What are iBoot and MultiBeast?
iBoot is a bootable CD that allows you to boot Mac OS X installation DVD or disk image on a PC. It uses the Chameleon boot loader, which is compatible with most Intel-based hardware and supports various graphics cards, audio devices, network adapters, and more. iBoot also includes some useful utilities like Disk Utility, Terminal, and System Profiler that can help you troubleshoot any issues during the installation.
MultiBeast is a post-installation tool that installs the necessary drivers and patches for your hardware and enables you to boot Mac OS X without using iBoot CD. It also allows you to customize your system preferences, such as boot options, themes, audio, network, graphics, and more. MultiBeast is based on the EasyBeast method, which installs a generic Extra folder with essential kexts (kernel extensions) and a DSDT (Differentiated System Description Table) file for your motherboard. You can also choose to install additional kexts or DSDT files for specific hardware components if needed.
How to use iBoot 2.6 and MultiBeast 3.0.3?
To use iBoot 2.6 and MultiBeast 3.0.3, you will need the following items:
A PC with an Intel processor that supports SSE2 and SSE3 instructions. You can check your processor model and features using [CPU-Z].
A Mac OS X Snow Leopard 10.6 installation DVD or disk image. You can buy the DVD from [Apple] or download the disk image from [tonymacx86].
A blank CD or DVD to burn the iBoot 2.6 iso file. You can download the iso file from [tonymacx86] or [Archive.org].
A USB flash drive with at least 8 GB of storage space to install MultiBeast 3.0.3 and other files. You can download MultiBeast 3.0.3 from [tonymacx86].
A working internet connection to download drivers and updates.
Once you have all the items ready, follow these steps to install Mac OS X on your PC:
Burn the iBoot 2.6 iso file to a CD or DVD using a burning software like [ImgBurn] or [CDBurnerXP]. Make sure you burn it as an image file, not as a data file.
Copy the MultiBeast 3.0.3 zip file and the Mac OS X Snow Leopard disk image (if you have one) to your USB flash drive. You can also copy any other files you may need, such as drivers, kexts, DSDT files, etc.
Insert the iBoot CD or DVD into your PC's optical drive and restart your PC. Make sure you set your BIOS to boot from the CD or DVD first. You may need to press a key like F12, F10, F8, or Esc to access the boot menu.
When you see the iBoot menu, eject the iBoot CD or DVD and insert the Mac OS X Snow Leopard installation DVD or USB flash drive (if you have one). Press F5 to refresh the menu and select the Mac OS X installer icon. If you see a message saying "Still waiting for root device", try using a different USB port or a USB 2.0 hub. If you see a message saying "EBIOS read error", try using a different optical drive or a USB DVD drive. If you see a message saying "Kernel panic", try using different boot flags, such as -x, -v, -f, etc. You can enter the boot flags by typing them after selecting the Mac OS X installer icon and pressing Enter.
Follow the instructions on the screen to install Mac OS X on your PC. You can use Disk Utility to format your hard drive as Mac OS Extended (Journaled) and GUID Partition Table. You can also use Terminal to run commands or scripts if needed. You can access these utilities from the Utilities menu on the top bar. When you reach the Customize screen, you can choose to install additional components, such as languages, printer drivers, Rosetta, etc. However, do not install any updates or software bundles at this point, as they may cause compatibility issues.
When the installation is complete, do not restart your PC yet. Eject the Mac OS X installation DVD or USB flash drive and insert the USB flash drive with MultiBeast 3.0.3 and other files. Run MultiBeast 3.0.3 from the USB flash drive and follow the instructions on the screen to install the drivers and patches for your hardware. You can choose the EasyBeast option for a simple installation or the UserDSDT option for a custom installation with your own DSDT file. You can also select additional options for specific hardware components, such as audio, network, graphics, etc. When you are done, click Continue and then Install to apply the changes.
Restart your PC and remove the USB flash drive. You should be able to boot into Mac OS X without using iBoot CD or DVD. If you encounter any issues, you can use iBoot CD or DVD to boot into Mac OS X and run MultiBeast again to fix them. You can also use iBoot CD or DVD to boot into Windows if you have a dual-boot setup.
Enjoy your new Mac OS X system on your PC![/li]
Conclusion
In this article, we have shown you how to use iBoot 2.6 and MultiBeast 3.0.3 to install Mac OS X Snow Leopard 10.6 on a PC. This is one of the easiest and most reliable methods to run Mac OS X on your PC, as it does not require any complex modifications or configurations. However, it is important to note that this method may not work for all hardware configurations and may violate Apple's terms of service. Therefore, we recommend that you do this at your own risk and for educational purposes only.
If you have any questions or comments about this article, please feel free to leave them below. We hope you found this article helpful and informative. Thank you for reading!
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