Showing posts with label Utilities. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Utilities. Show all posts

UniBeast 1.5 Update

Posted by tonymacx86 on Wednesday, July 25, 2012
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UniBeast has been updated to 1.5 for Lion and OS X Mountain Lion. We've broken UniBeast out into two versions based on operating system. UniBeast - Lion is the functional equivalent of previous versions of UniBeast. UniBeast - Mountain Lion is the new version that supports 10.8 only.

We also have published a preview of our new installation guide. The method is almost identical to the Lion method. 

Full list of changes:
  • Three separate installers based on source media
  • Updated Chimera to v1.11.0
    • Supports Ivy Bridge Intel HD 4000 Integrated Graphics
  • Added USB Legacy option
    • Only applies to motherboards with non-RMH USB (For example, Gigabyte Socket 1156 BIOSes)
Please do not upload or redistribute UniBeast to any other sites. 

The latest version is available for download at tonymacx86.com/downloads. If this utility has helped you, please consider a contribution to support further UniBeast development.  Thanks in advance, and enjoy!
For discussions on this and other topics, register today at tonymacx86.com!

Chimera 1.11 Update: Ivy Bridge HD 4000 Graphics

Posted by tonymacx86 on Friday, July 20, 2012
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Today MacMan updated Chimera to version 1.11. We've fixed the experimental Ivy Bridge HD 4000 graphics card support. Using the available HD 4000 drivers can be difficult, but we anticipate that updated Mac OS X 10.7.5 or 10.8 graphics drivers will make things much simpler. This is a GraphicsEnabler fix, and NO additional changes should be needed for HD 4000 support. This new version will be included in the next MultiBeast and UniBeast releases.
Chimera v1.11 Changes:
  • Fixed GraphicsEnabler support for Intel HD Graphics 4000
    • Thanks to proteinshake for finding AAPL,ig-platform-id
      NOTE: Proper drivers are required for full graphics support.
        There is a standalone installer available at tonymacx86.com/downloads. For bug reporting, feature requests, and general feedback please use the Chimera forum.


        MultiBeast 4.6 Update

        Posted by tonymacx86 on Monday, June 25, 2012
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        Today MultiBeast was updated to version 4.6 for Lion and is now available at tonymacx86.com/downloads.

        In this version we've included a patched AppleIntelCPUPowerManagement for Ivy Bridge CPUs from the MacBook Pro 2012 Update. This will enable full power management on non-Gigabyte 7-Series Socket 1155 motherboards and eliminates the need for NullCPUPowerManagment.kext.

        Next up are changes to Realtek audio support. Toleda created two versions of ALC8xxHDA to support both legacy and current versions of the ALC888 and ALC888b/887 codecs. Because of that, we renamed the the menu choice ALC8xxHDA to Unified Device Injector. He also updated his patched AppleHDAs to the latest 10.7.4 versions. With these patched AppleHDAs, he added a new one for the Realtek ALC898 and support for both new and legacy variants of the ALC888 and ALC888b/887 codecs.

        Finally, we've added the patched 10.6.8 AppleACPIPlatform Rollback, which prevents kernel panics on 10.7.4 when using ASUS X58 motherboards.

        Please do not upload or redistribute MultiBeast to any other sites. 

        MultiBeast 4.6 Changes:
        • Updated Chimera to v1.10.0
        • Added AppleACPIPlatform Rollback to Drivers & Bootloaders -> Kexts & Enablers -> Miscellaneous
        • Added OS X 10.7.4 Ivy Bridge to Drivers & Bootloaders -> Kexts & Enablers -> Miscellaneous -> Patched AppleIntelCPUPowerManagement
        • Renamed Bootloaders -> Kexts & Enablers -> Audio -> Realtek ALC8xx -> ALC8xxHDA to Unified Device Injector
        • Added ALC8xxHDA to Drivers & Bootloaders -> Kexts & Enablers -> Audio -> Realtek ALC8xx -> Unified Device Injector
        • Added ALC8xxHDA for Legacy ALC888 and ALC888b/887 to Drivers & Bootloaders -> Kexts & Enablers -> Audio -> Realtek ALC8xx -> Unified Device Injector
        • Changed Drivers & Bootloaders -> Kexts & Enablers -> Audio -> Realtek ALC8xx -> Patched AppleHDA -> ALC887/888b to a menu choice.
        • Renamed Drivers & Bootloaders -> Kexts & Enablers -> Audio -> Realtek ALC8xx -> Patched AppleHDA -> ALC887/888b to ALC888b/887
        • Added v100202 Legacy to Drivers & Bootloaders -> Kexts & Enablers -> Audio -> Realtek ALC8xx -> Patched AppleHDA -> ALC888b/887
        • Added v100302 Current to Drivers & Bootloaders -> Kexts & Enablers -> Audio -> Realtek ALC8xx -> Patched AppleHDA -> ALC888b/887
        • Changed Drivers & Bootloaders -> Kexts & Enablers -> Audio -> Realtek ALC8xx -> Patched AppleHDA -> ALC888 to a menu choice.
        • Added v100202 Legacy to Drivers & Bootloaders -> Kexts & Enablers -> Audio -> Realtek ALC8xx -> Patched AppleHDA -> ALC888
        • Added v100302 Current to Drivers & Bootloaders -> Kexts & Enablers -> Audio -> Realtek ALC8xx -> Patched AppleHDA -> ALC888
        • Renamed Drivers & Bootloaders -> Kexts & Enablers -> Audio -> Realtek ALC8xx -> Patched AppleHDA -> ALC885/889a to ALC889a/885
        If you have Bug Reports or Feature Requests, please let us know in the MultiBeast section of the forum. 

