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How to install Mac OSX in Laptop
For each chapter, the files needed are in a nicely labeled folder that contains everything you need (including the download links for the components that I can't provide freely).1) BIOS Update to fix ACPI Problems

In order to avoid some very annoying quirks (like bootup taking 20-40 minutes-) you'll should flash the custom BIOS. If you can wait out the loooooong boot time, you might just use the DSDT method described in chapter 3.4.8).

To flash the BIOS:Make sure the the ROM file is named to whatever the name of your comp model is, in my case 1000H.ROM (or 901.ROM)Put it alone on a USB drive and insert it into your computer. Reboot, hit F2Under the Boot tab of BIOS settings, change priority boot device to USB driveGo to exit, select exit + save changesThis will cause the comp to reboot again, so as soon as you see it start up, HOLD DOWN alt + F2This will go into EZ-FLASH and update your BIOSReboot, hit F2, double check that BIOS is working2) Partition your Harddisk

I kept a dualboot configuration with XP and OSX on my 1000h. In order to accomplish this you'll have to do some light changes in your partition scheme. I'll recommend you do a complete backup of your harddisk before continuing!!! You can use programs like Acronis TrueImage to do so.Right click on -My Computer- on your desktop and select -Manage-Then click on -Disk Management-

3) Installation3.1) Preparation - DownloadsDownload your preferred distribution from the usual sources (this is somewhat illegal even if you own a Leopard license, as I do) . I recommend:iDeneb 1.4 10.5.6Universal 10.5.6 or iPC-X DL 10.5.6Burn it to a DVD3.2) BIOS Settings

Enter BIOS Settings by pressing F2 at the gray boot screenGo toAdvanced-Onboard Device ConfigurationOnboard LAN: DisableOnboard Camera: EnableOnboard Wlan: EnableOnboard Bluetooth: EnableAdvanced - CPU settingsMax CPUID Value Limit: DisableHyper threading: Disable (If you have it in the BIOS - mainly for 901 users)Intel Speedstep Enable (If you have it in the BIOS - mainly for 901 users)Save & Exit3.3) Installing OSXPut the OSX DVD in your external DVD drive and boot from it (Hit ESC at the gray boot screen and select your DVD drive in the blue/yellow list)The boot may take a while (5-10 minutes depending on your DVD drive)

Select the second partition that you have created in step 1 and format it by selecting -Mac OS Extended (Journaled)-, naming it (OSX in my case) and hit -Erase-

Now you'll have to enable your brain as you'll have to select the install options. Those options are not always present and/or named in the same way. You'll have to install:The option for ICHx Fixed or Intel ICHx SATA Driver or something similarThe option for FireWire Remove or similarVideo/Intel and check GMA950PS/2 Keyboard Fix or PS2Fix Keyboard or similarCPUS=1 or One Core FixDon'tselect any optional Kernel !!!!If you have the option to install some tools I'd recommend (if present):Kext HelperOSx86 ToolsPacifistUniversal OSX86 Installer

Example for iDeneb 1.4iDeneb Essential SystemPatches 10.5.6 Ready / Alternative Essential Patch / PS2 Fix for ACPI kext 10.5.6 / PS2 Fix KeyboardChipset / ICHx FixedFix / AppleSMBIOS / AppleSMBIOS 667Fix / FireWire RemoveFix / Battery ManagerFix / PowerOff_OpenHaltRestartVideo / Intel / IntelGMA950And the recommended AppsHit -Done- and -Install-Go have a coffee or two, install takes around 25 - 40 minutes.3.4) Post-Install

There is no guarantee that all the kexts in this bundle do work with your eee PC. There are simply too many different hardware revisions out there (even on the 1000h it seems that there are at least 3 different brands of the camera used - some work, some don't).

The DSDT file can be used with the latest Chameleon bootloader.Launch the Univeral OSX86 Installer Application (ignore the errors, I only included the needed stuff) and install the bootloader to your OSX partition (beware to not choose any other partition!!!)

The DSDT file will handle and correct the following stuff :Brightness Control (wake fix, no need for AppleIntelIntegratedFramebuffer.kext)Power Button FixLid close goes to sleep (no need for Clamshell.kext)

Note:This things are already partially fixed by the modified BIOS that you have flashed - so basically you should be able to go back to the latest vanilla BIOS from ASUS, but I prefer to be sure, in case I mess up my DSDT file3.4.3)Installing kextsRun -Kext Helper-

Delete the -PowerManagement.bundle- in System/Library/SystemConfiguration by dragging it to the Trash (it might be a good idea to make a copy first. You'll have to enter your password to proceed.

