10.6.X on X60/T60/X61 (CoreDuo, Core2Duo / GMA950, GMA3100)

[Sebinouse]

can this work with windows 7 in a dual boot?

I guess so. I used this method with a dual boot with XP ...

I found a message from Silencer somewhere in this forum :

Once you install OSX and proper booter (AsereBLN for example) you won't be able to boot to Windows7 straight away. You will have to boot with Windows7 installation DVD and then get to the repair console and use DISKPART tool to switch active partition back to Windows7 boot partition. You can find lots of guides on the web how to do this. Just be ready.

[shooteagle]

To confirm in step 3. After installing SL on the "HDD Snow", put the "HDD Snow" in the laptop and then reboot the laptop, right?

In step 3, do you copy both /extra and /MacPNT in the root directory of the "HDD Snow"?

In step 4, if the retail disk is 10.6.3, do I need update? is this a necessary step?

I'm a Mac newbie, in step 5, when you say copy "rc.sleep" and " in rc.wakeup" /etc/, how?

Thank you in advance for your assistance.

[Sebinouse]

To confirm in step 3. After installing SL on the "HDD Snow", put the "HDD Snow" in the laptop and then reboot the laptop, right?

At the end of the installation your system will want to reboot, but you need to install Chameleon and to copy the extra folder on "HHD Snow" (it won't boot without that) ... So you have to do that with a working Mac/Hack and then boot on "HDD Snow".

In step 3, do you copy both /extra and /MacPNT in the root directory of the "HDD Snow"?

Yes, /Extra is absolutely necessary, /MacPNT might be useful ...

In step 4, if the retail disk is 10.6.3, do I need update? is this a necessary step?

It is not necessary, but as update works fine, why not ?

I'm a Mac newbie, in step 5, when you say copy "rc.sleep" and " in rc.wakeup" /etc/, how?

Step 5 is only necessary if you have trouble with sleep (PS2/VoodoHDA issues to be precise) ... just skip it for the moment ... (anyway you can use "ShowAllFiles.app" to find /etc/ ...)

[crashnburn]

It seems that you were tied up... Hopefully not forgotten

I have an X61T waiting for this Treatment. Care to share your successful DSDT / Kext etc with the instructions.

I'm sorry for the delay. I haven't forgotten, but I sent my x60t in for a final "update" before warranty is over (hinges were loose and the fan was rattling). I hope it will be back at the end of the week.

[Sebinouse]

I have an X61T waiting for this Treatment. Care to share your successful DSDT / Kext etc with the instructions.

I think a minor DSDT edit will make your X61 work with the Core2Duo package : You need to change the"Device (VID)" from GMA950 to GMA3100 ...Have a look HERE

Personally I would add (if your X3100 device id is 8086 29C2)

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                            "device-id", 
                            Buffer (0x04)
                            {
                                0xC2, 0x29, 0x00, 0x00
                            }, 

                            "vendor-id", 
                            Buffer (0x04)
                            {
                                0x86, 0x80, 0x00, 0x00
                            }

after

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                                    "model", 
                                    Buffer (0x0D)
                                    {
                                        "X3100"
                                    }, 

[shooteagle]

i created the usb according your direction. then i booted with the usb, it hang there. it never got to the utilities. my hhd is external with 2 partitions, partition one has windows 7 installed and partition 2 is blank (RAW). does the hhd need to total blank and unformatted?

[Sebinouse]

i created the usb according your direction. then i booted with the usb, it hang there. it never got to the utilities. my hhd is external with 2 partitions, partition one has windows 7 installed and partition 2 is blank (RAW). does the hhd need to total blank and unformatted?

... Follow Carefully Step 1 !

1) USB Key
- On "MacOSX"
- Format the "USB Key" (HTFS+) and the "HDD Snow" (HTFS+)
- Restore Snow Leopard 10.6 Retail DVD on the "USB Key" (with disk utility)
- Copy /MacPNT folder on "USB Key"
- Install "Chameleon RC4-AsereBLN-1.1.9" ON THIS "USB KEY" (be careful this could damage your own hardware)
- Copy (or replace) /Extra folder from the package to the "USB Key" root folder
- If you need a MBR partition table :
- Launch "ShowAllFiles" and select "Show"
- Replace:
OSInstall.mpkg in /Volumes/"USB Key"/System/Installation/Packages
OSInstall in /Volumes/"USB Key"/System/Library/PrivateFrameworks/Install.framework/Frameworks/OSInstall.framework/Versions/A/
- Launch once again "ShowAllFiles" and select "Hide"
- Launch "pfix" and select your "USB Key"

The USB key should be able to boot and you should see the installation screen ...

