Handbook:PPC/Blocks/Kernel

Architecture specific configuration
Make sure to enable support for Amiga partitions if using a Pegasos system, or Macintosh partitions when using an Apple computer.

Users of NewWorld and OldWorld machines will want HFS support as well. OldWorld users require it for copying compiled kernels to the MacOS partition. NewWorld users require it for configuring the special Apple_Bootstrap partition:

Don't forget to include support in the kernel for the right Ethernet card! Most newer Apple computers use the SunGEM ethernet driver. Older iMacs commonly use the BMAC driver.

When booting from FireWire, enable the following options.

Do not turn off kernel framebuffer support as it is required for a successful boot. When using an NVIDIA based chipset,use the Open Firmware framebuffer. When using an ATI based chipset, select the framebuffer driver based upon the right chipset (Mach64, Rage128 or Radeon).