Apple Seeded Mac OS X 10.6.8 build 10K540 t registered developers last night. The new version comes with some bug fixes over previous version and improve the overall performance of the operating system.

Recall that the update weigh around 454MB, it is only intended for developers who need to test 4 specific areas of the operating system: AirPort, Graphics Drivers, Mac, App Store, Networking, VPN, and QuickTime.

Mac OS X lion is also scheduled around July so we can expect a software update for existing Mac OS X Snow leopard users.

Recently we published How to install Snow Leopard in VMWARE 7 and Windows host, many successful installations have been reported. A few folks asked as about some problems e.g. “Mac OS X is not supported with software virtualization. To run Mac OS X you need a host on which VMware Fusion supports hardware virtualization.” “Default resolution is 1280×1024 how can i increase the resolution” and “My sound isn’t working in VMware installl”. So i decided to publish a new detailed post rather than editing the existing post.

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Mac OS X is not supported with software virtualization

Christian Delgado cracked the mystery and he already shared with us in our comment section, anyway i m sharing again with you here.

For those that keep getting the “Mac OS X is not supported with software virtualization. To run Mac OS X you need a host on which VMware Fusion supports hardware virtualization.” error. I was having the same thing, it means your processor does not support virtualization, you would probably get the same thing on if you try to use virtual pc with xp mode on windows 7. So I was really curious why my intel core 2 duo processor did not support it. Then I was checking out my BIOS Settings, and the virtualization feature was off on my BIOS.

Change The Resolution

• Boot your Snow leopard VMware installation and copy the boot.plist file to your desktop, you can find boot.plist >> /Library/Preferences/SystemConfiguration/com.apple.Boot.plist
• Open the file you moved to desktop, and add following two lines before </dict>

<key>Graphics Mode</key>
<string>1280x1024x32</string>

• Replace the 1280x1024x32 with the resolution you want, here 1280×1024 is your screen resolution and x32 is refresh rate. Don’t change the refresh rate just change the resolution according to your monitor.
• Save the file as com.apple.Boot.plist on the Desktop (make sure the .plist part is there!)
• Navigate the the /Library/Preferences/SystemConfiguration/ folder
• Drag your com.apple.Boot.plist file on the Desktop into the folder window, When a messages appears, click Authenticate and Replace and enter your password.
• You’re done! Reboot OS X to see the changes

Here is an example of what the com.Apple.boot.plist file looks like with after editing the code

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<!DOCTYPE plist PUBLIC "-//Apple Computer//DTD PLIST 1.0//EN" "http://
www.apple.com/DTDs/PropertyList-1.0.dtd">
<plist version="1.0">
<dict>
<key>kernel</key>
<string>mach_kernel</string>
<key>Kernel Flags</key>
<string></string>
<key>Graphics Mode</key>
<string>1280x1024x32</string>
</dict>
</plist>

Installing Sound Driver

First of all take a snapshot of the VM, now look for EnsoniqAudioPCI.mpkg.tar.gz from the Snowy_Vmware_files.tbz2 archive you downloaded earlier. Simply launch the pkg and choose both options, type your password when prompted and once installation finishes reboot your system.

How to install Snow Leopard in VMWARE 7 and Windows host ? Virtualization of Snow Leopard (Client) is not officially supported/allowed by any virtualization solution. However a few modifications to the .vmx file and use a modified install disk as this will save a lot of trouble. Let me clear Apple licensing does not allow for the virtualization of OSX Client on any hardware and only allows for the virtualization OSX server on Apple hardware. Anything else is in violation of the license agreement. This article is for informational purposes only, you can never achieve full utilization of Mac OS X on VMWARE. So if you like the Mac then go ahead and buy a Mac.

Also Check — Snow Leopard in VMWARE Post Installation Fixes and Tweaks for sound, graphics related mods after installation.

