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Will the Samsung R540 work with mac?

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Motherboard
Dell 15-3521
CPU
Intel Pentium
Graphics
Intel HD Graphics
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I have a Samsung NP-R540-JA02CA.

Here are the specs:

Memory
4 GB (DDR3 / 2 GB x 2) System Memory
2 x Slot SODIMM Memory Slot
Multimedia
HD (High Definition) Audio
SRS 3D Sound Effect, Mic Noise Suppression Sound Effect
3 Watts Stereo Speaker (1.5 Watts x 2)
Web Camera available
I/O Port
VGA Port included
HDMI Port included
HeadPhone-out Port included
Mic-in Port included
Internal Mic Port included
3 x USB 2.0
3-in-1 (SD, SDHC, MMC) Multi Card Slot Reader
DC-In (Power Port) Port included
Power
60 Watts Adapter
6 Cell 5900 mAh 11.3Vdc 66.67 Wh Battery
Processor
Intel® Core™ i3-370M Processor 2.53 GHz
Display
15.6" LED HD (1366 x 768) 16 : 9 Gloss Display
Storage
640 GB (5400 rpm S-ATA) Hard Drive
Super Multi Dual Layer (S-ATA) ODD
Main Chipset
Intel HM55 Chipset
Graphic
Intel GMA HD Graphic Processor
Integrated shared Graphics Memory
Network
10 / 100 Wired Ethernet LAN attached
802.11 bg/n* Wireless LAN


Will it work with Mac? Will I need a DSDT? It's a laptop? And what kexts will I need to select in multibeast?
 
I have a Samsung NP-R540-JA02CA.

Here are the specs:

Memory
4 GB (DDR3 / 2 GB x 2) System Memory
2 x Slot SODIMM Memory Slot
Multimedia
HD (High Definition) Audio
SRS 3D Sound Effect, Mic Noise Suppression Sound Effect
3 Watts Stereo Speaker (1.5 Watts x 2)
Web Camera available
I/O Port
VGA Port included
HDMI Port included
HeadPhone-out Port included
Mic-in Port included
Internal Mic Port included
3 x USB 2.0
3-in-1 (SD, SDHC, MMC) Multi Card Slot Reader
DC-In (Power Port) Port included
Power
60 Watts Adapter
6 Cell 5900 mAh 11.3Vdc 66.67 Wh Battery
Processor
Intel® Core™ i3-370M Processor 2.53 GHz
Display
15.6" LED HD (1366 x 768) 16 : 9 Gloss Display
Storage
640 GB (5400 rpm S-ATA) Hard Drive
Super Multi Dual Layer (S-ATA) ODD
Main Chipset
Intel HM55 Chipset
Graphic
Intel GMA HD Graphic Processor
Integrated shared Graphics Memory
Network
10 / 100 Wired Ethernet LAN attached
802.11 bg/n* Wireless LAN


Will it work with Mac? Will I need a DSDT? It's a laptop? And what kexts will I need to select in multibeast?

Your laptop has gen1 Intel HD graphics. Not natively supported, but you might read here: http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/286092-guide-1st-generation-intel-hd-graphics-qeci/

Please provide complete details in your profile.

System: manufacturer/model
CPU: detailed CPU model + motherboard chipset
Graphics: all graphics devices + laptop internal screen resolution

For example, typical Ivy laptop:
System: HP ProBook 4540s
CPU: i5-3320m/HM76
Graphics: HD4000, 1366x768

Use CPU-Z on Windows to find CPU (Core iX-xxx) and motherboard chipset (HMxx). For a laptop, these details are important and affect critical installation procedures.
 
I checked the article and my display has full support. So when I install OS X will there be any issues?

Also I haven't filled out the hardware part on my account because I haven't installed OS X yet.
 
I checked the article and my display has full support. So when I install OS X will there be any issues?

Since this is likely the first time you are doing this, there will definitely be issues.

Also I haven't filled out the hardware part on my account because I haven't installed OS X yet.

You will need to fill it out before asking for help as people who may be responding need to know those details.
 
What I mean is will I get a kernal panic or something like that since I can't reinstall Windows's because I don't have a DVD. I know there might be issues but I want the computer to at least be usable. I will fill out the system, CPU and all that stuff.
 
For the graphics card would it be Intel HD Graphics or something else?
 
What I mean is will I get a kernal panic or something like that since I can't reinstall Windows's because I don't have a DVD. I know there might be issues but I want the computer to at least be usable. I will fill out the system, CPU and all that stuff.

First time through, it is likely you'll run into kernel panics and other issues that prevent boot. It is part of the learning process.

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For the graphics card would it be Intel HD Graphics or something else?

It is 1st gen Intel HD.
 
Well do you think a Dell Inspiron 15-3521 would work better with an Intel Pentium Processor. That's why I didn't fill that out, I have 2 computers I can do it on either Dell Inspiron 15-3521 or the Samsung R540 laptop. Which would you recommend to do it on?

The thing is Dell didn't put the SPECIFIC model of the laptop. I checked and these are the specs are on : http://www.dell.com/ca/p/inspiron-15-3521/pd?oc=ni15ov_ftw7_s1206e&model_id=inspiron-15-3521
 
Well do you think a Dell Inspiron 15-3521 would work better with an Intel Pentium Processor. That's why I didn't fill that out, I have 2 computers I can do it on either Dell Inspiron 15-3521 or the Samsung R540 laptop. Which would you recommend to do it on?

It is unlikely the graphics on the Pentium are supported at all.
 
In the specs it said it has Intel HD Graphics
 
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