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MultiBeast is an all-in-one post-installation utility designed to enable boot

from a hard drive. It also features a collection of drivers and customization
options.

This document will reference all of the features of MultiBeast, as described

inside the app itself. Please read all of the descriptions carefully. You may
run MultiBeast as often as you like, but keep in mind that it will not
uninstall items, just overwrite them.

tonymacx86 & MacMan

www.tonymacx86.com
v6.5
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How to Use MultiBeast

1. Click Quick Start to choose EasyBeast, UserDSDT, or DSDT-Free

2. Click Drivers for Audio, Graphics, and Network options
3. Click Customize for further options
4. Click Print or Save to back up your configuration
5. Click Build then Install
6. Restart computer to complete installation

Thanks to the Chameleon team, netkas, Project OS X, kozlek, toleda, Lnx2Mac, flAKed, cmf,
Shailua, the candle, Henties, Rehabman, Zenith432, Mieze and hnak for their contributions
that make this tool possible. Additional thanks to the tonymacx86 community for their testing
and contributions to this work. Special thanks to all of the tonymacx86.com mods.

MultiBeast concept and design by tonymacx86, MacMan, and adamsmasher.

MultiBeast 6 user interface, architecture, and development by Rob Wallace.
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Quick Start
Quick Start will load a pre-built configuration based on which option is chosen.
If you don't want to use any of these pre-built options, you can build your own
by selecting a bootloader, theme and kexts.

EasyBeast
EasyBeast is for Core 2, Core i or Xeon systems with no native CPU Power Management.
EasyBeast pre-configured choices:
Drivers -> Disk -> 3rd Party SATA
Drivers -> Misc -> ElliottForceLegacyRTC
Drivers -> Misc -> EvOreboot
Drivers -> Misc -> FakeSMC v6.9.1315
Drivers -> Misc -> NullCPUPowerManagement
Drivers -> System -> AppleRTC Patch for CMOS Reset
Bootloaders -> Chimera v3.0.1
Customize -> Boot Options -> Basic Boot Options
Customize -> Boot Options -> Use KernelCache
Customize -> System Definition -> Mac Pro -> Mac Pro 3,1
Customize -> Themes -> tonymacx86 Black

UserDSDT
UserDSDT is for those desktop systems who have a pre-edited DSDT for their motherboard.
UserDSDT pre-configured choices:
Drivers -> Disk -> 3rd Party SATA
Drivers -> Misc -> FakeSMC v6.9.1315
Drivers -> System -> AppleRTC Patch for CMOS Reset
Bootloaders -> Chimera v3.0.1
Customize -> Boot Options -> Basic Boot Options
Customize -> Boot Options -> Generate CPU States
Customize -> Boot Options -> Hibernate Mode - Desktop
Customize -> Boot Options -> Use KernelCache
Customize -> System Definition -> Mac Pro -> Mac Pro 3,1
Customize -> Themes -> tonymacx86 Black

