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Mac OS X 10.6.2 Hardware Compatibility

This is a component level hardware compatibility list. We want to keep it as accurate as possible, but please, do not entirely rely on this list when buying hardware. Add which parts you have working in the categories listed below, or create a new category. Please keep alphabetical order inside the categories. The categories themselves are ordered by popularity. Please list any caveats or problems as well.

  • ONLY add hardware that you have TESTED. Don't add hardware just because you think it might work.
  • Please add hardware into tables.
  • This is for 10.6.2 builds only.

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Contents

[edit] Motherboards

[edit] Asrock

Hardware Name Chipset Notes EFI/kernel working Fully Working w/o Patch
P4i945GC Intel 945GC & ICH7
  • Intel Pentium 4 2.8 GHz - 3GB DDR2 800
  • Installed using Snow Leopard 10.6.1-10.6.2 SSE2-SSE3 Intel/AMD by Hazard
  • BIOS Version: P1.30
  • -------------------------------
  • Options marked on installer:
  • Bootloader => Chameleon RC3 PCEFI 10.3
  • Kernel => Legacy_Kernel 10.2
  • Graphic => NVEnabler (for 9500GT)
  • Audio => AppleAzaliaAudio (RTL888)
  • Lan => Realtek_R1000 (RTL8111DL)
  • System Support => AppleRTC, IOATAFamily Fix, SMBIOSResolver
  • AdditionalFonts
  • X11
  • Rosetta
  • QuickTime 7
  • -------------------------------
  • SATA, IDE, USB, Audio, Lan - Works
  • Video 9500GT - Works
  • Shutdown & reboot ok, sleep not work at 32 bit
Chameleon RC3, Legacy_Kernel 10.2.0 32-bit Yes
WolfDale 1333-D667 NorthBridge: Intel i945G Revision A2 Southbridge: Intel 82801GB(ICH7/R) Revision A2
  • Installed using Retail DVD image on chameleon boot based usb key
  • Vanilla Kernel, Chameleon 2.0 RC4, IDE Must be set to compatible mode for ATA driver to work.
  • Apple Software Update Works with no issues.
  • ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  • Standard Options used with installer, removed extra language files as they are not needed in
  • my case.
  • Bootloader -> Chameleon 2.0 RC4
  • Kernel -> Vanilla 10.2.0
  • Graphics -> NVidia Geforce 8600 GTS 256MB, EFI String added to com.apple.Boot.plist
  • QE/CI is enabled, have yet to test to make certain they are functioning.
  • Audio -> Currently not working, perhaps VooDooHDA once an SL release is made.
  • System Support -> FakeSMC.kext (netkas.org), PlatformUUID.kext, a third I can't remember atm,
  • will update as I do more tests and final configuration.
  • ETHERNET -> Works OTB.
  • ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  • USB, SATA/IDE working but with quirks.
  • Shutdown and Restart perfectly fine, sleep untested (I don't personally use this feature)
Chameleon 2.0 RC4, Vanilla 10.2.0 Yes, Some Kexts Needed
ConRoeXFire-eSATA2 Intel 945P
  • Intel Core 2 Duo E6300 1.86 GHz - 4GB DDR2 677
  • Installed using Snow Leopard Client & Server 10.6.2 SSE2-SSE3 Intel/AMD by Hazard
  • -------------------------------
  • Options marked on installer:
  • Bootloader => Chameleon RC3 PCEFI 10.5
  • Kernel => Intel Atom Kernel 10.2.0
  • Graphic => NVEnabler (for 8400GS)
  • Audio => VooDooHDA
  • Patches => IOATAFamily Fix, SMBIOSResolver
  • System=> AppleRTC, PS2
  • AdditionalFonts
  • X11
  • Rosetta
  • QuickTime 7
  • -------------------------------
  • SATA, IDE, USB, Audio, Lan - Works
  • Video 8400GT - Works
  • Shutdown & reboot ok, sleep not tested
Chameleon RC3, Intel Atom Kernel 10.2.0 64-bit Yes
Conroe1333-D667 Intel 945GC & ICH7
  • Intel Core 2 Duo E6420 2.16 GHz - 2GB DDR2 677
  • Installed using Snow Leopard 10.6.1-10.6.2 SSE2-SSE3 Intel/AMD by Hazard
  • BIOS Version: P1.30
  • -------------------------------
  • Options marked on installer:
  • Mac OS X Update => 10.6.2 combo update
  • Bootloader => Chameleon RC3 PCEFI 10.3
  • Kernel => Intel Atom Kernel 10.2.0
  • Graphic => NVEnabler (for 8500GT)
  • Audio => AppleAzaliaAudio
  • System Support => AppleRTC, IOATAFamily Fix, SMBIOSResolver
  • AdditionalFonts
  • X11
  • Rosetta
  • QuickTime 7
  • -------------------------------
  • SATA, IDE, USB, Audio, Lan - Works
  • Video 8500GT - Works
  • Shutdown & reboot ok, sleep not tested
Chameleon RC3, Intel Atom Kernel 10.2.0 64-bit Yes
G31M-GS R2.0 G31, ICH7
  • Installation method: Flash Bios with mod(1). In BIOS turn off USB 2.0 and turn on Legacy Support (otherwise OSX won't boot). Put Retail DVD 10.6 on USB Stick (second partition) and Chameleon 2.0 RC4 bootloader on first partition. Also put a SMBIOS.plist file into the "Extra" folder (2). Boot from usb and install
  • CPU: Core 2 Duo E7500 2,93Ghz 64Bit
  • SATA: Works with AppleIntelPIIATA.kext
  • IDE: Works with AppleIntelPIIATA.kext
  • LAN: Needs RealtekR1000SL.kext
  • Audio: Needs VoodooHDA.kext
  • USB: Works
  • Onboard video: No QE/CI
  • Shutdown/Restart/Sleep: SleepEnabler kext (When u update to 10.6.2 you need to get SleepEnabler 10.6.2)
  • Yo also need fakesmc.kext
Retail DVD 10.6 + Chameleon 2.0 RC4 Yes, VoodooHDA and RealtekR1000SL
P4i65G 865G, ICH5
  • Installation method: Installed using 10.6 retail DVD from existing Leopard partition + 10.6.2 Combo Update.
  • CPU: Pentium 4 Prescott 2.8Ghz no HT, used newest 10.2 "legacy_kernel"
  • SATA: Works with AppleIntelPIIATA.kext patched for ICH5
  • IDE: Works with AppleIntelPIIATA.kext patched for ICH5
  • LAN: Needs PCGenRTL8139 kext
  • Audio: Needs AppleAC97Audio kext. I used an old maxxuss one
  • USB: Works
  • Onboard video: No QE/CI
  • Shutdown/Restart/Sleep: Working with OpenHaltRestart.kext for now. Board doesn't fully support S3 (fans stay on).
  • Disabler.kext with two other kexts besides the thermal one disabled. Sorry, can't check which ones right now.
PC_EFI 10.5 with DSDT, only tested 32 bit No
P45DE Intel P45, ICH10, VT1708S
  • First to mention that i found everything i needed at [1]
  • Installation method: Installed using 10.6 retail DVD, booting using usb disk with BootThik loader that you can probably create from windows, after instaling everything as described here used software update to update to 10.6.2 - Boothink ->[[2]].
  • CPU: Core 2 Duo E7500, 2,93GHz"
  • SATA: Works out of the box all six ports
  • IDE: Not tested
  • LAN: Realtek RTL8111DL 10/100/1000 Mb/s - used SnowR1000 - Auto Installer -> [[3]]
  • Audio: VIA VT 1708S Audio Codec - Used VoodooHDA v2.5.3 - tested only 2 chanels - i dont need more (have media pc for movies) -> [[4]]
  • USB: Works out of the box
  • I did not have sleepenabler.kext instaled, so no problem with that, but i did put this kexts : fakesmc.kext, NullCPUPowerManagement.kext, OpenHaltRestart.kext, PlatformUUID.kext - get them here -> [[5]]
  • Using GeForce 9800 GT 512 MB Green Edition , works at 1024x768 out of the box, installed Snow Leopard NVEnabler and fully working everything :) both QE/CI -> [[6]]
  • Use Kext Utility x64 for SnowLeopard for repairing permisions and so on :) makes a life a lot easier -[[7]]
Retail DVD using Bootthink 2.4.6 Yes, only drivers
P43DE Intel P43, ICH10, VIA® VT1708S, VIA® VT6415
  • Installation method: Snow Leopard 10.6 retail DVD, restored to USB Hard Drive, then booted using myHack_Installer_1.0_RC4.1_r55.mpkg (Selected only OpenHaltRestart.kext, PlatformUUID.kext, fakesmc.kext). Then updated to 10.6.2 using apple update. And combo update is working too.
  • CPU: Core 2 Duo E8200, 2,66GHz
  • SATA: Works out of the box all six ports
  • IDE: AppleVIAATA.kext added 0x04151106 to PATA section in Info.plist. Fully Working
  • LAN: Realtek RTL8111DL 10/100/1000 Mb/s - RealtekR1000SL.kext
  • Audio: VIA VT1708S - Used VoodooHDA - tested only 2 chanels - rear microphone working (need 64-bit VoodooHDA.prefPane in 64-bit to raise mic volume)
  • USB: Works out of the box
  • Sleep: not using maybe not working
  • Using MSI GeForce N9800 GT 512 MB OC , Using EFI String, Fully working QE, CI, all resolution, rotation
  • Used kext helper to install realtek1000sl and voodoohda
Retail DVD using myHack_Installer_1.0_RC4.1_r55 Yes, RealtekR1000SL.kext, VoodooHDA.kext and EFI String
P45R2000 Intel P45, ICH10R, ALC890 Audio Codec
  • Installation method: Snow Leopard 10.6 retail DVD, restored to USB Hard Drive, then booted using myHack R5
  • CPU Core 3 Duo E6400 @ 3.2Ghz
  • SATA: Works out of the box all six ports
  • IDE: works out of the box, but I could NOT install OS X on an IDE hard drive, only on SATA
  • LAN: Realtek RTL8111B/RTL8111C Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s working out of the box
  • Audio: ALC890 Audio Codec working using VoodooHDA, sometimes sound choppy after resuming from sleep
  • USB: Working
  • Sleep: Working
  • VGA: Initially tried with Radeon 4770, no solution, switched to an older ASUS nVidia 9600 GT Matrix 512MB, fully working with NVEnabler 64.kext (QE, CI, al resolutions, rotation, multi monitor)
  • Updated to 10.6.2 using Software Update
Retail DVD 10.6 + myHack RC5 Yes, VoodooHDA and NVEnabler