[shooteagle]

when you boot, i change the boot in bios to USB, right?
but isn't the snow hdd also connect by usb?

I did not do the MBR, is that necessary?
If so, how do i replace it. can I do a drag and drop?

[Sebinouse]

when you boot, i change the boot in bios to USB, right?

Yes

but isn't the snow hdd also connect by usb?

It can be connected by USB, or be the the SATA slot inside your computer ... just make sure you boot on the USB Key ... Maybe you can unplug this HDD and plug it later on during the install ...

I did not do the MBR, is that necessary?

If you use a MBR Partition table, yes ... And i guess you do ...

If so, how do i replace it. can I do a drag and drop?

Yes

[nuskoolkiddie]

sorry for that taking so long: here is my pcmcia kext http://www.sendspace.com/file/64k02u , its from 10.4 or something, i don't remember anymore, you have to put it in /System/Library/Extensions/.
another question, how do i get my microphone working?

a and btw for everyone that uses this guide, if you want to connect multiple displays, you will be very happy with this tool: http://www.fabiancanas.com/Projects/MirrorDisplays/ . i use to start it from spotlight when my screen gets corrupted.

[Sebinouse]

sorry for that taking so long: here is my pcmcia kext http://www.sendspace.com/file/64k02u , its from 10.4 or something, i don't remember anymore, you have to put it in /System/Library/Extensions/

Thanks for that ! ... Did you try to put it in /Extra/Extension ? ... so we can keep our Vanilla /S/L/E ?
I will update the first post soon !

another question, how do i get my microphone working?

I followed Silencer's researches, and I usedthis thread to get a working VoodooHDA (2.5.6) with my mike ...

There are may successful report on this board ...

Here is my VoodooHDA sound driver for T60 ( 2008 - CTO ) running 10.6.0 snow leopard , with working internal microphone:
http://rapidshare.com/files/376340966/V ... A.kext.zip

I got it here: http://www.projectosx.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=355 (Download here: http://www.projectosx.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=483 - russian ) with node patches (NodesToPatch) info.plist section from here: http://www.projectosx.com/forum/index.p ... #entry2283

a and btw for everyone that uses this guide, if you want to connect multiple displays, you will be very happy with this tool: http://www.fabiancanas.com/Projects/MirrorDisplays/ . i use to start it from spotlight when my screen gets corrupted.

... Great method ... I will also update the first post with it ! thanks !

[nuskoolkiddie]

voodoohda seems like a lot of wwork for a function (mic) i rarely use, also i can't find any suggestions where to put it, /E/E/ or /S/L/E/

[Sebinouse]

Actually it is pretty easy, because all the hard work has been done by other people ... just grab several VoodooHDA.kext (here or in the DSDT patching thread), put it in /E/E/ and use the command in terminal :

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sudo kextload /Extra/Extensions/VoodooHDA.kext

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kextunload /Extra/extensions/VoodooHDA.kext

until you find the right file ...

[nuskoolkiddie]

sounds nice, thanks, should i uninstall applehda, previous to doing this? also, do i need the prefpane, and if so is the version relevant or is there only one prefpane

[Sebinouse]

If you use my DSDT (or Silencer's), it has already been disabled, or if you are comfortable with DSDT edit you can apply the AppleHDA disabler from DSDT patching for Dummies or you can just delete AppleHDA.kext from /S/L/E and rebuilt kextcaches (run pfix) ...

You don't need to run pfix each time you try a VoodooHDA.kext, do it only when you have found the right file ...

[shooteagle]

can you please clarify on the MBR step.

I launch "ShowAllFiles" and select "Show"

And i see the two files, OS Install.mpkg and OSInstall, in the two different directories.
can you please clarify which file goes where and which file need to be delete if so.

thanks.

