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This Snow Leopard is made from Retail Mac OS X 10.6 with update's 10.6.1 and 10.6.2. Support most of the modern hardware for Intel and AMD (AMD users need to patch cupid's with Marvin's AMD Utility). DVD include Intel Atom fixed kernel for 10.6.2 update, support for Intel Pentium. Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard was the first version of OS X to be built exclusively for Intel Macs, and the final release with 32-bit Intel Mac support. The name was intended to signal its status as an iteration of Leopard, focusing on technical and performance improvements rather than user-facing features; indeed it was explicitly branded to.
QEMU is a Virtual Machine system a bit like VirtualBox or VMware except if VT-X is not supported by your CPU, there is a good chance QEMU can still run OS X!It may be theoretically possible to have a download and boot script that runs OS X on a broad array of x86_64 computers.But for now that's another story.
You may also find the lengthy descriptions for Vmware interesting.
[edit]Progress table for running on OS X entirely in software
Below is messy, I thought a table might be a good idea perhaps with fields like:OS X VersionBoot Image / file source commentsOS X Image / file sourceWhat works:Network?Automatic Updates?Soundcard?Install Arguments (e.g: cdrom iso filename)Post-install Arguments (network etc)Notes
Please allow the table to become as simple and instructional as possible.
OS X Version | Boot Image / file source comments | OS X Image / file source | What works: | Network? | Automatic Updates? | Automatic Updates? | Soundcard? | QEMU Install Arguments (e.g: cdrom iso filename) | Post-install Arguments (network etc) | Notes |
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[edit]qemu 0.7
(Taken from Emulation Progress)
Here may be (?) a sample command to use (on Windows, and on others just loose the '.exe'):
And at the bootloader, you have to pass those option:
[edit]qemu 0.9
(Taken from Emulation Progress)
Using a deadmoo image(10.4.1) (qemu for windows 0.9.0), boot is successful with boot parameters
(other graphics modes may be used). Jas install images do not work as yet.
[edit]qemu 0.9.1
qemu boots and installs properly with something like this:
First, hit F12 to tell the qemu BIOS to boot off the CD. Immediately thereafter, hit F8 in the Darwin loader. You can type '-v', but don't have to. Then continue ... and don't move the mouse too hastily.
Unfortunately, the resulting hard disk won't be recognized by qemu's BIOS - you don't even get to the F8 prompt. Besides this, it's slow. Installation takes 2 hours on a Core2Duo 2.2 GHz. Both, the '-smp 2' and the '-kernel-kqemu' options passed to qemu result in Leopard boot failures.
QEMU running 10.4.8 Tiger
Qemu can also run an installation of 10.4.8 made with VMware:
[edit]qemu 0.10.0
qemu 0.10.0 can do everything 0.9.1 could do. Additionally, it fixes enough bugs to be useable. Leopard installs and runs, with all the quirks you see on real hardware, though. Leopard (and likely Tiger) requires the -legacy option at the F8 prompt or in com.apple.boot.plist.
- Graphics: 'std' is fine, 'cirrus' ist almost good and 'vmware' doesn't get beyond the text console.
- Ethernet: Of the many available NICs, the RTL8139 appears to be the only one visible to the network control panel. Downloads are shaky, but improve a lot if you run a 'ping google.com' (or some other host) at the same time.
- Audio: Not tested.
- Misc: Make sure the machine doesn't go to sleep, there's no mechanism to wake it.
[edit]qemu 0.14.1
I had my host system running Debian Linux testing with Linux kernel 2.6.39.1 and qemu-kvm 0.14.1. I had latest Intel xorg video driver installed on my host for my new i5 2400. I tried 10.6.6i snow leopard by Hazard on my qemu which is very good without any lag and network/audio are both enabled.
My host system is
- Intel i5 2400 with embedded HD 2000 video
- Gigabyte H61M D2P B3
- Crucial Ballistix 8G DDR3 1333
- Hitachi 1T 7k1000c with AHCI enabled.
The qemu parameters:
- Graphics: 'std' is fine, I add one more -sdl to the parameter of qemu but I don't know if there is any difference.
