Right.. this is my take on the install procedure.
First of all i need to say that this is in no way a foolproof way.. I do have my issues from time to time.
This is merely my way to install it.
Requirements as follows:
USB-stick 8GB minimum
A set of the chameleon 2 RC3 binaries
OSX install DVD
This file: robertoSTUDIOS Extra Folder that is zipped
1. Bios - ahci // Atleast this is what my bios says.. it works but i dont know if it really makes any difference..
do comment on this if it makes a difference..
2. restore your snow leopard dvd to a usbstick (8gb minimum)
a) I partitioned this into 2 partitions. using gpt (guid)
b) 1st partition i called BootLoad, size 2-300MB is enough. This is where I installed chameleon 2 RC3 to.
I also put the chameleon binaries here (renamed the folder to c2rc3 for easier terminal-work)
c) restore your Mac OS X Install DVD to the second usb-stick-partition..
3. Make your install-stick bootable // this MIGHT be wonky.. let me know
a) Open Terminal and type: diskutil list //this shows list of drives..
b) Suppose that your usb-BootLoad partition is on /dev/disk4s2
- Install boot0 to the GPT:
fdisk -f boot0 -u -y /dev/rdisk4
- Install boot1h to the partition's bootsector:
dd if=boot1h of=/dev/rdisk4s2
- Install boot to the partition's root directory:
cp boot /Volumes/BootLoad
c) Copy the Extra folder from Extra250.zip to the BootLoad-partition
4. boot up and install OSX //the goodies commences
Just boot your stick into OSX installer.. // incase i did miss anything above.. let me know.
As soon as the menubar shows.. choose diskutil and partition your drive in whatever way you want, BUT
use GUID partitiontable, I really doubt MBR will work. Name Your partition(s) anyway you want.. I will refer to
the OSX install partition as this: OSxDrive // again .. comment if you experiences differ
next.. Just follow the instructions, deselect whatever you want.
I opted to deselect everything but X11 and additional fonts..
At the end of install there will pop up an error message claiming Install failed, this is a good thing if it
comes after the "8minute left" mark.
DON'T REBOOT
5. run terminal (accessible from the menubar).
a few things needs to be copied and fixed..
a) cp -r /Volumes/BootLoad/Extra250 /Volumes/OSxDrive/Extra
b) cd /Volumes/OSxDrive/Extra
c) ./mkmkext.sh
6. now to make OSxDrive bootable
Do you remember where you put the chameleon binaries ? well.. its time for
you to remember.. again.
a) diskutil list -this shows list of drives..
b)
Suppose that your installation is on /dev/disk0s2
- Install boot0 to the GPT:
fdisk -f boot0 -u -y /dev/rdisk0
- Install boot1h to the partition's bootsector:
dd if=boot1h of=/dev/rdisk0s2
- Install boot to the partition's root directory:
cp boot /Volumes/OSxDrive
7. reboot.
Are you still in terminal? just type: reboot
8. post-install stuff
You should now be soaring through the intro-video with sound and all.. Just enter your stuff as you see fit.
I restored from my timemachine backup.. so I didn't bother with the registering stuff.
In any way it won't be able to find a network ..
This is where I point out what does not work as of now.
Wired network - OSx doesn't seem to find the hardware even..
Wireless network - some D250 have Aetheros and some have Broadcom4312, neither works as of now.
Sleep - Causes Kernel Panic - Might come a fix..
Webcam - Havn't the foggiest.. never use the bugger.
Built in Mic - Same here.. never use the thing.
have I missed anything ? I Ordered a dw1510n - I will post my experiences as soon as i get it.
well .. the processor in "about this mac" is easily fixed with OSX86tools ...
note:
My D250 is the wxga-version with 1280x720 res. with bluetooth. both works superbly (iPhone thethering is nice)
