Check this out: http://wiki.osx86project.org/wiki/index.ph...allation_Guides

10.5 (Leopard) is available although buggy.

Btw, how do I update my 10.4.7 to 10.4.8? I heard that there is something called "ppf" patch to update.

This post has been edited by mengsuan: Jan 25 2007, 06:24 PM

Hmm.. That's fast. Does 10.4.9 have patches for SSE2 capable processors? Any idea how it differ from 10.4.8?

It seems like it's getting faster and faster.

Does the 10.4.9 support SSE2 already?

Does it mean that some applications will not launch or unexpectedly close? I can remember I installed 10.4.1 without SSE2 patch and it's a horrible mess.

Is there anyway to install without a DVD drive? My combo drive can't read DVD 99% of the time.

This post has been edited by mengsuan: Sep 10 2007, 09:38 PM

Correction: Intel chipset.

How can I control the fan speed for OSX86? There seem to be no software for OSX86 users. The stock fan of i7 is so loud that it is driving me crazy.

Noise eliminated by using BIOS's fan control. GPU fan eliminated by using Nvidia enabler instead of EFI string. Installation fully successful on the following rig:
Intel Core i7 920
DFI LANParty DK X58-T3eH6
Palit GeForce 9800GT 512MB GDDR3 (55nm revision)
Realtek ALC889
Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet

This post has been edited by mengsuan: Jul 15 2009, 01:37 AM

The keyboard on your dell inspiron may be connected by PS/2 connection and you will need PS/2 drivers installed. Either that or plug in a USB keyboard.

http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=1573
You may use any other PS/2 drivers you find, they should work. There's typically voodooPS2 and applePS2. The voodooPS2 version may be incompatible with certain ACPI (causing kernel panic) but may increase compatibility with keyboard/mouse compared to old school applePS2.

Which audio and wifi chipset is used?

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Added on July 15, 2009, 10:34 pmJust to share an unexpected experience. I have a 7 port USB hub; an inexpensive RM27 china-made hubs with colorful lights. Due to kernel panics and numerous failures during the installation, I removed all peripherals (hubs, card readers and even system fans). After many attempts, I have got a working configuration for every devices. Then I installed my Canon LiDE scanner, connecting it to the USB hub. Alas, random kernel panic when booting. I searched up and down for the 'buggy' kext or plist. After about 20 minutes of fiddling, I suspected my USB hub; removed it and voila! Mac OS X boots up like butter.

Short version: USB hubs can cause kernel panics during installation and even post installation. Removing unnecessary peripherals may be a good idea if you fail to install or boot due to kernel panic. Lol..

This post has been edited by mengsuan: Jul 15 2009, 10:34 PM

Realtek HD audio should use VoodooHDA http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=161638
Read about Intel 4965AGN: http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=84072

I am not sure about ATi cards. In fact, I didn't expect enablers to control the Nvidia fan speed either.

Sleeping in OSX86 still remain as a dark zone. Most of our systems can sleep but cannot wake up from a sleep. There are some suggestion to this issue:
1. Change your system sleep method in BIOS, some says S3 (suspend to RAM) helps.
2. Patch/change kernel (unsure), read http://netkas.org/?p=70

Just my 2 cents. I haven't tried working on sleep for my x58 either.

Temperature monitor for Apple Mac works on my x58 motherboard too: http://osx.iusethis.com/app/versions/temperaturemonitor

I already have a keyboard that looks like apple's. White, slim and distinct key. Volume up, down, mute, eject button all works, except Num Lock. LOL..

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Added on July 16, 2009, 10:43 amIt happened to be like that. I can even eject them. LOL..

This post has been edited by mengsuan: Jul 16 2009, 10:43 AM

The fix is working as expected. Thanks

The temperature monitor surprisingly works for OSX86 and detects 8 cores temperature (I don't recall 8 temperatures being shown in Windows). It has also nice system information that would function almost like CPU-Z or CPU-X.

I ran geekbench x64 and I am getting 9479. Stock speed. Sounds normal?

Geekbench score database shows mostly 9K for most Mac Pro (Early 2008). Some reach 10K or 12K. One special score shows 17K.

Mostly, if not all.

Anything that would interact with the hardware may not work if it is not designed for osx86. For example, SMCfancontrol and boot camp.

You need only 7GB to fully install Leopard.