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08-19-2008, 03:40 PM
TJ2K7

[Hackintosh Support][Dual Booting][Tutorial/Help Needed]

Dual Booting Vista and Leopard ?!

Hi,
I'm still unable to dual boot leopard and vista after many attempts.
I have finally found a CD that boots which is Kalyway 10.5.1 using cpus=1 -v
All others i have tried and have failed to even boot are iAtkos (v1,v2,v4) JaS 10.5.4 and Leo4All.
Last time i tried to dual i messed up something and was unable to boot into Vista OR leopard but after hours of trying i successfully fixed it somehow.
So does anybody know a proven tutorial for dual booting vista and leopard using kalyway.
I've seen so many and they all do something differen't and do not want to risk following them and then it messes up.
Here is my computer config (taken from Everest)

Quote:

Computer:
Computer Type: ACPI x86-based PC
Operating System: Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
Internet Explorer: 7.0.6001.18000
DirectX DirectX: 10.0
Date / Time: 2008-08-19 / 14:23

Motherboard:
CPU Type: DualCore Intel Core 2 Duo E4500, 2200 MHz (11 x 200)
Motherboard Name: Asus IPIBL-LB (Benicia) (1 PCI, 2 PCI-E x1, 1 PCI-E x16, 4 DDR2 DIMM, Audio, Video, Gigabit LAN, IEEE-1394)
Motherboard Chipset: Intel Bearlake G33
System Memory: 3GB
DIMM1: Qimonda 64T128020EU3SB2 1 GB DDR2-667 DDR2 SDRAM (5-5-5-15 @ 333 MHz) (4-4-4-12 @ 266 MHz) (3-3-3-9 @ 200 MHz)
DIMM2: Hynix HYMP564U64CP8-Y5 512MB
DIMM3: Qimonda 64T128020EU3SB2 1GB
DIMM4: Hynix HYMP564U64CP8-Y5 512MB
BIOS Type AMI (12/31/07)

Display:
Video Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce 8500 GT (512 MB)
Video Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce 8500 GT (512 MB)
3D Accelerator: nVIDIA GeForce 8500 GT
Monitor: Samsung SyncMaster 152Sm/152V [15" LCD] (HSDX600556)
Multimedia:
Audio Adapter Realtek ALC888/S/T @ Intel 82801IB ICH9 - High Definition Audio Controller

Storage:
Storage Controller: AVYR0E96 IDE Controller
Storage Controller: Intel(R) ICH8R/ICH9R/ICH10R SATA RAID Controller
Storage Controller: MagicISO SCSI Host Controller
Storage Controller; Microsoft iSCSI Initiator
Disk Drive: Generic USB CF Reader USB Device
Disk Drive: Generic USB MS Reader USB Device
Disk Drive:Generic USB SD Reader USB Device
Disk Drive: Generic USB SM Reader USB Device
Disk Drive: ST3500630AS (500 GB, 7200 RPM, SATA-II)
Optical Drive: HL-DT-ST DVD-RW GSA-H60L (DVD+R9:10x, DVD-R9:10x, DVD+RW:20x/8x, DVD-RW:20x/6x, DVD-RAM:12x, DVD-ROM:16x, CD:48x/32x/48x DVD+RW/DVD-RW/DVD-RAM)
Optical Drive: MagicISO Virtual DVD-ROM0000
Optical Drive: RE8819Q PYO453I SCSI CdRom Device
SMART Hard Disks Status: OK
Partitions:
C: (NTFS) 425GB (292 GB free)
F: (NTFS) 10542 MB (1442 MB free)

Input:
Keyboard: Enhanced Multimedia PS/2 Keyboard
Mouse: Microsoft PS/2 Mouse

Network:
Network Adapter: Realtek RTL8168C(P)/8111C(P) Family PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet NIC (NDIS 6.0)