More Article of Interest

• How to Install Snow Leopard (10A432) on PC Hackintosh
• Install Snow Leopard 10.6 on AMD PC Hackintosh
• How to Convert Snow Leopard Retail Disk to .DMG

Requirements

• VMWARE 7 and Windows XP, Vista or 7
• Retail DVD of Mac OS X Snow Leopard 10.6
• Intel Based Machine, AMD isn’t supported.
• Patience, a Cup of coffee or Energy drink whatever you like.
• A pre-made Snow Leopard VMDK, dariwn_snow.iso Download (Rapidshare), (Rapidshare 1)(Mediafire) Or (Megaupload)

Instructions

Step One : Launch VMWARE Workstation and load the .vmx that came with the package you downloaded above. Now edit virtual machine settings for advance options.

Step Two : Edit the VMWARE settings eg: Memory, Processor, Networking Adaptors etc. Select CD/DVD drive options and in Connection select Use ISO image file and browse the Darwin_Snow.iso

Step Three : Now power on the virtual machine and keep your finger on F8 key.

Hit F8 very quickly on your Keyboard you will be prompted with the following screen

Step Four : Like Boot 132 method now you need to replace the boot cd with the Snow Leopard Retail Install DVD. Right click on the CD icon in bottom of the VMWARE windows and click on Settings option.

Now change the options from ISO image to use physical drive and make sure you have Retail DVD already installed. Save and Exit

Step Five : Now navigate to boot screen and press “C” on your keyboard to select “Boot DVD”, again press F8 for advance options and type -v at the boot prompt then hit enter for booting with verbose mode.

Step Six : Now wait for 2-3 minutes and your Installation screen will appear. Now you can install Snow Leopard as usual.  Before choosing the destination open Disk Utility and erase your Vmware HDD in to “Mac OS Extended (Journaled)” format type. Under customization deselect printer drivers and language translations for trouble free installation.Once installation finishes your virtual machine will reboot automatically.

Step Seven : Follow Step Two again “Select CD/DVD drive options and in Connection select Use ISO image file and browse the Darwin_Snow.iso” now you can boot in to Snow Leopard you may need to force restart 2-3 times if Kernel Panic happens, once machine boot successfully you can set your preference etc.

Credits

Major credit goes to Prasys a.k.a. Pradessh you can follow prasys on Twitter @prasys and his blog here.

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Known Issues

1. Some .dmg aren’t opening
2. Kernel Panic on every shut down so just force shut down after every kernel panic.

Also Check Snow Leopard in VMWARE Post Installation Fixes and Tweaks for sound, graphics related mods after installation.

Like you know Mac OS X Snow Leopard 10.6.2 update breaks the support for Intel atom processor based net books. And we was waiting for a proper modded kernel for running the Snow Leopard 10.6.2 on net books. Russian programmer teateam has managed to create a kernel patch for Mac OS X 10.6.2 based on kernel 10.2.0, that allow the OS to be installed on netbook PCs running on Intel Atom CPU. Here we published the workaround to get 10.6.2 on your mini hackintoshes, before attempting the process read the whole article 2-3 times.

Remove SleepEnabler.kext in existing Mac OS X if it’s been used, as new kernel version 10.6.2 will cause kernel panic when install over old version of SleepEnabler.kext. You can also install a 10.6.2 modified SleepEnabler here. SE kext allows sleep functionality while AppleIntelCPUPowerManagement is disabled.

How to install Modified Kernel

1. Download the patched kernel [x32] mach_kernel_10.2.0_patched.zip
2. Open Terminal.app.
3. Enter the following command, then type in the root password when prompted:
   

   sudo -s

4. Run the following commands one by one:
   

   cd /
mv mach_kernel mach_kernel_1062
cp ~/Desktop/mach_kernel /
chown 0:0 mach_kernel

5. Reboot the system.

For those of you who have already updated, and don’t have a working system do the following

• Boot from the medium you used to install the OS (USB Stick).
• Open up a terminal
• Run the following commands

cp /Volumes/InternalDrive/mach_kernel /Volumes/InternalDrive/mach_kernel_10_6_2
cp /mach_kernel /Volumes/InternalDrive/

Now install the kernel as directed above.

This article will discuss the first “snow” assembly SnowOSX Universal 10.6 v3.4. Distribution is based on the Snow Leopard 10A421 and installed on a PC computer based on Intel processors with support for instructions SSSE3. First, you need to download the distribution from the Internet. Image SnowOSX Universal 10.6 v3.4 is distributed in ISO format and has a size 4.34Gb, and thus can be written not only under OS X, and Linux or Windows, with an ordinary single-layer DVD. The disc must be burned to a minimum speed x2 or x4.

