Thanks for the guide

i finally have my Mac Pro..clone of course up yestrerday

i'm using Leopard Original Retail DVD install using bootloader download from the forum.. i read and follow all the step carefully from insanelymac forum..of course hardware compatible list is most important.

my hardware list;
Gigabyte ep45-ud3r ( forum have all the ktext ready on this board )
Q9400
4GB hyper x ram
XFX 8800GT
Leopard Original Retail DVD (this is the soul)..i try use clone DVD but not working.

bios setting also very important using this trick, i stuck on this b cos not follow the step early, and No IDE drive..only SATA make you less hassle,
this already save me some $$ to get the EFI-X dongle plan early.

so far the system run faster/smoother then my macbook pro..will install the design software tonite and c what happen.
+ point is it can update all software from apple update natively.

Follow this link and you will find alot of resources..just follow step by step the setup you wont go wrong


first get the idea from here:
ihackintosh

then follow this threat..(try read all threat before you start):
insanelymac

hope this can help

all credit from link above

** Yes..it run 2x faster then my macbook pro 2.5ghz now..just install n test d CS4 and very happy with tat speed, wil upgrade to 8g ram soon.

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Added on April 27, 2009, 12:03 pm yes..it powerful then the real MAC Pro (4 core) ..dun think this can beat 8 core..i hope can get mobo which fit with 2 proc.

me stil have 1 more thing not solve yet..: WIFI


Gratzz dood : your network use LAN or WIRELESS adapter card?



This post has been edited by cktan27: Apr 27 2009, 12:03 PM

Thanks for the info..but i prefer N card (cos am using N router)..look like Dlink DWA-556 pci express use atheros chipset too..hope this work straight out of d box

just finish install n tested CS4 (master collection) and i tell you i love the speed compare to my macbook pro

powerful AI cs4 now will automatic search the missing font fr local HD and it will open the file even u not install the font ..
but cs4 did alot restructuring..need time to re-study where d function goes..

my another happy day again with Hack-Mac-Pro project..

was search tru insanelymac d whole afternoon abt d native working wireless on my Hack Mac pro..but only found Latest linksys WUSB600N wich work out of d box...but i went linksys dealer shop they say " u saw fr net us site rite..1 year later la in Malaysia"...

go home search search again..found this Dlink DWA-140 using ratlink chipset..

quick quick rush to IT mall n get this stick back to try out with d download driver...

install driver > restart > plug in d stick > preference pane select USB wireless > key in wireless password > ..................nothing happen

check again....was miss out check the apple talk in preference pane

try connect with DHCP again....IS WORKING GREAT ..say bye bye to my 60ft long cable.

for those who need WIFI N for hack Mac or even Real Mac Pro..this baby not bad (compare to airport extreme card is much more cheaper lo)

thanks for ratlink chipset.