        -tonymacx86 & MacMan
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        UniBeast 1.4 Update

        Posted by tonymacx86 on Friday, June 22, 2012
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        Today UniBeast has been updated to 1.4. The latest version is available for download at tonymacx86.com/downloads.

        Please do not upload or redistribute UniBeast to any other sites.  

        Full list of changes:
        • Updated Chimera to v1.10.0
        • Added Atheros Ethernet Support - maolj's AtherosL1cEthernet.kext
        • Removed AppleRTL8139Ethernet.kext (32-bit only)
        • Added patched AppleACPIPlatform.kext by ErmaC
          • Prevents kernel panic on ASUS x58 motherboards 
        If this utility has helped you, please consider a contribution to support further UniBeast development.  Thanks in advance, and enjoy!

        Related Posts:
        UniBeast: Install Mac OS X Lion Using an All-In-One Bootable USB Drive
        For discussions on this and other topics, register today at tonymacx86.com!

        BridgeHelper 5.0: Native Ivy Bridge Kernel & Power Management, USB 3.0, and Intel HD 4000

        Posted by tonymacx86 on Thursday, June 14, 2012
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        This week Apple refreshed Mac laptops with Intel's new Ivy Bridge CPUs. Support isn't native yet, however much of the functionality is now available to us via an official MacBook Pro (Mid 2012) Software Update.

        The process of manually extracting kernels and drivers isn't for everyone, so we put together a new BridgeHelper installer to do all of the heavy lifting. Simply install BridgeHelper 5.0 on on an existing 10.7.4 Lion installation to gain:
        • Native Kernel
        • Native CPU Power Management 
          • Speedstep and sleep working 
          • Will remove NullCPUPowerManagement if found
        • Intel HD 4000 graphics drivers for testing
          • Not functional yet- no QE/CI
        • Chipset support for Intel 7 Series USB 3.0
        • Patched chipset support for Intel 7 Series AHCI
        NOTE: If you have a non-Gigabyte motherboard, you may need to install NullCPUPowerManagement.kext again before rebooting.

        The installer is now available at tonymacx86.com/downloads. Good luck and have fun!

        -tonymacx86 & MacMan

        Related Posts:
        Chimera 1.10 Update: Ivy Bridge HD 4000 Onboard Graphics Support
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        UniBeast 1.3 Update

        Posted by tonymacx86 on Tuesday, May 22, 2012
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        Today UniBeast has been updated to 1.3. The latest version is available for download at tonymacx86.com/downloads.

        Please do not upload or redistribute UniBeast to any other sites.  

        Full list of changes:
        • Updated Chimera to v1.9.2
        • Updated FakeSMC.kext to 4.2
        If this utility has helped you, please consider a contribution to support further UniBeast development.  Thanks in advance, and enjoy!
        UniBeast: Install Mac OS X Lion Using an All-In-One Bootable USB Drive
        For discussions on this and other topics, register today at tonymacx86.com!

        SR Tools: Kext Management, Undo, & Version Control

        Posted by tonymacx86 on Monday, May 21, 2012
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        One of our moderators StingRay, usually found in the chat, has started to put together a Mac OS X Toolkit called SR Tools. The first item to be available is Kext Tools which allows installs and most importantly undo and rollback. We're excited to announce it's ready for public use.

        What is it?
        Well thats easy, it's a kernel extensions (kext) installer and manager with the ability to undo/rollback from the gui or using single user mode boot and running a single dynamic script! The script is "./SRTrestorelast"

        What does it do?
        Well for those of us that play, install, change and optimize lots, I wanted the ability to simply undo and still undo in the event of a non-boot problem. So basically it should save people from messing around for hours and re-installing.

