[Success] Danman’s first build: Running Mountain Lion 10.8 and Windows 7 64bit on two separated SSD

[danman127]

Two weeks ago I decided to build a desktop that would give me the horse power I require.
I started the journey with the following components for running Mountain Lion 10.8 and windows 7 64bit. Definitely no Noob anymore ;-)

Components:

Antec Nine Hundred - Midi Tower – V3 - ATX case - Includes 500W PSU
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B004ALI5KC/?tag=tonymacx86-21

GA-Z77-DS3H with the latest biosf8
http://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-Intel-1155-Motherboard-GA-Z77-DS3H/dp/B007R21JWC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1348149201&sr=8-1&keywords=GA-Z77-DS3H

Intel Core i5-3550 Quad-Core Processor 3.3 GHz 6 MB Cache LGA 1155 -BX80637I53550
http://www.amazon.com/Intel-i5-3550-Quad-Core-Processor-Cache/dp/B007SZ0EJW

Crucial 8GB kit 1333MHz DDR3 (running Moutain Lion 10.8)
http://www.amazon.com/Crucial-122435-RAM-Module-Unbuffered/dp/B003GJL5U6

SAMSUNG 830 Series 2.5-Inch 256GB SATA III MLC InternalSolid State Drive (SSD) MZ-7PC256B/WW (running windows 64bit ahci)
http://www.amazon.com/SAMSUNG-2-5-Inch-Internal-MZ-7PC256B-WW/dp/B0077CR66A

Graphics Card: XFX Nvidia GeForce 8600GTS 256MB DDR3 SDRAM
http://computers.pricegrabber.com/video-cards/XFX-GeForce-8600GT-XXX-Edition/m35860991.html
Iiyama 24 TFT LED E2473HDS-B1, 1920 x 1080 pix, 300 cd/m², 2 ms, DVI, HDMI,
http://www.mycom.nl/Product/Beeld-TFT-Monitor/iiyama-24-E2473HDSB1-LED/1110121

After spending several frustrated hours I’m finally managed to boot my windowmacx86. Mountain Lion 10.8 and Windows 7 64bit on two separated SSD.!!

1. Downloads:
   • TonyMacx86 - Link
     • UniBeast
     • Multibeast

Procedure:

1. Remove Graphics Card and use motherboard graphics.
2. Set BIOS to the following:
   • For the right configuration from the motherboard (bios) I used this quid.

http://www.tonymacx86.com/123-how-upgrade-bios-uefi-gigabyte-s-6-series-motherboards.html

• Reset Motherboard Bios Default and set SATA mode from IDE to AHCI (Just to be on the safe side).

1. UniBeast
   • Follow this tutorial: Link

1. Boot from flash drive
   • I normally boot in verbose mode just in case (-v)

1. Install Mountain Lion
   • Follow this tutorial: Link
   • Follow: “STEP 3: Install Mac OS X Lion”

1. Complete initial setup.
2. Run MultiBeast and select the following options:
3. Reboot and enjoy your hackintosh!

Notes:

• I’m using the latest F8 BIOS update: Link
• To fix how system profiler looks follow this guide: Link

Use easy beast installation for boot and Chimera/Chameleon for selecting boot options

Good luck.!!!!

 

[victorraymond]

If you want a challenge lol...

Try dual boot OSX Mountain Lion and Windows 7 64bit on the "same drive"

Yes it's possible...to do so.


Have fun-

 

[Asus-Freak]

Nice build danman127:

If you want a challenge lol...

Try dual boot OSX Mountain Lion and Windows 7 64bit on the "same drive"

Yes it's possible...to do so.

Have fun-

Of course it can be done, and no it's not a challenge, it's foolish...