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EDP bug now fixed.

After windows installation, if you don't see the Cham bootloader, use 'diskpart' command line utility to re-activate the Mac OS partition as explained in blog entry on OSXL web site main page.

DVI through docking station still not supported, whether on D620 or D630.

Go into your BIOS and configure a System Password. Then, set password bypass for reboot and standby. That'll will cure your wake issue.

Ok, there's a little bug in EDP which we'll fix tomorrow morning. This is due to introduction of Chameleon fix for iMessage, added to EDP today. Basically, you need to replace your "/boot" file by the boot file found in "/Extra/Storage". That's it, you'll be able to reboot normally afterwards.

Distros, we don't need/want to know...

You can, even without wearing rubber!!! 

Did you re-install Chameleon on the HDD?

OSXL web site! You know the stuff hardly anyone remembers to consult!  <_>

http://www.osxlatitude.com/how-to-fix-icloud-appstore-facetime/

iMessage, yes that is due to some recent changes Apple made, but help is on the way and there is now a Chameleon fix for it.

Facetime, check the web site blog and adjust your settings as detailed. I assume your webcam is compatible.

If you have a restored image of SL or a retail SL DVD, you can do basic install with Nawcom BootCD and create a myHack installer afterwards. Failing that, you're screwed; find a Hack or a Mac...

This is not like crossing a wooden bridge over a tiny stream... There is no such thing as standard Hackintosh installation.

You need to start listing your entire hardware specs, clearly identifiying all major pieces of hardware that make up your system. Then you can look up for potential Mac OS support:

- CPU

- chipset

- audio

- video

- networking (wireless, bluetooth, LAN, etc.)

- trackpad

- keyboard

- etc.

Sometimes, the hardware will elude you, in which case you might have to inspect the Windows drivers to obtain hardware device id, which you can then lookup on the web for proper identification.

Your BIOS revision and settings will also need to be looked into and possibly adjusted. It's always recommended to run latest available BIOS.

Naturally, forum members shoud be able to help you once they see your hardware list, but without it.....

For VGA, you have 2 modes: mirror or extended.

By my own experience, the following models fully support your requirements:

- D620 GMA950

- D630 GMA X3100 (VGA in extended mode ok, in mirror mode only with lid closed)

- D630 nVidia

Lookup the other model sections (Dell and other manufacturers), I've only got experience on the D Series. Also, check the compatibility chart in EDP pages, it lists all supported features, model by model.

Tjmax is in the plist file of the Contents folder within the CPUMonitor package. By default, it's set to 0. Check your CPU specs on ark.intel web site and update the Tjmax value according to Intel specs.

Re: nVidia FakeSMC plugin, justr do a little search on, the web. You'll find the plugin to download (and install to /E/E).

Intel cards are NOT supported, replace it.

I can't remember if external display can be used under SL, it's too long since I last had SL on the D620 nVidia and even then, I can't remember if I ever tried it...

External screen operates on D620 GMA950, but you may experience some corruption at the botton, depending on resolution. All details are here: https://osxlatitude.com/index.php?/topic/1977-external-display-corruption-atabove-1280x1024-edp-v4-r65-and-beyond/page-1

There are limitations with the D620 nVidia... That one or the "gray screen" on display wake. We found no solution to these gremlins to date.

No, it's not normal. Install the nVidia FakeSMC plugin kext, check that your /E/E/IntelCPUmonitor kext contains the Tjmax value appropriate to your CPU and use HWMonitor to check your CPU + GPU temperatures. Maybe your laptop is running fairly hot, possibly due to clogged dust at fan entrance of hardened thermal paste on the CPU. All these can be fixed naturally.

Hi, start at the beginning:

- read up the web site

- read up the EDP stuff

- search the forum and, at least, read up D630 threads in the D6x0 section

It's not corrupt, it just won't install Lion post 10.7.3 directly.

Haaaa, you haven't done your homework deep/long enough... You cannot install Lion 10.7.4 directly. Or you encounter problems. It's been mentionned several times on the forum before.

You need a retail version like 10.7 or 10.7.2, at least something no higher than 10.7.3. Once you've installed one of those, our EDP tool will help you update to 10.7.5 smoothly, but, even then, make sure to download and use the "Combo update", do not update via Apple Menu -> Software update.

I guess you've just re-installed everything, right? If so, did you run EDP?

What you're seeing has nothing to do with partition change, you simply need to install or re-install the battery manager (like VoodooBatteryManager) because it's not loaded.

Hi, you should be Ok with bootpack for D630 Intel X3100 (1440x900). I assume this is the one you chose when running "install /Extra" from myHack.

Which version of Lion are you trying to install? Is it the installer that's failing or your boot attempts following installation? If you have an Intel wireless card, disable wifi or take the card out.

It will with the standard CPU run SL and Lion, but you will have to changed to a c2d to run ML

Doesn't Lion require C2D as a minimum too?

what was confusoing me a little was that i thought the inspiron 9400 were just core duo not core 2 duo ? quite a few i have seen all seem to be itel video as well so was unsure if ml would work on intel ?

The Dell documentation bears no mention of Core2Duo for that machine but, according to Leon who had one, the 9400 will support some; I guess it could only be a FSB-667 model from the T5000/T7000 family (better to check socket too!). ML will not run on any model with Intel GMA video, well you could install it but it'd be next to unusable without graphics acceleration.

To install OS X on the Vostro 200, proceed with the following OSXL procedure:

1. create myHack USB installer and apply Generic bootpack (= Generic /Extra)
2. download Vostro 200 bootpack and save in dedicated directory
3. boot installer with boot option "GraphicEnabler=No", install OS X (SL/Lion/ML) and apply Generic bootpack
4. reboot with boot option "GraphicsEnabler=No" and complete the initial OS X installation
5. install latest OS X combo update (SL 10.6.8 / L 10.7.5 / ML 10.8.2 at time of writing)
6. using myFix -> Create Extra, install Vostro 200 bootpack and reboot
7. download & install EDP, then launch EDP from /Extra folder
8. do system build for Vostro 200 using pre-defined settings
9. reboot to your finalised Mac OS X installation

Enjoy your hackintoshed Vostro 200!

Report any issue or pop any question in the Support section.

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Edit #1: 17 Feb 2013