Comments on: How to build the OS X Dell Mini 9 Hackbook – The Easy Way http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/information/how-to-build-the-os-x-dell-mini-9-hackbook-the-easy-way/ Sun, 21 Mar 2010 00:09:45 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Sean http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/information/how-to-build-the-os-x-dell-mini-9-hackbook-the-easy-way/comment-page-1/#comment-38590 Sean Fri, 05 Feb 2010 04:57:12 +0000 http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/information/how-to-build-the-os-x-dell-mini-9-hackbook-the-easy-way/#comment-38590 Is there away to use Snow Leopard 10.6 instead of OS X Leopard? I was looking to see if the newer OS was possible?? Thanks again for the assistance! Is there away to use Snow Leopard 10.6 instead of OS X Leopard? I was looking to see if the newer OS was possible?? Thanks again for the assistance!

]]> By: Dave http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/information/how-to-build-the-os-x-dell-mini-9-hackbook-the-easy-way/comment-page-1/#comment-38050 Dave Sat, 09 Jan 2010 23:01:12 +0000 http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/information/how-to-build-the-os-x-dell-mini-9-hackbook-the-easy-way/#comment-38050 You mentioned that a person needs an Intel Mac for this installation? I am running a iMac G5 Hero with a Power PC processor. Will the Runcore method work with my setup as well? You mentioned that a person needs an Intel Mac for this installation? I am running a iMac G5 Hero with a Power PC processor. Will the Runcore method work with my setup as well?

]]> By: Dani http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/information/how-to-build-the-os-x-dell-mini-9-hackbook-the-easy-way/comment-page-1/#comment-36662 Dani Sun, 11 Oct 2009 22:26:48 +0000 http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/information/how-to-build-the-os-x-dell-mini-9-hackbook-the-easy-way/#comment-36662 Thank you for this great guide! I'm eagerly awaiting the arrival of my Dell Mini 10v--I have big plans for that little machine. Have you tried installing Snow Leopard onto the RunCore drive instead of Leopard? It seems to me that the more streamlined OS would be a great choice for a hackbook, but I'm not sure about drivers/kexts, etc. Thank you for this great guide! I’m eagerly awaiting the arrival of my Dell Mini 10v–I have big plans for that little machine.

Have you tried installing Snow Leopard onto the RunCore drive instead of Leopard? It seems to me that the more streamlined OS would be a great choice for a hackbook, but I’m not sure about drivers/kexts, etc.

]]> By: Michael Pearson http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/information/how-to-build-the-os-x-dell-mini-9-hackbook-the-easy-way/comment-page-1/#comment-36512 Michael Pearson Mon, 05 Oct 2009 03:38:54 +0000 http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/information/how-to-build-the-os-x-dell-mini-9-hackbook-the-easy-way/#comment-36512 Yeah, we got it Vince. Nice picture. I have XP on a partition of the Runcore (64) already. Is there any special steps, or is it basically the same process? How about choosing the partition that boots on start up? Thanks for this GREAT guide. A90 w/Runcore 64 Yeah, we got it Vince. Nice picture.

I have XP on a partition of the Runcore (64) already. Is there any special steps, or is it basically the same process? How about choosing the partition that boots on start up?

Thanks for this GREAT guide.

A90 w/Runcore 64

]]> By: Mike http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/information/how-to-build-the-os-x-dell-mini-9-hackbook-the-easy-way/comment-page-1/#comment-36511 Mike Mon, 05 Oct 2009 03:36:47 +0000 http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/information/how-to-build-the-os-x-dell-mini-9-hackbook-the-easy-way/#comment-36511 Yeah, we got it Vince. Nice picture. I have XP on a partition of the Runcore (64) already. Is there any special steps, or is it basically the same process? How about choosing the partition that boots on start up? Thanks for this GREAT guide. A90 w/Runcore 64 Yeah, we got it Vince. Nice picture.

I have XP on a partition of the Runcore (64) already. Is there any special steps, or is it basically the same process? How about choosing the partition that boots on start up?

Thanks for this GREAT guide.

A90 w/Runcore 64

]]> By: Luschek.com - Personal Junkyard. http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/information/how-to-build-the-os-x-dell-mini-9-hackbook-the-easy-way/comment-page-1/#comment-35360 Luschek.com - Personal Junkyard. Sun, 23 Aug 2009 01:02:01 +0000 http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/information/how-to-build-the-os-x-dell-mini-9-hackbook-the-easy-way/#comment-35360 [...] Tutorial: How to build the OS X Dell Mini 9 Hackbook - The Easy Way (tags: mac hack dell hackbook hackintosh tutorial netbook guide mini9) [...] [...] Tutorial: How to build the OS X Dell Mini 9 Hackbook – The Easy Way (tags: mac hack dell hackbook hackintosh tutorial netbook guide mini9) [...]