[Sebinouse]

And i see the two files, OS Install.mpkg and OSInstall, in the two different directories.
can you please clarify which file goes where and which file need to be delete if so.

1) USB Key
- ...
- If you need a MBR partition table :

• - Launch "ShowAllFiles" and select "Show"

• - Replace:
  
  • ...
  
  
  • OSInstall.mpkg in /Volumes/"USB Key"/System/Installation/Packages
  
  
  • ...
  
  
  • OSInstall in /Volumes/"USB Key"/System/Library/PrivateFrameworks/Install.framework/Frameworks/OSInstall.framework/Versions/A/
  
  
  • ...

• - Launch once again "ShowAllFiles" and select "Hide"

- Launch "pfix" and select your "USB Key"

[shooteagle]

sorry for being so dense. but do i need to replace both files? or do take the file call "OSInstall" in /Volumes/"USB Key"/System/Library/PrivateFrameworks/Install.framework/Frameworks/OSInstall.framework/Versions/A/ and move it to /Volumes/"USB Key"/System/Installation/Packages

[Sebinouse]

I confirm ... you have to replace the 2 files.

[shooteagle]

thanks. i did. the x60s booted and the white screen with apple logo appears. ~ 20 seconds, the installation screen appear but with a picture of seeming like a mac desktop tower and a zooming picture of a slidering button with an arrow pointing up. It hangs on that screen, also i notice i can't move my mouse. any ideas?

[shooteagle]

the image I'm using is 10.6.3. do you think that is the problem?

[shooteagle]

On usb key, i have originally 3 folders, OS-X Install, Option Install and another directory which i can't remember. Then i add two more folder which is the MacPNT folder and the /Extra folder.

[Sebinouse]

thanks. i did. the x60s booted and the white screen with apple logo appears. ~ 20 seconds, the installation screen appear but with a picture of seeming like a mac desktop tower and a zooming picture of a slidering button with an arrow pointing up.

Congrats' your ubs key is bootable !

On usb key, i have originally 3 folders, OS-X Install, Option Install and another directory which i can't remember. Then i add two more folder which is the MacPNT folder and the /Extra folder.

I don't remember ... doesn't matter ... if you follow the guide CAREFULLY !

the image I'm using is 10.6.3. do you think that is the problem?

Already answered : no (and just to be sure, it is a retail/original/genuine Apple DVD ?)

It hangs on that screen, also i notice i can't move my mouse. any ideas?

run pfix and select the usb key ... then you WILL be able to move the mouse and even use the keyboard !

1) USB Key
- On "MacOSX"
- ...
- Launch "pfix" and select your "USB Key"

[shooteagle]

I did the pfix, but still it hangs there? have you seen that screen with the image of mac desktop tower and the a zoom picture of sliding button?

[Sebinouse]

for me the first image I get is one like this one : http://lifehacker.com/assets/resources/ ... nguage.jpg

Can you try to find yours on the web, or take a picture of it ?

PS: about your retail DVD where did you get it ?

[shooteagle]

off internet (demonoid.xxx). do i need a retail copy from Apple store?

[shooteagle]

Mac OS X Snow Leopard Install DVD (Retail/DMG) 10.6.3

[Sebinouse]

ONCE AGAIN ... please read the first post CAREFULLY !

When I say Retail DVD I mean actual/genuine/apple DVD ... not some stuff randomly downloaded/STOLEN from the web !

Snow leopard costs 29$ ...

Your DMG contents many other things (4 partitions !), I don't know what they are and I really don't wanna know (even if I guess bootcamp is loading).

[shooteagle]

ok. off to the apple to buy it... thanks.

[Sebinouse]

i have 10.6.3 installed on x60s, card reader and wireless are two of the items not working. initially had the intel wireless, bought atheros and installed. can anyone help on how to get it working.. thanks.

as detail instruciton as possible as i'm i newbie on this.

This is strange ... because I have got the exact same card and it should be handled by the X60TLegacy kext ... You can give this kext a try : http://netkas.org/?p=315

By card reader, you mean SD card reader ? this should also be handled by VoodooSDHC ... Strange ...

Keep me advice !