        What is history/action?
        Well, everytime you install a kext, disable and existing one, enable one or simply remove one or many from /System/Library/Extensions this is classed as an action. This tool will log and save those actions for easy rollback/undo if you happen to make mistakes (like me)!

        How many actions will it save?
        Well that number is unlimited, but there are ways to optimize the actions/history list so that you're not looking at all the actions you EVER did!


        StingRay has asked that the community contribute their ideas for the next version. For all feedback, bug reports, and general comments, please use this thread in the tonymacx86 Forum. And don't forget to thank him personally in the tonymacx86 Chat.
        For discussions on this and other topics, register today at tonymacx86.com!

        BridgeHelper 4.0 - Enhanced 10.7.4 Kernel for Ivy Bridge CPUs

        Posted by tonymacx86 on Friday, May 18, 2012
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        As part of Apple's commitment to Open Source, they make the current Mac OS X kernel source available about a week after releases at opensource.apple.com. As there are no Ivy Bridge Macs yet, MacMan has added support for Ivy Bridge CPUs to xnu-1699.26.8 (AKA the 11.4.0 Darwin kernel shipped in OS X 10.7.4) and we're happy to announce it's release.

        BridgeHelper 4.0 will replace your 10.7.4 system kernel with MacMan's 10.7.4 Darwin kernel with Ivy Bridge CPU support. The installer is now available at tonymacx86.com/downloads.

        PLEASE NOTE:  Ivy Bridge CPUs and chipsets are not currently supported natively by Mac OS X. We can't recommend Ivy Bridge systems yet, as there is no official support. Hence, please don't view this as buying advice. We don't recommend using a patched kernel for the long-term. The vanilla kernel is a much more desirable solution for a stable system.

        For discussions on this and other topics, register today at tonymacx86.com!

        MultiBeast 4.5 Update

        Posted by tonymacx86 on Thursday, May 17, 2012
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        Today MultiBeast was updated to version 4.5 for Lion. The latest version of MultiBeast is now available at tonymacx86.com/downloads.

        Please do not upload or redistribute MultiBeast to any other sites. 

        What's new in MultiBeast 4.5:
        • Added Customization -> Boot Options -> SSDT
        • Added Core i5 to Customization -> Boot Options -> SSDT
        • Added Core i7 to Customization -> Boot Options -> SSDT
        • Added Core i5/i7 Overclocked to Customization -> Boot Options -> SSDT
        • Added netkas ATI 48xx Patch for 10.7.4 to Graphics -> ATI 48xx Support.
        • Updated ALC8xxHDA to v2.0.3
          • Adds mute for Realtek ALC892
        • Updated Patched AppleHDA for Realtek ALC887 with bug fix
        If you have Bug Reports or Feature Requests, please let us know in the MultiBeast section of the forum.

        -tonymacx86 & MacMan
        For discussions on this and other topics, register today at tonymacx86.com!

        MultiBeast 4.4 Update

        Posted by tonymacx86 on Wednesday, May 09, 2012
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        Today MultiBeast was updated to version 4.4 for Lion. The latest version of MultiBeast is now available at tonymacx86.com/downloads.

        Please do not upload or redistribute MultiBeast to any other sites. 

        What's new in MultiBeast 4.4:
        • Added toleda's patched AppleHDA's to Drivers & Bootloaders -> Kexts & Enablers -> Audio -> Realtek ALC8xx -> Patched AppleHDA
        • Added ALC898 to Drivers & Bootloaders -> Kexts & Enablers -> Audio -> Realtek ALC8xx -> Non-DSDT HDAEnabler.
        • Added HWMonitor Application to Drivers & Bootloaders -> Kexts & Enablers -> Miscellaneous -> FakeSMC Plugins.
        • Updated Chimera to v1.9.2
        • Updated ALC8xxHDA to v2.0.1
        • Updated FakeSMC to v4.2 rev609
        • Updated FakeSMC Plugins to v4.2 rev609+
          • + designates MacMan's addition of Ivy Bridge CPU detection to this source.
        • Updated hnak's AppleIntelE1000e Ethernet to v1.9.5 and changed install location to /System/Library/Extensions/IONetworkingFamily.kext/Contents/PlugIns.
        Special thanks to the Project OS X Team for their continued development of FakeSMC and FakeSMC Plugins, and mozo and Navi for the new HWMonitor App.

        If you have Bug Reports or Feature Requests, please let us know in the MultiBeast section of the forum.

