First of all, thanks Juzzi,

P5Q Series BIOS ready for MAC OS X

Mac OS X Leopard 10.5.4 9E25 Retaill (7,01 Gb) - - is the Original distributive from APPLE it installs without any of the known issues + right after the installation use UpDate 10.5.7 .


Overall you can get the original Apple MAC OS X version 10.5.7 (9J47) Original-Retail, without any problems and then updated directly from www.apple.com for an unlimited time.

The original works as quick and more stable than any of the Hackintosh versions with which I had to clash.

The original is installed via the native Vanilla kernel, all cores of the processors work, the rest ALL work too.

My variation of the install -..- P5Q PRO

(Marvell 88SE6111 in BIOS enabled)

1. Download

2. BIOS

3.2. If You wish to install together with MAC OS X & XÐ or Vista or Linux - disk marking should be MSDOS - MBR (master boot records).

1st section on the left: NTFS Win 2003

2nd section from the left: HFS + Mac OS X Leopard 10.5.5 9F33 Retail(Here, after booting from the FlashDrive is where you will installl Mac OS X Retail)

3rd section from the left: HFS + Distributions Mac OS X Leopard 10.5.4 9E25 Retail (This is where the Leopard Retail image will be stored and then installed from) In an extended (Optional) section:

4th section from the left: LINUX Swap

5th section from the left: EXT3 openSUSE-11.1-Beta3-DVD-x86_64-isoSection

6 from the left: NTFS Win XP

7th section from the left: NTFS (To store music & movies & programs, then reformatted to HFS +)

Note:
If you want to install in parallel with Leopard Retail on one disk with Windows ,when using Parted Magic disk marking should be MSDOS - MBR. If Retail was installed like this, you should rewrite one file in the distribution kit:

1. Start TinkerTool TinkerTool.dmg.zip ( 1.95MB ) Number of downloads: 400
mark "Show hidden and system files", press "Relaunch Finder".

2. On the partition where when using Disk Utility you restore Mac_OS_X_Leopard_10.5.4_9E25_Retail.dmg (Look at section ¹ 5.3.), in folder System\Installation\Packages, make a backup copy of the file OSInstall.mpkg, to rewrite it: Asus_P5Q_PRO_JC_OSInstall.mpkg.zip ( 856.38K ) Number of downloads: 467

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(hint: if you need to save the Mac OS X Leopard 10.5.4 9E25 Retail.dmg file (7.01 Gb) onto a DVD-RW and you do not have a dual-layer disk.-Use WinRar to create a multivolume archive consisting of 700 MB parts and burn it all onto 2 single-layered disks DVD-RW)

3.3. Here is a HHD without partitions.

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3.4. If you are only installing MAC OS X Retail, the disk should be divided as GPT – GUIDMade on HDD sections 2-5 as FAT32: 1st – Where MAC OS X will be installed 2nd - Where MAC OSX will be installed from (during the installation of Leopard, format These 2 disks in HFS+) HERE Disk ONLY for MAC OS X (GPT - GUID

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There are 2 sections for MAC OS X and 1 section to store music, movies & programs:2nd from the left - Where leopard will be installed from, 1st on the left - Where Leopard will be installed.







4. CREATING A Bootable Flash Drive:



4.1. Download this:

Asus_P5Q_PRO_JC_Create_Flash_syslinux_3.72.part1.zip ( 2MB ) Number of downloads: 987


Asus_P5Q_PRO_JC_Create_Flash_syslinux_3.72.part2.zip ( 646.39K ) Number of downloads: 821




4.2. Unpack zip here. C:\1

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4.3. Connect you USB Drive and format to FAT32.