- Ethernet: with the default AppleRTL8139Ethernet.kext at /System/Library/Extensions/IONetworkingFamily.kext/Contents/PlugIns. I use the bridge mode of qemu so my OSX86 looks like one of host in my local network, which gets the DHCP from my wireless router. I think the general user mode of qemu should be workable too. The important qemu parameters for the network is -net nic,model=rtl8139 -no-kvm-irqchip. If you don't use bridge mode, you should add -net user too. The -no-kvm-irqchip is a tricky parameter too and it won't worked if no such parameter.
- Audio: use parameter '-soundhw all' in qemu-kvm the you get the noisy youtube.
My final qemu invocation command is
where tap device is created by tunctl and be added into bridge with brctl
Mac Os X Snow Leopard Iso For Intel Core I3
There are 2 tricks to run the 10.6.6i with RTL8130 up on qemu,
1. When booting the iso and doing first installation, kernel will panic at ElliotForceLegacyRTC so I have to delete the kext in both CD and new-installed volume hence do the following:
2. When booting the kernel in hard drive, give the '-v -f -F' in the bootloader.
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iBoot + MultiBeast: Install Mac OS X on any Intel-based PC
iBoot and MultiBeast Install Mac OS X on any Intel-based PC
iBoot and MultiBeast Install Mac OS X on Intel-based PC
this article have been copied from this source
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Any OSx86 installation guide can seem daunting at first glance, especially when trying to remember cryptic terminal commands and sorting through volumes of misinformation on the web. This guide requires no coding, terminal work, or Mac experience of any kind. You will not need access to a Mac. In fact, it’s easier and faster for me to install Snow Leopard with fully working components on my system than it is to install Windows 7. And more fun.
The iBoot + MultiBeast method is designed and tested for any desktop or laptop running the latest line of Intel processors, the Core i3/i5/i7s. I have had reports of success with older machines as well including CoreDuo, Core2Duo, and even Pentium 4. However, AMD processors are not supported.
YOU WILL NEED
YOU WILL NEED
- A computer running an Intel Processor
- A blank CD
- A Mac OS X Snow Leopard Retail DVD
- To leave any fear of your computer at the door.
- Patience and humility- it may not work out perfectly the first time- but with enough tenacity and grit, you’ll reach the promised land. It’s easy to get frustrated, but don’t give up! There are a community of users with similar hardware in the tonymacx86 Forum to provide support if you get stuck.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
- Use only 1 graphics card in the 1st PCIe slot with 1 monitor plugged in.
- Remove any hard drives besides the blank drive being used for OS X.
- Remove any USB peripherals besides keyboard and mouse.
- Remove any PCI cards besides graphics- they may not be Mac compatible.
- It’s best to use an empty hard drive– you will have to partition and format the drive.
- Always back up any of your important data.
STEP 1: BIOS SETTINGS
You will need to set your BIOS to ACHI mode and your Boot Priority to boot from CD-ROM first. This is the most important step, and one many people overlook. Make sure your bios settings match these. It’s not difficult- the only thing I did on my Gigabyte board besides setting Boot Priority to CD/DVD first was set Optimized Defaults, change SATA to AHCI mode, and set HPET to 64-bit mode.
You will need to set your BIOS to ACHI mode and your Boot Priority to boot from CD-ROM first. This is the most important step, and one many people overlook. Make sure your bios settings match these. It’s not difficult- the only thing I did on my Gigabyte board besides setting Boot Priority to CD/DVD first was set Optimized Defaults, change SATA to AHCI mode, and set HPET to 64-bit mode.
STEP 2: INSTALL MAC OS X
In order to boot the Mac OS X Retail DVD, you’ll need to download and burniBoot. For desktops and laptops using unsupported Intel CPUs and graphics, a legacy version of iBoot can be downloaded here. If you have an Ivy Bridge or Haswell system, you can’t use the default iBoot. Use iBoot Ivy Bridge or iBoot Haswell.
Mac Os X Download Iso
- Download iBoot
- Burn the image to CD
- Place iBoot in CD/DVD drive
- Restart computer
- At boot prompt, eject iBoot
- Insert your Mac OS X Snow Leopard Retail DVD and press F5
- When you see the screen below, press enter to begin the boot process
- When you get to the installation screen, open Utilities/Disk Utility. NOTE: If you cannot get to the installation screen, retry from Step 4, type PCIRootUID=1 before hitting enter. If that doesn’t work then try PCIRootUID=1 -x or just -x which will enter Mac OS X Safe Mode and will allow you to proceed. For some graphics cards, use GraphicsEnabler=No boot flag to proceed.
