TheRobster5555 Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 Yes I did make sure I have a Penryn CPU, and yes, I did use the proper boot flags, even tried safe mode! So I followed the directions in the guide correctly, and the bootloader starts, but the installer gets stuck in a loop. I'm kind of wondering if its that I currently have Windows installed, but I doubt it. Here's the specs of my D630 just in case you need it! CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo T6670 (because I was too cheap to get a T9300) RAM: 4GB (rated at 800 mhz, but running at 667) GPU: Nvidia Quadro NVS 135M Screen: 1280x800 Hard Drive: 1 TB with Windows 10 currently installed Flash Drive (if it matters) PNY USB 3.0 32 GB Hope that I can get an answer soon! P.S. I am a newbie to Hackintoshing, so any tips are welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Bronxteck Posted April 26, 2017 Administrators Share Posted April 26, 2017 having windows can be a factor. you might need MBR.patch because i doubt your windows is installed on a GUID formatted partition drive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRobster5555 Posted May 1, 2017 Author Share Posted May 1, 2017 I tried removing both hdds (I have the 2nd hdd caddy) and still no luck, although it got hung at a separate part. Thanks to the quick reply on your part and sorry for the slow one on my side. Also, I'm new to hackintoshing, so could you link me somewhere I can learn about that MBR.patch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Bronxteck Posted May 1, 2017 Administrators Share Posted May 1, 2017 http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/files/file/563-sierra-mbr-patch/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRobster5555 Posted May 5, 2017 Author Share Posted May 5, 2017 I'll try that, thanks! This doesn't format my drive, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Bronxteck Posted May 5, 2017 Administrators Share Posted May 5, 2017 unless you delete your own partitions in disk utility i do not think this method will. but if your not sure back / clone your data first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRobster5555 Posted May 8, 2017 Author Share Posted May 8, 2017 You know what, forget it. I read the bios settings topic and I upgraded to an Intel Wi-Fi card from the crappy dw 1395 it had. Even still, I was creating flash drives from my schools iMac an schools almost out, I may try to continue another time, but not today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRobster5555 Posted November 29, 2017 Author Share Posted November 29, 2017 Hello again! I went to have another crack at hackintoshing my D630, and still can't pull it off There are 2 problems i see with the install 1. I have a T6670 which is penryn, but might not work, i don't know 2. I saw that in one of the kernel panics it identified this machine as MacBook4,1, not MBP7,1 Any help would be appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Hervé Posted November 29, 2017 Administrators Share Posted November 29, 2017 T6670 is indeed Penryn family, so Ok for Sierra. I posted a detailed step-by-step Sierra guide in the Installation Guides section of the forum; I suggest you refer to it and follow it. Bootpack available in the guide and in the dedicated thread of this very D6xx support section. You will not be able to install Sierra using a MB4,1 SMBIOS. My guide is very explicit on this SMBIOS matter... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRobster5555 Posted November 29, 2017 Author Share Posted November 29, 2017 I did follow the guide, and I might've missed a few steps, I'll go back and look at it. However I do not have ready access to an Intel Mac, although I do have a PMAC G4 which can't run the enoch installer. EDIT: I found the problem, I copied the bootpack to the USB, but didn't extract it. I guess I just thought it was just some kexts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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