernet, not selecting any audio, lets save the sound for the next restart. Dont forget to check the System Utilities box and pick the sweet TonyMacx86 theme
After refreshing, rebuilding, and restarting, you should be able to remove the iBoot CD and boot from the Harddrive.
P55M-UD2 PEEPS: To get the Audio working, deleted Extensions.mkext in the /Extra folder, put LegacyHDA_ALC888B.kext into the /Extra/Extensions folder, run System Utilities one more time in Multibeast, and of course, restart.
After all that, you should startup to a working Snow Leopard Server 10.6.4 Install, with network and Audio both working, if you have a UD2 or similar board. Also, you can plug your ethernet back in, and set the clock to sync w/ apple.
-JohnnyFortune
