NevBull

Q: Snow Leopard on Mac Mini Server

Hi All - I have a new 2010 Mac Mini Server and would like to install Snow Leopard (non server version) on it. When I boot from the retail SL DVD on an external USB drive, it boots ok, then I get the error screen and have to hold down the power button to restart.

does anyone have any idea how I can achieve this?

Nev.

Mac Mini Server 2010, Mac OS X (10.6.2)

Posted on Jun 18, 2010 5:39 AM

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  • by AppleDuhds,

    AppleDuhds AppleDuhds Jul 18, 2010 2:48 PM in response to MacProCT
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    Jul 18, 2010 2:48 PM in response to MacProCT
    No offense intended. Your posts just didn't address what I ask.

    Thanks
  • by MacProCT,

    MacProCT MacProCT Jul 18, 2010 3:53 PM in response to AppleDuhds
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    Jul 18, 2010 3:53 PM in response to AppleDuhds
    I'm not offended.

    But I do have to say that a lot of people come in to forums like this asking questions based on their preconceived notions of the path they think they should take.

    And when alternatives are offered, they are not readily accepted.

    So, I respectfully suggest giving some consideration to all possibilities.
  • by AppleDuhds,

    AppleDuhds AppleDuhds Jul 18, 2010 4:18 PM in response to MacProCT
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    Jul 18, 2010 4:18 PM in response to MacProCT
    Admin apparently deleted my posts before you could read the last one in which I said I am considering several routes to my goal. That includes using SuperDuper to duplicate the active operating system from my 2009 Mini Client on disk 2 of the Server. The only problems I have read on doing so is that the kexts for ethernet and card reader don't work. That is of no consequence to me as I do not use the card reader and I think I can get ethernet to work in WinXP even though it doesn't work in SL Client on disk 2.

    But I still want to get input from people having ideas on my original question which concerns using BootCamp Assistant on Server to install XP to disk 2. BootCamp Assistant seems to be a free standing application and did format disk 2 for Windows, but apparently Fat16 because the Windows installer wants to format to NTSF. Windows installer shows two disk 0 to choose from both showing as Master Boot Record. I just don't understand why it is showing two when there is just one disk formatted for Windows showing in Disk Utility. I can always update to a newer version of SL Client if and when it becomes available.


    Anybody have any ideas on that?
  • by Dah•veed,

    Dah•veed Dah•veed Jul 18, 2010 8:51 PM in response to AppleDuhds
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    Jul 18, 2010 8:51 PM in response to AppleDuhds
    At this point you should probably start your own post with your question about the Mac mini server and Boot Camp. That should attract folks who perhaps have solutions.

    Right now you are doing what Apple refers to in the Terms of Use as threadjacking. You have taken over a thread with a related, but different subject.
  • by AppleDuhds,

    AppleDuhds AppleDuhds Jul 20, 2010 11:28 AM in response to NevBull
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    Jul 20, 2010 11:28 AM in response to NevBull
    I just proved to myself that this can be done using my MacMini Client and the 10.6 Snow Leopard DVD that came with it. I will attempt to make this clear. You must have access to a Mac Mini Client computer. Mine is a late 2009

    1. Format an external USB Harddisk, (Mine is 80 gigabytes) to GUID Partition Table using Disk Utility in MacMini Client. This is found in Applications/Utilities on your Task Bar at the bottom of the screen.

    2. Insert the Snow Leopard Install Disk that came with the Mac Mini Client. It will open and give you the choice to install it.

    3. Install Snow Leopard to the USB Harddisk.

    4. After installation is complete boot into the new installation of Snow Leopard on the USB Harddisk.

    5. Use the Software Update in the fold down list from the Apple Icon in the upper left corner. It downloaded and installed 1.07 GB on the first time and then added two more small updates when run the 2nd time. One was for my Canon Printer so you may not have these.

    6. Now either boot your Mac Mini Server into Server and chose the new Snow Leopard from System Preferences/Startup Disk. Or the split second you hear the chime on boot, immediately hold down the Alt key on a MS keyboard or it's equivilent on a Mac keyboard. Select the new Snow Leopard installation to boot from the choices it gives you.

    7. That booted mine into a perfect installation of Snow Leopard except as has been said before there is no Ethernet or Card Reader driver.

    OK, now for operation number two.

    1. Open Disk Utility in the new Snow Leopard you just booted into.

    2. Now in the left column highlight the new Snow Leopard.

    3. You will see a list of four choices, the 4th one is Restore. Click that.

    4. In the window that opens drag the highlighted new Snow Leopard into the Source box.

    5. Drag the 2nd item of the 2nd Harddisk into Destination. Unless you changed the name it will read untitled. Leave the box below the Destination box checked. Click on Restore in the lower right corner.

