RELEASE INFO:
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Name : Mac OS X 10.4.8 [JaS AMD-Intel-SSE2-SSE3]
Base OS : Mac OS X Tiger 10.4.8 (Build 8L127/8L2127)
Kernel : Darwin 8.8.1 (xnu-792.13.16) - Patched/Modified
Release Date : October 2006
Platform : x86 (PC Hackintosh)
Format : ISO Image (Single Layer DVD, approx 4.38GB)
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HARDWARE SUPPORT / KERNEL PATCHES:
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CPU Support :
- Intel: Supports SSE2 & SSE3 instruction sets.
Includes emulation for SSE3 on older SSE2-only CPUs (e.g., Pentium 4 Northwood).
- AMD: Supports AMD processors (Athlon 64, Opteron, Sempron) via decrypted/patched kernels.
Kernel Flags/Patches:
- NX/XD Bit disabled (allows booting on CPUs without Execute Disable Bit).
- CPUS=1 fix (for dual core/HT stability issues on some boards).
- RTC patch (Real Time Clock) to prevent CMOS resets.
- Removed TPM (Trusted Platform Module) requirement.
Bootloader:
- Default: Darwin x86 bootloader with BIOS emulation.
- Options: Chain0 method for dual-booting with Windows XP/Vista.
INSTALLER CUSTOMIZATION OPTIONS (Selectable):
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The DVD installer "Customize" menu includes:
1. Main System:
- Base System (Essential)
- Translated Applications (Rosetta support)
- X11 User
2. Chipset Drivers (Patched AppleSMBIOS & IOATAFamily):
- Intel ICHx (ICH5, ICH6, ICH7, ICH8 support)
- VIA / SIS / ULI SATA & IDE Controller support
- NForce 3 / 4 / 5 support (Legacy)
3. Graphics Drivers (Natit / Titan / DiaboliK injectors):
- NVIDIA: ForceWare kexts for GeForce 6xxx/7xxx series.
- ATI: Radeon X1xxx series support patches (Callisto/BorrisBadenov).
- GMA: Intel GMA 900/950 integrated graphics support.
4. Audio / Network:
- Azalia Audio (AppleHDA patcher)
- AC97 Audio Generic
- Realtek RTL8139 / 8111 / 1000 network drivers
- Marvell Yukon / Skge ethernet support
5. AMD Specific:
- AMD Decrypted Kernel (required for AMD CPUs)
- AMD Enabler patches (system.kext modifications)
NOTES & KNOWN ISSUES:
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* PPF Patches: Later re-releases of this ISO (JaS 10.4.8 Reseed) often
included PPF1 and PPF2 (Post Patch Files) to fix USB mounting issues and
improve NForce chipset stability.
* SSE2 Limitation: Applications strictly requiring hardware SSE3 may crash
on SSE2-only CPUs despite kernel emulation (e.g., some versions of iTunes).
* Installation: Requires formatting target partition as HFS+ (Journaled).
Common boot flags for troubleshooting: -v (verbose), -x (safe mode),
platform=X86PC.
CREDITS:
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Release assembled by: JaS (Jason)
Base patches by: Maxxuss, Myzar, Semthex, Tubgirl
Scene: OSx86 Project / InsanelyMac (circa 2006)
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