ATI Radeon X1600Pro PCI-E (0x71c2)

silentmac · #1 03-13-2008, 05:31 AM

Hi. I'm running the new 10.5.2 rev.2 install and I have some problems with graphics.
I selected the x1600 kext in the installer but I didn't get CI/CE or resolution switching.
This card worked flawlessly in Tiger and I tried using kexts from the rev.1 dvd, an old Natit from my 10.4.8 dvd but I can't get it to work.
When using the old Natit kext, the usual messages (-v at boot) showed up but still the same problems in Finder...

Anyone got a solution?
This is the first leo dvd that worked for me and it would be awesome with some graphics acceleration too

Thanks

silentmac · #2 03-13-2008, 06:23 AM

I actually made it (partially) work using the manual install guide.
My only concern now is that I need the original ATIRadeonX1000.kext from the DVD and that damn install DVD wont mount in OSX... anyone else got that "problem"?
I need it to properly enable QE/CI...

laxattack · #3 03-13-2008, 06:53 AM

first of all have you installed the leo graphics update? second are you using your kexts from 10.5.2?

laxattack · #4 03-13-2008, 06:53 AM

i would try to do the update first if you havnt then edit the radeonx1000 kext that it installs

silentmac · #5 03-13-2008, 02:18 PM

I figured the update was included on the rev.2 dvd.. Is it not?
It won't show up in System Update.

When I tried to edit my (original) ATIRadeonX1000.kext to achieve CI/QE I got stuck at a blue screen when loginwindow is loaded.

laxattack · #6 03-13-2008, 09:35 PM

go to apple and search for the leopard graphics update trust me

silentmac · #7 03-13-2008, 10:22 PM

yeah I tried with the graphics update but still the same...light blue screen with no cursor or anything...
Shift+Ctrl+Eject didn't do anything either..

I tried this with a fresh reinstall of Leopard as well, but still no go.

Thanks anyway

Any more suggestions?
I'd really appreciate it

edit: I did of course follow the guide and modified the files this time too..

naquaada · #8 03-14-2008, 01:09 AM

The 10.5.2 DVD doesn't install ATINDRV.kext. I uploaded the modified kexts from the Leopard Graphics Update, had to use rapidshare 'cuase of the 1 KB limit for attachments. Here's the link:

http://rapidshare.com/files/99307216/ATI_X1600_Leopard_GraphicsUpdate.dmg.html

Copy the files from the .dmg in /System/Library/Extensions, open Terminal and enter the following commands (you can also use copy/paste):

sudo -s (password)

chmod -R 755 /System/Library/Extensions && chown -R root:wheel /System/Library/Extensions

diskutil repairpermissions /

After this delete /System/Library/Extensions.mkext and reboot.

silentmac · #9 03-14-2008, 12:25 PM

Sweet!
I tried with an old ATINDRV.kext from Tiger but didn't get it working. I'll try your files as soon as I get home from work.
Are they patched for 0x71c2?

edit: I'm thinking about doing this on a fresh install. I'll install the original graphics update then copy your files, right?

Thanks alot!

naquaada · #10 03-14-2008, 03:23 PM

Yep, they are patched for 71c2 but I preserved the old IDs, so they could run with other compatible cards.