OSX on the eee 901
I have iAtkos 10.5.5 up and running (for two weeks now) on my eee PC 901.
This is a condensed version of the thread here (posted mainly by cybermaus) and I have modified
some points after several atemmpts to get the thing up and running.
I’ll keep posting articles as I find out new things.
0 Get some useful Tools:
OSX86 Tool: pcwizcomputer.com
Pacifist : www.versiontracker.com
1. BIOS Update to fix ACPI Problems
Get modified Bios from: osrom.net
The simplest way to do a BIOS Update – use Asus Windows Tool and Run update from file
BIOS Update is always a risk – for me, all went fine and the long boot time was fixed!
2. Install
2.1. System Boot – Enter BIOS Settings with F2
Go to Advanced - Onboard Device Configuration
- Onboard LAN: Disable
- Onboard Camera: Enable
- Onboard Wlan: Enable
- Onboard Bluetooth: Enable
- Advanced – CPU settings
- Max CPUID Value Limit: Disable
- Hyper hreading: Disable
- Intel Speedsep Enable
Hard Disk Drives:
- 1st Drive: HDD:SS-ASUS-PHISON SSD
Save & Exit
2.2. Boot with iatkos v4i
Utilities->Disk Utility:
8GB SSD: Partition-> 1 Partition (
- Name:OSX (Or any name you like)
- Format: Mac OS Extended (I did not use Journaled, which is a bit faster but not as secure)
- Options: MBR (GUID suggested by cybermaus, but with the MBR option you can use a tool like Acronis TrueImage to backup the partition)
4GB SSD: Partition -> Leave it or format it to Mac OS Extended (journaled) for use as data disk (OSX does not fit on this one)
Disk Utility->Quit Disk Utility
Welcome->Continue
Welcome->Agree
2.3 Installtion on the OSX Partition
Install Sumary->Customize
x IATKOS v4i Main System
x Darwin Bootloader
* Do not install from section Stock (replace kernel later)
x Additional Patches:
xxSMBIOS driver
xxxx AppleSMBIOS-27 6th rev. MacBook
xxxx Remove Termal kexts
x Drivers
xx Intel
xxxx GMA950
xxxx System
x SATA
Done
Install
NB: If Install Window doesnt show up:
Window->Installer Log
Window -> Zoom
Window-> Bring all to Front
Installer Log-> Show Errors and Progress
2.4 Install kexts
Download from paulswinddriverutilitypack here
- AboutThisMac
- AppleIntelGMA950.kext
- AppleIntegratedFramebuffer.kext
- ClamshellDisplay.kext
- Natit.kext
2.5 Run OSYX86Tool
Enable/Disable Quarz GL
2.6 Install Stock Kernel
Boot with iatkos v4i
Welcome->Continue
Welcome->Agree
Installtion on OSX Partition
Install Sumary->Customize
x Stock Files
xx Kernel 9.4.0
2.7 Install WLAN Driver if you stayed with the original Ralink card
Download here
Use specifik application to control WLAN
I for my part installed a Apple Airport mini PCI WLAN card – BroadCom BCM 94321MC 802.11n (search for BCM94321MC on eBay – around 20$-30$)
which works out of the box and is recognised as Airport card.
3. Battery Meter Fix
3.1 Delete Powermanagement bundle from /System/Library/SystemConfiguration/PowerManagement.bundle
3.2 Get Combo Mac OSX Combo Update 10.5.4 from Apple – Support – Downloads http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/
3.3 Get pacifist from versiontracker: www.versiontracker.com—12743 http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/12743
We need to install original PowerManagement.bundle
3.4 Open downloaded Combo Update in Pacifist and Extract PowerManagement.bundle
3.4 Copy extracted PowerManagement.bundle to /System/Library/SystemConfiguration/PowerManagement.bundle
Repair Permissions and Reset Extesion Cache with OSX86Tool
3.5 Install ACPIBattery.kext from: www.superhai.com
4. Update to 10.5.5 (thanks to iSkylla – http://forum.insanelymac.com/index.php?showtopic=107340)
4.1 Backup your partition (just in case)
4.2 Open Terminal and type
- sudo -s
- *type your password*
- while sleep 1; do rm -rf /System/Library/Extensions/AppleIntelCPUPowerManagement.kext; done
4.3 Open 10.5.3 Update Installer
4.4 Run update BUT DO NOT RESTART
4.5 Go back to your terminal and press Control C to end the script
4.6 In terminal type (I didn’t have to do this, but just to be sure):
- nano /System/InstallAtStartup/scripts/1
- Replace the line Dont Steal Mac OS X.kext with dsmos.kext (If this line does not exist then go directly to step 4.7)
4.7 Restart and boot with -v
Update: In order to work properly after the update reinstall all kexts as described in 2.4 and 3
What works:
System running with EFI, vanilla and Quarz extreme support
Stock Kernel : working with EFI
GMA950 : working with QE & GL
Sleep Mode : working (With Shutdown Window by pressing power button)
Wlan : working (After Start and wake on Powersaving a manual switch off/on is needed on original Ralink Card)
Camera: : working
Multitouch : 2 finger scrolling, 3 finger control, 2 finger doubletab
SD Slot
What does not work yet:
Sound
Ethernet
Speedstep
Brightness control
Some useful sites:
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I have to say, that I could not agree with you in 100%, but it’s just my IMHO, which indeed could be very wrong.
p.s. You have an awesome template for your blog. Where did you find it?
Thanks nik. You rock. I thought that was you on ipis. Got the dock issue working but no luck with the camera, i had most of the kext from maceee. I wanted to try an install with iAtkos but my install disc will never word. My eee keeps telling me to insert a proper boot disc. Any suggestions? Thanks
@gopowergoh
Welcome here gopowergoh (saw you on ipis-osx)…
Sorry can’t really help you with that I don’t have the 901 anymore (got the 1000H).
But basically you should be able to use the kexts and bundles from my 1000H installation tutorial.
BTW. I just posted a reply to your plist question on ipis-osx.
Nik (nhirt on ipis-osx)
Admin, i was wondering if you had any suggestions for me? are there any drivers on ur 901 that you could possible upload for me? Any help would be greatly appreciated. thanks
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yea i have, no luck, sometimes i get a green light but always no image.
@power goh: have you tried with Photo Booth?
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Thanks admin. I did my installation following maceee.com. I used ideneb 10.5.5. I installed a set of kext that maceee had compiled. I just tried installing the appleintelgma950 kext from your site. I still get nothing. The green light on my cam comes on sometimes but no image. When I try macam, it says no camera. It’s not a huge deal but it is very frustrating. I am downloading the iatkos distro and I may try reinstalling everything. Any other thoughts would be hugely appreciated. Thanks!
@power goh: Have you tried the correct kexts?
(Especially the AppleIntelGMA950.kext)
If you mean “black” by saying “blank” the problem is probably related to your graphics kexts.
i installed osx on my 901 with ideneb 10.5.5 and i have a blank signal for my webcam. its recognized by the system profiler but i just get a black image in photobooth. any ideas on how to fix this?
It’s because you have the linux version of the 901. The linux and the XP versions came with different cameras. The Xp version is os x compatible, the linux version is not.
I am SO not technical. I bought a Windows XP eeePC for my wife, but she can’t stand the small keyboard. It’s been sitting useless since I bought it for 4 months. Any chance I can send it to you and have you help me get Mac on there? I’ve got the license covered – I bought the 5-pack of Leopard and only used 3 (so far) for my macs. If you want money, a 6 pack, misc electronics, one of my cds, eternal life, whatever…it’ll be worth it to me. I just hate having it sit there and do nothing, and it would really help me out a lot.