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4.4. Open CMD and Enter CD C:\1\win32 (See figure below)



4.5. Run >>> syslinux.exe [drive letter]: <<< (w\o ] [). For example: SYSLINUX.EXE F: (See figure)

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4.6. Copy all this files to your USB Drive:

4.6.1. If Your keyboard and mouse are USB: Asus_P5Q_PRO_JC_Boot_Flash_including_USB.zip ( 685.3K ) Number of downloads: 744


4.6.2. If Your keyboard and\or mouse are PS\2: Bay keyboard and\or mouse USB OR look on eBay for a converter(they cost $2 - $5)

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You can also try it for a PS\2 keyboard and\or mouse: Asus_P5Q_PRO_JC_Boot_Flash_including_PS_2.zip ( 948.98K )Number of downloads: 389




4.7. Now you have a Bootable Flash Drive. Now with your Bootable Flash Drive you can load both the installation of MAC OS X, and MAC OS X itself.







5. Install



5.1. Burn the IDeneb ISO onto a DVD-R or DVD-RW.

5.2. Instal IDeneb on the 2nd section from the left.

5.3. Enter IDeneb and use Disk Utility (FINDER > Applications > Disk Utility) to restore 3rd section from the left using Mac OS X Leopard 10.5.4 9E25 Retail.dmg. The SOURCE is - Mac OS X Leopard 10.5.4 9E25 Retail.dmg, the DESTINATION is- DISTRIBUTIV (3rd section on HDD).

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5.4. BOOT With your Boot Flash Drive:

5.4.1. After Restart and a short Beep, press F8

5.4.2. Select USB, press ENTER

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5.4.3. Select DISTRIBUTIV

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5.5. Install the Original Mac OS X Leopard 10.5.4 9E25 Retail:

5.5.1. Select the language

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5.5.2. Press Continue

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5.5.3. Press Agree

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5.5.4. Run DISK UTILITY

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5.5.5. Format the Partition MAC (format twice the section where IDenrb 10.5.5 was: the 1-st time in FS FAT32; 2-nd time in FS MAC OS Extended (journaled))

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5.5.6. Select Your Printer, remove other Language, mark all Fonts, mark X11

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5.5.7. INSTALL





5.6. Install UpDate 10.5.7

1. To download updating separately, and then to install.

2. It's normal for the reboot to restart, it's possible it will even do it twice.

3. If there are problems with loading the updated system, try using the keys : "-v"; "-x -v "; "-x -f -v" (without the quotes).

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6. DRIVERS





SOUND:

Asus_P5Q_PRO_JC_Realtek_ALC_1200_SOUND.zip ( 306.4K )Number of downloads: 1943






LAN:

It is recommended that you purchase a Realtek 3189 NIC and forget about the drivers for the onboard. MAC OS X, Windows, Linux, and BSD install the driver automatically, the network works right away, you never need to think about drivers for the network.

Attention: Buy only REALTEK 3189 (incl. REALTEK 3189C; REALTEK 3189D) - the price of the old one is $2, price of the new one is $5, Also there is a Realtek 1000 Megabit (Gigabit) - e.g. Realtek 8169 price of the new one is $15 (Drivers also install automatically and work well).





AHCI:

FIX "Unknown AHCI Controllers & Orange Disk Icons" (thanks cvad):

Asus_P5Q_PRO_JC_AHCIFix.1.3_cVaD.dmg.zip ( 188.62K ) Number of downloads: 1002






IDE: Marvell 88SE6111 (For DVD-ROM):

Asus_P5Q_PRO_JC_Marvell_6111_AppleVIAATA.kext.zip ( 135.95K ) Number of downloads: 1033








NVIDIA: GF5200 - GF8800SEE:

Supported_CARD.txt ( 760bytes ) Number of downloads: 827


Asus_P5Q_PRO_JC_NVIDIA_GF5200_8800_NVkush.kext.zip ( 10.91K ) Number of downloads: 390








ALL IN ONE ARHIVE:

Asus_P5Q_PRO_JC_all_for_MAC_OS_X.zip ( 903.62K ) Number of downloads: 1072






Use this ONLY if you get the following problems: "ShotDown & Restart Computer" (thanks Psystar):

Asus_P5Q_PRO_JC_OpenHaltRestart_1.0.3_correct.zip ( 31.93K ) Number of downloads: 829






7. Use "SoftWare Update" and you will always have the most up to date Operating System.







8. Enjoy...

First of all, thanks noxdg

Source from ; http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=157937

I figured I’d share my results with this configuration. There’s not much out there about my system specs as I was to find out, but I do have Leopard up and running. It’s not perfect yet, but it is functioning.