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 recognized as Airport card.3.4.7) Fix sound

Optional:Install SparkLaunch SparkSelect -File/New Hotkey/System-Select the actions -Mute- and assign each a key combination under -Shortcut- (I'd suggest something like Ctrl-F10 - FN key does NOT work, they are not captured by OSX but by the BIOS directly!)Check -Display confirm Dialog- (this makes for a nice OSD)Hit -create-Repeat for -Volume Up- and -Volume Down-

Normally you should now have sound on boot, on wake from sleep, keyboard control for Volume and Mute and the possibility to select the input in the SystemPreferences. The Output (Speaker/Headphones) is switching automatically when plugging a headphone in.3.4.8) Speedstep

This guide will walk you through installing OS X using iDeneb 1.3. There are other guides that show you how to install using the official Apple Mac OS X Leopard disks, but this guide is not related. With that said, let's turn your 110 into an ultra-portable hackintosh!

Things You'll Need:An HP/Compaq Mini 110-series netbook withat least16GB or more disk space available.Note: make sure BIOS version is version 0.5 or higher.
An 8GB or larger flash drive or an external USB DVD drive.A USB mouse(needed until the trackpad kexts are installed.)A copy of iDeneb version 1.3(not v1.4, 1.5, etc.)The HP Mini OS X Essential Files, found here:An additional USB flash drive(optional, but helpful)

The most important thing that you'll be needing is a copy of iDeneb OS X version 1 firewall software. 3 disk image. For legal reasons I will not supply a direct link to a download location. All I can say is that Google and torrents are your best friend. Just make sure to acquire version 1. 3. Steer clear of other versions. With that said, let's get on with it!

Installing iDeneb onto USB Flash Drive using a MacRECOMMENDED METHOD
Open up Disk Utility.app in /Applications/Utilities/Select the drive you will be using in the left-hand paneClick the -Erase- tabUnder -Volume Format-, then select Mac OS ExtendedClick -Erase-Click the -Restore- tabLocate your iDeneb image file (.iso) and double-click it, it will open in Disk UtilityIn Disk Utility you should now see iDeneb in the left pane with another image under it with the Apple logo next to itDrag the image to the -Source- locationDrag your USB flash drive you have erased to the -Destination- locationClick -Restore-Open up UInstaller and select your newly formatted driveCheck the -Install PC_EFI v9 Chameleon Edition 1.0.12- checkboxClick -Install-Be sure copy the HP Mini Essentials .zip file onto the flash drive, you'll need it later on in the installation!You have now created a bootable iDeneb image.Insert your flash drive into your Mini, reboot, and press F9 at the HP Logo.Choose to boot from your USB Flash drive.Continue to the Installation part of this guide.

Installing iDeneb onto a DVD using a Mac(You'll need a USB DVD drive if you go this route.)Find your iDeneb image file (.iso) and double-click on itOpen up Disk Utility.app in /Applications/Utilities/Click on your iDeneb image on the left paneClick the -Burn- button on the top of the windowPlug your USB drive/DVD drive into your Mini and reboot itWhen the HP logo appears upon restart, quickly press F9Once to the boot menu, select your USB DVD drive from the list of boot devicesYou'll need that spare flash drive now, or burn another CD with the HP Mini Essentials .zip file on it. You'll need it later on in the installation.Continue onto the next part of the guide, -Installation-.

Installing iDeneb onto a DVD using Windows(You'll need a USB DVD drive if you go this route.)If you don't have ISO burning software already, download an ISO burning program. A simple Google search yields a freeware ISO burner:Select the iDeneb.iso as the source, or open up the ISO via your current compatable burning software.Insert a blank DVD into the drive and burn on the slowest burning settings possible. Why Some users have reported issues when installing using burned copies due to corrupt, missing files, etc. Burning on slow settings reduces these chances.You'll need that spare flash drive now, or burn another CD with the HP Mini Essentials .zip file on it. You'll need it later on in the installation.Hook up your USB DVD drive to your Mini and put in your iDeneb CD.Reboot your MiniPress F9 at the HP logo screen.Choose to boot from your USB DVD drive.Continue on to the next part of the guide, -Installation-