[edit] Asus

INTEL CPU

Hardware Name Chipset Notes EFI/kernel working Fully Working w/o Patch
P5K DELUXE/WIFI-AP Intel P35 / Intel ICH9R Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400 2.5GHz Yes Yes
P5K-VM Intel G33 + ICH9 Intel Core2Duo E4500 CPU @ 2.2 Ghz
  • Installed Retail Snow Leopard Working 10.6 Combo Updated to 10.6.2 BlackCH Guide
  • DSDT 3.3 Here
  • Bootloader: Chameleon-2.0-RC3 + PC EFi 10.6 on EFI Partition
  • Extra Folder Contain smbios.plist, com.apple.boot.plist, DSDT.AML
  • Extentsions Folder Contains fakesmc.kext,P5k-VM Kext
  • ShutDown, Sleep, Restart, Speed Step Working 100 %
  • On Board VGA = unknown
  • Sound Working = Stereo, 5.1 & 7.1 channel
  • VGA: 9600 GT (OK) with EFI String.
  • System Profiler Hack to show Pci Cards Here
Yes Both 32 & 64 bit Yes
P5E Intel (R) X38 + ICH9R Intel E8400 CPU @ 4 Ghz
  • Followed this guide to install from memory stick option Install Guide -

DSDT and Kexts Used (10.6 and 10.6.1): Here replace with these KEXTS to install 10.6.2 combo updater LATER (works 64 and 32bit Kernel)

  • Bootloader: Boot Think v2.3 or Chameleon-2.0-RC2-r640
  • SMBIOS.plist
  • AD1988bFix
  • fakesmc
  • NullCPUPowerManagement
  • IOAHCIBlockStorageInjector
  • OpenHaltRestart
  • PlatformUUID
  • SleepEnabler
  • LegacyAppleYukon2
  • VGA: 8800 GTX (OK) with EFI String.
Yes Shutdown, Restart & Sleep OK!!!!! ((2ºjazz))
Stripped Down Gene Rampage II X58 Installation Method, A combination of Lifehacker's Guide + Helpful Data from [8] + Retail 10.6 + Boot CD from previous link + Chameleon 2 RC4
  • This board is a part of the Asus Essentio CG5290-BP007 and includes Intel Core i7 2.66, 9 GB of Ram, 1 TB harddrive, and Nvidia 896 MB 260 GTX
  • Out of the box graphics card recognized, Ethernet recognized, USB works.
  • Updated to 10.6.2 and all available updates without any issues.
  • Only seems to work in 64 bit mode, when I forced 32 bit mode KP crash.
  • No sound until a specific version VoodooHDA found, Link to my extra's folder here EXTRAS
  • Kexts used: fakesmc, IOAHCIBlockStorageInjector.kext, JMicronATA.kext, LegacyjMB36xSATA, OpenHaltRestart, VoodooHDA, HDAEnabler
  • Shut Down, and Restart work, sleep doesn't work.
  • My wifi usb stick with RTL8187B chipset doesn't work due to lack of 64 bit driver.
  • My setup is a dual boot with windows 7
Vanilla 64 bit Kernel, Chameleon 2 RC4 No. Sound doesn't work without VoodooHDA
P5B-V, P965, ICH8, JMicron JMB363
  • Installation method: my custom BootCD + Retail 10.6 + Combo Update
  • G695 works OOTB
  • ICH8, JMicron - works: Legacy kexts
  • SATA Devices - works, IDE Devices - unknown
  • LAN: Marvell 88E8001 - skge.kext
  • Audio: AD1988A - works: VoodooHDA.
  • USB - works: fully with patch or Chameleon's USB FIX option.
  • Onboard GPU: GMA X3000 - not working (only VESA)
  • ShutDown,Restart,Sleep: works with EvOreboot.kext & SleepEnabler.kext (need to fix USB first)
Chameleon 2 RC3, Vanilla kernel 32-bit & 64-bit No. Onboard GPU doesn't work.
P5Q3 P45, ICH10
  • Installation method: Installed using 10.6 retail DVD from existing Leopard partition + 10.6.2 Combo Update.
  • SATA: Works
  • IDE: untested
  • JMicron: untested
  • LAN: Realtek 8111C. Works OOTB
  • Audio: Realtek ALC1200. Works using modified AppleHDA.kext from this thread.[9], installed via KextHelper. VoodooHDA also works, but not consistently (garbled sound after waking from sleep).
  • USB : Works OOTB
  • Firewire 400: Works OOTB
  • ShutDown,Restart,Sleep: Shutdown and restart work. Sleep works with SleepEnabler.kext
  • PlatformUUID.kext is required for Time Machine to function [10].
Works fine using Chameleon 2 RC3 installer from this thread [11], Vanilla kernel 32-bit & 64-bit No. Kexts required for Audio, and sleep functionality.
P5Q Premium P45, ICH10R
  • Installation method: Installed using SnowOSX Universal v3.6.
  • SATA: Works
  • IDE: untested
  • LAN: Marvell 88E8056. Works after manual installing LegacyYukon2.kext (ATools from same disk)
  • Audio: untested
  • USB : Works OOTB
  • Firewire 400: untested
  • ShutDown,Restart,Sleep: Works OOTB.

