Re: EFI-X Alternative
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PTMixer
Jun 28, 2009, 1:06:59 PM6/28/09
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Great! We will be watching your progress and many of us will like to
try based on your example.
-PT
On Jun 28, 5:15 pm, AsereBLN <asere...@googlemail.com> wrote:
> Hi folks,
>
> I am became very frustrated recently with EFI-X, the software bugs,
> the missing support, ... finally my EFI-X died. It disappeared from
> BIOS and I sent it to the distributor for service.
>
> Looking at my not working EFI-Mac I decided to seek a solution to
> bring him back to life without using the EFI-X module. I'm a embedded
> software engineer, very familiar with hardware bringup, U-boot
> bootloader and the Linux-kernel. So why not give it a try.
>
> After one and a half day of investigation and tryouts I (finally)
> found a solution.
>
> My old EFI-Mac boots now from an USB-Stick. It is just like with the
> old EFI-X.
>
> Have a look at my Blog. I will share all my work, so that you able to
> replace your EFI-X unit.
>
> I ask you for some patience. The blog is still in development. I
> something is not clear, give me a hint and I will correct this.
>
> Please spread the Link to this Blog. Maybe it comes up in google as a
> choice for all EFI-X users.
>
> The blog:http://aserebln.blogspot.com
>
> Have fun
try based on your example.
-PT
On Jun 28, 5:15 pm, AsereBLN <asere...@googlemail.com> wrote:
> Hi folks,
>
> I am became very frustrated recently with EFI-X, the software bugs,
> the missing support, ... finally my EFI-X died. It disappeared from
> BIOS and I sent it to the distributor for service.
>
> Looking at my not working EFI-Mac I decided to seek a solution to
> bring him back to life without using the EFI-X module. I'm a embedded
> software engineer, very familiar with hardware bringup, U-boot
> bootloader and the Linux-kernel. So why not give it a try.
>
> After one and a half day of investigation and tryouts I (finally)
> found a solution.
>
> My old EFI-Mac boots now from an USB-Stick. It is just like with the
> old EFI-X.
>
> Have a look at my Blog. I will share all my work, so that you able to
> replace your EFI-X unit.
>
> I ask you for some patience. The blog is still in development. I
> something is not clear, give me a hint and I will correct this.
>
> Please spread the Link to this Blog. Maybe it comes up in google as a
> choice for all EFI-X users.
>
> The blog:http://aserebln.blogspot.com
>
> Have fun
Mike
Jun 28, 2009, 4:03:10 PM6/28/09
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When you get the chance, please post your findings on the
efixusers.com forums as well so it can be stickied and converted to a
guide. I'll be happy to transcribe it for you but since it is your
work, I think it'd be best for you to do it. :)
efixusers.com forums as well so it can be stickied and converted to a
guide. I'll be happy to transcribe it for you but since it is your
work, I think it'd be best for you to do it. :)
PTMixer
Jun 28, 2009, 4:39:35 PM6/28/09
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Keep up the good work! I'm reading your blog as you post it!! :-)
Mike
Jun 28, 2009, 7:30:20 PM6/28/09
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In answer to your latest question on your blog, I encourage you to use
the efixusers.com forums. Much better formatting tools there.
the efixusers.com forums. Much better formatting tools there.
AsereBLN
Jun 29, 2009, 3:08:36 AM6/29/09
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Hi Mike,
let me terminate the blog and then I will post it again in the
efixusers.com forum. You are right, a forum software more and better
formatting. But having the same story in two different places is a
better solution. So it's more likely interested people will encounter
the info. Anyway I will link the Blog with the post in the forum. This
is also better for the forum, I think. More links to it, gives a
higher rating in google.
let me terminate the blog and then I will post it again in the
efixusers.com forum. You are right, a forum software more and better
formatting. But having the same story in two different places is a
better solution. So it's more likely interested people will encounter
the info. Anyway I will link the Blog with the post in the forum. This
is also better for the forum, I think. More links to it, gives a
higher rating in google.
Mike
Jun 30, 2009, 4:38:14 PM6/30/09
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Eagerly awaiting the rest of your guide!
AsereBLN
Jul 6, 2009, 12:13:11 PM7/6/09
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I'm DONE :-)
The only thing missing is some finetuning (SMBIOS stuff) and some
optimizations.
Have fun
AsereBLN (http://aserebln.blogspot.com)
The only thing missing is some finetuning (SMBIOS stuff) and some
optimizations.
Have fun
AsereBLN (http://aserebln.blogspot.com)
Harry Li
Jul 7, 2009, 3:54:32 AM7/7/09
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Thanks very much for your tutorial!!! That helps a lot, and I am
booting in my leopard now. Then I will make my video card and others
working. Your post was just out after my EFI-X crash. It's very
inconvenient to send back my EFI-X to Taiwan. Maybe I will use this
solution in my production environment. Thanks again for you great
work :)
booting in my leopard now. Then I will make my video card and others
working. Your post was just out after my EFI-X crash. It's very
inconvenient to send back my EFI-X to Taiwan. Maybe I will use this
solution in my production environment. Thanks again for you great
work :)
Doc Coop
Jul 8, 2009, 3:03:47 AM7/8/09
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THANK YOU!
I am writing from leopard now - but without that stupid EFi-X thing,
thanks to your awesome blog I'm EFi-X free, too!!!
That's fantastic!
Best regards,
Doc
I am writing from leopard now - but without that stupid EFi-X thing,
thanks to your awesome blog I'm EFi-X free, too!!!
That's fantastic!
Best regards,
Doc
Doc Coop
Jul 9, 2009, 5:41:44 AM7/9/09
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One BIG question left:
Maybe I've missed something but is there a way to install OS X from a
retail DVD with the help of chameleon _without_ any preexisting
installation (as mentioned in your blog)? Or do I have to "compile" my
own boot DVD from a retail DVD of OS X with the help of any special
tool like e.g. chameleon?
