iatkos ML2 (Mountain Lion 10.8.2) hardware compatibility (july 2012- Oct 2013)

[chrisNova777]

http://iatkos.me/forum/viewtopic.php?f=77&t=20738

install guide : http://web.archive.org/web/20130226011029/http://iatkos.me/forum/viewtopic.php?f=77&t=23108

Hardware Compatibility Information of iATKOS ML2 (Mac OS X Mountain Lion 10.8.2):

CPU:
- Intel Core2Duo and all of the 64bit newer processors including Ivy Bridge and Sandy Bridge are supported.
Core2Duo / Core2Quad /
1st, 2nd and 3rd Generation Core i3, i5, i7 /
Xeon 3xxx, 5xxx, 6xxx, 7xxx, E3, E5, E7

- 64bit capability a.k.a. EM64T is required for Mountain Lion which means that Intel Core Duo and older 32bit-only Intel processors are not supported.

- AMD CPUs can not be supported. Maybe another release, maybe another lifetime.

Motherboard:
- Please read with attention and do not continuously ask questions about your motherboard compatibility.

- Simply, chipsets from 945G to C606 are supported.
Common chips are:
945, 965, 975,
P35, P43, P45, P55,
G31, G41, G43, X58,
H61, HM65, HM67,
H67, P67, Z68, Z77, X79,
C602 and C606.

- Besides the main chipset model, a motherboard has many components. Every component itself may or may not be compatible and even may be problematic for Mountain Lion. Also, BIOS of the motherboard may be problematic to run Mountain Lion. Because of these reasons, some motherboards will not be able to run this OS easily, some of them will need hard efforts in order to make it partially work and some of them will never run it.

GPU:
- Intel Graphics HD 3000 and HD 4000 are supported, the rest are not. This means Intel HD 2000, Intel HD, X3100, X3150, X4500, GMA950 is not supported.

- nvidia vga cards from G80 core to the newest kepler series (G80, G84, G86, G92, G94, G96, G98, C79, GT200, GT215, GT216, GT218, GF100, GF104, GF106, GF108, GF110, GF114, GF116, GF119, GK104, GK106, GK107) are supported on 10.8.2. This does not mean that all of them will work of course but most of them will work OOB with iATKOS ML.
Some of them will work with issues (some are known issues and some may not be) and some of them may not even work. You will have to try and see it yourself.
Simply, nvidia 8xxx / 9xxx / 1xx / 2xx / 3xx / 4xx / 5xx / 6xx cards are supported.
Device id injection to Apple's stock Mountain Lion drivers will be needed for many nvidia cards and iATKOS ML includes this operation automated. However nvidia's drivers released for Mountain Lion does not need that injection (also included in iATKOS as a choice) but anyway after software update, injection will probably be needed which iATKOS ML took care of that too.

- About ATI, for now HD 7xxx is not supported for Mountain Lion 10.8.2. 7xxx support will probably come with 10.8.3.
Most of the ATI HD 6xxx/5xxx/4xxx cards work with modified drivers and the users will have to take the additional steps to use such cards after installation.

Network Devices:
- Common wired and wireless network devices that are auto-detected by iATKOS ML.
There may still be problematic chips but most of them will work OOB with iATKOS ML.
Wired:
- Intel Gigabit and Intel Pro/100
- Realtek RTL8111/8168
- Atheros AR8121/AR8113/AR8114/AR8131/AR8151/AR8161/AR8171/AR8132/AR8152/AR8162/AR8172
- Broadcom BCM57780, BCM57781, BCM57785
- Marvell 88E8035, 88E8036, 88E8038, 88E8039, 88E8056, 88E8001
Wireless: Some chips (ie. Atheros ar5008, Broadcom BCM4311) are natively supported by OS X. So, this is not the complete wifi support list of OS X.
- Atheros 9285, 9287, 9227
- Broadcom 4312, 4321, 4322, 43224, 43225, 43227, 43228 (Some of these broadcom chips need rebranding in order to work on OS X.)

RAM:
- Recommended minimum amount of RAM is 1GB.

Disk Space:
- Recommended minimum amount of disk space for installation is 15GB.

[chrisNova777]

After restoring the iAtkos ML2 image (.DMG file) to the U%uFEFFSB stick (using Apple's disk utility on%uFEFF the osX), you should install a PKG of chameleon bootloader to the same USB so that it becomes bootable.%uFEFF
 
https://www.mediafire.com/?28wabbknxl55ctk%uFEFF
Unzip the file, then install the .PKG to the USB stick.
Be careful not to install it to your own mac.%uFEFF
After you follow those steps, it will boot right away from the USB.
https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/299318-iatkos-ml2-cant-create-boot-usb-win-or-osx-1052/

if you get waiting for root device or problem with pci configuration etc it may be that you may need to add USBInjector kext to the actual install usb
see here: https://www.tonymacx86.com/threads/solved-asus-h370-plus-still-waiting-for-root-device.257402/



https://www.tonymacx86.com/threads/nvidia-releases-mountain-lion-10-8-2-graphics-drivers.74598/