Where to Download SnowOSX Distro

SnowOSX distro is available on usual places like Bay of Pirates, Mininova or your favorite torrent site. Please don’t ask us or post the links of torrent link in comment because of legal issues. We’ll cover a how to guide very soon so keep following iHackintosh your one stop place for all Apple hackz

General Information about the SnowOSX Distro

Version : Mac OSX Snow Leopard Build 10a432 v3.5
The developer : Apple + dan1234
Platform : Intel only
System requirements : PC computer with an Intel SSSE3 processor, 1GB of memory, 8GB free disk space
Interface language : English + Russian

Kexts Included in SnowOSX Distro

AppleACPIPS2Nub.kext
AppleIntelPIIXATA.kext
ApplePS2Controller.kext
AppleRTL8139Ethernet.kext
CPUi_snow.pkg
dsmos.kext (from Netkas to 10a432)
HDEFInject.kext
LegacyAppleAHCIPort.kext
LegacyAppleIntelPIIXATA.kext
LegacyAppleYukon2.kext
LegacyIOAHCIBlockStorage.kext
LegacyJMicronATA.kext
NVInject.kext
OpenHaltRestart.kext
PlatformUUID.kext
SleepEnabler.kext
SMBIOSResolver.kext
TARUGA_SNOW
VoodooHDA.kext

FYI

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Rosetta makes you able to PowerPC-based applications to work with your Intel-based Mac. If rosetta installed, when you double-click the application icon. Behind the scenes, Rosetta dynamically translates most of your PowerPC-based applications to work with your Intel-based Mac. Rosetta support iLife ’06,  and older versions of Safari and Mail. Most Pro applications from Apple including Final Cut Pro, Motion, Soundtrack Pro, DVD Studio Pro, Aperture, Logic Pro, Logic Express, Shake and Final Cut Express — are not supported by Rosetta. If you have already installed Rosetta on your Intel Mac in Snow Leopard, you may want to disable it, so as to prevent the system from running PowerPC apps without informing you that they are non-native to your system’s architecture. The reason for disabling Rosetta is not so much to save space (as it’s only 2.1MB), but more about keeping your system running native apps for higher performance.

• To disable Rosetta, simply run the following command in Terminal:

sudo sysctl –w kern.exec.archhandler.powerpc=/usr/libexec/oah/RosettaNonGrata

• To re-enable Rosetta after it’s been disabled, just run the following command in Terminal:

sudo sysctl -w kern.exec.archhandler.powerpc=/usr/libexec/oah/translate

These commands set a system environment variable that tells the system which program to run when you try to launch a non-native app : to ask you to install Rosetta, or to run it using Rosetta.

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Apple and HP claims that the OS X 10.6 install DVD includes all required drivers and software for HP printers, but many peoples complaints that those drivers were not working for them. Recently Apple pushed 10.6.1 update for Snow Leopard, Apple also updated HP printer drivers for Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard to version 2.2 Before installing the  latest  drivers users are advised to uninstall any existing HP software and use the included drivers and software. If your printer is not working properly after installing the software update then follow the troubleshooting section below.

How to Install HP printer driver with Apple Software Update : Open the Software Update from the Apple menu, allow it to complete the process of “Checking for new software”, and then connect your printer or add it using the Print & Fax pane of System Preferences.  If software for your printer is available through Software Update, you will see a prompt asking if you would like to download and install this software.

Troubleshooting :

• Ensure the printer is connected, has power, has ink / toner, paper, and no alerts on its built-in display.
• Network based printers should be on the same subnet; you shouldn’t have to worry about this if your printer is on your home network.
• Use Software Update for the latest available updates.
• Delete the affected printer from Printer & Fax System Preferences, then re-add the printer.
• If the issue persists, reset printing system, then re-add the printer.
• If the issue persists, contact the printer vendor and/or visit their website for printer software and support.

