rBoot 1.2 Update

Today rBoot, the boot CD for both Snow Leopard and Lion has been updated to 1.2. The standard version, and a laptop edition (rBoot LE) are now available for download at tonymacx86.com/downloads.
    Please do not upload or redistribute rBoot to any other sites.  

    Full list of changes:
    • Updated bootloader to Chimera v1.9.1
    If this utility has helped you, please consider a contribution to support further rBoot development.  Thanks in advance, and enjoy!
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    iBoot 3.3 Update


    iBoot has been updated to 3.3. As always, this boot CD facilitates the direct retail installation of Mac OS X 10.6.x Snow Leopard via iBoot + MultiBeast. Pick up the latest version at tonymacx86.com/downloads
    • Updated bootloader to Chimera v1.9.1
    • For 10.6.x Snow Leopard only
      Please do not upload or redistribute iBoot to any other sites.  

      If this utility has helped you, please consider a contribution to support further iBoot development.  Thanks in advance, and enjoy!

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      Chimera 1.9 Update: Multiple NVIDIA Cards, Ivy Bridge and GTX 680 Support

      Today MacMan updated Chimera to version 1.9. The most exciting change is the addition of a new bit of GraphicsEnabler code from the Chameleon team to enable multiple NVIDIA graphics cards without any extra DSDT edits necessary! He's also added support for Intel's soon to be released Ivy Bridge CPUs and GraphicsEnabler detection for NVIDIA's new GeForce GTX 680. This new version will be included in the next MultiBeast release.

       
      Chimera v1.9 Changes:
      • Back-ported the following Chameleon commit:
        • r1903 "NVDA,Child" device_type support for non-primary NVIDIA cards.
        • Multiple graphics cards work without any extra DSDT edits.
      • Added support for Ivy Bridge CPUs.
      • Added GraphicsEnabler detection code for NVIDIA GTX 680 and GT 620.
        • Driver support is still missing in Mac OS X.
      • Added additional missing NVIDIA cards.
      • Added GT540M device id 0x0DF4 to memory detection work around.
      • Cleaned up Sandy Bridge-E CPU detection and support code. 
        NOTE: Proper drivers are required for full graphics support.
          There is a standalone installer, available at tonymacx86.com/downloads. For bug reporting, feature requests, and general feedback please use the Chimera forum.

          -tonymacx86 & MacMan

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          Chimera 1.5.4 Update: FaceTime Fix
          Chimera 1.5 Update- Sandy Bridge HD 3000 Onboard Graphics Support
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          Exclusive: Intel's Unreleased Ivy Bridge Core i7-3770K Running Mac OS X Lion

          Well it's official- Mac OS X Lion runs great on Intel's upcoming Ivy Bridge platform. Here's a few screenshots of the Core i7-3770K running at stock 3.5GHz on a Z77 motherboard submitted to us via an anonymous tip:

           
          Because there are no Macs yet with Ivy Bridge, the tipster had to use a modified kernel to boot. We can't wait to test out these chips to see what else they can do. Intel's official release date for Core i7 and Core i5 desktop CPUs is April 29th. Check out the Hardware News and Rumors section of the forum for more information on upcoming products. 
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          Optimizing NVIDIA GeForce 4xx and 5xx Graphics Cards for Mac OS X Lion Using OpenCL and CUDA


          Many graphics and video professionals prefer using NVIDIA graphics cards. OpenCL (Open Computing Language) was initially created by Apple to provide applications access to the computing power of the graphics card as well as the CPU. This can dramatically increase the general performance of high-end applications at the OS level, and has become an industry standard. Apple has supported OpenCL since Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard.

          Using the latest MultiBeast, all NVIDIA 4xx and 5xx graphics cards can be optimized for Mac OS X Lion. We've included a Combo OpenCL Enabler, that not only patches all device IDs into the native driver, but patches the system to use the power of OpenCL. Earlier NVIDIA (pre-Fermi) models and ATI/AMD cards are OpenCL enabled by default, and do not need any patching. Integrated graphics solutions such as Intel HD 3000 do not support OpenCL.
          How to Enable OpenCL for NVIDIA 4xx and 5xx Graphics Cards:

               1. Update to the latest version of Mac OS X Lion
               2. Download MultiBeast
               3. Run Combo OpenCL Enabler
               4. Reboot

          NOTE: Only for Mac OS X Lion native drivers with NVIDIA 4xx and 5xx cards. If you've previously installed the official Quadro for Mac drivers for Lion from NVIDIA's site, do NOT run the Combo OpenCL Enabler.