My system:
ASUS M3A78-EM
-780G / SB700 chipset
-Realtek ALC1200 audio
-Realtek RTL8168C(P) gigabit network
-ATI 3200 imbedded graphics (not used)
4 gig Patriot RAM (I’ll edit this when I figure out the exact type)
SATA LG SuperMultiBlue DVD/Blu-ray/HD-DVD drive
SATA Seagate 250GB hard drive
Visiontek HD4850 512mb video card

Install: iDeneb 10.5.6 v1.4
Modified the ISO with SB700

I tried every OSX86 release that I could find with NO luck using an IDE hard drive. They never even made it to the installation screen. It was always “waiting for boot device”. All except iDeneb 10.5.5 v1.3 which actually made it to installing (for 4 hours), which resulted in an infinite reboot; never to make it into the OS.

In my experience with installing Leopard (which I’ll admit is rather low), the most important hardware is getting a SATA hard drive. Without it, you’re practically doomed for the “waiting” error. Now, I’m sure there are successful installs out there on IDE, but not in my case. As soon as I started using SATA, every install disc I had would boot to the installation screen.

The second problem I had was SB700 chipset support. Luckily, I stumbled across a solution. As mentioned above, I modified the iDeneb 10.5.6 v1.4 ISO and added SB700 drivers. I found the process here by nicholasblock. (To be honest, not positive that I modified it, because I never tried the install before modifying the ISO. SB700 support may already be included. If someone wants to verify either way, that’d be great for anyone else interested in using it.) I tried modifying other ISOs like iPC, and Kalyway, but the process didn’t work for me.

On with my install:

First, in the bios, I put my SATA setting to AHCI.
Boot with the DVD, and within a minute or so, I entered the install section.
Using DiskUtility, I earased the partitions and used Mac OS extented journaled.
Continuing on, I selected only a couple customized options:
Kernel - Voodoo 9.5
Audio - ALC1200
Chipset - ATI with SB700 support (I forgot the actual name of it… highlight them and read the discription. The correct one will mention the SB700)
Video - NONE
LAN - NONE
Clicked install and literally, in 5 minutes, it was done.

On the reboot, I pressed F8 and loaded with -f to be sure the drivers were firmly installed.

A minute later I was in OSX. Internet worked. Sound worked after selecting speakers in the system preferences. There was only 1024x768 video resolution and no QE/CI because of no 4850 drivers.

After a simple install of drumthrasher’s 4850/4870 drivers. I had the 4850 up and running.

That is where I’m at the moment. There are a few glitches, as I mentioned it’s not a perfect install, but it is functional.

Issues:
— mouse stops working and requires me to unplug and replug its USB connection. update - issue resolved itself after installing drumthrasher’s “jumpy screen fix” for 4850 video card.
— Sound gitters here and there (noticed while watching a Quicktime HD trailer). * update - still gitters, but studdering stops if mouse in in movement. Weird.
— iChat removed all function of mouse. Had to use keyboard strokes to reboot. * update — resolved after “jumpy screen fix” iChat now works perfectly
— No native 1680x1050 resolution. I know there’s a way to add it. I recall doing so with my 10.4.8 install, but I can’t remember how. * added screen res and color bit depth to .plist, repair permissions, reboot…still no 1680 res.
— Screen is jumpy when moving mouse/scrollwheel. * resolved — drumthrasher’s fix

I haven’t done much testing. So if there’s something that you might want me to check out, to see how it runs, feel free to ask.

So, there it is. A Phenom II 920 up and running OSX.

**UPDATE
Read issues above.

Apr 19 2009, 12:22 AM

CMOS setup 설정

1.  CMOS 설정 공장 초기화

다음과 같이 두가지 방법이 있다.

특히 밧데리를 제거하는 것은 CMOS설정에 암호를 걸어두었을 때 효과적이다.