]]> By: Vince http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/information/how-to-build-the-os-x-dell-mini-9-hackbook-the-easy-way/comment-page-1/#comment-35067 Vince Sat, 15 Aug 2009 13:00:25 +0000 http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/information/how-to-build-the-os-x-dell-mini-9-hackbook-the-easy-way/#comment-35067 This is what I did for installing OS X on DELL MINI 9 . The instruction is good for folks who does not have a MAC and has the default 8GB SSD. If you have more than 8 GB SSD, lots of steps can be skipped. See here: http://www.squidoo.com/dellmini9_osX This is what I did for installing OS X on DELL MINI 9 .
The instruction is good for folks who does not have a MAC and has the default 8GB SSD.
If you have more than 8 GB SSD, lots of steps can be skipped.
See here: http://www.squidoo.com/dellmini9_osX

]]> By: Loading OS X DIRECTLY onto Runcore FROM a Mac. - Page 25 - MyDellMini http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/information/how-to-build-the-os-x-dell-mini-9-hackbook-the-easy-way/comment-page-1/#comment-33537 Loading OS X DIRECTLY onto Runcore FROM a Mac. - Page 25 - MyDellMini Sun, 12 Jul 2009 23:02:25 +0000 http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/information/how-to-build-the-os-x-dell-mini-9-hackbook-the-easy-way/#comment-33537 [...] OS X 10.5 on the 2.5" SATA drive removed from my Mini 10v. I used the Test Freaks procedure (Tutorial: How to build the OS X Dell Mini 9 Hackbook - The Easy Way), with a few appropriate changes, including using DellEFI1.2a5. I kept the 10v hard drive [...] [...] OS X 10.5 on the 2.5" SATA drive removed from my Mini 10v. I used the Test Freaks procedure (Tutorial: How to build the OS X Dell Mini 9 Hackbook – The Easy Way), with a few appropriate changes, including using DellEFI1.2a5. I kept the 10v hard drive [...]

]]> By: Alan http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/information/how-to-build-the-os-x-dell-mini-9-hackbook-the-easy-way/comment-page-1/#comment-33099 Alan Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:38:40 +0000 http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/information/how-to-build-the-os-x-dell-mini-9-hackbook-the-easy-way/#comment-33099 Thank you! This worked beautifully. I have also done the install without a RunCore, and this is definitely easier. But the greatest advantage of this, is the RunCore itself. It is FAST! This Hackintosh definitely boots faster than my MacBookAir. It is fast becoming my favorite machine. Many thanks Thank you! This worked beautifully. I have also done the install without a RunCore, and this is definitely easier. But the greatest advantage of this, is the RunCore itself. It is FAST! This Hackintosh definitely boots faster than my MacBookAir. It is fast becoming my favorite machine. Many thanks

]]> By: Wifi drops dead after a few minutes - MyDellMini http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/information/how-to-build-the-os-x-dell-mini-9-hackbook-the-easy-way/comment-page-1/#comment-32868 Wifi drops dead after a few minutes - MyDellMini Wed, 24 Jun 2009 19:05:22 +0000 http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/information/how-to-build-the-os-x-dell-mini-9-hackbook-the-easy-way/#comment-32868 [...] Pro and 2GB ram. Installed Mac OS X 10.5.6 from retail dvd using the USB approach described here: Tutorial: How to build the OS X Dell Mini 9 Hackbook - The Easy Way Other attempted fixes: * Upgraded bios from A01 to A05. * Tried using DellEFI 1.2a5 (setup [...] [...] Pro and 2GB ram. Installed Mac OS X 10.5.6 from retail dvd using the USB approach described here: Tutorial: How to build the OS X Dell Mini 9 Hackbook – The Easy Way Other attempted fixes: * Upgraded bios from A01 to A05. * Tried using DellEFI 1.2a5 (setup [...]

]]> By: Tom http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/information/how-to-build-the-os-x-dell-mini-9-hackbook-the-easy-way/comment-page-1/#comment-32800 Tom Tue, 23 Jun 2009 01:01:24 +0000 http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/information/how-to-build-the-os-x-dell-mini-9-hackbook-the-easy-way/#comment-32800 ted - Keep at least 16GB for the OS X. 8GB will require stripping stuff out for a small amount of room. ted -

Keep at least 16GB for the OS X. 8GB will require stripping stuff out for a small amount of room.