Peripherals:
Printer: hp psc 1100 series
Printer: Microsoft XPS Document Writer
FireWire Controller: AT&T/Lucent IEEE1394 FireWire Controller (PHY: Agere LFW3226/3227)
USB1 Controller: Intel 82801IB ICH9 - USB Universal Host Controller
USB1 Controller: Intel 82801IB ICH9 - USB Universal Host Controller
USB1 Controller: Intel 82801IB ICH9 - USB Universal Host Controller
USB1 Controller: Intel 82801IB ICH9 - USB Universal Host Controller
USB1 Controller: Intel 82801IB ICH9 - USB Universal Host Controller
USB1 Controller: Intel 82801IB ICH9 - USB Universal Host Controller
USB2 Controller: Intel 82801IB ICH9 - USB2 Enhanced Host Controller
USB2 Controller: Intel 82801IB ICH9 - USB2 Enhanced Host Controller
USB Device USB Mass Storage Device

DMI
DMI BIOS Vendor: American Megatrends Inc.
DMI BIOS Version: 5.15
DMI System Manufacturer: HP-Pavilion
DMI System Product: KA776AA-ABU a6325.uk
DMI System Version:
DMI Motherboard Manufacturer: ASUSTeK Computer INC.
DMI Motherboard Product: Benicia
DMI Motherboard Version: 1.01
DMI Chassis Manufacturer: Hewlett-Packard
DMI Chassis Version: Chassis Version
DMI Chassis Type: Desktop Case

Any help or suggestions are appreciated.

Thank You,

TJ2K7
08-20-2008, 05:38 PM
TJ2K7

I've got an idea but not sure if it'll work.

If i install Leopard on a seperate partition without running any commmands to change the mac partition to active, can i still boot into Vista and then use EasyBCD to add the x86 boot entry to my bootloader ?
08-27-2008, 12:57 AM
simonjko

Lucky for you, I just went through dual boot hell and learned a lot.
Here is a jest of it.
1. Whoever installs last will control the boot menu.
2. If OsX is installed last, OsX will create an entry in boot menu for you to boot into Vista - Nice.
3. If Vista is installed last, you must copy CHAIN0 from the OsX dvd and create an entry using bcdedit utility. -- see dualboot on OsX86Projects.org
4. If OsX is installed last, you must repair the Vista's startup problem using install DVD.
5. It is almost impossible to change OsX's default boot option. Timeout is possible but you cannot change the default boot OS.

But, since I like Vista's boot loader, I did following.
1. Install Vista on Partition 1
2. Install OsX on Partition 2
3. Repair the Vista startup error using install DVD's rapair startup option
4. Boot into Vista
5. Copy Chain0 file from OsX DVD and edit boot options.

Now, I can startup in Vista boot loader to boot into OsX. If I wish to use OsX boot loader, I just make OsX partition active.
Hope this helps.
08-28-2008, 08:26 PM
TJ2K7

Quote:

Originally Posted by simonjko

Lucky for you, I just went through dual boot hell and learned a lot.
Here is a jest of it.
1. Whoever installs last will control the boot menu.
2. If OsX is installed last, OsX will create an entry in boot menu for you to boot into Vista - Nice.
3. If Vista is installed last, you must copy CHAIN0 from the OsX dvd and create an entry using bcdedit utility. -- see dualboot on OsX86Projects.org
4. If OsX is installed last, you must repair the Vista's startup problem using install DVD.
5. It is almost impossible to change OsX's default boot option. Timeout is possible but you cannot change the default boot OS.

But, since I like Vista's boot loader, I did following.
1. Install Vista on Partition 1
2. Install OsX on Partition 2
3. Repair the Vista startup error using install DVD's rapair startup option
4. Boot into Vista
5. Copy Chain0 file from OsX DVD and edit boot options.

Now, I can startup in Vista boot loader to boot into OsX. If I wish to use OsX boot loader, I just make OsX partition active.
Hope this helps.

Thanks for the info.
For some reason my recovery disc always says "this operating cannot be restored with this recovery disc"
Is it because i upgraded to SP1 ?
So now i cant do the tutorials as i cant fix the boot.

:D
09-02-2008, 09:42 AM
PinoY_VeR

Need someone's input...