2. Virtual Techonology 





3. 부팅 디바이스 우선권 설정 
 
 

Apr 19 2009, 12:22 AM

I have a more or less successful install with this board that I'll share. This is kind of a lazy write-up because this is not my main hack and thus it is "good enough" for me, not a perfect install. This is for a little media center with PLex, EyeTV, Remote Buddy, and the Sony BD remote.

This is a Vanilla Retail type install!

What does not work, but could:

-On-board Audio (I am using iMic USB which does work and did not hassle with this except to find that VoodooHDA does NOT work).

-wireless networking (did not try on this b/c I use wired gigabit)

-Sleep/resume works from menu, but usb keybord does not come back--get error about overvoltage causing USB device to be disabled. Unplugging keyboard and plugging back fixes, but I have sleep turned off. For my purposes I can't wake the system from remote anyway, so I do not care.

-PS2 Key/Mouse (why bother?)

Does not work and never will: This board does not support USB wake on the hardware level, Zotac you b*stards!

What does work (reliably)

-onboard gigabit ethernet

-onboard video

-iMic USB for audio

-bluetooth dongle usb

-Playstation3 BD remote with remote buddy/bluetooth

Untested:

-I do not have an optical drive in this system. I assume a Sata drive should work fine.

Install Method:

1. Insert sata hard disk in working hackintosh, partition GUID. Mark to not ignore permissions on this drive in info.

2. Install OSX 10.5.0 from working hack, run Apple 10.5.6 combined update.

3. Copy over AppleACPIPlatform, AppleSMBIOS, dsmos, IntelCPUPMDisabler, IOAHCIFamily, IOATAFamily, NVkush. (these are attached, not all may be necessary, like I said this is a lazy write-up!).

4. run Chameleon 2.0RC1 and use standard install (EFI-type may work, I did not use it).

5. Put the disk in the new system and boot up. OK, here's the gotcha. The 10.5.6 update will run a boot time process that will overwrite some of the kexts you just copied. In fact, it will boot and do this, then reboot on its own. Just let it go until you get a kernel panic or something then copy your kexts again and repair permissions. I might have re-run chameleon installer here, kind of forget.

6. Boot up and if you do get any kind of kernel panic, just reboot. Once this is setup, you will NOT get any panics or instability. I am typing this from this system now!

7. Run all updates from the Apple menu, all install with no issues.

All-in-all, this is a very easy install and the board supports OSX pretty well for me at least. Not sure of the OP's problems, but I would just say to try to get away from Distros if you can. Retail installs are actually a lot easier/more predictable. Who knows what the scripts in a distro are doing? Just get your retail working and save a copy of the particular kexts/dsdt etc you used and then a reinstall is a breeze.

Edit: One thing I forgot to mention. I have tried Vanilla retail on 2 different systems with 10.5.6 retail DVD and have not had success. Specifically, 10.5.6 Reatail DVD did not work on this board for me. For some reason the 10.5.0 -> 10.5.6 update method works much better for me even though it is an extra step.

1. SLIC ToolKit Tool : http://forums.mydigitallife.info/threads/20172-AMI-BIOS-How-Can-I-Be-Sure-I-Moded-It-Correct-Should-I-Flash-SSV-SSV3-or-Dynamic/page2

AFUDOS 4.x :

http://www.sendspace.com/file/wipg9o

There is a guide to using AFUDOS here:
http://forums.mydigitallife.info/thr...shing-From-DOS

2. Win 7 & Server 08 SLIC 2.1 Bin Collection :
http://forums.mydigitallife.info/threads/5952-Win-7-amp-Server-08-R2-SLIC-2.1-Bin-Collection/page96


3. Windows Loader

MGADiag report 
http://forums.mydigitallife.info/threads/24902-Windows-Loader-Support-and-chat/page19 

