Lion Mac OS X 10.7 on Thinkpad X61

[jzhang18]

Today, 10.7.2 is officially released, after applying the update, OS crashed after rebooting, anyone has solutions.
appreciated for help,

I use Chimera 1.4.1 from TonyMacX86 as loader. 10.7.1 is very stable on x61.

[Anastasius]

Guys, try to replace all the files from my first post again.
I, myself, updated today and all went OK (I had to move some files from 10.6.7/10.6.8 back after update - the same ones I did for 10.7.0).

[jzhang18]

I try it again, after 10.7.2 installed, before clicking 'restart' button, I replace these files with Anastasius' 1st post:
AppleACPIPlatform.kext
AppleHDA.kext
AppleIntelGMAX3100FB.kext
IOPlatformPluginFamily.kext

Run "Kext Utility" to repair permission and recreate system cache. then restart the machine. it still crashes at "AirPortAtheros40.kext", I have IBM 802.11 a/b/g wifi card installed, I just go to SLE folder, delete above plugin from IO80211Family.kext. re-run "Kext Utility", reboot the machine. everything is back to good.

[Anastasius]

I fixed iCloud - to get it working please check the first post with the updated instructions. You'll need to apply an AppStore fix before it (also described in the first post).

[10010001]

To get iCloud to work i used Chimera 1.5.4 as a bootloader. It also contains the fix for Facetime, and you don't need to manually switch any files.
Furthermore, I also had to create a unique SMserial in SMBios.plist, otherwise i got an error message when trying to log into iCloud saying "Account Limit Reached : This device is no longer eligble for creating an Apple ID".

My X61t is running almost flawlessly with 10.7.2, but I still have one major issue. Actually, I had this problem since Snow Leopard. Maybe you guys could help me out:
It's about fan speed. I get correct rpm readings in iStat 3, but my fan doesn't automatically change its speed depending on cpu temperature. I have to manually click on the iStat icon in the menubar to open up this drop down menu:

And only then the fan speed changes according to the current temperature. That's why I always have to keep an eye on the temperature and keep opening that menu, because if I forget my laptop overheats, since it doesn't change fan speed on it's own.
Do you guys know what might be wrong?


EDIT: Is it because I'm using iStat Menus 3? Does it only work with version 2?

[Anastasius]

A nice find about Chimera! Cool I included your info into manual (if you don't mind).

As about fan speed, did you patch your DSDT as it was written by Silencer here? You need a custom SMCD device declared. Don't forget to declare correct devices in its methods, specific to your DSDT. You can try also using my DSDT from the first post of this thread.

[10010001]

I solved my problem. I really had to downgrade iStat Menus to version 2...

[Anastasius]

Great!

BTW, I added some troubleshooting tips and Windows 7 dual boot tips to the original post. To fix some issues I faced after installing 10.7.2 and completely transferring my working environment to Lion.

[jackiehemas]

Anastasius,

Thank you so much. I follow through all your steps and I was able to install 10.7.2 to my X61 (7673). However, I am not sure if QE has been enabled or not. I could I check it out?

Thanks
Jackie

[bense]

edit: still testing

[bense]

Anastasius, is there any reason that you put the LegacyX60t.kext in, when you're using an x61?

[Anastasius]

bense, the name of this file doesn't matter a lot. It's purpose is to keep your /S/L/E folder 100% Vanilla (i.e. keeping this folder free of modified kexts.) by replacing values in corresponding .kexts. And actually this kext doesn't make much sense on current state of Lion installation - because you can't keep it Vanilla, there are too many changes to /S/L/E.

BTW, how did your Lion installation go?

jackiehemas, you're welcome! Try to enable System Preferences -> Mouse -> Zoom using scroll wheel.... Then try to hold Ctrl and move your mouse wheel - if the screen is being zoomed you have QE enabled.

[jackiehemas]

My monitor is XGA and it seems that brightness control is useless as the light is very unevenly displayed. I fixed it by using an old version of patched X3100FB kext. However, when my computer wake-up. I lost control on the brightness again.

My kext version is 1.5.18

[castled]

My experience on an X61 (T7300):
- smbios.plist with MacBookPro2,2 profile

hey friend, can you share it ?