What's up guys! So, I'm reading a bunch of posts putting the Mac OS onto a PC. Being on a budget, I will surely save a couple hundred bucks! I'm looking at PC's and was hoping you guys would give me some input. Here's the specs on the PC I've been looking at:
System Configuration:

Processor: Intel Quad Core Q9550 12000K cache 1333FSB 45nm CPU
CPU Fan: Intel Heavy Duty Cooling Fan With Heat Sink
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-P35-S3G 1333FSB
Memory: 8GB DDR2 667 PC5300 RAM
Video: nVidia GeForce 8500GT 1GB 16xPCI Express video
Hard drive: 500GB 7200RPM SATA 8MB Cache
CD/DVD drive: 20x DVD +RW/-RW drive (DVD-burner drive)
Sound: AC 97 Full duplex digital sound
Network: 10/100/1000 RJ45 onboard network (Ethernet, cable or DSL)
Ports: Six USB 2.0 ports,1 serial, 1 parallel, 1 microphone jack
Case: Neon Mid Tower with front USB

I want to primarily use the Mac OS for photography, but be able to duel boot if I install XP or Vista. Do you guys think this PC is good? Thanks!
09-02-2008, 12:38 PM
f41qu3

Quote:

Originally Posted by PinoY_VeR

What's up guys! So, I'm reading a bunch of posts putting the Mac OS onto a PC. Being on a budget, I will surely save a couple hundred bucks! I'm looking at PC's and was hoping you guys would give me some input. Here's the specs on the PC I've been looking at:
System Configuration:

Processor: Intel Quad Core Q9550 12000K cache 1333FSB 45nm CPU
CPU Fan: Intel Heavy Duty Cooling Fan With Heat Sink
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-P35-S3G 1333FSB
Memory: 8GB DDR2 667 PC5300 RAM
Video: nVidia GeForce 8500GT 1GB 16xPCI Express video
Hard drive: 500GB 7200RPM SATA 8MB Cache
CD/DVD drive: 20x DVD +RW/-RW drive (DVD-burner drive)
Sound: AC 97 Full duplex digital sound
Network: 10/100/1000 RJ45 onboard network (Ethernet, cable or DSL)
Ports: Six USB 2.0 ports,1 serial, 1 parallel, 1 microphone jack
Case: Neon Mid Tower with front USB

I want to primarily use the Mac OS for photography, but be able to duel boot if I install XP or Vista. Do you guys think this PC is good? Thanks!

Try Leo4All v3 or JaS 10.5.4.
09-03-2008, 07:46 AM
PinoY_VeR

Quote:

Originally Posted by f41qu3

Try Leo4All v3 or JaS 10.5.4.

Sounds great! Do you think that the PC specs that I'm looking at is good enough?
09-03-2008, 12:40 PM
f41qu3

Quote:

Originally Posted by PinoY_VeR

Sounds great! Do you think that the PC specs that I'm looking at is good enough?

I don't know about this config. Try install and report back problems (if you had).

Goodluck,
09-23-2008, 01:06 PM
p.man

HI,
I am using currently triple boot : Debian Lenny with Mac Osx86 and WinXP 64 Pro
Debian and Win work just fine, Mac OS need 3 boot managers to get to the system :) (but till tomorrow i stuck with upgrade to 10.5.5 whitch i did straight from Apple and i need to connect my drive to Mac to fix it)
I think that u can boot all systems using proper boot manager mine is grub that loads linux and win, then i redirects to pc_efi_v80 for Mac (then its darvin boot that switches to Mac OSx86)
I would try in your place installing only pc efi v80 or (my way) grub with-to pc efi v80 redirection (u can try doing it with USB bootable memory stick)
09-24-2008, 03:10 AM
truehybridx

"Processor: Intel Quad Core Q9550 12000K cache 1333FSB 45nm CPU"
OMG thats like severe over kill lol I WANT ONE!!!!!

ok im using the newest of leo4all and all i get is install succesful then i can boot into vista but no clue from there so imma try easyBCD and see if i can go from there.... any better ideas would be awesome TH-X

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