4. Windows Loader

MGADiag report 

5. Moded p5w dh deluxe bios
http://forums.mydigitallife.info/archive/index.php/t-5863-p-89.html

6. Windows Loader

MGADiag report 

1. Intel 945G, ICH7

System Specs Processor: 3.4GHz Intel Pentium-D (4MB L2, two cores, 800MHz FSB) RAM: 4GB DDR2 Video: on-board GMA950 Audio: on-board AC97 Network: on-board Broadcom BCM57xx Optical Drive: Optiarc DVD-RW AD-5560A 설치 myHack 1.1, 정품 Retail Snow Leopard 10.6.3 Working SATA Optical Drive Graphics. Default to 1024x768, fixed with extra kext Audio. Not detected, fixed with extra kext USB Ethernet. Not detected, fixed with extra kext Sleep (after setting S3 in BIOS)

Chocolate Kernel AppleIntelGMA950.kext (20091006, from "gma950worksnow" on kexts.com) AppleIntelGMA950VADriver.bundle ("gma950worksnow") AppleIntelIntegratedFramebuffer.kext ("gma950worksnow") AppleAC97Audio.kext AppleBCM5751Ethernet.kext Hardware Address (MAC) forced with 'MACADD' rc script

2. ICH6

Processor: 2.8GHz Intel P4 RAM: 2GB DDR2 Mac (10.6.3 iATKOS S3 version 2). 설치 이미지 10.6.3 iATKOS S3 version 2 해킨 배포본 Working SATA. ICHx SATA. optical drive: TEAC DVD-ROM dv-28Ec USB: Working Graphics: Intel GMA900 Ethernet & Audio: http://wiki.osx86project.org/wiki/index.php/HCL_10.4.6/Desktops#Dell_Optiplex_GX520.2FGX620

/Extra fakesmc disabler evoreboot.kext uuid rtc 32bit modified kernel qoopz 10.3.0

 

RUNNING OS X (10.5.6) ON THE

GIGABYTE GA-EX58-UD5 (Core i7) MOTHERBOARD

1. Updated audio with the latest AppleHDA.kext: Version 1.6.2a37 3outs3ins digital with HDA headphone setup. This update supports HDA front audio: When you plug headphones in, the front speakers will be automatically muted. Also, in System Preferences' Sound, the name Internal Speakers will be changed to Headphones. Additionally, the Microphone inputs include the "Use ambient noise reduction" option.
2. Added DSDT patcher. An updated dsdt.aml file will be created and copied to your root directory. For more information on this patcher and why it's needed, see DSDT Patcher, a tool to fix your DSDT.

UPDATE: 1/17/2008

1. Tutorial has been updated for 10.5.6
2. Standalone kext package and installer package now includes the Voodoo-based 9.6.0 kernel.

PREVIOUS UPDATES:

1. Added further instructions for those who may have more than one partition on their drive.
2. Updated the Realtek LAN driver with version 1.8.1 from Psystar, which offers dual-gigabit support and enhanced interrupt handling for improved throughput and link detection. This driver fixes the connection loss after wake issue when using DHCP. Turn "Green LAN" on OFF in BIOS so ports can activate automatically when cable is plugged in. (Latest BIOS update must have toggled the "Green LAN" behavior.)
3. Simplified script and clarified some instructions.
4. Updated AppleAHCIPort.kext to support the Intel ICH10-R Chipset. Now shows proper info in System Profiler.
5. Modified instructions for those who need ejecting drives, i.e. eSATA. Option is available to not include "internal fix." Until a real fix is made, all drives would be flagged as "external" and will have yellow icons.
6. Fixed stupid paths error in post-patch script.
7. If you need any of the vanilla kexts that are removed from OS X 10.5.5 by the script, they are here.

