You can check out this guide (link below). hope this works out for you


http://pcwizcomputer.com/index.php?option=...id=35&Itemid=32

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Added on January 15, 2009, 4:56 pmI think shop is bluffing u. No need to flash bios to EFI unless the mobo does not support AHCI. EFI on OSX86 is on software level. Only thing some people do is change to AHCI in the bios to make it as closely to as a Mac since real Macs use AHCI (instead of ATA for hard disk). Enabling AHCI makes it easier for updates, compatibility, etc etc.

You can still install OSX without AHCI enabled but you need to install the right options (for example: ATA kexts) for those distros (Kalyway, aitKos, XxX, etc)

Update : My bad. You can do ACPI modification to bios if you want to. http://forum.insanelymac.com/index.php?showtopic=142434 so no more business secret.

This post has been edited by toyol: Jan 15 2009, 11:14 PM

you can try iPC, ideneb v1.3, iatKos i5 or XxX distro. what motherboard model you plan to buy?

This post has been edited by toyol: Jan 16 2009, 12:32 AM

yes it's true about the 9xxx. I'm using a good old Asus P5K with 8600gts. There's a thread in insanelymac's forum that even post bios mod for Asus p5q if you wanna go hardware level and use boot-132 with retail install like skitZo`s suggestion

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Added on January 16, 2009, 2:13 pminternal or external hd?

This post has been edited by toyol: Jan 16 2009, 02:18 PM

Yes there is one guide in insanelymac forum http://forum.insanelymac.com/index.php?showtopic=39253

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Added on January 17, 2009, 11:21 pmYour welcome About the bios patcher, frankly, I've not tried it because you can also do it on software level (Boot 132 method). To do bios modding, you will of course need the right bios and for right motherboard. Most of them recommend a Gigabyte.

Alternatively, you can also do it on software level using Boot-132 method, install retail osX, do a DSDT patch and then update from apple site

some recommended reading:

Hardware compatibility list @ the infamous osx86project site: http://wiki.osx86project.org
insanely Mac forums : insanelymac.com
dfe boot-132 : http://forum.insanelymac.com/index.php?showtopic=114834&st=0
All in one EFI-v9 install kit : http://forum.insanelymac.com/index.php?showtopic=142628
Some readymade DSDT files for popular motherboards : http://forum.insanelymac.com/index.php?showtopic=114834 (time saver )
PCWiz site under software and hardware section : http://pcwizcomputer.com

I know it can be pain to read but at least you are prepared to do anything crazy

Me got suckered into buying a Dell Mini 9 at Maxis today might as well try to make one hackintosh with it. Will post some pix and info on install when I get the unit

This post has been edited by toyol: Jan 17 2009, 11:27 PM

Well definately keep you guys posted

What I found out from Dell US site is that the cheapest for the Dell Mini 9" which is going for around US350, is the basic Linux version that only comes with 1GB & 4GBSSD. No bluebooth, no cam and WWan(3G). Maxis' package comes with 'almost' full spec ( 1GB, 8gb SSD, bluetooth, wwan & 0.3 cam), so it totals up to about USD500. Right now Maxis is offering RM89x24 for Chinese New Year promo. RM240 savings so I took the deal.

I asked Maxis if Dell will do upgrades. They only said upgrading the ram is possible. For the SSD, looks like I have to go to my regular shop at Low Yat or buy from e-shop. I feel like getting the 32GB leh. Sure pokai wan and have to visit mamak shop often

No one wants to special order for me the 32gb mini ssd at Low Yat So I will have to order it myself. Keeping my finger's crossed if it arrives

Meantime, I got OSX 10.5.5 running successfully on the Dell Mini 9 off an external hd. Wah beh tahan liao. Here's what I manage to get working and not:

Intel GMA950 - working
Bluetooth - working
Wireless - working
LAN Network - working
Maxis Broadband(WWAN) - working
WebCam built-in - working
SD Reader - haven't installed drivers yet. Need to test it out
GPS - haven't test out the hack yet. Need to experiment. (GPS works on Windows XP)
Sleep - not working

90% full blown hackintosh

Showed it to my mac buddy. He was drolling

This post has been edited by toyol: Feb 3 2009, 01:18 PM

hmm... U can try using another burner software (i use imgburn with VSO engine) or use another drive and see if you get similiar results. As for dual boot, I just leave it as the default darwin boot for dual boot. Too lazy to modify it

This post has been edited by toyol: Feb 3 2009, 03:46 PM

ya lor. my post gone hahaaa.

Some good news if you are willing to wait for 10.5.7 to be release soon. There is HD4850 support coming for it. not perfect but works. netkas.org posted some test on the 4850and 10.5.7 will support Core i7 too. woot!

Come to think of it, might as well go for the 9800gtx since it works brilliantly.

This post has been edited by toyol: Mar 3 2009, 01:35 PM