DSDT-Free
DSDT Free is for those desktop systems who have a motherboard that works without a
DSDT. DSDT Free pre-configured choices:
Drivers -> Disk -> 3rd Party SATA
Drivers -> Misc -> FakeSMC v6.9.1315
Drivers -> System -> AppleRTC Patch for CMOS Reset
Bootloaders -> Chimera v3.0.1
Customize -> Boot Options -> Basic Boot Options
Customize -> Boot Options -> Generate CPU States
Customize -> Boot Options -> Hibernate Mode - Desktop
Customize -> Boot Options -> Use KernelCache
Customize -> System Definition -> Mac Pro -> Mac Pro 3,1
Customize -> Themes -> tonymacx86 Black
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Drivers
Drivers provide additional functionality to the operating system. The drivers
contained here provide either enhanced hardware support or are mandatory
for non-DSDT based systems. Be sure to read the descriptions carefully before
installation.
Audio
Collection of kexts to enable the on-board Audio on your system. Make sure to read the
descriptions carefully and only install the correct files for your audio codec.
Realtek ALC8xx
Enables audio for motherboards featuring the Realtek ALC887/888b, ALC888, ALC885/889a,
ALC889, ALC892, ALC898 or ALC1150 high-definition audio codecs. Click the triangle to
expand and then choose the appropriate codec for your environment.
Replaces /System/Library/Extensions/AppleHDA.kext with a patched 10.9.5 AppleHDA.kext
edited by toleda to enable full functionality for the Realtek ALC887/888b, ALC888,
ALC885/889a, ALC889, ALC892, ALC898 or ALC1150 high-definition audio codecs. Patches
/Extra/DSDT.aml if found to replace the current layout-id with layout-id 1. Adds
HDAEnabler=Yes, HDEFLayoutID=01000000 to /Extra/org.chameleon.Boot.plist.
Optional 3 Port (5.1) Audio
Optional for 3 port audio layouts. Remaps audio input and output ports for 5.1 analog
support. Adds HDEFLayoutID=02000000 to /Extra/org.chameleon.Boot.plist.
Optional HD 3000/HD 4000 HDMI Audio
Enables HDMI audio on HD 3000/4000 with limited analog output
options. Adds HDEFLayoutID=03000000 to
/Extra/org.chameleon.Boot.plist.
Optional EFI Installed Bootloader Support
Allows installation of patched AppleHDA without checking for required
files. Does not edit /Extra/org.chameleon.Boot.plist.
Intel 9 Series Motherboard Support
Mandatory patch for Intel 9 Series motherboard audio. Patches
/System/Library/Extensions/AppleHDA.kext/Contents/PlugIns/AppleHDAController.kext/Conte
nts/MacOS/AppleHDAController with new 9 Series Device ID. Requires MultiBeast 6.3.0 or
later AppleHDA.
Universal
Enables audio for most codecs. Uses VoodooHDA which is an open source audio driver for
devices compliant with the Intel High Definition Audio (HDA) specification, based primarily on
code from the FreeBSD hdac driver. It is intended as an Intel-only replacement for
AppleHDA. Enables sound without DSDT patching. Click the triangle to expand and then
choose the appropriate version. Installs VoodooHDA.kext in /System/Library/Extensions.
VoodooHDA 0.2.1 / 0.2.2 - VoodooLabs branches.
VoodooHDA 0.2.56 / 0.2.61 / 2.7.2 / 2.7.3 / 2.8.2 / 2.8.4 Also installs
VoodooHDA.prefPane in /System/Library/PreferencePanes. 2.8.2/2.8.4 installs
VoodooHdaSettingsLoader.app in /Applications and getdump in /usr/local/bin.
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VoodooHDA VT2021 2.7.2 - Project OS X branch version 2.7.2 edited by lazybon3 for the
VIA VT2021.

Disk
Collection of kexts that provide enhanced hardware support for optical and disk drives.
3rd Party SATA
Provides support for the ASMedia ASM1061, JMicron 36x (aka GSATA)
and Marvell 88SE912x, 88SE9172 and 88SE9230 SATA controllers. All
drives connected to these ports show on the desktop as Internal and
can NOT be hot swapped. Installs AHCI_3rdParty_SATA.kext in
/System/Library/Extensions.
3rd Party eSATA
Provides support for the ASMedia ASM1061, JMicron 36x (aka GSATA)
and Marvell 88SE912x, 88SE9172 and 88SE9230 SATA controllers. All
drives connected to these ports show on the desktop as External and can be hot swapped.
Installs AHCI_3rdParty_eSATA.kext in /System/Library/Extensions.
IOAHCIBlockStorageInjector
Makes drives appear as internal. Installs IOAHCIBlockStorageInjector.kext in
/System/Library/Extensions. Not needed when using AHCI_3rdParty_SATA.kext.
Intel Generic AHCI SATA
Provides support for the Intel 9 Series, X79 and X99 SATA controllers which are displayed as
Generic AHCI Controller in System Profiler. All drives connected to these ports show on the
desktop as Internal. Installs AHCI_Intel_Generic_SATA.kext in /System/Library/Extensions.
Trim Enabler
10.9.0 – 10.9.3 TRIM Patch
Patches the 10.9.0 - 10.9.3 version of /System/Library/Extensions/IOAHCIFamily.kext/
Contents/PlugIns/IOAHCIBlockStorage.kext to enable TRIM on non-Apple SSD drives.
10.9.4+ TRIM Patch
Patches 10.9.4+ version of /System/Library/Extensions/IOAHCIFamily.kext/
Contents/PlugIns/IOAHCIBlockStorage.kext to enable TRIM on non-Apple SSD drives.