          NVIDIA has created a similar but proprietary technology, called CUDA. According to NVIDIA's site, CUDA is "a parallel computing platform that enables dramatic increases in computing performance by harnessing the power of the graphics processing unit (GPU)". NVIDIA's CUDA driver for Mac can be downloaded free from NVIDIA's site here.
          It is important to note that both CUDA and OpenCL don't work with every piece of software. The application itself must be coded to support them. Refer to the developer's website for compatibility with these technologies.

          Below are some of our top picks for modern NVIDIA cards that can be fully enabled using the new Combo OpenCL Enabler and CUDA. 

          GeForce GT 430Amazon  Newegg
          GeForce GTS 450Amazon  Newegg
          GeForce GTX 460Amazon  Newegg
          GeForce GTX 470Amazon  Newegg
          GeForce GTX 480Amazon  Newegg 
          GeForce GT 520Amazon  Newegg
          GeForce GTX 550tiAmazon  Newegg
          GeForce GTX 560Amazon  Newegg
          GeForce GTX 560tiAmazon  Newegg
          GeForce GTX 570Amazon  Newegg
          GeForce GTX 580Amazon  Newegg

          Check out our CustoMac Buyer's Guide for a huge list of alternate graphics cards, parts, and full Sandy Bridge Socket 1155 builds. Good luck, and let us know how it goes!
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          MultiBeast 4.3 Update

          Today MultiBeast was updated to version 4.3 for Lion. We've added a new Combo OpenCL Enabler, which when combined with Chimera 1.8 will enable full QE/CI and OpenCL for all NVIDIA GeForce 4xx and 5xx graphics cards. Two more big additions are the flAked SpeedStepper for UEFI power management fixes, and maolj's Atheros ethernet driver. The latest version of MultiBeast is now available at tonymacx86.com/downloads.
          Please do not upload or redistribute MultiBeast to any other sites. 

          What's new in MultiBeast 4.3...
          • Updated Chimera to v1.8.0
          • Renamed NVIDIA GF100 Fermi Patches to NVIDIA 4xx/5xx Support
          • Renamed OpenCL Enabler 10.7.0 / 10.7.1 to 10.7.0 / 10.7.1 netkas OpenCL Enabler
          • Removed OpenCL Enabler 10.7.2
          • Added 10.7.2 / 10.7.3 Combo OpenCL Enabler. 
            • This new enabler contains the functionality from the old OpenCL Enabler plus adds cmf's OpenGL patch and MacMan's patch to add the missing NVIDIA device IDs. 
            • NOTE: ONLY for native Apple-released graphics drivers, NOT for the older NVIDIA Official Drivers for Quadro released here.
          • Renamed ATI 48xx Patches to ATI 48xx Support
          • Moved ATI 48xx Device Injector to ATI 48xx Support -> ATI 48xx Device Injector
          • Renamed all ATI 48xx Patch for 10.7.x to 10.7.x netkas ATI 48xx Patch
          • Added 10.7.3 netkas ATI 48xx Patch for 10.7.3 to Graphics -> ATI 48xx Support
          • Added flAked SpeedStepper to Drivers & Bootloaders -> Kexts & Enablers -> Miscellaneous
          • Added maolj's AtherosL1cEthernet to Drivers & Bootloaders -> Kexts & Enablers -> Network
          • Removed OSx86 Software. 
            • The programs in this choice are now available for download here.
          • Added 10.7.2 / 10.7.3 Combo OpenCL Enabler to EasyBeast and UserDSDT installs.
          • Changed npci=0x2000 to npci=0x3000 for all kernel flags.
          • Removed backup function from any script that was backing up and patching kexts.
          • Updated IntelCPUMonitor to v1.0.1 rev505
          If this utility has helped you, please consider a contribution to support further MultiBeast development. Thanks in advance, and enjoy! If you have Bug Reports or Feature Requests, please let us know in the MultiBeast section of the forum.

          -tonymacx86 & MacMan
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