Update to 10.4.10 then 10.4.11

[geeze]

Just finally updated my uhuck 1.3 to 10.4.11. I used these steps and upgraded to 10.4.10 then repeated the steps to get to 4.11.

For the updates I did not use apple update. I went to the apple website and downloaded the two updates separately as DMGs. Also my machine uses intel GMA 950 for video so I used pacifist and my uphuck 1.3 dvd as my source to reinstall the video before the final boot.

1) Open up the terminal and type "sudo -s" then "your password" then the following (line by line):

cp /mach_kernel /old
cp -R /system/library/coreservices/loginwindow.app /
cp -R /system/library/extensions/AppleSMBIOS.kext /
cp -R /system/library/extensions/AppleACPIplatform.kext /
cp -R /system/library/extensions/AppleAPIC.kext /
cp -R /system/library/extensions/IOATAFamily.kext /
cp -R /system/library/extensions/system.kext /

2) Keep terminal open.
3) Open disk utility and keep it open
4) Run the update installer (AND DO NOT RESTART---IGNORE THE INSTALLER WINDOW)
5) Open terminal and type the following:

cp /old /mach_kernel
cp -R /loginwindow.app /system/library/coreservices/
cp -R /AppleSMBIOS.kext /system/library/extensions/
cp -R /AppleACPIplatform.kext /system/library/extensions/
cp -R /AppleAPIC.kext /system/library/extensions/
cp -R /IOATAFamily.kext /system/library/extensions/
cp -R /system.kext /system/library/extensions/
rm -rf /system/library/extensions.*

6) Open disk utility and repair permissions for your OS X partition
7) If you have GMA 900 or GMA 950--> Go to step 9!
Hold your breath and reboot. Hopefully go to step 10.

NB:- The first system boot after the update might take very long and cause a couple of restarts.

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Step 9 (only if you have GMA 900/950)

900: Go to this site http://diabolik1605.com/DHF/iATi.html download the GMA900 package and install it then reboot.
(this site mentions using jumpers in the video connector. Not sure about all that stuff, you might just want to try using the GMA 900 files on the uphuck 1.3 DVD)

950: install the support files from the 10.4.9 DVD

Repair permissions using disk utility.

Reboot, hopefully go to step 10.
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Step 10 Hopefully you are looking at your 10.4.10 or 10.4.11!

I can't take credit for this. I found this on another site authored by J.C. that post is here:

http://forum.insanelymac.com/index.php?showtopic=45283

Good luck. I don't know what systems this will or won't work on. Use at your own risk! Of course this does not update the kernel. There are additional instructions for that on the previous link. I have not been successful with the whole PC/EFI thing so I tried this instead. I am gonna sit back and enjoy this whole 10.4.11 thing whilst I await other goings on!

[eskurza]

why use 8.9.1 kernel with 10.4.11 ?

you have a core based cpu..you can use 10.4.11 with original kernel and kexts..

Read the forum for available guides...

[geeze]

Ok, just for kicks I tried again, and actually got the PC EFI to install with the vanilla kernel. Ran geekbench and machine was identified as a mac, not a hack.

Tried to update to 10.4.10 using stand alone updater from apple website. Before I rebooted, I reinstalled gma 950 package, repaired permisions, and rebooted. Got past the gray screen with apple and made it the blue screen, and then it stopped.

[eskurza]

hmm..

Try on with the AppleIntelIntegratedFramebuffer.kext from uphuck DVD and orgiinal gma950 kexts.

[geeze]

Quick question...when I re-installed GMA 950 the first time, I used pacifist and dragged each file to the extension folder one by one (including the AppleIntelIntegratedFramebuffer.kext). Is that approach different/better/worse/the same as just clicking on the gma 950 package icon and letting the installer place the files? Because I did it that way the last time and then got the blue screen.

[rals2007]

eskurza

maybe his computer is sse2 and not c2d. thats why his getting kernel panics. just like in my case.

my old computer is an sse2 and only support 8.9.1 kernel.

i followed the guide mentioned above, but still getting kernel panic.

what other kext files i need to backup aside from files mention above?

maybe for the sse2 & 8.9.1 kernel, those files above are not enough.

thanks

[eskurza]

this wont work on cpus other than core based.. of course it will panic for you rals200 7LOL..

I am assuming he is trying with one of the rigs he has on this signiture

GA-965P-DS3, core 2 duo, 2.13, SATA HD, SATA DVD +/-R, 2 gb RAM, uphuck v1.3

Toshiba Satellite, M115-3094, core duo, 1.6, changed wireless to broadcom 4311 (dell 1390) wireless, uphuck 1.3

peh!

[rals2007]

eskurza:


Oh, ok...

i have solve my problem regarding my last post..I was able to do a success upgrade to 10.4.11.

my only problem is, it crashes in "About Mac"

What text shall i replace to solve this problem?

thanks eszurza!

[eskurza]

try a fixed smbios kext.

there is one availble from netkas on toH irc servers...

core.osx86.hu

[geeze]

I am doing all of this on my toshiba satellite. It is a core duo. After I added the broadcom mini pci wireless to replace previous built in wireless, the laptop loads uphuck 1.3 without any additional patching (other than what is on the uphuck install DVD) and everything works out of the box. The wireless is even recognized as an airport. It only takes me about 20 minutes to do a complete fresh install which I have done many times. I am doing this to learn more about os x commands and to become more familiar with the OS.

I did get the update to work and got PC EFI installed. I think my previous issues were related to my GMA 950 video. For some reason, it works when I use pacifist and drag each kext or bundle file for the GMA 950 to the extensions folder as opposed to just clicking on the package for an install.

In any case, thanks for your help, and 1.3 rocks. I have tried your more recent releases because I wanted the PPC code with this install.

Now I will try some of this with my other machine which is a little more complicated because if I mess it up it requires extra patching and some kext editing, but still looking at a fresh install of less than 45 minutes.