- Partition your hard drive to GUID Partition Table
- Format your hard drive to Mac OS Extended (Journaled). NOTE: The bootloader can only boot from a disk or partition of 1 TB or less. Partition larger drives.
- For the purposes of this guide, name it Snow Leopard. You can rename it later.
- Close Disk Utility
- When the installer asks you where to install, choose Snow Leopard
- Choose Customize‚ and uncheck additional options. This will hasten the install process. You can always install this stuff later.
- Restart computer.
- Place iBoot back in drive.
- When you get to the boot selection screen, choose your new Snow Leopard installation.
- View the super-cool Mac OS X Snow Leopard Welcome Video, and set up your computer!
STEP 3: UPDATE TO 10.6.8
If you have a Sandy Bridge system, please follow these specialized instructions to update to 10.6.8.
If you have a Sandy Bridge system, please follow these specialized instructions to update to 10.6.8.
- Open Finder and navigate to your Snow Leopard drive.
- Download the Mac OS X 10.6.8 Combo Update
- Download MultiBeast
- Open MultiBeast– don’t run it yet, just leave it open. Set up windows as shown.
- Mount MacOSXUpdCombo10.6.8.dmg
- Install MacOSXUpdCombo10.6.8.pkg
- Upon completion, the installer will ask you to reboot. DO NOT REBOOT.
- Switch to the already open MultiBeast. If it closes, just re-open it.
STEP 4: MULTIBEAST
MultiBeast is an all-in-one post-installation tool designed to enable boot from hard drive, and install support for Audio, Network, and Graphics. It contains two different complete post-installation solutions: EasyBeast and UserDSDT. In addition it includes System Utilities to rebuild caches and repair permissions and a collection of drivers, boot loaders, boot time config files and handy software.
Choose one of the following options directly following a fresh installation and update:
EasyBeast is a DSDT-free solution for any Core/Core2/Core i system. It installs all of the essentials to allow your system to boot from the hard drive. Audio, Graphics and Network will have to be enabled separately.
UserDSDT is a bare-minimum solution for those who have their own pre-edited DSDT. Place your DSDT.aml on the desktop before install. Audio, Graphics and Network will have to be enabled separately. HINT: Check the DSDT Database for a pre-edited DSDT.
- Run MultiBeast.
- If you have a custom DSDT that’s been edited, place the file on your desktop and choose UserDSDT.
- All others select EasyBeast
- Select System Utilities.
- Optionally, you may install further drivers via Advanced Options to enable ethernet, sound, graphics, etc… Be sure to read the documentation provided about each installation option. NOTE:EasyBeast, and UserDSDT install the bootloader by default, so you’ll not need to check that option.
MultiBeast Demo Videos
- Install to Snow Leopard– it should take about 4 minutes to run scripts.
- Eject iBoot.
- Reboot- from your new Snow Leopard installation drive.
If your drive doesn’t boot on its own, and you get an error referencing boot0, fix it using the methods listed here.
Congratulations! You’re done!!
Your PC is now fully operational, while running the latest version of Mac OS X Snow Leopard! And you have a nice Boot CD to get into your system in case things go awry. Boot your system from iBoot if you have issues. You may run MultiBeast as often as you like.
If you can’t boot, try typing -x at the boot prompt to enter safe mode, or just boot with iBoot. When you get to the desktop, you can make all of the changes you need to. The best way to start fresh is delete whatever you’re trying to get rid of- including the whole /Extra folder, as most kexts are installed there. Then you can re-run MultiBeast. As long as you rebuild caches and repair permissions after you’re done, you can do just about anything you want to /Extra/Extensions and /System/Library/Extensions. Anything can be tweaked and enabled upon subsequent uses of MultiBeast.
If you’ve had success using iBoot + MultiBeast, consider a contribution to help keep the sites going. We’re constantly updating and tweaking our tools to help you.
Thanks in advance!
-tonymacx86 & MacMan
For our most current workarounds and solutions forissues such as USB and audio, check out the Mac OS X 10.6.3 Update, Mac OS X 10.6.4 Update,Mac OS X 10.6.5 Update, Mac OS X 10.6.6 Update, Mac OS X 10.6.7 Update, and Mac OS X 10.6.8 Updatearticles. Good luck, and see you on the forum!