BIOS flashing required, see [12], Kext installation required for LAN.

Works fine using Chameleon 2 RC3 bootloader located on same disk No
P5Q SE P45 + ICH10 Core2Duo E8400 3 Ghz - 3GB DDR2 800
  • Installed using Hazard's Snow Leopard 10.6.1 - 10.6.2
  • Bios by Juzzi: 1002-BIOS-Asus_P5Q_SE_for_MAC_OS_X___VISTA_SLIC_all_OS
  • SATA AHCI enabled. SATA HD & USB DVD for install disc (once installed, SATA changed to IDE mode and still works fine!)
  • Options marked on installer:
  • 10.6.1
  • 10.6.2 combo update
  • Bootloader: Has 2 options. Used newer.
  • No kernel selected (default)
  • graphicsenabler
  • nvinject
  • fakeSMC
  • x11
  • roseta
  • quicktime7
  • SATA: Works OOB
  • USB: Works OOB
  • Audio: Woks OOB
  • Lan: Works OOB
  • Video: Asus ENGTX260 OOB. even 3D games
  • Shutdown ok, sleep fails, reboot ok
? No. Bios flashing required. No Sleep (Someday I'll try SleepEnabler.kext) . Audio wrecked after failed sleeping.
P5Q SE-2 P45 + ICH10 Intel Core 2 Duo 2.6 Ghz
  • SnowX3.6 (10.6.2)
  • No. Bios flashing required.
  • Flash Settings
  • AHCI Mode SATA
  • S3 ACPI
  • Packages
  • Chamelon 2.RC4
  • DSTDT
  • Rosetta
  • Video nVidia 9400 GT 1024MB
  • Shutdown Reboot Sleep OK
? 10.5.X Leopard Based DVD-Rom Boot Settings(ACPI S3,ACPI 2.0 Enable,APIC Disable).
P5KPL-E G31 + ICH7
  • Installation Method: Retail Installed to SATA (Installation via Boot132)
  • 64 Bit Enabled (arch=x86_64)
  • Kexts: fakesmc.kext, PlatformUUID.kext
  • No DSDT.aml needed (when present causes sleep problems)
  • CPU: Intel Pentium Dual Core E6750 2.6 Ghz
  • SATA: Bios Settings: Under Drive Configuration, Choose Enhanced (with SATA DVD)
  • Video: onboard Intel GMA
  • LAN: AttansicL1 64 Bit
  • Audio: Voodoo HDA
  • USB: Works (Detected as Built-In)
  • Shutdown Reboot Sleep OK
Yes: Vanilla 32 Bit, Vanilla 64 Bit No
P5QPL-AM G41 + ICH7
  • Installation Method: Retail Installed to SATA from another Mac + Chameleon 2 RC4 + Kexts (Installation via Boot132 + Retail Fails Mid-Install)
  • 64 Bit Enabled (arch=x86_64)
  • Kexts: evOreboot.kext, fakesmc.kext, PlatformUUID.kext, NVEnabler 64.kext (for Resolution Change)
  • No DSDT.aml needed (when present causes sleep problems)
  • CPU: Intel Pentium Dual Core E6300 2.8 Ghz
  • SATA: Bios Settings: Under Drive Configuration, Choose Compatible, SATA Only (to get IDE DVD working)
  • Video: MSI nVidia 9500 GT 512MB, both GraphicsEnabler and NVEnabler 64.kext work (X4500 not used due to lack of compatibility)
  • LAN: AttansicL1e 64 Bit
  • Audio: Voodoo HDA
  • USB: Works (Detected as Built-In)
  • Shutdown Reboot Sleep OK
Yes: Vanilla 32 Bit, Vanilla 64 Bit No
P5GC-MX/1333 Intel 945GC/Z / Intel P45 + ICH10R Intel E7500 CPU 2.93GHz / FSB 1066 MHz / 4GB RAM DDR2
  • Hazard's Snow Leopard Distro 10.6.1 - 10.6.2
  • S-ATA: [OOB] /*Out Of the Box*/
  • Audio: [OOB] (With this SL distro) /*Out Of the Box*/
  • USB: [OOB] /*Out Of the Box*/
  • Ethernet: [NWY](Looking for drivers) /*Not Working Yet*/
  • WLAN: D-Link DWL-G122 Rev. B1 with Prasys RT2500 USB drivers
  • VGA: [NTY] /*Not Tested Yet*/
  • PCIe: XFX GeForce 9500GT 512MB DDR3 working 100% QE/CI Enabled (With this SL distro)
  • Sleep, Shutdown, and Reboot working 100% after moving USB|PS/2 5v Power Jumper on motherboard & disabling Legacy USB.
Yes Almost
P5KC, P5K, P5KR P35 + ICH9, JMicron JMB363 BIOS crossflashed for P5K and P5KC to P5KR with: afudos /iP5KR.ROM /n to enable SATA AHCI (used Kodakey.iso)

Core 2 Duo E6750 @ 2.66GHz / 4x2GB RAM DDR2

  • JMicron: JMicronATA.kext, AppleVIATA.kext, AppleAHCIPort.kext
  • Ethernet: AttansicL1Ethernet.kext
  • SMC: fakeSMC.kext
  • Audio: LegacyHdaDriver.kext
  • bootloader: Revolution v4.0
  • SSDT: MCDP, Speedstep, MCHC, EHC, SBUS, Audio, LPCB, GFX0, Lan, Firewire, SATA, USB
  • Sleep, Wake, Shutoff, Reload all working

Install Guide + Download

Yes / Vanilla Yes, except for jmicron
G60VX Intel PM45 rev. 07/Intel 82801IM (ICH9-M) rev. 03 Hangs before GUI Install. NO NO
Striker II NSE Q6600 CPU @ 2.4 Ghz
  • After installing IPC 10.5.6 Followed youtube video [13] after you install snowleopard put these kexts into your extra/extensions folder [14] then go here [15] install the lastest build and enjoy :)
  • Sound works no digital audio yet but option is there
  • Gtx280 works hdmi full 1080p OOB
  • Ide works OOB
  • Sata works
  • Usb works
  • Esata rocketraid 2302 intermittent EVERTHING ELSE WORKS If anyone knows of a fix please edit my thread
Vanila NO

AMD CPU

Hardware Name Chipset Notes EFI/kernel working Fully Working w/o Patch
M2N-E nForce 570

Used [Intel/AMD] Snow Leopard 10.6.1-10.6.2 SSE2-SSE3 Intel/AMD by Hazard

  • Installation method: from Mac Os X 10.5.8 on separate HDD
  • CPU: AMD Athlon64 x2 4600+, used newest 10.2 "legacy_kernel"
  • SATA: Works with IOATAFamily_SATA_Fix.kext
  • IDE: Works with IOATAFamily_Fix.kext
  • LAN: Works
  • Audio: Needs AppleAzalia and HDAEnabler kexts. Which one works I don't know, but it works.
  • USB: Works
  • Video: nVidia 7300GT works with NVEnabler
  • Additional choose AMD and dont choose bootloader
  • CMOS: LegacyAppleRTC
only tested 32 bit yes
M2N68-LA nForce 430
  • Installation method: from plain iPC Mac OS X 10.5.6 on separate HDD, using 10.6.0 retail [16] and installing delta upgrade
  • CPU: AMD Athlon64 x2 5200+, used modbin's test7 kernel (10.6.0, be sure to replace after 10.6.2 upgrade)
  • SATA/IDE: Works using Slashhack's AppleNForceATA kext (stable with 4+GB RAM)
  • Optical: Only works with MeDevil's AppleNForceATA 32-bit kext (must limit to 2GB RAM)
  • LAN: nForceLAN kext
  • Audio: Analog & Digital work using marionez's ALC1200 Snow Leopard Driver [17])
  • USB: Works
  • Video: Onboard video won't work with QE/CI. Added PCIe GeForce 8400 w/ EFI String (OSx86Tools) in boot plist to get QE/CI.
  • Note: This is on a HP m8000n
Yes, Chameleon 2 (RC4 w/ rekursor patch), modbin test7 kernel, 32&64-bit Followed these instructions for initial Snow Leopard install, patched audio driver, modbin kernel, onboard GPU has no QE/CI support.
M2N nForce 430