[chrisNova777]

 
heres the bootloader installer
Chameleon v2.2 r2140 bootloader which is the version used for iATKOS ML2
http://web.archive.org/web/20130226004832/http://iatkos.me/forum/viewtopic.php?f=77&t=23105
https://web.archive.org/web/20130221234316/http://iatkos.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/pkg/ML2_Bootloader_Installer.pkg.zip
https://www.applex.net/threads/iatkos-ml2u.53589/

[chrisNova777]

found this explanation elsewhere online posted by a forum user:
https://groups.google.com/g/juniper-nsp-/c/jyB-qDtkAbo

What is ML2 Bootloader Installer Pkg?

ML2 bootloader installer pkg is a package that contains the Chameleon bootloader, which is a boot manager that allows you to boot multiple operating systems on your Mac or Hackintosh. Chameleon can detect and load OS X, Windows, Linux, and other operating systems from different partitions or drives. It also supports various features such as custom themes, graphics modes, kext injection, DSDT patching, and more.

ML2 bootloader installer pkg is designed for OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.2), which is the latest version of OS X supported by Chameleon. It can be used to install the bootloader on your hard drive or on a USB drive. You can also use it to create a bootable USB installer for OS X Mountain Lion.
How to Use ML2 Bootloader Installer Pkg?

To use ml2 bootloader installer pkg, you will need a Mac or Hackintosh running OS X Snow Leopard (10.6) or newer, a USB drive with at least 8 GB of space, and the iATKOS ML2 distro of OS X Mountain Lion. You will also need to download ml2 bootloader installer pkg from one of the following sources:

    npm: If you are familiar with Node.js and npm, you can install ml2 bootloader installer pkg as a dependency for your project by running npm i ml2_bootloader_installer_pkg_he. This will download the latest version of the package from the npm registry.

    Docker Hub: If you are using Docker, you can pull the ml2 bootloader installer pkg image from Docker Hub by running docker pull waysmemunceu/ml2-bootloader-installer-pkg. This will download the image that contains the package and its dependencies.

    OpenSea: If you are interested in blockchain and NFTs, you can buy ml2 bootloader installer pkg as a collection on OpenSea by visiting https://opensea.io/collection/ml2-bootloader-installer-pkg. This will give you ownership of the package and its metadata.

Once you have downloaded ml2 bootloader installer pkg, you can follow these steps to use it:

    Create a bootable USB installer for OS X Mountain Lion: To do this, you will need to format your USB drive as Mac OS Extended (Journaled) using Disk Utility, and then restore the iATKOS ML2 disk image to the USB drive using Disk Utility or TransMac. This will create a bootable USB installer for OS X Mountain Lion with Chameleon pre-installed.

    Install the bootloader on your hard drive: To do this, you will need to boot from the USB installer, and then run ml2 bootloader installer pkg from the Utilities menu. This will launch a wizard that will guide you through the installation process. You will need to select your hard drive as the destination, and choose the options that suit your hardware and preferences. Once complete, click Finish.

    Boot OS X Mountain Lion: To do this, you will need to restart your Mac or Hackintosh, and then select your hard drive from the Chameleon boot menu. This will load OS X Mountain Lion with Chameleon as the default bootloader. You can also boot other operating systems by selecting them from the Chameleon boot menu.

What are the Benefits and Challenges of ML2 Bootloader Installer Pkg?

Using ml2 bootloader installer pkg has some benefits and challenges that you should be aware of before using it. Here are some of them:

    Benefits:

    It allows you to boot multiple operating systems on your Mac or Hackintosh without modifying your BIOS settings or partition table.

    It supports various features that enhance your booting experience, such as custom themes, graphics modes, kext injection, DSDT patching, and more.

    It is compatible with OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.2), which is the latest version of OS X supported by Chameleon.

    It is easy to install and use with a simple wizard interface.

    It is available from different sources that suit different preferences and needs.

    Challenges:

    It may not work with some hardware configurations or newer versions of OS X or other operating systems.

    It may cause some issues with booting or performance if not configured properly or if incompatible options are selected.

    It may require some troubleshooting or tweaking if something goes wrong or if you want to customize it further.

Conclusion

In this article, we have explained what ml2 bootloader installer pkg is, how to use it, and what are its benefits and challenges. We hope that this article has helped you understand more about this package and how it can help you boot OS X Mountain Lion on your Mac or Hackintosh. If you have any questions or feedback, feel free to leave a comment below.
Conclusion

In this article, we have explained what ml2 bootloader installer pkg is, how to use it, and what are its benefits and challenges. We hope that this article has helped you understand more about this package and how it can help you boot OS X Mountain Lion on your Mac or Hackintosh. If you have any questions or feedback, feel free to leave a comment below.
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