Note: this can be done but it isn't any faster and much more frustrating. If you don't have a USB DVD drive for your mini, I recommend purchasing one, or borrowing one and installing OS X. I say this because it is way less frustrating to install iDeneb onto a flash drive using Windows. With that said, here's instructions how anyways. Also, some flash drives have better luck than others, AKA, a high quality, name brand flash drive will have a better chance of working than a $2 thumb drive in the bargain bin at the convenience store.Format your USB flash drive to FAT32 file system. Not sure how Details here:Make your USB drive bootable. There are a few different utilities to do this with. I suggest using the HP USB Boot Utility. Download here:Download a program called DDMac to burn the iDeneb ISO to the flash drive. Download DDMac here:Download the .zip file and open DDMac along with the EnglishGUI.png file to know what you're doing.a) Select your ISO file.
b) De-select the box that says -tboot.ini boot.ini- with a bunch of other question marks.
c) De-select the box that is beside the drop down area where you select your drive.
d) Select your USB flash drive from the drop down list.
e) Reselect the box beside the drop down menu again.
f) Press the button right beside this box and it will start.Follow the instructions in the English_GUI on the DDMac. It is pretty straightforward. Click the start button, and let it do its thing.DO NOT CLICK ON THE PROGRAM WHILE ITS RUNNING!If you get a message that states your drive is write protected part way through the burn, your USB flash drive is faulty and is not capable of getting the iDeneb ISO burned to it. You'll need a different flash drive if you want to continue with this method.Be sure to also add in the HP Mini Essentials .zip file to your flash drive also. You'll need it later on in the installation.If your USB flash drive has survived (lol) the burning proccess with DDMac,insert the USB flash drive into your HP Mini 110 if it wasn't already and reboot it.As soon as the HP Logo appears, quickly press F9 to reach the boot menu.Select your USB Drive to boot from, and if the burn was successful, it should boot into the OS X installation. If not, then you'll either need to retry burning or move on to a different method of getting iDeneb onto your USB flash drive or move to DVD installation.The Installation

1. After successfully getting your iDeneb install to boot, the installer will now begin. The grey screen with the Apple logo will appear breifly until you are presented with the language selection screen. Select your language and click -Next-. If you have troubles seeing the button, hit Tab on your keyboard, then Space.

9. On the next screen, you will see an option at the bottom that reads -Customize-. Click on it. (On the keyboard: first, click the drive, then click somewhere else so that it is highlighted in grey. Then hit Tab three times, then Space.)

11.You can now continue with the installation. Feel free to add any application that are included with the installer. They are not necessary, they're there if you want them. While you are waiting for the installer, you can go ahead and Digg this guide if you want to.

12. The install should then proceed. After sitting at the install screen for a while, your computer will automatically reboot. If you let it go, it will tell you migration assistant cannot run due to the screen size and then it will continue to load OS X.You do not want this to happen,So hit Enter as soon as the boot loader appears and starts counting down.

Ok, we now have OS X installed on our Mini 110! Mind you, it is still a rough, caveman-like installation. Now we need to install all of the other essentials that will make our Mini Hackintosh run as smooth as, well, a Mac!

Now that OS X has booted, you will now be prompted for a username and a password. User name is -root- without quotes, and the password is whatever you set it to during part 16 above. Now, you should be in OS X. (w00t!)Click -System Preferences- in your dock. It's the gray icon and looks like gears in a box.Click -Accounts-.To the far left, there is a -+- sign. Click on it.In the username box, type in whatever you'd like, butDO NOT set a password.Under -New Account- it should say Standard, but click the drop-down and choose Administrator.Click -Create Account-. It will prompt you asking if it's OK to not have a password. Click -OK-.Under the list of accounts to the left, click -Login Options-.Under -Automatic Login-, select the new account you just made.Reboot your Mini.

You should now be in OS X again, but this time you'll be under the account you just created instead of the -root- account.Find your HP Mini Essentials .zip file that we have already downloaded and have on our flash drives/CDs (right) and go ahead and unzip it to your OS X desktop. Inside the HP Mini Essential Files folder, open up the UInstaller folder, and open theUInstallerapp.Select your hard drive under Drives.ChooseOsx86_Essentialsas the package to installClick -Apply kext package-Click -Install PC_EFI v9 Chameleon Edition 1.0.12-Click -Install-

Now, let's go ahead and apply the DST Patcher to get ready to update to 10.5.7. Open up the HP Mini Essential Files folder again, go into DSTPatcherGUI folder, and open upDST Patcher GUIapp.Select -Darwin/Mac OS X-Select -New HPET Option-Select -Apply DSDT Patch to:-Select your hard drive.

Now, let's get our WiFi and other fun stuff working.Back in our HP Mini Essential Files folder, go into the OSX86Tools_1.0.150 folder, and open theOSX86Toolsapp.In OSX86Tools, click on -Repair Permissions-, then click the button to perform the select action.Click on -Install kexts- towards the bottom right.Find the kexts folder on your flash drive. Select theTHIRD(excluding AppleGMA950.kext and AppleINtegratedFramebuffer.kext) kext file.Shift+Click the last one to select all (excluding the two previously mentioned.)After the installer completes, it will ask you to reboot. Just click -OK- and -Cancel- on any dialog boxes that appear.

Now most of our kexts are installed for your Mini. If you were wondering what kexts are, they are similar to device drivers on Windows, just Mac-style.Update to Mac OS X 10.5.8 or 10.5.7

Updated September 21, 2009:There are many people that successfully installed Mac OS X 10.5.8 software update with no issuesincluding myselfso I am now recommending that you choose to install 10.5.8 instead of 10.5.7, but I will leave the 10.5.7 route still listed below.