        -tonymacx86 & MacMan

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        BridgeHelper 3.0 - Enhanced 10.7.3 Kernel for Ivy Bridge CPUs

        Posted by tonymacx86 on Thursday, April 26, 2012
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        This week, Intel announced and released it's next generation of Socket 1155 CPUs, codenamed Ivy Bridge. As part of Apple's commitment to Open Source, they make the kernel source available via opensource.apple.com. MacMan has added support for these new CPUs to xnu-1699.24.23 (AKA the 11.3.0 Darwin kernel shipped in OS X 10.7.3) and we're happy to announce it's release.

        BridgeHelper 3.0 will replace your 10.7.3 system kernel with MacMan's 10.7.3 Darwin kernel with Ivy Bridge CPU support. The installer is now available at tonymacx86.com/downloads.

        PLEASE NOTE:  Ivy Bridge CPUs and chipsets are not currently supported natively by Mac OS X. We can't recommend Ivy Bridge systems yet, as there is no official support. Hence, please don't view this as buying advice. We don't recommend using a patched kernel for the long-term. The vanilla kernel is a much more desirable solution for a stable system.

        For discussions on this and other topics, register today at tonymacx86.com!

        UniBeast 1.2 Update

        Posted by tonymacx86 on Wednesday, April 04, 2012
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        Today UniBeast has been updated to 1.2. The latest version is available for download at tonymacx86.com/downloads.

        Please do not upload or redistribute UniBeast to any other sites.  

        Full list of changes:
        • Updated Chimera to v1.9.1
        If this utility has helped you, please consider a contribution to support further UniBeast development.  Thanks in advance, and enjoy!
        UniBeast: Install Mac OS X Lion Using an All-In-One Bootable USB Drive
        For discussions on this and other topics, register today at tonymacx86.com!

        rBoot 1.2 Update

        Posted by tonymacx86 on Friday, March 30, 2012
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        Today rBoot, the boot CD for both Snow Leopard and Lion has been updated to 1.2. The standard version, and a laptop edition (rBoot LE) are now available for download at tonymacx86.com/downloads.
          Please do not upload or redistribute rBoot to any other sites.  

          Full list of changes:
          • Updated bootloader to Chimera v1.9.1
          If this utility has helped you, please consider a contribution to support further rBoot development.  Thanks in advance, and enjoy!
          For discussions on this and other topics, register today at tonymacx86.com!

          iBoot 3.3 Update

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          iBoot has been updated to 3.3. As always, this boot CD facilitates the direct retail installation of Mac OS X 10.6.x Snow Leopard via iBoot + MultiBeast. Pick up the latest version at tonymacx86.com/downloads. 
          • Updated bootloader to Chimera v1.9.1
          • For 10.6.x Snow Leopard only
            Please do not upload or redistribute iBoot to any other sites.  

            If this utility has helped you, please consider a contribution to support further iBoot development.  Thanks in advance, and enjoy!

            For discussions on this and other topics, register today at tonymacx86.com!

            UniBeast 1.1 Update

            Posted by tonymacx86 on Saturday, February 04, 2012
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            Today UniBeast has been updated to 1.1. After a bit of testing, we've optimized this utility for use with the newly updated 10.7.3 Mac OS X Lion App. The latest version is available for download at tonymacx86.com/downloads.

            Please do not upload or redistribute UniBeast to any other sites.  

            Full list of changes:
            • Updated Chimera to v1.7.0
            • USB Fix for 10.7.3
            If this utility has helped you, please consider a contribution to support further UniBeast development.  Thanks in advance, and enjoy!
            UniBeast: Install Mac OS X Lion Using an All-In-One Bootable USB Drive
            For discussions on this and other topics, register today at tonymacx86.com!

            rBoot 1.1 Update

            Posted by tonymacx86 on Friday, February 03, 2012
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            Today rBoot, the boot CD for both Snow Leopard and Lion has been updated to 1.1. The standard version, and a laptop edition (rBoot LE) are now available for download at tonymacx86.com/downloads.
            Please do not upload or redistribute rBoot to any other sites.  

            Full list of changes:
            • Updated Chimera to v1.7.0
            • USB Fix for 10.7.3
            If this utility has helped you, please consider a contribution to support further rBoot development.  Thanks in advance, and enjoy!
            For discussions on this and other topics, register today at tonymacx86.com!

            MultiBeast 4.2 Update

            Posted by tonymacx86 on Wednesday, December 14, 2011
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            Today MultiBeast was updated to version 4.2 for Lion. The latest version is now available at tonymacx86.com/downloads. 

            Please do not upload or redistribute MultiBeast to any other sites. 