[Anastasius]

I faced and fixed two problems more:
1) With extensive usage of OpenGL/QE graphic capabilities (like playing 1080p Youtube movies, using iPhoto etc.) I experienced a random graphic freezes. It seems it was connected to Graphic Drivers and IOPlatformFamily connection. In my smbios.plist I had my MacBook defined as MacBookPro3,2 which is a non-existant MacBookPro model and it has no description in IOPlatformPluginFamily.kext/Contents/Plugins/ACPI_SMC_PlatformPlugin.kext/Contents/Resources/. So I just replaced it with MacBook5,1. It seems it fixed the problem and made my system a little bit cooler as well. I will do more tests.

2) I had a random CMOS changes on rebooting, I fixed it by patching AppleRTC as it is written here:
http://www.tonymacx86.com/viewtopic.php?f=169&t=25614

I will add these hints to manual as I finish testing

UPDATE: Strangely after 1st manipulation my C-States (don't see anything with "ioreg -lw0 | grep CSTInfo") disappeared but processor's temperature is as low as if they were there....

[10010001]

UPDATE: Strangely after 1st manipulation my C-States (don't see anything with "ioreg -lw0 | grep CSTInfo") disappeared but processor's temperature is as low as if they were there....

CSTInfo has been renamed to AICPMVers. So the new command is:

"ioreg -lw0 | grep AICPMVers"

[jzhang18]

On my Thinkpad x61, it shows as (About This Mac)
MacBook Pro
17-inch Core 2 Duo

Also I notice that the booting Apple Logo is stretched vertically.
I am just wondering this is caused by wrong information in SMBIOS.plist or DSDT?
Any easy fix can be made?

[Anastasius]

CSTInfo has been renamed to AICPMVers. So the new command is:

"ioreg -lw0 | grep AICPMVers"

Wow! Thanks for the info

On my Thinkpad x61, it shows as (About This Mac)
MacBook Pro
17-inch Core 2 Duo

Also I notice that the booting Apple Logo is stretched vertically.
I am just wondering this is caused by wrong information in SMBIOS.plist or DSDT?
Any easy fix can be made?

To fix the apple logo you have to set your native display resolution manually for Chameleon.
You have to locate file named "theme.plist" inside Chameleon's theme (for example /Extra/themes/default) and add these four keys:

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	<key>screen_height</key>
	<string>768</string>
	<key>screen_width</key>
	<string>1024</string>
	<key>boot_height</key>
	<string>768</string>
	<key>boot_width</key>
	<string>1024</string>

Where 768 and 1024 are your actual height and width for native display resolution.

[jzhang18]

my fault --
The logo comes from NBI (netbook installer).
boot.png is stretched in order to show correctly on 1024x600 for NetBook.
I copy the correct image from other machine to fix this issue.

[Great Gatsby]

Getting iCloud to work on Mac OS X 10.7.2+
(This fix should also fix FaceTime - I didn't test FaceTime because I don't have a webcam).
The iCloud is kind of tricky. You'll need Chameleon r1496 to get it working. Only this version works for iCloud (later don't). [...]

Just FYI: A recent post by JcRs of VoodooLabs indicates the iCloud/FaceTime problems may have been fixed again with r1649 (I can neither confirm nor deny that as my ThinkPad X60 Tablet is excluded from Lion due to its CoreDuo CPU).

[Sebinouse]

(I can neither confirm nor deny that as my ThinkPad X60 Tablet is excluded from Lion due to its CoreDuo CPU).

There might be a solution for us ... we still need to investigate !

[jzhang18]

I use Chimera v1.6 loader from tonymacx86. Tested iCloud from iPhoto, Aperture. using free 5GB iCloud space to save pictures without any problem, Facetime works with Logitech C910 webcam (1080p). Mail application is integrated with my account@me.com automatically once iCloud is setup. receiving and sending email works properly.
The other tricky part to make iCloud working is -- you need to make sure "Ethernet Adapter" matches "BSD Device Name:en0", Airport (Wifi Adapter) matches "BSD Device Name:en1".

[jzhang18]

FireWire has problem in Lion, it show correctly in "System Report",
FireWire Bus:
Maximum Speed: Up to 400 Mb/sec
When I connect my FireWire external hard drive, it cannot recognize it under FireWire Bus.
The same problem when I correct my Canon miniDV camcorder.
I switch to Leopard 10.5.8. it correct everything correctly.
Anyone encounters the same problem and found the fix? please share the experience.
thanks a lot.

