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    Hackintosh Help!!!

    Discussion in 'Razer' started by ccarrieta, Nov 30, 2013.

  1. ccarrieta

    ccarrieta Newbie

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    Hi guys I have a razer blade 14, I added a 256 SSD that I wanted to use for a hackintosh setup.. I created a unibeast bootable usb with mavericks, but I am not able to boot from it, would someone be able to help mw with the BIOS options?

    Thanks
     
    ccarrieta, Nov 30, 2013
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  2. Viralistic

    Viralistic Notebook Guru

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    I think I had to disable secure boot in the bios to get mine to boot from a USB if I remember right. Other than that, I have no idea how to do what you are trying to do. I do know that you probably will not be able to find a driver for the GTX765 being Apple does not offer a computer with this GPU. So I highly doubt there is a driver for it.
     
    Viralistic, Nov 30, 2013
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  3. ccarrieta

    ccarrieta Newbie

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    I was able to boot from USB, however every time I try to install it just reboots.... I just need a basic system so I am not hoping to get the GTX working I would be fine with the intel hd 4600 with Qe/Ci enabled. I know that setting up a guide is hard work, but i need osx for some work related stuff. If you PM me at [email protected] I can compensate (paypal) you for the troubles of a install guide. I would really appreciate this
     
    ccarrieta, Dec 1, 2013
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  4. GamerFanatic

    GamerFanatic Notebook Guru

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    The problem with trying to install OS X on a pc is that it requires compatible parts to do it. On that note the GPU in the Razer laptops are not on that list. There is a website out there with this list, I can't recall it at the moment. There may eve be more parts in the Razer laptops incompatible with OS X. That's probably why you're having so many problems!
     
    GamerFanatic, Dec 1, 2013
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  5. Viralistic

    Viralistic Notebook Guru

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    Exactly. Who knows if the integrated ram is even compatible. If that is the case, then it would be impossible to install OSX on a Blade. I have been wondering this myself. I just had high doubts of it ever working.
     
    Viralistic, Dec 2, 2013
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    ccarrieta Newbie

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    Hi Viralistic I thought you where successful in installing osx..
     
    ccarrieta, Dec 2, 2013
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  7. Viralistic

    Viralistic Notebook Guru

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    I wish. I was just saying how I had to disable secure boot to get my Blade to boot from a usb drive. I installed a second identical mSata to run them in RAID 0. I needed the USB to do a clean install. I did not install osx sorry. You must have misunderstood me.
     
    Viralistic, Dec 3, 2013
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    Yosomono Notebook Geek

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    I would highly advise taking this issue to a hackintosh community as the issues you will be "attempting" to work around would be better suited to the expertise they have in.
     
    Yosomono, Dec 3, 2013
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  9. GamerFanatic

    GamerFanatic Notebook Guru

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    I have to agree, nobody he here has a major knowledge of how to install OS X on a PC.
     
    GamerFanatic, Dec 3, 2013
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  10. j0hnwall

    j0hnwall Notebook Consultant

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    Is it even possible? Hackintosh has gave me many headaches in the past, and I'm sorta considering a Razer...if they're not hackintosh compatible then I won't even try lol
     
    j0hnwall, Dec 11, 2013
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  11. guillaumeiii

    guillaumeiii Notebook Geek

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    Well I'm pretty sure it won't be without major trade off. I'm guess the native Wifi card won't work, neither will the dedicated GPU (Nvidia Geforce 765M).

    But changing the card and using the integrated GPU along with the rest "should" make a usable OS X computer...considering you manage to install all the appropriated drivers. Go on InsanelyMac Forum - they might help you there.
     
    guillaumeiii, Dec 11, 2013
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