Thread: Which essential kexts in /extensions are needed ?

if i got a patched DSDT.aml, which .kexts in /E/Extensions are essential for my chameleon for a 100% functioning system (10.5.8)?

which .kexts can be dispensed with?

what are there differences between 10.6 and 10.5.8, which kexts are needed ?

sorry,i tried out the search function without any useful result.

You need several things in order for this to work. You will need the kexts in /E/E.

In /Extras you will need the dsdt, com.Apple.boot.plist, and smbios.plist.

There are very distinct and different kexts in each OS version. The latest Chameleon RC3 lets you create folders like this:

Extra/10.5/Extensions
Extra/10.6/Extensions

It is smart enough to detect which OS you want and load appropiate kexts... I have a long list of kexts in Leopard. I will create a screencap and upload it for you tonight... but you may want to try Asere's blog. He has the needed kexts in there for both OS's. Look at section
7.) [10.6] Setup the Chameleon USB-Stick

here is his blog.
http://aserebln.blogspot.com/

A small addition to that (correct me if I am wrong): The 10.5/10.6 subfolders are only processed by Chameleon if you install it on a USB stick/a dedicated partition.

If the Extra folder resides on the same partition as the installation of the operating system, Chameleon will not process a folder like /Extra/10.5/Extensions. Instead, you would have to create /Extra/Extensions (without the "10.5"-folder in-between).

I did not know that... good to know... I am a stick person all the way....

elman...

Was hoping you were going to post a screen shot of your stick. Would love to see your setup as we have the same board and I want to be able to dual boot leopard and snow.

Thanks,

Sorry.... it slipped my mind.... here it is.

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elmangomez one other question I am thinking of replacing my kexts that are used with Life Hackers install with these I believe they would be all I need to match what is in Llife Hackers combined one. Am I correct?

Originally Posted by Bomma

elmangomez one other question I am thinking of replacing my kexts that are used with Life Hackers install with these I believe they would be all I need to match what is in Llife Hackers combined one. Am I correct?

Sure.... do you have Chameleon on a stick or the hard drive? If you have it on a stick, install it to a new one. This way, if you run into trouble, you can boot with original stick...

Hey where did you find all the kexts I was able to find all for SL but only about half for 10.5

Try here: http://www.kexts.com/
I found most I needed there. But I cannot guarantee you'll find ALL there.

Some other places where you might find what you need:
http://www.insanelymac.com/
http://forum.voodooprojects.org/
http://www.infinitemac.com/forum.php