Used [Intel/AMD] Snow Leopard 10.6.1-10.6.2 SSE2-SSE3 Intel/AMD by Hazard

  • Installation method: from SATA DVD Drive to IDE HDD
  • CPU: AMD Athlon64 x2 4400+
  • SATA: Works ( couldn't install to SATA HDD, but it is recognized after install, sata dvd drive works )
  • IDE: Works
  • LAN: not tested, have working wifi with Dlink usb adapter )
  • Audio: Needs AppleAzalia kext. Cannot change volume with keyboard, only from system prefs.
  • USB: Works ( disable Legacy in bios )
  • Video: ATI HD 4650 ( needs 10.6.2 update, ATI4600controller, ATIX2000, and EVOenabler kexts, need to edit these with device ID! )
yes ( used legacy_kernel ) yes
Asus M4A79XTD EVO SB750

Used [Intel/AMD] Snow Leopard 10.6.1-10.6.2 SSE2-SSE3 Intel/AMD by Hazard

  • Installation method: from SATA DVD Drive to SATA HDD
  • CPU: AMD Phenom II X4 955 BE
  • SATA: Works (AHCI)
  • LAN: works with RL8169
  • Audio: AppleAzalia kext. Cannot change volume with keyboard, only from system prefs.
  • USB: Works
  • Video: Nvidia 9800GT works perfectly with Graphics Enabler. Tried ATi 4670 and couldnt EVER get it to work )
  • I think either External USB harddrives or uTorrent usage for prolonged periods causes Kernel Panic.
yes ( used ANV Kernel ) yes
M4N78-AM NVIDIA GeForce 8200

Used [Intel/AMD] Snow Leopard 10.6.1-10.6.2 SSE2-SSE3 Intel/AMD by Hazard

  • Installation method: from USB key to SATA HDD (booted with cdboot (boot132) for 10.6)
  • Installation options: Combo Update 10.6.2, Legacy Kernel 10.2, Elliott Force Legacy RTC, AMD Patch
  • CPU: AMD Athlon64 x2 5200+ AM2 Tray "Brisbane" (X2 5200 = 2,7 GHz, cache L1=2x128kB, cache L2=2x512kB, 65W)
  • SATA: Works
  • IDE: Doesn't work
  • LAN: Partially works (creates new NVEthernet interface each boot time)
  • Audio: VIA VT 1708S works out of the box
  • USB: Works
  • Video: NVIDIA GeForce 8200 ( no QE/CI, set to 32MB shared in bios, boot with "Graphics Mode"="1440x900x32@60" to set resolution )
  • Sleep, Wake, Shutdown, Reboot is not working
yes ( used legacy_kernel ) yes
A8N-E Nforce4 AMD 3000+ 939
  • Installed from Hazard's Snow Leopard Distro 10.6.1 - 10.6.2
  • selected package: Legacy 10.2.0, 10.6.2, AMD
  • Network working: select no network when you create an account after installing. Restarting again will see the network working.
  • ShutDown, Restart Working
  • Sound work by using the kext from http://www.sendspace.com/file/v5dz95
  • VGA: asus x300, 1280x1024x32 only.
not tested no

[edit] Foxconn

Hardware Name Form Factor Chipset Notes EFI/kernel working Fully Working w/o Patch
BloodRage ATX Intel x58/Intel ICH10R
  • Install method: Empire EFI v.1.085 rc2 + Retail 10.6 DVD + Apple Softwareupate to 10.6.2
  • Boot loader: Myhack, Chameleon RC3
  • Bios Version: P09
  • Audio: ALC889 Output working with voodoohda
  • LAN: both Ports working
  • Optical Drive: working, any SATA optical drive in AHCI mode
  • Shutdown/Restart: Fully working
  • Sleep: working, using sleepenabler.kext in 32bit
  • Other kexts: none needed
  • Apple Softwareupdate: All updates working so far
  • Guide: [18]
Yes, Vanilla kernel No, voodoohda required for audio, sleepenabler.kext. Note: AHCI MUST be enabled in the bios, HPET to 64bit

[edit] Gigabyte

Hardware Name Form Factor Chipset Notes EFI/kernel working Fully Working w/o Patch
GA-EX58-UD5 ATX Intel X58, Intel ICH10R
  • Install method: X58 Mobo Patch Installer + Retail 10.6 DVD + Apple Softwareupdate to 10.6.2
  • Second Mac / Hackintosh / Harddrive with OSX already installed required
  • Boot loader: Chameleon RC4
  • BIOS version: F9E
  • Audio: working
  • LAN: both Ports working
  • Optical Drive: working, any SATA optical drive (64/32-bit).
  • Shutdown/restart: Working without any problems
  • Sleep: working, using sleepenabler.kext for 10.6.2 (after updating via softwareupdate)
  • Other kexts: everything necessary automatically installed by script, so it's quite simple
  • Apple Softwareupdate: All updates working without any problems so far (13.01.2010)
  • Guide: [19]
Yes, vanilla. No, but almost everything required is automatically installed by script
GA Unknown Intel
  • Install method: Legacyboot cd ud4p + Mac OS 10.6.0 + 10.6.2 combo update.
  • Boot loader: Gigabyte boot
  • EFI environment: PC EFI 10.5.
  • BIOS version: F2.
  • PCB revision: 1.0.
  • Audio: Realtek ALC889a codec, working (64/32-bit).
  • LAN: Realtek 8111D, working at only 100mbit speeds with driver in /System/Library/Extensions: Realtek R1000 (64/32-bit).
  • SATA 3 gb/s: ICH10R, working with SATA ports set to AHCI (64/32-bit). Gigabyte ports (8, 9) require JMicronATA.kext (64/32-bit).
  • SATA 6 gb/s: not working.
  • IDE: not working.
  • USB 3.0: not working.
  • Optical Drive: working, any SATA optical drive (64/32-bit).
  • Shutdown/restart: working, with OpenHalRestart.kext (64/32-bit).
  • Sleep: working, requires DSDT patch (64/32-bit).
  • Other kexts: fakesmc.kext, PlatformUUID.kext (64/32-bit).
P55-US3L ATX Intel P55
  • Install method: USB method + Mac OS 10.6.0 + 10.6.2 combo update. see this tonymacx86 blog
  • Boot loader: PC EFI 10.5
  • EFI environment: Chameleon 2 RC4.
  • BIOS version: F4a BETA.
  • PCB revision: 1.0.
  • Audio: Realtek ALC888 codec, working with DSDT and LegacyHDA.
  • LAN: RTL8111D working with Realtek R1000 kext
  • SATA 3 gb/s: ICH10R, working with SATA ports set to AHCI (64/32-bit). Gigabyte ports (8, 9) require JMicronATA.kext (64/32-bit).
  • IDE: n/a.
  • Optical Drive: working, any SATA optical drive
  • Shutdown/restart: working with DSDT
  • Sleep: working, requires DSDT patch
  • Other kexts: fakesmc.kext
Yes, vanilla. No, kexts and DSDT patches required for shutdown/restart, sleep, audio, lan.
GA-G33M-DS2R Micro ATX Intel G33
  • Install method: Activate AHCI, use Rebel EFI cd bootloader and vanilla Mac OS 10.6.0 DVD, apply vanilla 10.6.2 software update
  • Boot loader: Chameleon 2.0-RC4
  • EFI environment: PC EFI 10.5
  • BIOS version: F9A (reduce AHCI initialization time)
  • Audio: Realtek ALC889a codec, works with DSDT patch and LegacyHDA.kext and HDAEnabler.kext in /Extra folder, see 889a thread
  • LAN: Works out of the box
  • SATA : Works out of the box in AHCI
  • IDE: Unknow
  • USB 2.0: Works out of the box
  • Onboard graphic controller: Works without acceleration, ATI or NVIDIA need DSDT patch.
  • Optical Drive: SATA optical drive Works out of the box
  • Shutdown/restart: Works with OpenHalRestart.kext
  • Sleep: not working
  • DS2R 10.6.2 install guide.
Yes, vanilla. No, kexts and DSDT patches required for shutdown/restart, sleep, audio.
GA-X58A-UD7 ATX Intel X58 Express
  • Install method: Vanilla Mac OS 10.6.0 + 10.6.2 combo update.
  • Boot loader: Chameleon 2.0-RC3.
  • EFI environment: PC EFI 10.5.
  • BIOS version: F2.
  • PCB revision: 1.0
  • Audio: Realtek ALC889 codec, working (64/32-bit)
  • LAN: Realtek 8111D, working at 1 Gbit speeds with driver in /System/Library/Extensions: Realtek R1000 (64/32-bit)
  • SATA 3 gb/s: ICH10R, working with SATA ports set to AHCI (64/32-bit). Gigabyte ports (8, 9) working; requires JMicronATA.kext (64/32-bit)
  • SATA 6 gb/s: not working
  • IDE: not working
  • USB 3.0: not working
  • Optical Drive: working, any SATA optical drive (64/32-bit)
  • Shutdown/restart: working, with OpenHalRestart.kext (64/32-bit)
  • Sleep: working, requires DSDT patch (64/32-bit)
  • Other kexts: fakesmc.kext, PlatformUUID.kext (64/32-bit)

