[bmaltais]

v0.3.3 is essentially the same as 0.3.2 but include a dsdt.aml file for quick loading with 10.5.6 DVD. Meklort explain that it may lead to crash on mini that don't have 2 GB or like mine... but no one has reported crash yet so it might just be a theoretical bug than a real one. Let me know if you run into issues,

v0.3.2 now expect a partition named OSXMINI9 instead of OSXmini9. I changed this to make the installation process compatible with the 8GB SSD that require a FAT temporary partition... and since FAT put everything uppercase I changed the default name to make it compatible.

v0.3.1 now create a custom dsdt.aml on the fly during the "postinstall" command execution.

You can find the 0.3.2 release here: http://mydellmini.googlecode.com/files/ ... r0.3.2.zip

and 0.3.3 release here: http://mydellmini.googlecode.com/files/ ... r0.3.3.zip

Here is a quick how to use this. THE NAME OF THE PARTITIONS NEED TO BE EXACTLY AS THEY APPEAR IN THIS HOWTO!!!:

- 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
- Use DiskUtil to partition SSD as GUID 1 HFS+ partition with a name of OSXMINI9 (note that is HAS to be all upper case since my script is kind of dumb... let me know if you can make it smarter. I will be pleased to include your code in the next release.)
- Quit DiskUtil and continue installation
- At the end when shown the "Fail" error message open Terminal
- Type

postinstall

- When postinstall complete simply type

reboot

- Remove the USB Key when you see the Dell logo
- At the boot GUI select the OSXMINI9 partition and hit enter
- Watch the intro video+sound, create account
- If not using a 10.5.6 install disk then optionally apply 10.5.6 combo update and reboot
- Run DellEFI application in easy mode. Keep the dsdt.aml file if prompted to delete as it is a clean one and safe to keep.
- Enjoy

You can also look at the howto below that show the actual installation from the USB key made by DellEFIBootMaker:

[youtube:17bzciy7]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZRqtb1QPlI[/youtube:17bzciy7]

Give it a shot and let me know what you think...

[psyko_chewbacca]

Looks interresting! Is there a benefit to use this if I already have OS X 10.5.6 with DellEFI 1.1? Will it improve boot stability or overall performance?

[bmaltais]

Originally Posted by psyko_chewbacca

Looks interresting! Is there a benefit to use this if I already have OS X 10.5.6 with DellEFI 1.1? Will it improve boot stability or overall performance?

No, this is mostly for new installations. It essentially allow you to install from a single USB key and boot directly into OSX without needing a USB boot key or DVD boot disk.

When you boot for the 1st time you will be greeted by the Welcome clip with proper audio and video.

This is essentially a simplified installation process.

At the end of it all you still need to run DellEFI the application to complete the installation.

[palawan]

Originally Posted by bmaltais

This is essentially a simplified installation process.

wow, thank you very much, bmaltais!

when creating/partitioning the usb flash; can i use a dell mini 9 running os x or do i need a real mac?

this will be very useful in playing around with different installations of os x (dual-boot, running from external drive/flash, etc.) thanks again.

[bmaltais]

Originally Posted by palawan

wow, thank you very much, bmaltais!

when creating/partitioning the usb flash; can i use a dell mini 9 running os x or do i need a real mac?

this will be very useful in playing around with different installations of os x (dual-boot, running from external drive/flash, etc.) thanks again.

A dell mini 9 will do just fine...

[bmaltais]

I am currently documenting with video the installation process with DellEFIBootMaker. It will show the process from booting the Dell Mini 9 with the Key up to Creating the user account after the 1st reboot.

[palawan]

Originally Posted by bmaltais

I am currently documenting with video the installation process with DellEFIBootMaker. It will show the process from booting the Dell Mini 9 with the Key up to Creating the user account after the 1st reboot.

woot woot!!! looking forward to it. many, many thanks for doing all of these, bmaltais

[bmaltais]

Originally Posted by palawan

woot woot!!! looking forward to it. many, many thanks for doing all of these, bmaltais

Movie is currently encoding and uploading to Youtube. I will post the link when it is ready. Current ETA of 30 minutes. For the record, the video was done installing from a 10.5.0 DVD on an 8GB SSD. I kind of edited out the section where I do the FAT trick not to confuse most of the potential users as they probably deal with larger SSD than mine.

Any way, the video show the whole process from start to end (minus some editing of the long and boring wait time).

[bmaltais]

Here is the link to the video howto. It was done quickly so...
[youtube:3tx1bs9z]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZRqtb1QPlI[/youtube:3tx1bs9z]

[Eligos]

Great video bm, wish I was a noob starting out!