Download Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD5 motherboard kexts - now includes Voodoo-based 9.6.0 kernel. (4MB)

All that's really needed to boot into OS X on this board is the Voodoo kernel, its accompanying System.kext, and dsmos.kext. That's it. Everything else are little fixes for hardware reporting, updated device IDs, audio, LAN, etc. In my case, I also needed the Natit.kext for ATI graphic card support, as without it I just got video corruption and couldn't see the desktop. One important issue to keep in mind when installing kexts is that non-Apple kexts, like dsmos.kext, and injectors, like HDAEnabler.kext, Natit.kext, etc. are not installed with permissions data regarding them. So, Repairing Permissions will do absolutely nothing in fixing them. With the exception of commercial software that come with their own installers, only Apple-supplied OS software will get their permissions repaired. So, be absolutely sure the permissions are correct for these non-Apple kexts, or your system won't boot. Either use the Terminal to do a "sudo chmod -R 755" and "sudo chown -R root:wheel" to the file or use software like OSx86 Tools Utility to install kexts automatically. After performing a Retail Mac OS X Leopard DVD install, our modified post-patch script will be performing the following basic steps for this board. If you desire to perform the kext install manually, these are the steps you would want to accomplish for fully operational subsystems: BASIC RUNDOWN: Install Mac OS X Leopard Retail DVD Backup 10 vanilla files from original install: (This is not absolutely necessary, but a good practice.)

1. AppleACPIPlatform.kext
2. AppleAHCIPort.kext
3. AppleEFIRuntime.kext
4. AppleHDA.kext
5. AppleSMBIOS.kext
6. IOAHCIFamily.kext
7. IOATAFamily.kext
8. JMicronATA.kext
9. System.kext
10. com.apple.boot.plist (from Library/Preferences/SystemConfiguration directory)

Remove 7 incompatible kexts from install:

1. AppleACPIPlatform.kext
2. AppleAHCIPort.kext
3. AppleHDA.kext
4. AppleSMBIOS.kext
5. IOAHCIFamily.kext
6. IOATAFamily.kext
7. JMicronATA.kext

Install kernel and supporting files (ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY TO BOOT!):

1. Voodoo-based 9.6.0 kernel by Andy Vandijck (named "mach_kernel")
2. Voodoo-based System.kext
3. com.apple.boot.plist -(updated with device properties string and busratio=20 flag for Voodoo kernel)

Install updated/modified kexts:

1. AppleHDA.kext
(pre-patched for the ALC889a chipset with Targas patcher)
2. HDAEnabler.kext
(goes with the included AppleHDA.kext)
3. AppleACPIPlatform.kext
(w/reboot fix)
4. IOATAFamily.kext
(over 4GB RAM fix)
5. JMicronATA.kext
(over 4GB RAM fix)
6. IOAHCIFamily.kext
(display drives as "internal" fix. NOTE: If you have removable drives, this kext should not be used.)
7. AppleAHCIPort.kext
(ICH10R ATA driver
8. RealtekR1000.kext
(on-board LAN support from Psystar's version (1.8.1) of the Realtek R1000 driver)
9. Natit.kext
(support for the ATI 2400 to 3800x2 GPU Series from netkas.)
10. NVinject.kext
(support for the NVIDIA GPUs. The NVkush.kext is included for those who wish to use it instead.)
11. AppleSMBIOS.kext
(for PC EFI compatibility)
12. dsmos.kext
(page decryption EFI module - ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY TO BOOT!)

Remove kext cache on new install:

sudo rm -r /Volumes/YOUR_HDD_NAME/System/Library/Extensions.mkext Repair permissions: sudo diskutil repairpermissions /Volumes/YOUR_HDD_NAME DONE! NOTES:

1. Because I have a ATI GPU, the script includes support for it. If you have a NVIDIA GPU, you may need to install a separate kext. If you have the NVIDIA 8800GT 512, try the included NVinject.kext in the downloaded kexts folder.] Already included.
2. If you are using DHCP in your Ethernet settings, the RealtekR1000 LAN driver will only grab an IP during boot time, and after wake from sleep will not connect again. Until a fix is made, it is suggested that we use a fixed/manual IP address for your Ethernet connection. This includes inputing your Subnet Mask and Router IP, as well. FIXED with Psystar's version of the Realtek R1000 driver.