Graphics
Collection of patches to fully enable graphics capabilities.
Intel Graphics Patch for Mixed Systems
Patches AppleIntelSNBGraphicsFB.kext and AppleIntelFramebufferCapri.kext to enable the
use of the HD 3000 GPU on 7-Series motherboards and the HD 4000 GPU on 6-Series
motherboards.
Intel 9 Series HD 4600 Graphics Fix
Enables full acceleration for Intel HD 4600 graphics on 9 Series
motherboards. Patches
/System/Library/Extensions/AppleIntelFramebufferAzul.kext.
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Misc
Collection of miscellaneous kexts that provide enhanced hardware support or mandatory for
systems not using a DSDT. Be sure to read the descriptions carefully before installation.
ElliottForceLegacyRTC
Prevents a CMOS reset on reboot without a DSDT. Installs ElliottForceLegacyRTC.kext in
/System/Library/Extensions.
EvOreboot
If you don't have a DSDT, shutdown and reboot do not work without this kext. Installs
EvOreboot.kext in /System/Library/Extensions.
FakeSMC
FakeSMC.kext is the only absolutely mandatory kext, and is required for booting the system.
Original by netkas, new branch by kozlek. Installs FakeSMC.kext in
/System/Library/Extensions/.
FakeSMC Plugins
Installs FakeSMC plugins ACPISensors.kext, CPUSensors.kext, GPUSensors.kext and
LPCSensors.kext in /System/Library/Extensions/FakeSMC.kext/Contents/PlugIns. These
plugins allow software access to motherboard hardware monitors.
FakeSMC HWMonitor Application
Hardware Monitoring application from kozlek's branch. Requires FakeSMC Motherboard
Plugins. Installs /Applications/HWMonitor.app.
NullCPUPowerManagement
Disables AppleIntelCPUPowerManagement.kext to prevent kernel panic without proper HPET
DSDT edits. Installs NullCPUPowerManagement.kext in /System/Library/Extensions.
PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse/Trackpad
Enables non-USB keyboards, mice and trackpads. Installs AppleACPIPS2Nub.kext and
ApplePS2Controller.kext in /System/Library/Extensions.
USB 3.0 – Universal
Zenith432's GenericUSBXHCI.kext to enable USB 3.0. Installs GenericUSBXHCI.kext in
/System/Library/Extensions/ and xhcdump in /usr/local/bin. Also enables USB 2.0 on LGA
1156 motherboards that aren't using a DSDT and don't enable Rate Matching Hub in BIOS.
VoodooTSCSync
VoodooTSCSync.kext synchronizes the Timer Stamp Counter (TSC) on x86/Intel®64 CPUs.
Only necessary for LGA2011 CPUs. Written by Cosmosis Jones with source available here.
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Network
Collection of kexts to fully enable specific Ethernet controllers.
Atheros
ALXEthernet
Shailua's port of the Qualcomm Atheros alx Ethernet Linux driver.
Installs ALXEthernet.kext in /System/Library/Extensions
/IONetworkingFamily.kext/Contents/PlugIns.