Last time we published that Apple seeded 10.6.1 software update to developers, and now Apple released the very first Snow Leopard update for home users. The latest update is focused on various issues including support of some Wireless 3Gmodems, DVD playback, Printers compatibility, Some Bluetooth issues, WWAN support and many more. Here is the list of issues fixed by Apple in latest software update.

• compatibility with some Sierra Wireless 3G modems
• an issue that might cause DVD playback to stop unexpectedly
• some printer compatibility drivers not appearing properly in the add printer browser
• an issue that might make it difficult to remove an item from the Dock
• instances where automatic account setup in Mail might not work
• an issue where pressing cmd-opt-t in Mail brings up the special characters menu instead of moving a message
• Motion 4 becoming unresponsiveDownload 10.6.1 Software Update : Just open your Software Update and check for new updates then hit the install button.

It’s an obvious hint for those who are using Mac from ages, but for someone who just migrated from Windows will Google a third party app like Nero or Power ISO to burn .ISO or Image files in Mac OS X Leopard, Snow Leopard. Mac OS X has a inbuilt Disk Utility created by Apple for performing disk-related tasks in Mac OS X. Disk Utility is able to create, convert, compress and encryption of disk images from a wide range of formats read by Disk Utility to .dmg or—for CD/DVD images—.cdr, which is identical to the .iso format. So if you ever need to burn a Image file or .ISO file then simply launch the Disk Utility and perform the following steps.

• Insert a blank disc in your DVD Drive and start Disk Utility.
• From the File menu, choose Open Disk Image and select the ISO to be burned.
• In the list of volumes, you will now see an item representing the ISO file. Select it.
• Click the Burn button and follow the instructions.

Snow Leopard is released and all the Hackintosheers are waiting eagerly to run the latest version of Mac OS X 10.6 on their PC a.k.a Hack Pro. This guide is for those who already have a running OSX86. This guide is possible due to following persons in no order SaCleoCheater (For his thread on InfiniteMac), PCWiZ & Hara Taiki (For Awesome Tools), OSX86 Island (For breaking the first install build 10A261), Netkas (No need to Introduction), Chameleon Team (For a great Boot-Loader), TeknoJunkies (For such a great guide) and all the OSX86 community without whom it’s not possible.

In the following tutorial we used  Snow Leopard build 10A432 GM release (now confirmed that retail disc is build 10A432). Snow Leopard needs a Leopard Install so we need to two hard disk one with Leopard already installed and second hard disk for Snow Leopard. Also you need to download some files needed during the installation so download the files given below. We’ll update these files regularly when the new updates will available.

• Tools MediaFire RapidShare
• Kexts MediaFire RapidShare
• Chameleon 2.0 + EFI 10 MediaFire RapidShare
• Chameleon 1.0 + EFI 10 MediaFire RapidShare
• Misc MediaFire RapidShare
• Mac OS X 10.6 Snow leopard (Google is Your F.R.I.E.N.D.)

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Phase One

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Step One). Connect both of your Hard Disk one is blank and one is pre loaded with Leopard (10.5.X) already. Boot in to Leopard and launch Disk Utility to partition your second hard-disk with GUID partition scheme. Name the partition what ever you want in this tutorial we assumed Snow.

• Make sure that the new volume’s root directory is owned by the root user, just perform the following commands in terminal.

sudo –s

chown 0:0 /Volumes/Snow

Step Two). Mount the Snow Leopard DMG File, an installer window will appear here click on the free space anywhere in windows then press CMD + Shift + G . A little window will appear in the top of existing window in this little window type “Mac OS X Install DVD/System/Installation/Packages/” without quotes as given in image below and press Go.

Step Three). In the next window find the OSInstall.mpkg and double click this package file to start your Snow leopard Installation.

Note : Default OSInstall.mpkg works for GUID partitioned drive only, if you need to install on MBR then google for Modified OSInstall.mpkg for MBR, download modified one and replace with default one.

Step Four). Follow the On Screen instruction and in Destination Select Choose the Snow Partition which you created on a separate blank hard disk.

Step Five). In customization remove the unnecessary languages and Printers. Sit back and have a cup of coffee installation will take 15-25 minutes depending on your hardware. Once Installation finishes don’t reboot and follow the instruction care fully in phase 2.