kexts and DSDT patches required for shutdown/restart, sleep, audio. Guide [20]

Yes, vanilla No
GA-P55-UD4 ATX Intel P55 Express
  • Install method: Vanilla Mac OS 10.6.0 + 10.6.2 combo update.
  • Boot loader: Chameleon 2.0-RC3.
  • EFI environment: PC EFI 10.5 with patch for Core i5/i7.
  • BIOS version: F4.
  • PCB revision: 1.0.
  • Audio: Realtek ALC888 codec, not yet working.
  • LAN: Realtek 8111D, OK with driver in /System/Library/Extensions: Realtek R1000 (64-bit).
  • SATA: OK Out-Of-the-Box(OOB), with SATA ports set to AHCI. Gigabyte ports require JMicronATA.kext.
  • IDE: Not tested.
  • Optical Drive: OK (OOB). Samsung SH-S223B.
  • Shutdown/restart: OK, with EvOReboot.kext.
  • Sleep: OK, requires DSDT patch.
  • Other kexts: fakesmc.kext, PlatformUUID.kext.
Yes, vanilla. No, kexts and DSDT patches required for shutdown/restart, sleep, LAN and audio.
GA-P55-UD3R ATX Intel P55 Express
  • Install method: Vanilla Mac OS 10.6.0 + 10.6.2 combo update.
  • Boot loader: Chameleon 2.0-RC3.
  • EFI environment: PC EFI 10.5 with patch for Core i5/i7.
  • BIOS version: F5b.
  • PCB revision: 1.0.
  • Audio: Realtek ALC888 codec, removed ...888B.kext from /Extra, install AppleHDA.kext and HDAEnabler.kext
  • LAN: Realtek 8111D, OK with driver in /System/Library/Extensions: Realtek R1000 (64-bit).
  • SATA: OK Out-Of-the-Box(OOB), with SATA ports set to AHCI. Gigabyte ports require JMicronATA.kext.
  • IDE: Not tested.
  • Optical Drive: OK (OOB). SONY Optiarc SATA.
  • Shutdown/restart: OK, with EvOReboot.kext.
  • Sleep: not tested.
  • Other kexts: .
Yes, vanilla. No, kexts and DSDT patches required for shutdown/restart, LAN and audio.
GA-EP41-UD3L ATX Intel G41 /ICH-7
  • Sound: RealTek ALC888 - working with patch LegacyHDA and a prebuild DSDT-file (files and description in method below)
  • LAN: RTL8111D - out of the box
  • CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad 2,83GHz (Q9550 = 12MB L2-cache)
  • Memory 2*2GB Kingston 800MHz (note: only 2 DIMMS are supported on this MOBO if they are faster than 667MHz)
  • Chipset ICH-7 - out of the box
  • SATA disk - Hitachi 2TB 7200rpm (HDS7220020ALA330) works out of the box
  • IDE DVD-RW - out of the box
  • Graphics: Nvidia 9500GT silent (configured with OSX86 Tools) [21]
  • Bluetooth: ($20 Cambridge Silicon Radio) works perfect with vanilla driver, isync tested with Nokia (E71) smartphone.
  • Method used: Most info is from thebrave's blog [22]
  • Bootloader: Chamelion 2.0-RC3 [23] (just follow instructions in doc/README to install bootblock, don't forget to copy /Extra from usb-stick to your HD's root)
  • Bootable USB stick with Snow Leopard was build using Lifehackers description [24]
Yes No
GA-EP41-UD3L ATX Intel G41 /ICH-7
  • Sound: RealTek ALC888 - working with these Kexts(see notes) [25]
  • LAN: RTL8111D - out of the box
  • CPU: Pentium Dual Core 2,60 GHz
  • Chipset ICH-7 - out of the box
  • SATA disk - out of the box
  • SATA DVD-RW - out of the box
  • Graphics: Nvidia 9500GT - out of the box
  • Method used: Used LifeHacker method but see notes [26]

Note: Note: Disconnect all Sata devices except hard drive when installing. For sound I updated to 10.6.2 then deleted AppleHDA.kext and used Kext Utility to install two kexts from Link above. iTunes will not work until sound is patched. Important to note I did not use Lifehackers Bios settings, mobo gives an option to use best suggested settings, use these instead.