]]> By: Tom http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/information/how-to-build-the-os-x-dell-mini-9-hackbook-the-easy-way/comment-page-1/#comment-32799 Tom Tue, 23 Jun 2009 01:00:33 +0000 http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/information/how-to-build-the-os-x-dell-mini-9-hackbook-the-easy-way/#comment-32799 Hi Indie1776, The issue is that the earlier Leopard discs (10.5.4 and lower) do not have the drivers for the newer Mac hardware. Thus the new nvidia graphics card in the Mac Mini is the issue. I think you could install off the disc that came with the Mac Mini onto the SSD drive. Otherwise you may need to get an older Intel Mac to install from. Good luck, let us know how it goes. Hi Indie1776,

The issue is that the earlier Leopard discs (10.5.4 and lower) do not have the drivers for the newer Mac hardware. Thus the new nvidia graphics card in the Mac Mini is the issue. I think you could install off the disc that came with the Mac Mini onto the SSD drive.

Otherwise you may need to get an older Intel Mac to install from.

Good luck, let us know how it goes.

]]> By: indie1776 http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/information/how-to-build-the-os-x-dell-mini-9-hackbook-the-easy-way/comment-page-1/#comment-32782 indie1776 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 18:45:28 +0000 http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/information/how-to-build-the-os-x-dell-mini-9-hackbook-the-easy-way/#comment-32782 Hi. Just started to follow these instructions and have fallen at the first fence. Hope you can offer some advice. I have a 2009 mac mini running 10.5.7 and i also have a family pack of 10.5.4 universal which I have used on my kids PPC macs. However when I try and boot from this dvd the mac mini will not start from it. Everything goes quiet for a few minuts with a grey screen and evantually the system restarts. Any ideas? I am thinking the dvd may not be a universal one... do you know how to tell if that is the case? Or is it an issue with 10.5.7? Not sure I see how - I have tried setting the startup disk to the dvd from settings as well as holding down the C key during boot and the option key. Any help gratefully received. Cheers Hi. Just started to follow these instructions and have fallen at the first fence. Hope you can offer some advice. I have a 2009 mac mini running 10.5.7 and i also have a family pack of 10.5.4 universal which I have used on my kids PPC macs.

However when I try and boot from this dvd the mac mini will not start from it. Everything goes quiet for a few minuts with a grey screen and evantually the system restarts.

Any ideas? I am thinking the dvd may not be a universal one… do you know how to tell if that is the case?

Or is it an issue with 10.5.7? Not sure I see how – I have tried setting the startup disk to the dvd from settings as well as holding down the C key during boot and the option key.

Any help gratefully received.

Cheers

]]> By: OS X 10.5.7 and DellEFI 1.2a5 install went perfect! - MyDellMini http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/information/how-to-build-the-os-x-dell-mini-9-hackbook-the-easy-way/comment-page-1/#comment-32178 OS X 10.5.7 and DellEFI 1.2a5 install went perfect! - MyDellMini Sun, 31 May 2009 03:06:39 +0000 http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/information/how-to-build-the-os-x-dell-mini-9-hackbook-the-easy-way/#comment-32178 [...] drive, this guide explains very easily how to install from a mac, directly onto the runcore drive: Tutorial: How to build the OS X Dell Mini 9 Hackbook - The Easy Way Its really quite painless, and though I did it with 10.5.6, I think it works straight up with [...] [...] drive, this guide explains very easily how to install from a mac, directly onto the runcore drive: Tutorial: How to build the OS X Dell Mini 9 Hackbook – The Easy Way Its really quite painless, and though I did it with 10.5.6, I think it works straight up with [...]

]]> By: Dell Mini 9 Review http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/information/how-to-build-the-os-x-dell-mini-9-hackbook-the-easy-way/comment-page-1/#comment-32123 Dell Mini 9 Review Thu, 28 May 2009 15:10:59 +0000 http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/information/how-to-build-the-os-x-dell-mini-9-hackbook-the-easy-way/#comment-32123 [...] physically it’s a Dell Mini 9, however the brains of this tiny beast is all OS X. Recently on TestFreaks I detailed how to install Leopard OS X onto the Dell Mini 9 using the speedy RunCore SSD drives. In [...] [...] physically it’s a Dell Mini 9, however the brains of this tiny beast is all OS X. Recently on TestFreaks I detailed how to install Leopard OS X onto the Dell Mini 9 using the speedy RunCore SSD drives. In [...]

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