Updating to 10.5.8 via Software UpdateRECOMMENDED METHODConnect to your WiFi network. If you don't know how to, it's the symbol farthest left at the top right of the screen that looks like a wireless signal.Go to -System Preferences- from your dock once again.Select -Software Update-.Click -Check Now-.Check the checkbox next to -Mac OS X Update- which is currently 10.5.8. Double check in the update description.There will be other updates available, and to check which ones are safe, refer to this post:Click -Install-Go through all the prompts. It will start to download, then reboot. The download may take a while depending on your internet connection.Once rebooted, move on to the next part of the guide.

Updating to 10. 5. 7 via Downloaded 10. 5. 7 Combo Update(no longer recommended. )
Download the 10. 5. firewall hardware 7 Combo Update from Apple's website here:Double-click it to mount the disk image. Run the Updater by double-clicking it. Go through all the prompts. It will start the installation process. It will reboot twice.

If all went well, you will be in OS X after rebooting itself a few times. Be patient. If not, you'll be sitting at the Apple boot logo for a while wishing you had followed the guide more closely. If it fails, you will have to do a complete reinstall. Start from Step 1, under -Installation-.

If you are in OS X, congratulations!Time to get out the USB Mouse that was listed under -Things You'll Need-.Now we need to get your trackpad and keyboard properly installed.

Mouse and Keyboard FixPlug in the USB mouse you have and be thankful you listened to the guide and did not set a password for your user account. If you did, you better be plugging in a USB keyboard as well.First, run the VooDooPS2 Controller package (VoodooPS2Controller-0.98-installer.pkg) found in the HP Mini Essential Files folder.When prompted, make sure to check that box that says trackpad. Go through all the prompts until it's installed.Reboot.

Now that we have a fully working trackpad and keyboard, we need to reinstall all the kexts. Open upOSX86Toolsagain (HP Mini Essential Files > OSX86Tools_1.0.150 > OSX86Tools.app ) and reinstall all the kexts in the kext folder.Click on -Install kexts- towards the bottom right.Find the kexts folder on your flash drive. Select the first one. This time, selectall but one kext- Do not install the AppleIntelGMA950 kext. It will disable your screen.Shift+Click the last one to select all.After the installer completes, it will ask you to reboot. Go ahead and reboot.

Now that we have rebooted,again, and we are back into OS X,again, we need to enable Quartz. What is Quartz, you ask Quartz is an essential part of the graphics system in Mac OS X. Quartz is partially based on the Portable Document Format (PDF) standard, and allows anti-aliasing, rendering, and compositing of PostScript graphics. Quartz also draws the Aqua user interface.

To enable Quartz, open OX86 Tools and click the Enable/Disable Quartz GL button. It will tell you the current status. If disabled, feel free to enable it by clicking the button that says -Enable Quartz GL-.

If you start Activity Monitor before doing this, you will see that OS X only sees one processor (press the CPU tab below the process list. ) To allow it to use the second core, do the following:Log in as the Administrator. (Log out of your current user, then select -Other- at the login screen and type in username -root- without quotes, and the password you entered for it earlier in the installation. )Go to Finder and select the drive you installed OS X on and direct yourself tolibrary/preferences/systemconfigrationSelect the file -com. apple. boot. plist- without quotes. Right click and Copy the file. Paste it somewhere else, like the Desktop, as a back up copy. network security Open the original -com. apple. boot. plist- file with the text editor (the default program) and select where it says something like -cpu=1 -f- and change the number 1 to the number 2, so that it reads -cpu=2 -f-Save the file, then reboot the Mini. Again.

Enable Quartz Extreme(10.5.7 and above)Download these kexts:and extract the contents of the .zip file to your desktop.Go into OSX86 Tools (HP Mini Essential Files > OSX86Tools_1.0.150 > OSX86Tools.app ), and select -Install Kexts-.Browse to your download location, and install all of those kexts.Once it is done installing, it will ask you to reboot.To avoid problems, chose -Cancel- and stay in OSX86 Tools.Go ahead and repair permissions. Be prepared for this to take a while, so don't get worried if it does. It is normal.Reboot when the permissions have been repaired.

REMEMBER!If Software Update pops up and asks you to install some updates, you can always refer to this site, or more specifically, this page:to find out which ones are compatible with our netbooks.

Having other troubles Please consider searching or posting on the MyHPMini.com OS X forums () for help before commenting on this page for help!!!
This guide was originally written by bobbypotluck at myhpmini.com, then re-written and modified for the HP Mini 110 by newdeal of myhpmini.com. I then reformatted it and rewrote it to improve clarity. All download links should be working.Start writing here.

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