[bmaltais]

Originally Posted by meklort

That actually wont help. Since you load a patched dsdt, the patcher is going to try to patch the loaded dsdt, not the original dsdt. So in effect, It'll be like including the patched dsdt and never running the patcher.

So what users should do when they are ready would be to remove the DSDT as DellEFI will suggest, reboot then run DellEFI again for the final install.

[mmjaeger]

Originally Posted by bmaltais

Have you restored the 10.5.6 (or other) OSX Install DVD in the OSXDVD partition before running DellEFIBootMaker? DellEFIBootMaker is looking for folders put there during the restore process... Most likely why.

Just to be sure to understand you right, do I need to have just one partition now on the USB stick - I'm still having two - one 100MB for DellEFIBootMaker and the 2nd one around 15BG with my OSX Clone?

[mmjaeger]

Originally Posted by bmaltais

Have you restored the 10.5.6 (or other) OSX Install DVD in the OSXDVD partition before running DellEFIBootMaker? DellEFIBootMaker is looking for folders put there during the restore process... Most likely why.

I was able to install DellEFIBootMaker onto the OSXDVD partition when using just one partition - however, I don't know whether I really like to do that since I was using that clone although as a backup for my main system - moreover, trying to edit the com.apple.Boot.plist file fails - well, I'm able to open it up and edit up, but I'm unable to save it due to access privileges.

[RobD]

Originally Posted by bmaltais

- Create a MRB HFS+ single partition USB key named OSXDVD
- Restore your OSX 10.5.x Install DVD to it (does not matter which version) (Make sure to do this step before running the next step.
- Run DellEFIBootMaker
- Boot with new usb OSX install boot key

1. I assume you mean an MBR HFS+ partition, right?
2. Does this need to be just an 8GB USB key, or a 16GB USB key? OSX installer fits on an 8GB.
3. When you run DellEFIBootMaker (I did 0.3.3) it doesn't report any status windows, just runs and quits quietly, correct?

I took an 8GB Corsair USB key, ran Disk Utility and partitioned it as a single Extended (Journaled) named OSXDVD with an MBR. I then did a Restore of my OSX 10.5.0 DVD to this partition. Then I ran the DellEFIBootMaker. I ejected the USB key and tried to boot it on the Mini9. I hit 0 for boot options, picked the USB, but it says No Operating System found. Any clues on what I did wrong or still need to do to make the USB key bootable?

Last question: Any hints on how to setup for a dual booting OSX and XP setup using DellEFIBootMaker?

[miguel]

i am not sure what is means to RUN DellefIbootmaker v0.3.2 & 0.3.3 ? you install it on the bootkey right?

[bmcclure937]

bmaltais, I know you give a rundown of the steps to take in your first post

but maybe it would clear up the confusion if you stated which version the steps are used for... or have different directions for each one. or just advise users to always use the most recent version and make sure the steps are relevant for that version.

[lugesm]

Originally Posted by miguel

i am not sure what is means to RUN DellefIbootmaker v0.3.2 & 0.3.3 ? you install it on the bootkey right?

Good point. I find the instructions really need a little more detail for those of us less astute in Mac & UNIX.

Thanks again for all of your great work.

[emdc]

This is great!!

I sent a Dell Mac mini 9 to a friend a couple of months ago & for some reason it no longer boots up. I just made a OSXDVD USB stick & tested it out on my mini 9, so I can send this to her rather than have her send the computer back to me for reinstall.

Not being able to make a DellEFI boot USB stick was a real problem since I don't have access to a PC & trying to make one using XP in Parallels never worked.

[yixterman]

Works great!
The fastest most user friendly way, should be used by all newbies.

I tried 3 different ways to install and none of them worked. Yours worked on the first try and all i had to do is put my mac os usb stick in the computer and click on one button.

Thank you.

[yixterman]

Originally Posted by RobD

1. I assume you mean an MBR HFS+ partition, right?
2. Does this need to be just an 8GB USB key, or a 16GB USB key? OSX installer fits on an 8GB.
3. When you run DellEFIBootMaker (I did 0.3.3) it doesn't report any status windows, just runs and quits quietly, correct?

I took an 8GB Corsair USB key, ran Disk Utility and partitioned it as a single Extended (Journaled) named OSXDVD with an MBR. I then did a Restore of my OSX 10.5.0 DVD to this partition. Then I ran the DellEFIBootMaker. I ejected the USB key and tried to boot it on the Mini9. I hit 0 for boot options, picked the USB, but it says No Operating System found. Any clues on what I did wrong or still need to do to make the USB key bootable?

Last question: Any hints on how to setup for a dual booting OSX and XP setup using DellEFIBootMaker?

I had problems with older versions of 10.5 make use you download or get you hands on 10.5.6. I found one on the net. Also on the USB key, I also have the 8GB Corsair USB key I made a 1 partition GUID Partition Table with (Journaled) and the name OSXDVD and everything worked on the first try.