AtherosL1cEthernet
Shailua's updated version of maolj’s port of the Atheros Linux driver. Adds support for the
AR81(31/32/51/52/61/62/71/72). Installs AtherosL1cEthernet.kext in
/System/Library/Extensions/IONetworkingFamily.kext/Contents/PlugIns.
Killer ALXEthernet
gamester3333's version of Shailua's port of the Qualcomm Atheros alx Ethernet Linux
driver for the Killer E2200 controller. Installs ALXEthernet.kext in
/System/Library/Extensions /IONetworkingFamily.kext/Contents/PlugIns.
AtherosE2200Ethernet
Mieze’s driver based on Johannes Berg’s alx driver and RealtekRTL811 for the Killer E2200
controller. Installs AtherosE2200Ethernet in /System/Library/Extensions
/IONetworkingFamily.kext/Contents/PlugIns.
Intel
AppleIntelE1000e
Enables Intel 825xx ethernet controllers. hnak's port of the e1000.sourceforge.net Intel
Wired Ethernet for Linux driver. Installs AppleIntelE1000e.kext in
System/Library/Extensions/IONetworkingFamily.kext/Contents/PlugIns.
AppleIGB
Enables Intel 82575, 82576, 82580, dh89xxcc, i350, i210 and i211 ethernet controllers.
hnak's port of the Intel igb ethernet driver for Linux. Installs AppleIGB.kext in
System/Library/Extensions/IONetworkingFamily.kext/Contents/PlugIns.
Realtek
RealtekRTL81xx
Enables Realtek 81xx Ethernet controllers. Lnx2Mac's port of the Linux RTL81xx driver
merged into Chuck Fry's "Chucko R1000SL" kext. Installs RealtekRTL81xx.kext in
/System/Library/Extensions.
RealtekRTL8111
Mieze's port of the Realtek Linux v8.037.00 driver. Installs RealtekRTL8111.kext in
/System/Library/Extensions/IONetworkingFamily.kext/Contents/PlugIns. Project page:
https://github.com/Mieze/RTL8111_driver_for_OS_X
Realtek – AppleRTL8169Ethernet
Enables Realtek 81xx Ethernet controllers. Official Realtek driver for 81xx Ethernet
controllers. Installs AppleRTL8169Ethernet.kext in
/System/Library/Extensions/IONetworkingFamily.kext/Contents/PlugIns.
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System
AppleACPIPlatform Rollback
10.6.8 Rollback for ASUS X58 Systems
Replaces the current AppleACPIPlatform.kext in
/System/Library/Extensions with an patched 10.6.8
AppleACPIPlatform.kext by ErmaC for ASUS X58 motherboards
running OS X Lion 10.7.4 or later.
10.8.1 Rollback for ASUS X58 Systems
Replaces the current AppleACPIPlatform.kext in /System/Library/Extensions with the
10.8.1 version. Required on some non-Gigabyte motherboards.
Patched AppleIntelCPUPowerManagement
Replaces the current /System/Library/Extensions/AppleIntelCPUPowerManagement.kext with
a version that was patched using AICPMPatch by el coniglio. Deletes
/System/Library/Extensions/NullCPUPowerManagement.kext if found.
AppleRTC Patch for CMOS Reset
Patches /System/Library/Extensions/AppleRTC.kext/ to prevent CMOS resets under
Mavericks.