I've checked their homepage but couldn't find any specific information
regarding that topic. Thanks for any hint!
Maybe I've missed something but is there a way to install OS X from a
retail DVD with the help of chameleon _without_ any preexisting
installation (as mentioned in your blog)? Or do I have to "compile" my
own boot DVD from a retail DVD of OS X with the help of any special
tool like e.g. chameleon?
I've checked their homepage but couldn't find any specific information
regarding that topic. Thanks for any hint!
Mike
Jul 9, 2009, 6:07:25 AM7/9/09
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You will need a boot disc like Boot132 to get your installation disc
going. Once you have Mac OS X installed and a proper bootloader set
up, you won't need it anymore.
going. Once you have Mac OS X installed and a proper bootloader set
up, you won't need it anymore.
Benjamin Fourmond
Jul 9, 2009, 6:36:55 AM7/9/09
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Hello,
As far as I understood and experienced, chameleon doesn't boot optical devices. You don't necessarily have to build a custom install DVD, what you can do is make a custom boot-123 dvd that will start EFI, then boot of your retail OS X install DVD.
Checkout efixusers.com you'll find guides there that will point you to the right places.
Cheers,
Ben
2009/7/9 Doc Coop <doc_...@hotmail.com>
Doc Coop
Jul 9, 2009, 6:55:17 AM7/9/09
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Ah, I see, boot-123 is the way to go - thank you very much, Mike and
Ben! :)
On 9 Jul., 12:36, Benjamin Fourmond <b.fourm...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hello,
> As far as I understood and experienced, chameleon doesn't boot optical
> devices. You don't necessarily have to build a custom install DVD, what you
> can do is make a custom boot-123 dvd that will start EFI, then boot of your
> retail OS X install DVD.
>
> Checkout efixusers.com you'll find guides there that will point you to the
> right places.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Ben
>
> 2009/7/9 Doc Coop <doc_c...@hotmail.com>
Ben! :)
On 9 Jul., 12:36, Benjamin Fourmond <b.fourm...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hello,
> As far as I understood and experienced, chameleon doesn't boot optical
> devices. You don't necessarily have to build a custom install DVD, what you
> can do is make a custom boot-123 dvd that will start EFI, then boot of your
> retail OS X install DVD.
>
> Checkout efixusers.com you'll find guides there that will point you to the
> right places.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Ben
>
mongole
Jul 9, 2009, 6:57:38 PM7/9/09
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Hi!
I also wanted to thank AsereBLN for his nice blog! We PMed allready in
the official efix forum, where I hoped to get help regarding my -
during the firmwareupdate - broken EFI-X device.
I really like the Chameleon solution, although my internal sound chip
is not working up to now. But I hope I will find a solution :-)
greets, mongole
I also wanted to thank AsereBLN for his nice blog! We PMed allready in
the official efix forum, where I hoped to get help regarding my -
during the firmwareupdate - broken EFI-X device.
I really like the Chameleon solution, although my internal sound chip
is not working up to now. But I hope I will find a solution :-)
greets, mongole
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Doc Coop
Jul 13, 2009, 4:26:09 AM7/13/09
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Yes, AsereBLN did a great job!
For me there's only one problem left: When I wake up my "Mac" from
Sleep I get an error message telling me that my USB-Stick (the one
with chameleon that I used to boot the computer) has been removed
without ejecting it - is there any workaround to avoid this error
message?
Thanks!
Doc
For me there's only one problem left: When I wake up my "Mac" from
Sleep I get an error message telling me that my USB-Stick (the one
with chameleon that I used to boot the computer) has been removed
without ejecting it - is there any workaround to avoid this error
message?
Thanks!
Doc
Doc Coop
Jul 13, 2009, 8:33:48 AM7/13/09
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AsereBLN - your're terrific! I asked the question below 2 hours ago
and he's already posted a solution in his blog - great!!! :)
and he's already posted a solution in his blog - great!!! :)
Doc Coop
Jul 15, 2009, 8:10:26 AM7/15/09
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No new posts since my last visit?
So everybody is happy with his homegrown USB-get-rid-of-that-damn-EFIX-
thingy-OS-X-Boot-Stick and has successfully kicked the original one
out of the window or into the trash bin? :-))
So everybody is happy with his homegrown USB-get-rid-of-that-damn-EFIX-
thingy-OS-X-Boot-Stick and has successfully kicked the original one
out of the window or into the trash bin? :-))
Benjamin Fourmond
Jul 15, 2009, 8:25:52 AM7/15/09
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Looks like it!
I'm really pleased with Chameleon. It works a treat once you get it right!
Can't wait for snow leopard support (and snow leopard to be officially released)!
2009/7/15 Doc Coop <doc_...@hotmail.com>
Rick - PoisonApple666
Jul 15, 2009, 2:01:02 PM7/15/09
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At the very least, I'm in no worse condition than with the silly
Efix....In alot of respects, I'm waaaaaayyyyyy better off. I have 2
Efix, I think I'll make earrings for my daughter.
Efix....In alot of respects, I'm waaaaaayyyyyy better off. I have 2
Efix, I think I'll make earrings for my daughter.
Doc Coop
Jul 15, 2009, 6:28:17 PM7/15/09
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> At the very least, I'm in no worse condition than with the silly
> Efix....In alot of respects, I'm waaaaaayyyyyy better off. I have 2
> Efix, I think I'll make earrings for my daughter.
...same to me - errgh, not with my daughter, but with my homegrown EFi-
X-dope - i love it, especially Chameleon and the fact that my
ridiculously cheap USB-thingy performs better in every respect than
the "original" one...
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