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BootCamp Information:


Here is what you need to do:

1. You will need to purchase Mac OS 10.5 (Leopard) in order to fully utilize the BootCamp feature.

2. Use software update to see if there are any firmware updates and run any that come up.

3. Follow the instructions on the PDF file written by Apple (its in the bootcamp dmg file you downloaded above).

Here what you'll need:

1. Windows XP Home or Pro with SP2 or any version of Windows Vista (will NOT work with any other Windows based OS)
2. Your Leopard Installation DVD (Has the windows drivers on it for Windows XP/Vista)

If you decide to not use Windows on your Mac after trying so, you can use the assistant to erase the Windows partition. Make sure you get all important data off the Windows partition BEFORE you attempt to get rid of the partition as any data will be permanently gone.

Answers to some FAQ:

1. You can still use the beta of BootCamp in Tiger if you've already have it setup and running. When the beta expires, you just can't get anymore updates to drivers and to the software itself. If its already setup, you will still be able to boot to Windows.

2. You cannot use this in a PPC based Macintosh. This will ONLY work with Intel based Macs with the updated firmware.

3. You're still vulnerable to the same viruses, malware, and security risks just as if you were running a normal Windows based PC.

4. You cannot run both Mac OS X and Windows at the same time with BootCamp.

5. Mac OS X software will NOT work on the Windows side, and visa versa.

6. Supported Apple devices now include: iSight Webcam, Backlit keyboard in MacBook Pro, Apple Remote, Bluetooth Mighty Mouse, Bluetooth Keyboard. Drivers are pre-installed on the Leopard DVD. When inserted in Windows, it will auto-play and start installing the drivers for Windows.

7. This software currently only supports OEM copies of Windows XP Home Ed or Professional Ed with SP2 on the CD along with any version of Windows Vista. Windows 98, Me, 2000, or Media Center Ed are not supported, nor are Upgrade versions of Windows XP Home, Pro, or Vista.

8. Windows will require its own partition, however the Bootcamp software will take care of partitioning your HD WITHOUT damaging the contents of your Mac OS X data. If you choose to uninstall Windows, you can use the Bootcamp software to delete Windows and restore your HD back to one partition without losing your Mac OS X data. (As always, backup your important information before attempting)

9. Bootcamp will support both FAT32 and NTFS. Keep in mind that Mac OS X can only read an NTFS volume, so if you want to share files back and forth, its a wise decision to make your partition FAT32. (Note: Windows Vista only supports NTFS)

10. The Eject, volume, and brightness keys on an Apple keyboard will function properly after you have installed the drivers you burned earlier. The backlit keyboard will also function for MacBook Pros using the most up-to-date drivers (1.4.1 or newer).

11. Hold down the Option key after the Mac chime to bring up the boot manager and there you can select whether to boot into Mac OS X, or Windows. If you're already inside of Mac OS X, you can go to the Startup Disk System Preference and select the Windows partition from there to boot from. If you're in Windows you can do a similar thing by going to Control Panels and then double clicking on Startup Disk and select which OS you want to reboot into from there.

12. There's an update to make Windows XP Service Pack 3 and Windows Vista Service Pack 1 install and function properly. Please use the Apple Software update on the Windows side and the update should appear. Note: Mac OS X.5 is required for the update to run. You may need to update bootcamp from your Leopard DVD before proceeding to run the update for XP SP3 or Vista SP1. There have been reported issues with the stand-alone updater from Apple's support download section. Note that there are separate updates for XP and Vista.


Warning:

As always, you should backup your important data because you never know what will happen when doing things like this. Apple makes no guarantees and will not provide any support. Apple makes BootCamp work on a best effort basis and will provide updates on an as needed basis only. BootCamp requires that Mac OS X.5 (Leopard) be installed for any BootCamp updates.

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