You may install these kexts/files via:

1. Terminal.
2. Kext Helper b7 (and Terminal). This tool is of limited use as it will only install kexts on the active partition.
3. OSx86 Tools Utility. This utility will install kexts to the partition of your choice and label them in red for easy visibility. A very versatile tool.
4. Universal OSx86 Installer.
5. Slimbuild - Boot-132 CD Creator or SlimbuildGUI.
6. Retail DVD Install method, which I will outline below.
7. Boot-132 install or Modified BOOT-132 install.
8. Boot from EFI Partition method - the best method for a totally unmodified OS install that can be updated without any post-patching or user intervention. See wolfienuke's Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD5 EFI Partition Boot Install Script in the next post for a incredibly simple and quick install technique.

INSTALLING OS X LEOPARD RETAIL DVD AND BOOTLOADER:

Download Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD5 Installer. (7MB) These files include the EFI v8.0 bootloader, kexts, Voodoo-based 9.6.0 kernel, com.apple.boot.plist, and pre-patch and post-patch scripts. Some have asked for a Boot-132 image, such as created from the Slimbuild CD Creator. The problem is that it works best when you include the UUID of your Install DVD in the boot.plist, which I wouldn't know first hand. I can still make it available, but don't know how successful it may be, as not even I can get it to work reliably. INSTRUCTIONS: Much credit and many thanks go to LTL, from whom the scripts and instructions are based on, David Eliott, who created the boot-132 bootloader, Kabyl and many, many other talented individuals that make these projects possible. If you are already familiar with this method, you don't need to read any further here, but simply make sure you read the scripts well, as there are slight changes. If you are not familiar with this method, go to the Retail DVD Guide to become acquainted with the process and procedure. However, the procedure in the scripts provided below are slightly different. The following is the basic objective: PREPARATION

1. It is ideal to have two physical drives (not two partitions on the same drive).
2. One drive must already have OS X installed and running.
This may mean using another Mac or installing a easy-to-use distro like Kalyway on the smaller/slower drive. (I only mention Kalyway, because it is the only distro I'm familiar with and know works well with this board. There may be more recent distros that can achieve equal success.)
3. Make an ISO of your Retail DVD and download the Combo update, if needed.
4. Partition your install drive with the GUID Partition Table option from Disk Utility.
5. Take note of the Disk Identifier for that drive (Get Info of partition, not volume). It may look like this: disk0s2
The first number following "disk" is the disk number. This second number following the "s" is the partition number.
6. Unmount the drive.

INSTALL EFI AND MAKE DISK BOOTABLE:

1. Open the pre-patch.sh script in the "EFI_Installer_GA-EX58-UD5" folder in your text editor of choice.
2. Update the name of your install drive in the script here: sudo vsdbutil -a /Volumes/Name_of_your_install_volume
3. Update (if needed) the Disk Identifier labels in the script (DISKID and PRTNID) to match your own install disk. Remember, the first number following "disk" is the disk number. This second number following the "s" is the partition number. For example, if your identifier is "disk1s2", then the label should look like this: DISKID=1 and PRTNID=2
4. In Terminal: sudo -s
5. Type in your user password at the prompt.
6. In Terminal, cd to the "EFI_Installer_GA-EX58-UD5" folder and run pre-patch.sh as root.
HELP: If the folder is on your desktop, in Terminal: cd /Users/Your_User_Name/Desktop/EFI_Installer_GA-EX58-UD5
7. or, type cd, followed by a space, drag "EFI_Installer_GA-EX58-UD5" folder to Terminal window and press Enter
8. To run script, in Terminal: ./pre-patch.sh
9. When script completes, your install volume should be mounted.
NOTE: If you have more than one partition on this drive and encounter this error in Terminal, "dd: /dev/diskX: Resource busy", it's likely the other partitions need to be unmounted. The easiest way to run this pre-patch script without these errors is to unmount all the other partitions of the target drive via Disk Utility (with the exception of the partition you are installing to). Make sure your target partition is mounted and, then, run the script again. At the completion of this script, your partitions should be mounted again.

