Nvidiaguy07
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So I'm trying to get my laptop fully functional, but im running into some problems.
It says my laptop should be fully functional here: http://wiki.osx86project.org/wiki/index.php/HCL_10.6.0/Portables#GX620
I installed using the iboot cd and installed a retail version of snow leopard. I basically these 2 guides to install: http://tonymacx86.blogspot.com/2010/...c-os-x-on.html and some of lifehackers guide http://lifehacker.com/5672051/how-to...ght-easy-steps
Where im running into problems is how to make EVERYTHING work.
firstly- do i need a dsdt file? I just used easybeast when i came to that step. by reading the wiki entry im guessing i dont.
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GX620
QE
Install Method: Mac OSX Snow Leopard Retail DVD [10A432].
OSX Version : 10.6 - Kernel 10.0.0 - Chameleon RC3 Bootloader.
CPU: Intel Core2Duo P8400 or P7200 @ 2.26GHz - VANILLA.
Graphic card: Nvidia 9600M GT 512MB DDR3 - QE/CI work! EFI String - resolution max: 1680x1050.
RAM: 2x2 GB DDR2 800 MHz.
Hard disk: 320GB WD Scorpio Black [7200rpm] SATA.
DVD-RW : Works out of the box.
LAN : Broadcom 440X 10/100 - Works out of the box.
Firewire : IEEE 1394 @ 400 MHz - Works out of the box.
Keyboard/Trackpad/ Fully Working - Used VoodooPS2Controller and AppleACPIPS2Nub.
Sound : HDA : Works with VoodooHDA.kext.
Wireless : Dell 1395 b/g : Works out of the Box.
Bluetooth : Works out of the box.
RICOH 3 in 1 Card Reader : Works with IOSDHCI kext.
Power management : Sleep, restart, Shutdown, Battery icon : Working
Kext used : VoodooHDA - VoodooPS2 - VoodooPower - IOSDHCI - Sleep Enabler - FakeSMC - AppleIntelPIIXATA - (All kext are compiled for Snow Leopard!)
NOT WORKING PARTS - Original Intel b/g/n wireless card. Thats why I replaced it with Dell Wireless.
UPDATE BIOS NORMALLY
Working now with 10.6.4
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*there is no battery icon in the top right, and no option to turn it on.
*my shutdown sometimes doesn't work.
*Sometimes from a cold boot my wireless adapter wont work, and ill have to restart.
*I have no sound. - it says to use VoodooHDA.kext, but do i have to uninstall something first?
*Not sure if my video card is fully functional - even though it seems like it is. what does this mean "Graphic card: Nvidia 9600M GT 512MB DDR3 - QE/CI work! EFI String - resolution max: 1680x1050" do i have to use an EFI string or something? (dont even know what that is)
*it says I have no use all these kexts - VoodooHDA - VoodooPS2 - VoodooPower - IOSDHCI - Sleep Enabler - FakeSMC - AppleIntelPIIXATA - (All kext are compiled for Snow Leopard!) some don't really do anything after i install them though.
I feel like im doing something wrong, and i really dont have that much experience with mac/hacktintosh computers. So any help will be appreciated. My 2 biggest probelms right now are the power issues and if i need to do something with an EFI string with my video card.
It says my laptop should be fully functional here: http://wiki.osx86project.org/wiki/index.php/HCL_10.6.0/Portables#GX620
I installed using the iboot cd and installed a retail version of snow leopard. I basically these 2 guides to install: http://tonymacx86.blogspot.com/2010/...c-os-x-on.html and some of lifehackers guide http://lifehacker.com/5672051/how-to...ght-easy-steps
Where im running into problems is how to make EVERYTHING work.
firstly- do i need a dsdt file? I just used easybeast when i came to that step. by reading the wiki entry im guessing i dont.
-------------------------
GX620
QE
Install Method: Mac OSX Snow Leopard Retail DVD [10A432].
OSX Version : 10.6 - Kernel 10.0.0 - Chameleon RC3 Bootloader.
CPU: Intel Core2Duo P8400 or P7200 @ 2.26GHz - VANILLA.
Graphic card: Nvidia 9600M GT 512MB DDR3 - QE/CI work! EFI String - resolution max: 1680x1050.
RAM: 2x2 GB DDR2 800 MHz.
Hard disk: 320GB WD Scorpio Black [7200rpm] SATA.
DVD-RW : Works out of the box.
LAN : Broadcom 440X 10/100 - Works out of the box.
Firewire : IEEE 1394 @ 400 MHz - Works out of the box.
Keyboard/Trackpad/ Fully Working - Used VoodooPS2Controller and AppleACPIPS2Nub.
Sound : HDA : Works with VoodooHDA.kext.
Wireless : Dell 1395 b/g : Works out of the Box.
Bluetooth : Works out of the box.
RICOH 3 in 1 Card Reader : Works with IOSDHCI kext.
Power management : Sleep, restart, Shutdown, Battery icon : Working
Kext used : VoodooHDA - VoodooPS2 - VoodooPower - IOSDHCI - Sleep Enabler - FakeSMC - AppleIntelPIIXATA - (All kext are compiled for Snow Leopard!)
NOT WORKING PARTS - Original Intel b/g/n wireless card. Thats why I replaced it with Dell Wireless.
UPDATE BIOS NORMALLY
Working now with 10.6.4
----------------------
*there is no battery icon in the top right, and no option to turn it on.
*my shutdown sometimes doesn't work.
*Sometimes from a cold boot my wireless adapter wont work, and ill have to restart.
*I have no sound. - it says to use VoodooHDA.kext, but do i have to uninstall something first?
*Not sure if my video card is fully functional - even though it seems like it is. what does this mean "Graphic card: Nvidia 9600M GT 512MB DDR3 - QE/CI work! EFI String - resolution max: 1680x1050" do i have to use an EFI string or something? (dont even know what that is)
*it says I have no use all these kexts - VoodooHDA - VoodooPS2 - VoodooPower - IOSDHCI - Sleep Enabler - FakeSMC - AppleIntelPIIXATA - (All kext are compiled for Snow Leopard!) some don't really do anything after i install them though.
I feel like im doing something wrong, and i really dont have that much experience with mac/hacktintosh computers. So any help will be appreciated. My 2 biggest probelms right now are the power issues and if i need to do something with an EFI string with my video card.
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