    Do not touch the one called Server HD! I do not think it would let you mess with it but don't take the chance. That is your Server Operating System.

    6. Now sit back and wait about half an hour. (at least on mine)

    I am now booted into the new Snow Leopard on the previously unused 500 gig harddisk but am writing this from the Mini Client because of the lack of Ethernet driver in the new installation on Server.

    As soon as I am sure I can install the BootCamp drivers inside Windows I am going to use BootCamp and attempt to install Windows XP in BootCamp on the same drive I just installed Snow Leopard on.

    Good Luck. This is somewhat brain wracking.
  • by AppleDuhds,

    AppleDuhds AppleDuhds Jul 20, 2010 11:52 AM in response to AppleDuhds
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    Jul 20, 2010 11:52 AM in response to AppleDuhds
    OOPS! Before step 6 you obviously have to Eject the USB HD on the Mac Mini Client and plug it into the Mac Mini Server.
  • by AppleDuhds,

    AppleDuhds AppleDuhds Jul 20, 2010 12:18 PM in response to AppleDuhds
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    Jul 20, 2010 12:18 PM in response to AppleDuhds
    One more point. I didn't Install the Applications from the second DVD but it does open and appear ready to install them. I wanted a barebones Snow Leopard as a means to another end that seems like a taboo subject in this thread.
  • by AppleDuhds,

    AppleDuhds AppleDuhds Jul 21, 2010 3:55 AM in response to AppleDuhds
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    Jul 21, 2010 3:55 AM in response to AppleDuhds
    Link to installing BootCamp on 2010 MM Server:

    http://discussions.apple.com/message.jspa?messageID=11940563#11940563
  • by gbreeman,

    gbreeman gbreeman Jul 27, 2010 8:50 PM in response to NevBull
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    Jul 27, 2010 8:50 PM in response to NevBull
    Here's how I did it. I hooked the MacMini Server up to my Macbook Pro, put the MacMini in Target Disk mode and rebooted. Then, with the MacMini now a FW 'slave' drive to my Macbook Pro, I proceeded to install SL 10.6 from the Macbook DVD drive onto the FW MacMini drive. Once the installation completed, I installed the '10.6.4 Update for the Mid '10 Mac Mini' (see David Austin's post) and that was it - all's working fine.

    [I haven't tested the SD card slot or Ethernet yet - I won't be needing either...]

    Gabe
  • by shoebobs,

    shoebobs shoebobs Jul 29, 2010 8:24 PM in response to gbreeman
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    Jul 29, 2010 8:24 PM in response to gbreeman
    I went to the Apple store today and bought Snow Leopard Client version 10.6.3. I just finished installing it using the "Remote Install Mac OS X" utility on my MBP and there were no errors during the install. From what I can tell, everything is working fine.
  • by MacProCT,

    MacProCT MacProCT Jul 29, 2010 10:24 PM in response to shoebobs
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    Jul 29, 2010 10:24 PM in response to shoebobs
    97% of your Mini will be functional. But some functions will not, such as ethernet, or SD slot.
  • by levytv,

    levytv levytv Aug 6, 2010 1:30 AM in response to MacProCT
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    Aug 6, 2010 1:30 AM in response to MacProCT
  • by Dah•veed,

    Dah•veed Dah•veed Aug 6, 2010 8:32 AM in response to levytv
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    Aug 6, 2010 8:32 AM in response to levytv
    I see no solution to anything on either of the two comments that appear on display at that link.
  • by levytv,

    levytv levytv Aug 6, 2010 3:50 PM in response to Dah•veed
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    Aug 6, 2010 3:50 PM in response to Dah•veed
    here is the solution courtesy of ichiro -

    There are new network extensions for the new MacMini

    Put the OS X install DVD that came with your MacMini
    From finder Menu "Go" then "Go to Folder"
    Type in the following "/Volumes/Mac OS X Install DVD/System/Library/Extensions/"
    Find the following files and copy them to your desktop:
    IONetworkingFamily.kext
    IO80211Family.kext

    Find the same 2 files in your New MacMini Hard Drive in the same location
    for example "Macintosh HD/System/Library/Extensions/"

    Back up the 2 files

    Copy the new files from the DVD (that you copied to your desktop) to your Hard Drive (Same location)

    Authenticate

    Then make sure you Repair Permissions

    Reboot!
  • by MacProCT,

    MacProCT MacProCT Aug 6, 2010 8:00 PM in response to levytv
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    Aug 6, 2010 8:00 PM in response to levytv
    That doesn't address the SD card reader, or the other item that isn't supported by a generic 10.6 install. (Can't remember what that third item is right now. Video card?)
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