Topic: OS X on Asus eeePC 1000HE - Updated 5/18/09 (Read 18717 times)

GuyHersh · « **Reply #25 on:** May 08, 2009, 09:02:08 AM »

Quote from: element112 on May 06, 2009, 11:37:35 PM

hey smallcomputing! I'm having issues with my 1000he. starting out of the i used EEE Boot 1.11 which got me to this screen.

Did you look at the guide? Use iDeneb 1.3 (not EEE boot), follow the guide, and you shouldn't have any problems. Just make sure you read each step and understand what it is telling you to do. Don't skip anything without being positive.

http://smallcomputing.net/2009/02/25/how-to-install-os-x-on-asus-eee-pc-1000he-netbook/comment-page-7/

element112 · « **Reply #26 on:** May 08, 2009, 11:43:30 AM »

i went to http://osrom.net/biosmod/ to find the version for me and there is none for the 1000he. which other bios can i use?

Mailyfesux · « **Reply #27 on:** May 10, 2009, 02:38:04 AM »

element. no hacked bios is required

element112 · « **Reply #28 on:** May 10, 2009, 02:13:12 PM »

yay finished installing. but now i dont have brightness control. Also can't turn off bluetooth. help plz!i'm running ideneb 1.3 10.5.5

Troklo · « **Reply #29 on:** May 13, 2009, 08:39:49 AM »

Quote from: element112 on May 10, 2009, 02:13:12 PM

yay finished installing. but now i dont have brightness control. Also can't turn off bluetooth. help plz!i'm running ideneb 1.3 10.5.5

Check the fixes thread you should find the answer to all your problems there

rhino · « **Reply #30 on:** May 13, 2009, 12:52:20 PM »

hi,

I dont have a usb dvd drive. I do have an original osx dvd and a mac (and a 1000he).

is it possible to copy the dvd to an external usb hd and installl from there??
For instance using this method:
http://guides.macrumors.com/Installing_Mac_OS_X_10.4_without_DVD

the only part which doesnt apply is the last step where one can select the bootdisk using an apple utility. This is where the bios comes in right?

Second question: Can anyone post an image of their partition, saving us all tons of work ;^)

thanks for the answers!!

R

Salamantis · « **Reply #31 on:** May 13, 2009, 03:52:40 PM »

Thanks for this article, it's awesome

Upgraded to 10.5.6, but I have a few questions:

-Should I install any of the disabled extensions in the iDeneb Upgrade Kit?
-Should I install the DSDT? I don't know what it does and my install seems to work fine, so I don't know...
-And lastly, is there anyway to disable the wireless inside the 1000he from OS X to save battery life? The wifi light is always on, and I'm sure that the card leeches some battery power.

Thanks

rcfa · « **Reply #32 on:** May 14, 2009, 01:11:18 AM »

Here's the good news: an only very marginally modified Mac OS X install from original 10.5.6 install DVD upgraded to 10.5.7 is working here, incl. hyperthreading, sound, ethernet, etc.
Dual booting with Chameleon 2.0RC1 from an HFS+ formatted EFI partition into Mac OS X and WinXP Professional also works.
Only significant change: installed an Apple WiFi card, because I want to use native AirPort drivers and network tools.

All that's needed is a specially prepared 132-boot CD, a bunch of extra kexts, of which all but 7 install in addition to Mac OS X' standard kexts, just like those for any other third party hardware.
5 need to overwrite Apple provieded kexts, but these are not required for booting, only to fix screen resolution issues. 2 must override Apple kexts, but if they are properly prepared, it's sufficient if these are in the Chameleon Extra/Extensions folder on the EFI partition.

The amount of extras needed to have a "as good as Apple" experience at this point is rather little, mostly some minor details around sound, power management and display drivers.

=> for just about $650 (incl. the purchase of a 500GB drive and Mac Box Set and new WiFi card) I have a machine capable of dual booting Mac OS X and WinXP and running 6+h on a single charge of the battery.

nicroma · « **Reply #33 on:** May 16, 2009, 07:26:39 AM »

Quote from: rcfa on May 14, 2009, 01:11:18 AM

Here's the good news: an only very marginally modified Mac OS X install from original 10.5.6 install DVD upgraded to 10.5.7 is working here, incl. hyperthreading, sound, ethernet, etc.
Dual booting with Chameleon 2.0RC1 from an HFS+ formatted EFI partition into Mac OS X and WinXP Professional also works.
Only significant change: installed an Apple WiFi card, because I want to use native AirPort drivers and network tools.

All that's needed is a specially prepared 132-boot CD, a bunch of extra kexts, of which all but 7 install in addition to Mac OS X' standard kexts, just like those for any other third party hardware.
5 need to overwrite Apple provieded kexts, but these are not required for booting, only to fix screen resolution issues. 2 must override Apple kexts, but if they are properly prepared, it's sufficient if these are in the Chameleon Extra/Extensions folder on the EFI partition.

The amount of extras needed to have a "as good as Apple" experience at this point is rather little, mostly some minor details around sound, power management and display drivers.

=> for just about $650 (incl. the purchase of a 500GB drive and Mac Box Set and new WiFi card) I have a machine capable of dual booting Mac OS X and WinXP and running 6+h on a single charge of the battery.

My I ask which kext you are using for video? My video went scrambled after using the one for the guide using 10.5.7.

Paradox · « **Reply #34 on:** May 16, 2009, 02:44:47 PM »

Does anyone have the 10.5.6 upgrade kit? I can't find it on torrents or any other sites at all. I really need it so that I can install iLife '09. Anyone willing to send it to me or host it up somewhere?

nicroma · « **Reply #35 on:** May 16, 2009, 03:36:39 PM »

Quote from: Paradox on May 16, 2009, 02:44:47 PM

Does anyone have the 10.5.6 upgrade kit? I can't find it on torrents or any other sites at all. I really need it so that I can install iLife '09. Anyone willing to send it to me or host it up somewhere?