INSTALL OS X

1. Mount Retail DVD ISO.
2. In Terminal: open "/Volumes/Mac OS X Install DVD/System/Installation/Packages/OSInstall.mpkg"
If you are not able to access directory via Terminal:
3. In Terminal: defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles TRUE
4. In Terminal: killall Finder
5. Now, dig down to System/Installation/Packages via Finder
6. Double-click OSInstall.mpkg in Finder
7. (To hide files in Finder again, in Terminal: defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles FALSE )
8. Install OS X to target drive.
9. If needed/desired, mount Combo Updater and install, as well.

POST-INSTALL PATCHING:

1. Open the post-patch.sh script in the "EFI_Installer_GA-EX58-UD5" folder in your text editor of choice.
2. Update the name of your DESTINATION drive:
DESTINATION=Name_of_your_install_volume
3. NOTE: If you have removable drives (i.e. eSATA), the following two lines should be commented out "#" or deleted.
sudo rm -r /Volumes/$DESTINATION/System/Library/Extensions/IOAHCIFamily.kext
4. sudo cp -r kexts/IOAHCIFamily.kext /Volumes/$DESTINATION/System/Library/Extensions/
5. In Terminal: sudo -s (followed by your password)
6. In Terminal: /usr/sbin/vsdbutil -a /Volumes/Name_of_your_install_volume
7. In Terminal, cd to the "EFI_Installer_GA-EX58-UD5" folder and run post-patch.sh as root.
HELP: If the folder is on your desktop, in Terminal: cd /Users/Your_User_Name/Desktop/EFI_Installer_GA-EX58-UD5
8. or, type cd, followed by a space, drag "EFI_Installer_GA-EX58-UD5" folder to Terminal window and press Enter
9. To run script, in Terminal: ./post-patch.sh
10. When script finishes, in Terminal: exit

REBOOT!

UPDATES: Most of the time, you can run Software Update without any issues. However, sometimes the updates modify the custom-installed kexts and even the kernel, which may result in a non-booting Mac. In those cases, all you need to do is boot into the other drive and run the post-patch.sh script again and you should be ready to run. Again, follow the directions in the scripts very carefully. There are changes that need to be made on your end for a successful install. Being human, I'm sure I goofed somewhere, so provide feedback if there are issues. Disclaimer: I will not be held responsible for any damages, non-working systems, explosions, dead kittens, screaming monkeys, etc. that may result from following these instructions. HELPFUL LINKS AND SCREENSHOTS: • Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD5 product page • Gigabyte X58 BIOS Features • Virtual BIOS • TweakTown: Gigabyte Technical Support Forum • BIOS F4 binary update • Preconfigured BIOS profiles (Load CMOS from BIOS <F12>) Contains default 2.66GHz settings (start with this!), 3.2GHz overclock, and 3.8GHz overclock. These are my working profiles. They likely will work for you if you have set up your system similarly, but that is not guaranteed. The most likely area of change is the RAM speed and timings, so pay attention to that, as I run 1600MHz RAM with 9-9-9-24 timings. Additionally, keep in mind the overclock profiles are for my board. Although the 3.2GHz overclock settings required no voltage changes, the 3.8GHz settings required a CPU Vcore (1.4v) and QPI/Vtt (1.34v) voltage change, but still well within the maximum allowed for the CPU and chipset. Although these settings are safe, they may be more than your board needs or less than it needs. Only you can determine that through tests. I will not take responsibility for any harm done from overclocking your board. NOTE: I use the Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) for my Corsair XMS3 RAM. Your RAM may not have a XMP profile or one under the same name, so double-check this setting. For the absolute best in stability, use the XMP profile (if available) or key in your memory timings manually (Your BIOS can only guess your timings with the AUTO setting.) Current Integrated Peripherals settings in the BIOS:  Reduced: 86% of original size [ 593 x 443 ] - Click to view full image Working hardware devices: (CLICK FOR ACTUAL SIZE)  Reduced: 86% of original size [ 593 x 445 ] - Click to view full image Crunching Prime95 for 5 hours @ 3.8GHz: (CLICK FOR ACTUAL SIZE)  Reduced: 86% of original size [ 593 x 475 ] - Click to view full image kind regards, MAJ