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Phase Two

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In the second phase we’ll install Bootloader, some must required Kexts, System Files and Patching the DSDT.

Step One). Open the Chameleon Bootloader Zip you downloaded earlier and install the Chameleon-2-1.0-r431.pkg and then install the Chameleon v2 Snow Leopard Support.pkg (If Snow Support Package Shows an Error Then Follow Step Two) . Make sure to install the both Chameleon packages to Snow Drive (Where you Installed the Snow Leopard). You can change the install location at the third option while Installation in both packages.

( If Chameleon 2.0 + EFI 10 gives you Kernel Panics then reinstall and try Chameleon 1.0 + EFI 10)

Step Two). If you are using PCEFI bootloader on your existing system then Chameleon v2 Snow Leopard Support.pkg will not work for you. In that case you have two options either install the Chameleon-2-1.0-r431.pkg over your current 10.5.X Installation then reboot and do the process again (from Phase One). Or launch the “ShowAllFiles” (included in Tools) and click Show. Then Navigate to the root of your “Snow” Drive and delete the “boot” file you see. and replace it with the boot file included with Chameleon Download (you downloaded earlier). After replacing the boot file again launch the “ShowAllFiles” and click Hide.

Step Three). Now patch your DSDT, launch the DSDT Patcher (Included in Tools) and select Darwin/Mac OS X in Operating System, Select DSDT Patch in options and before hitting the Run DSDT Patcher button make sure to change the destination as Snow Drive (Where you Installed the Snow Leopard).

Step Four). Now put all the “kext file” you downloaded earlier and you can also add yours if you needed into  /Snow/Extra/Extensions, and copy the Extensions folder in Extra to the desktop, and drag it over “Kext Utility” which you downloaded. Kext utility will repair your permission and generate a new Extension.mkext. Move that Extensions folder and the extension.mkext back to /Snow/Extra

Step Five). Now launch EFiStudio and look for your Video Card through the drop down menu. Click add device and you will see some alphanumeric numbers, copy these numbers. Add the following code to your com.apple.boot.plist in /Snow/Extra.

<key>Graphics Mode</key>

<string>1280x1024x32 </string>

<key>device-properties</key>

<string>Alphanumeric code you generated with EFiStudio</string>

Save and Exit…
Step Six). Final Step put the SMBios.plist into /Snow/Extra.

Step Seven). Must for those who added any driver kext to Snow/System/Library/Extension, This step will rebuild the Extensions.mkext cache while booted in Snow Leopard. Reboot and go to Single User mode by typing this flag.

-x32 –s

When you are in the console, type the following command

/sbin/fsck -fy
/sbin/mnt -uw /
kextcache -v 1 -t -m /System/Library/Caches/com.apple.kext.caches/Startup/Extensions.mkext /System/Library/Extensions/

Disclaimer : All the instruction and Files are correct in my information. Use this guide on your own risk, we are not responsible for any kind of damage (If Any). Use this guide for experimental purposes only if you likes the Mac then buy a new one

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Trouble Shooting

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For those who are getting Kernel Panics try to boot in 32 bit Mode + Safe mode using following Boot flag.

-x32 –v –x -f

• For complete list of Boot & ACPI Flags Check HERE.
• Also check our previous article on How to Read, Understand and Solve Kernel Panic Screen
• A must read fo clearing most of your doubt Basics of OSX86 for Noobs.

1. Some Quick fixes are if you are stuck on Waiting for DSMOS then simply delete the DSMOS kext in Snow/Extra/Extensions but make sure you must have FakeSMC kext.
2. If you are stuck on RTL8169E error then Disable Hardware LAN in your BIOS and boot again. We are collecting and making a list of Snow leopard supported drivers so stick with us.
3. If you have an IDE drive or your laptop contains IDE drive then Install AppleIntelPIIXATA.kext by Netkas to make your ATA/IDE work in Snow Leopard. This kext is useful for ICH6/7/8/9/10 with ahci disabled and for lappies too. This kext also helps IOATAFamily related error causing Kernel Panic.

We’ll Update this page time to time with the latest information so stick with us and keep playing with your selection of kexts.