Thread: How can i install MAC OSX on my Aspire 5750G with i7

Hi at all guys, id like to run MAC OSX Lion (or snow leopard) on my new Acer Aspire 5750G with Intel Core i7-2630QM @ 2.00GHz. Should i do it? ^_^
Im a newbie in the installation of MAC OS X!
I hope you can help me, maybe with a step-by-step tutorial.
Thanks!

My laptop spec:
Acer Aspire 5750G (AS5750G-2634G75Mnkk)
Intel Core i7-2630QM @2.00GHz ---> 2.90GHz with Turbo Boost
NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M 2Gb
4Gb DDR3 Ram
Toshiba 750Gb Hard Disk
DVD-Super Multi DL drive
15,6 HD LED LCD
6-cell Li-ion Battery
Bluetooth and WiFi

Probably yes...

Try to install Snow Leopard using the Retail DVD + Nawcom ModCD...

For Lion, you need Snow Leopard installed (or know someone that haves a Mac or Hack)....

Is not a problem to remain with Snow Leopard!
But ive to be sure (or quite sure) that the installation of SL will go well, cause ive to format my HD!
So i've to buy a snow leopard retail? (i know that there are problems with sandybridge, the kernel dont recognize)
Where can i find that Nawcom ModCD? (could u pls send me a mp)
Thx!

Originally Posted by ffed

Is not a problem to remain with Snow Leopard!
But ive to be sure (or quite sure) that the installation of SL will go well, cause ive to format my HD!
So i've to buy a snow leopard retail? (i know that there are problems with sandybridge, the kernel dont recognize)
Where can i find that Nawcom ModCD? (could u pls send me a mp)
Thx!

There`s no problem with Sandy Bridge CPU`s...

You must keep on mind that Sandy Bridge CPU`s are introduced on Snow Leopard on the update 10.6.7, so, if you have the version 10.6.3 installed, you won`t be able to boot your system properly...

So i'ìve to install a SL latest than 10.6.7
A Retail one or a distro? If a distro, what do you suggest me?
And, more important, what kexts ive to use? And what ive to set to complete the installation?
Thanks a lot kyndder!

Originally Posted by ffed

So i'ìve to install a SL latest than 10.6.7
A Retail one or a distro? If a distro, what do you suggest me?
And, more important, what kexts ive to use? And what ive to set to complete the installation?
Thanks a lot kyndder!

You need to install Using ModCD, reboot, boot the already installed system with ModCD again, install the Bootloader (Chameleon), update to 10.6.7, reboot and after that you should be able to start OS X...

I don`t know about better "Distro", the better "always" is made a retail install...

to know your devices and find right kexts for your system, search for System Info at the downloads section...

Hi all, I have ordered an ASUS x53sv with the same specs (except the cpu that is an i7 2670qm, a sandy bridge anyway) and I'm not sure to understand which is the best way to go, expecially regarding the video card: I've read here and there that there is not support yet for the geforce 540m and just the integrated Intel HD 3000 will work, is it right? I've also read that LION has native support for NVIDIA 5xx series cards, so in the end, is it better to try with SL retail or directly with LION? (I've already prepared a USB stick with Tonymac "Unibeast"); Is Nawcom ModCD mandatory, or may I use iBoot for example? thanks in advance

Originally Posted by kyndder

You need to install Using ModCD, reboot, boot the already installed system with ModCD again, install the Bootloader (Chameleon), update to 10.6.7, reboot and after that you should be able to start OS X...

I don`t know about better "Distro", the better "always" is made a retail install...

to know your devices and find right kexts for your system, search for System Info at the downloads section...

Hi all, I have ordered an ASUS x53sv with the same specs (except the cpu that is an i7 2670qm, a sandy bridge anyway) and I'm not sure to understand which is the best way to go, expecially regarding the video card: I've read here and there that there is not support yet for the geforce 540m and just the integrated Intel HD 3000 will work, is it right? I've also read that LION has native support for NVIDIA 5xx series cards, so in the end, is it better to try with SL retail or directly with LION? (I've already prepared a USB stick with Tonymac "Unibeast"); Is Nawcom ModCD mandatory, or may I use iBoot for example? thanks in advance

Originally Posted by kissandtell

Hi all, I have ordered an ASUS x53sv with the same specs (except the cpu that is an i7 2670qm, a sandy bridge anyway) and I'm not sure to understand which is the best way to go, expecially regarding the video card: I've read here and there that there is not support yet for the geforce 540m and just the integrated Intel HD 3000 will work, is it right? I've also read that LION has native support for NVIDIA 5xx series cards, so in the end, is it better to try with SL retail or directly with LION? (I've already prepared a USB stick with Tonymac "Unibeast"); Is Nawcom ModCD mandatory, or may I use iBoot for example? thanks in advance

Yes, unfortunately, theres no "better" support for NVidia 5xx series yet...

But i have almost sure that your IntelHD will work without issues...

And the support for IntelHD is better on Lion, so, you need to go directly to Lion...

I never used Unibeast and I don`t know if this method haves a incorporated BootLoader, but anyway, ModCD does`t have
support for Lion yet...

Unibeast use Chameleon bootloader so u'll have a bootable USB installer of OSX Lion.