I unfortunately don't have it, although I successfully installed 10.5.6 from the iPC DVD using the same guide and files provided on this site.

GuyHersh · « **Reply #36 on:** May 18, 2009, 06:35:45 AM »

Quote from: Paradox on May 16, 2009, 02:44:47 PM

Does anyone have the 10.5.6 upgrade kit? I can't find it on torrents or any other sites at all. I really need it so that I can install iLife '09. Anyone willing to send it to me or host it up somewhere?

I think I found the updated link (also updated the OP in this thread). Click here to download iDenEb 10.5.6 Combo update

Salamantis · « **Reply #37 on:** May 18, 2009, 08:53:53 AM »

Should I install any disabled kexts/extentions included in the upgrade kits (both .6 and .7)?

nicroma · « **Reply #38 on:** May 18, 2009, 04:32:35 PM »

The guide states all hardware works after following the steps. Am I missing something or does bluetooth not work? Has anyone else had any luck? Thanks to everyone for their input, I am running 10.5.7 perfectly besides bluetooth.

iGo · « **Reply #39 on:** May 19, 2009, 05:47:54 AM »

Quote from: rcfa on May 14, 2009, 01:11:18 AM

All that's needed is a specially prepared 132-boot CD

Could you place image of neccesary 132-boot CD for 1000HE somewhere - rapidshare or something like that?

giffnyc · « **Reply #40 on:** May 19, 2009, 09:00:35 AM »

The blog linked below seems like a great resource as a retail boot guide. Although he has not installed on the HE, just the HA, I am planning to use the resources that are linked there for an HE install attempt.

He has links to his custom Boot-132 image in the referenced blog post.

Again, I have not yet tried his toolset, since I just received my machine yesterday, but looks like he's got the tools some of you are looking for. Other articles on the site are quite informative.

http://eeemac.blogspot.com/2009/03/install-os-x-on-eee-pc-900a-901-1000.html

shoota · « **Reply #41 on:** May 19, 2009, 09:44:02 AM »

Hi guys. I can't seem to get the correct resolution of 1024x600. Is there something i'm over looking?

LonelyTV · « **Reply #42 on:** May 19, 2009, 09:47:47 AM »

Quote from: shoota on May 19, 2009, 09:44:02 AM

Hi guys. I can't seem to get the correct resolution of 1024x600. Is there something i'm over looking?

Have you installed the AppleIntelGMA950 and FrameRateBuffer KEXTs from the installation package on the website? the GMA950 one fixes the resolution.

shoota · « **Reply #43 on:** May 19, 2009, 10:48:35 AM »

I haven't. By website do you mean this website? And which installation package exactly?

edit: nevermind i found it. under the app folder after install. i'm sure i'll have another stupid question or two later

Mailyfesux · « **Reply #44 on:** May 19, 2009, 02:57:16 PM »

whats the difference between ideneb 10.5.7 updater and the official apple updater?

nicroma · « **Reply #45 on:** May 19, 2009, 05:39:07 PM »

For audio take a look here!

Instead of using Azalia audio and Audieee, use voodoohda. You need to backup and remove or rename applehda.kext and the azalia kext before installing voodoohda audio. This is a much better audio solution with microphone functionality as well.

There is also a prefpane install for more options.
http://forum.voodooprojects.org/index.php/topic,139.0.html

shoota · « **Reply #46 on:** May 19, 2009, 10:14:52 PM »

hey cool thanks for sharing the info. will check back later to see how it's received

rcfa · « **Reply #47 on:** May 20, 2009, 07:41:32 PM »

After more delays than I could possibly care for, I have now everything working perfectly: dual boot Mac OS X 10.5.7 retail DVD install, WinXP Pro+MCE+TE both directly and within VMWare Fusion from the same partition, all working with Chameleon 2.0RC1 bootloader.

I have sent the relevant files to certain key people on this forum, and I hope/expect they'll update the instructions and make the files available through a venue that's appropriate for the purpose. If the link to my files goes public, they will be deleted, not to be seen ever again. Please don't bug me with requests for the link, it will be ignored, I spent more time and sleepless nights on all of this than I could care fore...

Be fair and buy an Mac Box Set package from Apple to install it all. It gets you useful software, and it sends some money to where it's due.

nicroma · « **Reply #48 on:** May 21, 2009, 02:21:49 PM »

Thank you for your hard work. I can't wait to get my hands on a 132 boot cd that works. You are obviously very knowledgeable and like I said, I appreciate your efforts.

Quote from: rcfa on May 20, 2009, 07:41:32 PM

After more delays than I could possibly care for, I have now everything working perfectly: dual boot Mac OS X 10.5.7 retail DVD install, WinXP Pro+MCE+TE both directly and within VMWare Fusion from the same partition, all working with Chameleon 2.0RC1 bootloader.

I have sent the relevant files to certain key people on this forum, and I hope/expect they'll update the instructions and make the files available through a venue that's appropriate for the purpose. If the link to my files goes public, they will be deleted, not to be seen ever again. Please don't bug me with requests for the link, it will be ignored, I spent more time and sleepless nights on all of this than I could care fore...
Be fair and buy an Mac Box Set package from Apple to install it all. It gets you useful software, and it sends some money to where it's due.

shoota · « **Reply #49 on:** May 21, 2009, 03:45:15 PM »

what exactly does a 132 boot cd do?

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