Step 1 - Getting Ready (Updated 25/05/10)
- Download and Burn the DVD image iAtkos v5i, or Another one like iPC, Leo4all, iDeneb, in this case I will use iAtkos v5i
- Download and Extract the
Bios v5.39 MOD by DJ Osiris or
v5.23 by Kabyl make sure your Motherboard model is Asus IPIBL-LB. If your PC is similar but your motherboard is Asus IPIBL-LA you can try this
5.08 or
5.13, this is not a MOD bios but work perfect
(Thx, igotjshoe)
- Download and Extract
Afuwin
- Prepare your Partition or your Hard Disk to install Leopard, if you dont wanna mess up with dual boots, install the system in a secundary HDD
Step 2 - Modding the Bios (Updated 12/02/10) DO NOT USE WINDOWS 7 FOR THIS
To flash the ROM Bios you have to open Afuwin make sure you are the administrator.
This is what you have to do in Afuwin, make sure your not running weird programs:
IMPORTANT: Make a Backup of your BIOS
Be careful about the BIOS Flashing, if you dont wanna flash the BIOS just try cpus=1 in darwin
Step 3 - Installing Leopard (Updated 13/10/08)
Click Here for Screenshots!
- Restart your computer and go to the BIOS
- Go to Advanced Tab, set your SATA1 Controller Mode to AHCI Mode
- Now go to the Power Tab and Enable the processor's XD Features, Saving and Exit.
- Boot into the DVD by pressing ESC key at the BIOS Prompt and the installer should load now.
- Select your Language
- Use Disk Utility from the Utilities menu. In Disk Utility, Select your Partition, and format you should choose Mac OS Extended (Journaled). After partitioning, quit Disk Utility to return to the Leopard Installer. Important: Partitioning the disk erases the entire disk, so make sure you back up your important files first.
Step 4 - Customize (Updated 09/01/09)
iAtkos V5i Main System
Bootloader:
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PC Efi v9
X86 Patches:
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Decrypters:
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AppleDecrypt
- SMBIOS Drivers:
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Apple SMBIOS Enablers:
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SMBIOS-EFI
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Disabler.kext
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OHR
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PS/2 (For these with PS2 Keyboard/Mouse)
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Remove Thermal Kexts
Drivers:
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VGA
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NVinject
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nVidia:
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EFI String for nVidia:
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8600 GT 512MB
System:
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SATA/IDE:
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Intel AHCI SATA
- Leopard will now install. This can take a while, so be patient.
- It will ask you to Reboot and dats it.
Step 5 - Dual Boot
Check this
link to dual boot Vista/Leopard
Post Installation (Updated 09/01/09)
You'll need to install the driver for the Wireless
Wireless: HERE (Ralink RT73)
Fixing Audio and Sleep for OSX 10.5.6 (Updated 09/01/09)
Audio: HERE (ALC888S)
Sleep Issue: HERE
Video: HERE (8400-8800)
Fixing Shutdown 10.5.8 (Updated 13/09/09)
Install this for LAN
Add efi strings for Ethernet and reboot
How to fix unknown processor string in "About this Mac"
go to System/Library/CoreServices/Resorces/English.lproj
You will find a file "AppleSystemInfo.string" open it using
TextMate and find "UnknownCPUKind" = "Unknown";
replace unknown with the type of your processor for example, Intel® Core™2 Quad. make sure you change only letters only not the special characters like =, " or ;. Save it, it will ask for your permission, enter your password and you are all set, no need to reboot.
How to change "About this Mac Graphic"
To use these you need to backup the current MacOSX.tif in /System/Library/CoreServices/loginwindow.app/Contents/Resources and then delete MacOSX.tif
Then rename the file you download to MacOSX.tif and copy it to /System/Library/CoreServices/loginwindow.app/Contents/Resources
Then fix permissions.
Logout and login then view About This Mac.
And Check
HERE for lots of icons
TIPS:
About Leopard Fails Sleep when idle, some apps like Paragon NTFS or MacFuse can affect the OS, try deactivating them and thats it, this Issue even affect the MacBook Pro.
Heres a Preview:
Update: After Mod you can install any version, even retail version
TO INSTALL SNOW LEOPARD IN HP PAVILION CHECK THIS GUIDE BY OUIJA
How to install SNOW LEOPARD on HP Pavilion Elite Desktop
P.D: Sowwy about my English and Good Luck
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