Bootloaders
Install to make your drive bootable. Does not include any themes.

Chimera v3.0.1
MacMan's branch of Chameleon 2.2.
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Customize
A collection of boot time configuration files and system customization options.

Boot Options
Contains scripts to edit /Extra/org.chameleon.Boot.plist files to enable/disable special boot
loader features at startup.
Basic Boot Options
Installs /Extra/org.chameleon.Boot.plist with the minimum required options,
EthernetBuiltIn=Yes, GraphicsEnabler=No, IGPEnabler=Yes, Legacy Logo=Yes and
Timeout=2
DropSSDT=Yes
Adds DropSSDT=Yes to /Extra/org.chameleon.Boot.plist
Generate CPU States
Adds GenerateCStates=Yes and GeneratePStates=Yes to /Extra/org.chameleon.Boot.plist
GraphicsEnabler=Yes
Changes GraphicsEnabler=No to GraphicsEnabler=Yes in /Extra/org.chameleon.Boot.plist.
Hibernate Mode - Desktop
Configures the system for Desktop power management hibernate mode and deletes
/var/vm/sleepimage to reclaim disk space.
Hibernate Mode - Laptop
Configures the system for Laptop power management hibernate mode
IGPEnabler=No
Changes IGPEnabler=Yes to IGPEnabler=No in /Extra/org.chameleon.Boot.plist
Instant Menu
Adds Instant Menu=Yes or replaces Timeout=n in /Extra/org.chameleon.Boot.plist
PCI Root ID Fix
Adds PCIRootUID=1 to Kernel Flags in /Extra/org.chameleon.Boot.plist
Use KernelCache
Adds UseKernelCache=Yes to /Extra/org.chameleon.Boot.plist. Not needed when using
EasyBeast or UserDSDT.
Verbose Boot
Adds -v to Kernel Flags in /Extra/org.chameleon.Boot.plist.
1080p Display
Adds Graphics Mode = "1920x1080x32" or changes Graphics Mode
to "1920x1080x32" in /Extra/org.chameleon.Boot.plist.
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SSDT Options
Optimized versions of Sandy Bridge Core i CPU specific SSDTs. Each CPU type supports a
specific maximum Turbo Boot clock rate. Installs SSDT.aml in /Extra.
Sandy Bridge Core i5
Optimized SSDT supporting Sandy Bridge Core i5 CPUs with a maximum
Turbo Boost clock of 3.8 GHz. Installs SSDT.aml in /Extra.
Sandy Bridge Core i7
Optimized SSDT supporting Sandy Bridge Core i7 CPUs with a maximum
Turbo Boost clock of 3.9 GHz. Installs SSDT.aml in /Extra.
Sandy Bridge Core i5/i7 Overclocked
Optimized SSDT supporting Sandy Bridge Core i5 or Core i7 CPUs overclocked up to 4.2 Ghz.
Installs SSDT.aml in /Extra.

System Definitions
Contains pre-edited smbios.plist files that will identify your system as a specific Mac model.
MacPro3,1 is installed by default by EasyBeast, and UserDSDT installations, and is the
general recommendation.
iMac
These pre-edited smbios.plist files will identify your system as an iMac.
Mac Pro
These pre-edited smbios.plist files will identify your system as a Mac Pro.
MacBook Pro
These pre-edited smbios.plist files will identify your system as a MacBook Pro.
Mac mini
These pre-edited smbios.plist files will identify your system as a Mac mini.

Themes
Themes for bootloader GUI customization. Installed in /Extra.
Chameleon 2.1 Default
Default Chameleon theme
Chameleon 2.2 Default
Default Chameleon theme
tonymacx86 remixed
Alternate tonymacx86 theme by Complx
tonymacx86 Black
Default tonymacx86 theme by Adamsmasher
tonymacx86 White
Alternate tonymacx86 theme by Adamsmasher
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This tool was created for your personal use and may
not be sold or re-distributed without the express written
consent of tonymacx86 LLC.

This tool is provided "as is" without warranties of any

kind, either expressed or implied, including, but not
limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and
fitness for a particular purpose. The entire risk as to the
quality and performance of this tool is with you. Should
the tool prove defective, you assume the cost of all
necessary servicing, repair or correction.
Please consider a contribution to support further
MultiBeast development. Thanks in advance!
Copyright ©2014 tonymacx86 LLC
The copyright to the original works contained within are retained by the original creators