[Anastasius]

When I connect my FireWire external hard drive, it cannot recognize it under FireWire Bus.

It's a pity, I cannot help you. I don't have any FireWire hardware.

The other tricky part to make iCloud working is -- you need to make sure "Ethernet Adapter" matches "BSD Device Name:en0", Airport (Wifi Adapter) matches "BSD Device Name:en1".

My Ethernet card is en0 by default... It was another way with you?

BTW, I updated my manual. Added the new things I discovered and added information the good people suggested here Please read it in the first post.
I also found out that C-States work with the native IOPlatformPluginFamily.kext if I specify a correct model of MacBook inside /Extra/smbios.plist - I mean existing in a real world. So there's no real need to replace this kext - I removed it from manual.

And there's also info on VoodooBattery, I didn't test yet - it seems to VoodooBattery to work without replacing any native kext you have to modify DSDT to report battery status in a new, "Lion" way. The discussion is here. Are there any brave and smart men to deal with it? We need to integrate new battery methods from the DSDT mentioned on that post to ours ones.

Also there's an info on about how to enable FindMyMac - add a recovery partion. There's a whole video with the detailed description. Will try to do it on a weekend.

Now my manual (the first post) has a version and it's 1.0 I know it's still not perfect.

[crashnburn]

X61T has a Firewire IEEE 1394 port on the bottom right side next to the mic speaker & 2 usb ports. Have you looked?

[jzhang18]

I tested both X61T(7764 CTO) and X61(7675 CTO)-- Firewire IEEE 1394 port in Lion, showing correctly in System Report. But it cannot recognize External Hard drive or miniDV camcorder

for iCloud -- under some rare cases, "Ethernet Adapter" becomes "BSD Device Name:en1", Airport (Wifi Adapter) matches "BSD Device Name:en0"
No matter what latest chameleon loader you used, iCloud would not let you go through authentication. -- actually I do not understand the reason. but rebuild "Ethernet Adapter" and Airport sequence solves the problem (delete /Library/Preferences/SystemConfiguration/NetworkInterfaces.plist, reboot) . The solution is mentioned in the 1st post.

[jzhang18]

The other thing I really expected it working -- Cardbus.
IOPCMCIAFamily.kext makes Lion crash. http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/index. ... 036&st=860
If someone can recompile IOPCMCIAFamily.kext on Lion from source code, make Lion load it, that will be really great.

I can help to test the driver, -- I have one PCMCIA Firewire card, one PCMCIA wireless card (Linksys Wireless-G, recognized as Airport Broadcom Card) , both are working under Leopard.

[Anastasius]

X61T has a Firewire IEEE 1394 port

I meant external hardware

There might be a solution for us ... we still need to investigate !

Good news

recent post by JcRs of VoodooLabs[/url] indicates the iCloud/FaceTime problems may have been fixed again with r1649

Thanks for the hint! I included your info into manual and I wonder if new Chameleon supports FileVault 2

The solution is mentioned in the 1st post.

I see

The other thing I really expected it working -- Cardbus.

Please post here any info on successful solution for Cardbus, if you find it.

New progress:
I successfully created Recovery partition (and my Dual Boot Win partition successfully survived this operation ). And enabled Find My Mac feature! (Using the guide mentioned above).
The next thing is to try to fix DSDT and add new battery methods to enable VoodooBattery with native kexts. And I also want to investigate if it's possible to use FileVault 2 with the new Recovery partition. It seems I can enable it but I'm not sure how Chameleon will react on it....

[tcone]

hey friend, can you share it ?

Sorry, didn't see your post (sent via pn). If someone should need it, this is the smbios.plist I use:

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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>SMbiosvendor</key>
        <string>Apple Inc.</string>
        <key>SMbiosversion</key>
        <string>MBP22.88Z.00A5.B07.0708131242</string>
        <key>SMmanufacturer</key>
        <string>Apple Inc.</string>
        <key>SMproductname</key>
        <string>MacBookPro2,2</string>
        <key>SMboardproduct</key>
        <string>Mac-F42187C8</string>
        <key>SMserial</key>
        <string>W88033AKY51</string>
        <key>SMsystemversion</key>
        <string>1.1</string>
</dict>
</plist>

[33!mport]

Hi Anastasius !

You make a great guide !
My x61T 7763 has an intel mobile 965 with 1400x1050 resolution, do you know if this resolution will work on Lion ?

greetings !