            Full list of changes:
            • Added TRIM Enabler to Drivers & Bootloaders > Kexts & Enablers > Disk
            • Added AppleRTC Patch for CMOS Reset to Drivers & Bootloaders > Kexts & Enablers > Miscellaneous (Only needed for previous installs)
            • Updated Chimera to v1.7.0
            • Updated USB 3.0 kext to v1.0.8
            • Updated FakeSMC Plugins > AMD RADEON Plugin
            • Updated FakeSMC Plugins > NVIDIA Plugin
            • Added AppleRTC Patch for CMOS Reset to EasyBeast
            • Added AppleRTC Patch for CMOS Reset to UserDSDT
            • Added AppleRTC Patch for CMOS Reset to Extension Migration Tool
            If this utility has helped you, please consider a contribution to support further MultiBeast development. Thanks in advance, and enjoy!  If you have Bug Reports or Feature Requests, please let us know in the MultiBeast section of the forum.

            -tonymacx86 & MacMan
            For discussions on this and other topics, register today at tonymacx86.com!

            MultiBeast 4.1 Update

            Posted by tonymacx86 on Tuesday, November 08, 2011
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            Today MultiBeast was updated to version 4.1 for Lion. The latest version is now available at tonymacx86.com/downloads. 

            Please do not upload or redistribute MultiBeast to any other sites. 

            Full list of changes:
            • Updated EasyBeast description to include all org.chameleon.Boot.plist options used, all file names and installation locations. 
            • Updated UserDSDT description to include all org.chameleon.Boot.plist options used, all file names and installation locations.
            • Updated each kext description to include the exact file names and installation location.
            • Updated descriptions for Customization -> Boot Options and all sub-choices.
            • Updated description for System Utilities and removed Rebuild Caches as it is no longer relevant in Lion.
            • Replace VoodooPS2Controller and VoodooPS2TrackPad with PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse/Trackpad (32/64-bit)
            • Added ATI 48xx Patch for 10.7.2 from netkas to Graphics
            • Added NVIDIA GF100 Fermi Patches to Graphics
            • Moved NVIDIA Fermi OpenCL Enabler 10.7.0 / 10.7.1 under NVIDIA GF100 Fermi Patches and renamed it OpenCL Enabler 10.7.0 / 10.7.1
            • Added OpenCL Enabler 10.7.2 to Graphics -> NVIDIA GF100 Fermi Patches.
            • Updated Lnx2Mac's RTL81xx Ethernet to v0.0.90
            • Updated Realtek Gigabit Ethernet to v2.0.6 for 10.7
            • Updated Chimera to v1.6.0
            • Updated USB 3.0 kext to v1.0.7
            • Updated 3rdParty SATA to v0.3
            • Updated 3rdParty eSATA to v0.3
            • Added darkwake=0 to EasyBeast and UserDSDT /Extra/org.chameleon.Boot.plist kernel flags.
            • Added UseKernelCache=Yes to EasyBeast and UserDSDT /Extra/org.chameleon.Boot.plist.
            • Added GenerateCStates=Yes and GeneratePStates=Yes to UserDSDT /Extra/org.chameleon.Boot.plist.
            • Changed EasyBeast to boot 64-bit kernel by default.
            If this utility has helped you, please consider a contribution to support further MultiBeast development. Thanks in advance, and enjoy!  If you have Bug Reports or Feature Requests, please let us know in the MultiBeast section of the forum.

            -tonymacx86 & MacMan
            For discussions on this and other topics, register today at tonymacx86.com!

            rBoot: Rescue CD for Snow Leopard, Lion, and xMove

            Posted by tonymacx86 on Saturday, September 17, 2011
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            Introducing rBoot, the boot CD that works with Snow Leopard and Lion! It will even boot xMove created installer partitions. Available for download at tonymacx86.com/downloads.

            Features:
            • No kernel included - boots both 10.6.x Snow Leopard and 10.7.x Lion installations.
            • Boots xMove-created 10.7 Lion Installer- will NOT boot the 10.7 Lion USB Thumb Drive
            • PCI Root graphics fix for Gigabyte motherboards - Asus, MSI, etc... may require PCIRootUID=0 at boot screen for full resolution
            • Chimera 1.5.4 bootloader
            NOTE: iBoot is still our recommendation for initial installation and booting the Retail Snow Leopard 10.6 or 10.6 3 DVD.
              Please do not upload or redistribute rBoot to any other sites.  

              If this utility has helped you, please consider a contribution to support further rBoot development.  Thanks in advance, and enjoy!

              -tonymacx86 & MacMan
              For discussions on this and other topics, register today at tonymacx86.com!