Asus X501A boot issue

1. Switch my bootloader to Chameleon
2. Update FakeSMC - http://https://github.com/RehabMan/OS-X-FakeSMC-kozlek
3. Add GenericUSBXHCI.kext to the USB - http://https://github.com/RehabMan/OS-X-Generic-USB3

yrollgayanth said:

Hi, I am trying to install Yosemite (Unibeast) on my Asus X501A. First it went to the loading screen (one with the apple logo) and there was no progress.

Then I did the following as suggested in this post.

1. Switch my bootloader to Chameleon
2. Update FakeSMC - http://https://github.com/RehabMan/OS-X-FakeSMC-kozlek
3. Add GenericUSBXHCI.kext to the USB - http://https://github.com/RehabMan/OS-X-Generic-USB3

Then the loading screen went halfway through and stopped as below

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In verbose mode I get the following log
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The specs of my computer
CPU : Intel Core i3 (2nd Gen) 2350M / 2.3 GHz
Number of Cores : Dual-Core
Cache : 3 MB
Ram : 8GB
Graphics : Intel HD Graphics 3000
Resolution : 1366 x 768 ( HD )

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In BIOS I have disabled the intel virtualization technology

Your help is greatly appriciated

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RehabMan said:

Post your config.plist.

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<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<!DOCTYPE plist PUBLIC "-//Apple//DTD PLIST 1.0//EN" "http://www.apple.com/DTDs/PropertyList-1.0.dtd">
<plist version="1.0">
<dict>
    <key>Boot Banner</key>
    <string>No</string>
    <key>EthernetBuiltIn</key>
    <string>Yes</string>
    <key>GraphicsEnabler</key>
    <string>Yes</string>
    <key>IGPEnabler</key>
    <string>Yes</string>
    <key>Instant Menu</key>
    <string>Yes</string>
    <key>Kernel Flags</key>
    <string>kext-dev-mode=1 dart=0 nv_disable=1</string>
    <key>Legacy Logo</key>
    <string>Yes</string>
    <key>UseKernelCache</key>
    <string>No</string>
    <key>IntelCapriFB</key>
    <string>4</string>
    <key>SkipNvidiaGfx</key>
    <string>Yes</string>
</dict>
</plist>

yrollgayanth said:

You mean one in the Extra/Extensions called "org.chameloen.Boot.plist"? if so it is as below. Please bear with me, it's my first time installing hackintosh.

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RehabMan said:

I just assumed you were using Clover, since Chameleon/Chimera usually can't be used on ASUS laptops. ASUS BIOS cannot boot legacy to a GPT drive.

For using Clover: http://www.tonymacx86.com/yosemite-...oting-os-x-installer-laptops-clover-uefi.html

For using Chameleon/Chimera: http://www.tonymacx86.com/yosemite-...-booting-os-x-installer-laptops-unibeast.html

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yrollgayanth said:

I used this method to create the Bootable USB (Unibeast) and as described I have copied and updated the kexts.

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RehabMan said:

I would recommend Clover... but, you should check verbose output to be certain there aren't problems earlier in the log than those shown in your photo (eg. watch out for Local APIC panic or other issues).

Also booting the OS X installer from USB is slow, so be patient. You can also try plugging an HDMI monitor. Make sure you followed all instructions including removing the rollback AppleACPIPlatfrom.kext from /Extra/Extensions.

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yrollgayanth said:

Thanks. I have already tried plugging an HDMI monitor then used IntelAzulFB flag. In my /Extra/Extensions i have removed the AppleACPIPlatfrom.kext.

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