Yes No
GA-EP43-DS3L ATX Intel P43 / ICH10
  • Chipset ICH10 - needs SATA fix in DSDT or IOAHCIBlockStorageInjector.kext
  • JMicron ATA - needs patched JMicronATA.kext
  • Sound: RealTek ALC888 - working with DSDT (HPET & LegacyHDA) or additional patched HDA-Kext
  • LAN : Realtek 8111C - out of the box
  • Here is the link to the Blackosx Guide Guide
  • And this is a guide that shows multiple ways to make a Retail Bootloader Guide
  • (Also works with Snow Leopard Server).
  • Be careful when upgrading to 10.6.2: panic appears and sound stops with old SleepEnabler & HDA-Kext (replace the whole Extensions folder with the 10.6.2 version and use KextUtility before rebooting)
  • Kext for 10.6.2
Yes No
GA-EP45T-DS3R ATX Intel P45 / ICH10
  • Used hazards 10.6.0 with 10.6.1 and 10.6.2 update
  • Installed with ElliotForceLegacyRTC and SMBIOSResolver
  • Sound: RealTek ALC889a c
  • LAN : Realtek 8111C - out of the box
  • Graphics: works without qe ci but reinstalled with nvenabler and works perfect
  • Need to disable ide support from bios after install
  • Raid function not working so far use AHCI
Yes No
GA-EP45-UD3L ATX Intel P45 / ICH10
  • MB rev. 1.1, Bios F7
  • Vanilla Mac OS X 10.6.0 retail DVD, booted using a boot CD with Chameleon2 RC3's cdboot without having any other OS-X installation.
  • I initially followed this guide and used the updated files from this post. Afterward I changed to AsereBLN Booter 1.1.7 (based on Chameleon RC4 / PCEFI10.5), newer kexts and made a number of DSDT.aml modifications. Combo update to Mac OS X v10.6.2 without problems. Everything works in 32 and 64 bit.
  • Audio: Realtek ALC888 works with LegacyHDA.kext and DSDT fix.
  • LAN: Realtek 8111C (works OOB)
  • SATA: works with AHCI in Bios. (IDE: not tested)
  • GFX: GeForce 9800 GT 1GB (works with GraphicsEnabler and a disabler.kext which disables only the AppleUpstreamUserClient.kext responsible for mouse lag)
  • Optical Drive: Samsung SH-S223B DVD-RW (works OOB)
  • DSDT fixes for RTC, USB, sound, speedstep, shutdown, reboot and sleep
  • Only two kexts needed: LegacyHDA.kext, FakeSMC.kext (v.2.5)
  • files in 'Extra' folder
yes yes
GA EP45-UD3r ATX Intel / ICH10
  • I install from another harddrive running OSX
  • If install retail version and upgrade from Apple you will do a lot more patching. It works but too much work.
  • The easiest method was Using SnowOSX_Universal_10.6(432)GM-v3.5 to install 10.6 with all options selected.
  • Then i used Snow_Leopard 10.6.2 by Hazard. I installed:
  • Chameleon RC3 10.5
  • NVEnabler (for my 9600gt)
  • ElliotForceLegacyRTC (keeps cmos from resetting)
  • ALC889a
  • ---You don't have to have your dsdt patched when you select those options---
  • After Installation completes you need to delete dsmos.kext
  • If you get a kernel panic use -v and boot again, sometimes works!
  • ----If you want update from apple. Update then restart
  • boot into another OSX to remove some files after update completes
  • delete dsmos.kext and get sleepenabler.kext for 10.6.2 (old kext will cause KP)
  • After new sleepenabler, my sound died. Install ALC889a_sl_10
  • If you get a KP from AppleHDA.kext, Then delete it!
  • All should be good depending on other minor hardware you use.
Yes No
GA-EP45-UD3P F5 ATX Intel / ICH10
  • Retail 10.6 DVD (onto USB stick) + Chameleon 2.0RC3 + 10.6.2 combo update via [27]
  • BIOS version: F5
  • HPET: 64-bit
  • Audio: Realtek ALC888 working
  • LAN: Realtek OOB
  • SATA/IDE: ICH10, but IDE-to-SATA prevented Chameleon from starting, so we removed that disk first and redid.
  • Migration Asst ok on all except hung at SysPrefs > Network. After redo, we migrated all except Network to fix.
  • Shutdown/restart: OOB
  • Sleep: Works OOB
  • Boot loader: Chameleon 2.0-RC3
Yes Yes
GA-EG41MF-US2H Micro ATX Intel G41 / ICH7
  • Vanilla Mac OS 10.6.0 + 10.6.2 combo update. (LIFEHACKER METHOD)
  • Boot loader: Chameleon 2.0-RC4.
  • BIOS version:F2.
  • PCB revision: 1.0.
  • Audio: Realtek ALC888 Not Working.
  • LAN: Realtek 8111B, OOB.
  • SATA/IDE: ICH7, OOB.
  • Optical Drive: HL-DT-ST DVD-ROM GDR-H30N, IDE OOB.
  • Shutdown/restart: OOB.
  • Sleep: Not Working.
  • HPET: Must be enabled, if not = kernel panic.
Yes No
GA-P55M-UD4 Micro ATX Intel P55
  • Vanilla Install from Retail DVD Using [28] as a guide
  • Bootloader EFI 10.5
  • Bios F6
  • PCB revision: 1.0
  • Audio: Realtek ALC889 Working with Kexts
  • LAN: Working OOB
  • SATA/IDE: Working OOB
  • Optical Drive: Plextor PX-850SA SATA OOB
  • Shutdown/restart: OOB
  • Sleep: Not Tested
Yes No
GA-P55A-UD4P ATX Intel P55
  • Install using tonymacx86-iBootCD [29] and retail dvd.
  • Once installed, upgrade to 10.6.2 and use tonymacx86 MultiBeast Installer [30]

with the following enabled:

  • Chameleon->PC-EFI 10.6 netkas
  • Audio->Realtek ALC889
  • Graphics->NVenabler (for some nvidia cards, see HARDWARE)
  • Network->RealtekR1000SL
  • DSDT->DSDT-GA-P55A-UD4P-F7
  • Extras->com.apple.boot.plist, smbios.plist
  • Standard Snow Leopard Kexts->fakesmc.kext, JMicronATA.kext
  • BIOS:
  • Bios F7
  • HPET 64-bit
  • AHCI
  • HARDWARE:
  • Processor: i7-860
  • Optical Drive: SATA Sony Optiarc 24X DVD/CD
  • Graphics: dual EVGA GeForce 9800GTX+
  • Notes: Everything is working (sleep, restart, shutdown, audio, LAN, dual graphic cards (see my post here [31]), optical drive. Sleep/Restart issues resolved with EvOReboot.kext.
Yes No

[edit] XFX

Hardware Name Chipset Notes EFI/kernel working Fully Working w/o Patch
680i (MB-N680-ILT) Nvidia 680i LT SLi Intel Q6600 G0 2.4 Ghz @ 2.7 Ghz
  • OCZ 2x2GB DDR2-PC6400 800 Mhz + Corsair 2x1GB DDR2-PC6400 800 Mhz
  • BFG 9800 GTX+ (DVI, using Natit, NVEnabler, and NVinject from here)
  • Nforce Sata Controller (slashack's nForceATA, taken from nForceSLBoot132DVD)
  • Onboard NIC (NforceLan, taken from nForceSLBoot132DVD)
  • Onboard Audio (AppleAzaliaAudio download here)
  • Snow Leopard 10C540 (Installed from running nForceSLBoot132DVD) Chameleon 2.0 RC3 + Boot EFI 10.5 Click here for guide
  • Everything works except sleep. I'll edit this when I figure it out ;)
Yes, Vanilla No, most likely sleep, and dsdt.aml

[edit] MSI

Hardware Name Chipset Notes EFI/kernel working Fully Working w/o Patch
945P Neo3 (MS-7236) i945P, i82801 (ICH7/R) Installation method: installed using SnowOSX Universal v3.6.
  • CPU: Core 2 Duo E7300 (works as Core 2 Solo)
  • SATA: Works
  • IDE: Untested
  • LAN: Works (RTL8110)
  • Audio: not working (ALC850) needs .kext ?
  • USB: Works
  • Shutdown/Restart: Working
  • Memory: Works, Kingston 4x1Gb DDR2 800 MHz
PC_EFI 10.5 with DSDT, Chameleon 2 RC4 unknown
K9N Diamond Nforce 590 SLI Installation method: Load with REBEL EFI and used disk: Snow_Leopard_10.6.1-10.6.2_SSE2_SSE3_Intel_AMD_by_Hazard
  • CPU: AMD 64bit 4800+
  • SATA: Works 100%
  • IDE: It boots from my IDE 160 GB 7200 RPM
  • LAN: Works, no kext selected on install
  • Audio: not working: onboard audigy SE. Works: PCI-card SoundBlaster 5.1
  • USB: Works 1.1 and 2.0
  • Shutdown/Restart: Works 100%
  • Memory: GEIL 2x2Gb DDR2 1300 MHz
PC_EFI 10.5 with DSDT, Chameleon 2 RC4 unknown

[edit] Shuttle

Hardware Name Chipset Notes EFI/kernel working Fully Working w/o Patch
K45/K48 INTEL p45 / ICH7 Intel E7200 @ 3.2Ghz
  • Corsair 2x1GB DDR2-PC6400 800 Mhz
  • On Board Intel GMA950 DSDT Patched
  • ICH7 DSDT + IDE VIA E/E/IOATAFamily.kext
  • Onboard NIC Yukon 88E8056 Patched IONetWorkingFamily in E/E
  • Onboard Audio via E/E/ALC662.kext
  • Snow Leopard Retail DVD installed from existing Mac. Stock DVD no patch. Base System unmodified. Uses Chameleon or boot-132 E/E w/ DSDT only. Requires:NullCPUPowerManagement.kext, IOATAFamily.kext, OpenHaltRestart.kext, fakesmc.kext, PlatformUUID.kext, and SleepEnabler. No base mods only E/E
Yes, Vanilla Yes 32/64 bit

[edit] Graphics Cards

Please specify if your card is AGP, Integrated, PCI or PCI-E.
Also, place chip and board manufacturer in their respective column.

[edit] AGP

[edit] NVIDIA

Hardware Name Board-Manufacturer Notes OpenCL / QE / CI Resolution Fully Working w/o Patch
GeForce 6800 128MB XFX PC_EFI 10.5 GraphicsEnabler, plus dsdt mod (without dsdt mod results in blinking blue screen)
  • Note that the dsdt mod linked above is for a 6200 AGP, so I changed some of the values for my 6800.
No/Yes/Yes All Yes (just GE and DSDT mod)
GeForce 8600 GT 512MB Nvidia Installed following this guide Yes/Yes/Yes All Yes

[edit] PCI Express

[edit] NVIDIA

Hardware Name Board-Manufacturer Notes OpenCL / QE / CI Resolution Fully Working w/o Patch
EN6200TC 64Mb (256Mb shared) ASUS SnowOSX Universal 10.6.2 used Not Tested/Not Tested/Not Tested up to 1280x1024 Not Tested
GeForce 7900GT 256MB EVGA EFI String with OSX86 Tools Yes/Yes/Yes All Yes (with EFI string)
GeForce 8400GS 512MB ASUS Silent EFI String (OSx86Tools -> Custom GFX String) Yes/Yes/Yes All Yes (EFI String)
GeForce 8400GS 512MB ASUS Silent Thank you Netkas Only PC EFI 10,5 and Graphic Enabler in com.apple.boot.plist Yes/Yes/Yes All Yes (PC EFI 10,5 no need string)
GeForce 8400GS 256MB Palit NVEnabler64.kext, dual screen works, OpenCL/QE/CI works like charm. Yes/Yes/Yes All Yes
GeForce 8800 GTS 512MB G92 BFG Works With : NVEnabler.Kext & NVEnabler64.kext Yes/Yes/Yes All Yes with mentioned Kexts
GeForce 9400 GT 512MB XFX EFI String (OSx86Tools -> Custom GFX String, Dual Display) Yes/Yes/Yes All Yes (EFI String)
GeForce 9400 GT 512MB Gainward EFI String (OSx86Tools and created a Custom GFX String) Yes/Yes/Yes All Yes (EFI String)
GeForce 9500 GT EVGA generated EFI string using NVCAP from this thread [32] Yes/Yes/Yes All Yes
GeForce 9500GT 1GB EVGA EFI string or NVEnabler 64.kext Yes/Yes/Yes All Yes
GeForce 9600 GT 1GB GIGABYTE or any Company Works Fully with NVEnabler64.kext ( " Ammar-y " www.bramjnet.com ). Yes/Yes/Yes All Yes
GeForce 9600 GSO 384mb Palit Works with NVEnabler64.kext, dual monitor works, OpenCL works. Yes/Yes/Yes All Yes
GeForce 9600 GT Gigabyte N96TSL-1GI Works Out-Of-the-Box using GraphicsEnabler=Yes option with Chameleon 2.0-RC3-r658-bin and PC EFI 10.5. Yes/Yes/Yes All Yes
GeForce N9800GT 512MB OC MSI EFI String Not Tested/Yes/Yes All Yes(EFI string)
GeForce 9800GT 512MB Palit Need Chameleon 2.0 RC4 and GraphicsEnabler=Yes in com.apple.boot.plist(no kexts, no EFI string). Not Tested/Yes/Yes All Yes
GeForce 9800GT 512MB Sparkle Works out of Box Yes/Yes/Yes All Res. Full, without patch
GeForce 9800GT 1GB EVGa Works out of Box WITH DUAL MONITORS Yes/Yes/Yes All Res. Full, without patch
GeForce 9800 GT 1GB Inno 3D Works with EFI string from EFIstudio or GraphicsEnabler=Yes option in AsereBLN Booter (Based on Chameleon RC4 / PCEFI10.5). Also needs a disabler.kext which disables the AppleUpstreamUserClient.kext responsible for mouse lag. Yes/Yes/Yes All Yes (with EFI string)
GeForce 9800 GTX+ 512mb Palit Works Out-of-the-box with Efi string in com.apple.boot.plist, sleep and wake works not with normal sleep/restart fix Yes/Yes/Yes All Yes (with Efi string)
GeForce 9800 GTX+ 512mb EVGA Works, NVEnabler 64. Dual working with EFI String for 2nd card. Yes/Yes/Yes All Yes
GeForce 210 512mb EVGA For 32 bit, you can use ATY_init, but the NVCAP may be wrong. I used this [33] custom EFI string with a corrected NVCAP, and added the extra keys from ATY_init's info.plist, and that lets me run in 64 bit. No/Yes/Yes All Yes (w/ EFI string)
GeForce GTS 220 512mb Inno3D Works with adding EFI String from OSX86Tool for a 9800GTX DDL with Chameleon RC4. Working with EFI String in Boot.plist with Chameleon RC4. No/Yes/Yes All Yes (with Efi string)
GeForce GTS 250 512mb Galaxy Works with adding EFI String from OSX86Tool for a 9800GTX DDL with Chameleon RC3. Card is technically a 9800GTX. Still haven't gotten it working with Chameleon RC4. Yes/Yes/Yes All Yes (with Efi string)
GeForce GTS 250 512mb Zotac (ZT-20105-10P) Working with NVEnabler 64.kext. Under 10.6.2 need kexts NVDANV50Hal.kext NVDAResman.kext from 10.6.1 to avoid blue screen after resolution change or returning from sleep. Yes/Yes/Yes All Yes but need a kext
GeForce GTS 250 1024mb Gainward Works with adding EFI String to 'com.apple.Boot.plist' Yes/Yes/Yes All Yes (with Efi string)
GeForce GTS 250 1024mb (Dual DVI) MSI Works with Chameleon 2 RC4 + GraphicsEnabler=Yes (+ PciRoot=1 on Gigabyte motherboards) Yes/Yes/Yes All Yes (with Efi string)
GeForce GTX 260 896mb eVGA Works with NVEnabler [34] and tested with Chameleon RC2. Yes/Yes/Yes All Yes
GeForce GTX 260 SC 896mb eVGA Works with adding EFI String from OSX86Tool for a 9800GTX DDL with Chameleon RC3. Still haven't gotten it working with Chameleon RC4. How it works with the 9800GTX DDL injection is beyond me, but it works! Yes/Yes/Yes All Yes (with Efi string)
Palit GTX 260 216SP Sonic(625Mhz)card 896MB Palit I(Him.J.)was able to Install this unique card by using EFI strings in EFI studio,Install NVENABLER.kext &NVENABLER64.kext also(kexts.com) If you are getting blank screen(monitor off)while booting.Delete NVDAN50HAL &NVDAResman.kext from another Mac or by booting into -s mode and using commands( Google it)& then boot into VESA and then try EFI Strings. Yes/Yes/Yes All Yup(with EFI strings)
GeForce GTX 275 896Mb Palit P5P43TD Pro Works With : NVEnabler.Kext & NVEnabler64.kext

(64 + 32 Bit works) Follow This Guide

No/Yes/Yes All Yes
Geforce GTX 280 1024Mb EVGA WORKS With: Efi Strings, also DUAL Cards work Yes/Yes/Yes All Work with out patches: Yes with EFI String, MUST remove all other patches
GeForce GTX 285 SSSC 1024Mb EVGA Works With : NVEnabler.Kext & NVEnabler64.kext

(64 + 32 Bit works) Follow This Guide + EFI String Follow Aquamacs Guide

Yes/Yes/Yes All Yes (with EFI String + Enabler)
GeForce GTX 295 1792MB EVGA Co-op Works with EFI String and NVGTX295.Fix.kext.

Checkout this all-in-one pack and install guide

Yes/Yes/Yes all yes

[edit] ATI

Hardware Name Board-Manufacturer Notes OpenCL / QE / CI Resolution Fully Working w/o Patch
Radeon R4650 1Gb GDDR2 MSI NEEDS 10.6.2 ! Install EVOenabler, ATI4600controller and ATIx2000 kexts. Edit the kexts with your device ID. Set GraphicsEnabler=y in the boot.plist file. Had to use switchresX to input custom resolution because OSX didn't recognize my displays 16/9 apsect ratio. It only showed 16/10 resolutions. Yes/Yes/Yes All Yes, see notes. ( only tested DVI to VGA )
Radeon HDG4670 1Gb GDDR2 Sapphire NEEDS 10.6.2 ! Install EVOenabler, ATI4600controller and ATIx2000 kexts. Edit the kexts with your device ID. Set GraphicsEnabler=Yes in the boot.plist file. PC_Efi 10.6. HDMI NOT WORKING. Yes/Yes/Yes All Yes, see notes.
Radeon Ultimate HD4670 512Mb GDDR3 Sapphire pcEFI_10.5 used Unknown/Unknown/Unknown All (up to 1920x1080 tested) EFI String needed
Radeon HD4850 512Mb GDDR3 Palit kext used, checkout this [35] yes/yes/yes only with best resolution of monitor Yes
Radeon HD4850 1Gb GDDR3 Sapphire kext used [36] Yes/Yes/Yes install with boot option -x Yes (only DVI output tested)
Radeon HD4890 1024Mb GDDR5 Sapphire kext used + qe_ci_exotic package here [37] and here [38] Yes/Yes/Yes All (1920x1080 tested) Yes with kext and qe_ci_exotic package

[edit] Network Cards

[edit] Wireless

Interface Standard Device Manufacturer Chipset Notes 32/64bit working with patch
USB B/G F5D7050 v3xxx Belkin Ralink RT2501 (USB version of RT2500) Works by use of "RTUSB D71w-1.3.0.0_UI-2.0.0.0_2009_10_30.dmg" file (USB(RT257X/RT2671/RT2500) 10/30/2009 V1.3.0.0 10.3/10.4/10.5/10.6) from Ralink website Yes Yes
USB B/G/N DWA-140 D-Link Download drivers 10.5 from D-link Yes No
PCI B/G/N WirelessN TP-Link TL-WN851N / TL-WN951N TP-Link Atheros Native 32bit support, recognized as AirPort Extreme, $30. For 64bit AtherosFix.kext required. Causes kernel panic with Core i5/i7 processors. Yes No
PCI-E Mini (Notebook) B/G Broadcom Bevo 4311 Broadcom 4311 Comes as an option in older HP Notebooks, can be found online. Recognized out of the box as an Airport card with 10.5-10.6.2 (last rev as of edit date) Yes Yes
USB B/G/N Netgear wg111v3 wireless usb stick Netgear Realtek Copy Netgear-Wlan-Launcher in /Programs/ and the kext in System/Library/Extensions/ [39] Yes Not Tested
PCI B/G Netgear wg311t Netgear Atheros 5212 Copy id 168c,13 to AirportAtheros21.kext and then copy atherosfix.kext from Netkas to /Extra/Extensions (remember to also include id) Yes Yes
PCI B/G/N Netgear WN311B RangeMax Wireless Adapter Netgear BCM4321 49.99$ PCI card. Native support with BCM43xxEnabler.sh - Need to re-apply after AirPort updates. 64/32 bit - no sleep issues. Reports as 3rd party. Yes Yes
PCI B/G/N Netgear WN311B RangeMax Wireless Adapter Netgear BCM4329 PCI Card, same as above but must be a different PCB version as it also ships with the Broadcom 4329, added "pci14e4,4329" to Broadcom Plist in IO802Family.kext. Detected as Third Party Wireless Card, fully functional including wireless N through standard AirPort utility. Modified Kext in the Extras/Extensions folder of the EFI Partition, with Chameleon RC4. Yes Yes
PCI B/G TP-Link TL-WN651G TP-Link Atheros Cheap card (about 15 Euros) on eBay. Works with a little patch (10.6.0 needs no patch): You have to edit the device ID in /System/Library/Extensions/IO80211Family.kext/Contents/Plugins/AirportAtheros21.kext from 168c,21 to 168c,13. Also you have to download AtherosFix.kext (and also edit the string to 168c,13 in AtherosFix.kext) and then install AtherosFix.kext with KextHelper b7 - working in 32 and 64 bit mode. Yes Yes
USB B/G/N Opticum GXU-301 Opticum Ralink Cheap USB Wireless adaptor, Fully Working in 32 and 64 bits mode using MacOSX software v.2.0.1.0 release 12.31.2009 from [40] Yes Yes

[edit] Wired (Ethernet)

Interface Standard Device Manufacturer Notes Fully Working w/o Patch
Onboard LAN 10/100/1000 ASUS CROSSHAIR AM2 NVIDIA nForce 590 Asus Uses nForceLAN kexts that comes by default in Hazard's Snow Leopard distro. Fully working with "Snow Leopard 10.6.1-10.6.2 Intel AMD made by Hazard"
PCI 10/100/1000 TP-Link TG-3269 TP-Link Fully Working with 64 bit Fully Working - out of the box
Onboard LAN (PCI-E) 10/100/1000 Realtek RTL8168D/8111D Realtek Uses RealtekR1000SL.kext Fully working with Snow Leopard 10.6-10.6.2 (Mobo: Asrock G31M-GS R2.0)

[edit] Sound Cards

Interface Hardware Name Manufacturer Notes Drivers Used 32/64bit working with patch
Firewire FireFace 400 RME External Professional Firewire 400 Recording Interface/audio device Drivers [41] Yes Yes
USB U-Control UCA-222 Behringer No drivers required automatically detected and functions in OSX 10.0.2, software available for MAC on supplied CD. Yes Yes
USB SB Connect (SB 0270) Creative product page [42] No Drivers required, Everything Works- SnowOSX10.6.2 Universal used Yes Not Tested
USB X-Fi Go! Creative Internal 1gb Memory Also Works OOB No Drivers required, Everything Works OOB, Mic-IN and Wave-out Yes Not Tested
PCI ESI Juli@ ESI 4in/4out PCI audio interface with swappable I/O socket.

Note: official ESI drivers compiled for PowerPC only! Don't try to use it on OSX86. Use these drivers instead: [43]

Drivers for 10.5 and 10.6 [44] Yes Not Tested

[edit] Other Accessories

Type of Accessory Item Description Manufacturer Notes Fully Working w/o Patch
Webcam USB HP Deluxe DT Webcam (KQ246AA) HP Works great! No drivers needed! out of the box, test on 10.6.2 Yes
USB Bluetooth Dongle DeLock Bluetooth USB Adapter V2.1+EDR) Atheros Bluetooth ChipSet Works Out of the Box with MagicMouse! 10.6.2 Yes
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