OS X compatible motherboard -> QUO

Micky1979 · December 28, 2016

Actually what this Hex string represents, I do not know. But it ain't a disk or partition.

OK thanks, is for the nvram then.. i guess

IronManJFF · December 28, 2016

Anyone been able to install Sierra 10.12.2 from a USB stick successfully ? I had a brain cramp and wanted to to give it a go. I am stuck at the very end of the installation with error "The installer payload failed signature check."

I updated the date with ntpdate -u time.apple.com but to no avail.... if anyone has a hint...

Good thing I am doing this on my 'test disk'..you are never too carefull..

Thanks.

Micky1979 · December 28, 2016

I updated the date with ntpdate -u time.apple.com but to no avail.... if anyone has a hint...

Tried w/o internet connection and a good bios-date?

IronManJFF · December 28, 2016

I haven't tried w/o net connection.

Thanks for the suggestion about the BIOS date, I will check that when I get back home.

mhaeuser · December 28, 2016

OK thanks, is for the nvram then.. i guess

Yes, it is for the EFI Variable Store, thus you can set any value to any GUID

elviejo · December 28, 2016

Anyone been able to install Sierra 10.12.2 from a USB stick successfully ? I had a brain cramp and wanted to to give it a go. I am stuck at the very end of the installation with error "The installer payload failed signature check."

I updated the date with ntpdate -u time.apple.com but to no avail.... if anyone has a hint...

Good thing I am doing this on my 'test disk'..you are never too carefull..

Thanks.

Delete the Install macOS Sierra in your applications folder and download it again, use a different USB stick, preferably an unused one to create the usb installation, if you are using your QUO board with SIP disabled it will boot without problem, also try a different usb port. The probable cause could be a corrupted installation app or a failing usb stick. Good luck.

IronManJFF · December 29, 2016

Was the BIOS date...methinks because I dual boot and Windows 10 probably sets it differently.

bs0d · December 30, 2016

Sorry for posting here instead of dedicated section, but I think someone from here should see it first if wanted.

So I am selling my Z77MX-QUO-AOS GM board + i7 3770S + 4x4GB DDR3 1600 Corsair for 400$ since for months it sits in the corner(using my laptop mostly) I think its better if someone will be happy with it as I was.

Who want it can PM for details.

i too have an AOS system packed away in box, that could do with a good home.

Z77MX-QUO-AOS board and i5 3570k with 2 x crucial ballistix 8GB DDR3 1600 for a total of 16GB (which are brand new) and TPLink WDN4800 WIFI pci-e card for $350 ONO

PM for details.

bltzkrg · January 3, 2017

Hey all,

I am looking to getting Sierra installed on my box. I am going to do the install on a new SSD that i recently received.

Reading all of the threads, I am undecided if I should use the Sierra Patched X-MASS BIOS or the one that Tosk posted.

Goals:

Install Sierra on a new SSD in addition to the other drives
Still run Yosemite (or update to El Capitan) on current OSX drive after BIOS flash
Eventually cut over to only running Sierra on new drive but want to ensure that everything is working in new OS before removing old drive

I did create a build signature to try and help make an educated decision.

Thanks in advance!

Tosk · January 3, 2017

Reading all of the threads, I am undecided if I should use the Sierra Patched X-MASS BIOS or the one that Tosk posted.

Use the Sierra Patched X-MASS BIOS first before you try mine. It might work better for you.

IronManJFF · January 4, 2017

Hey all,

I am looking to getting Sierra installed on my box. I am going to do the install on a new SSD that i recently received. ...

Use the Sierra Patched X-MASS BIOS first before you try mine. It might work better for you.

You will need a Defaults.plist in EFI partition.

This should work for your build ... all you need to do is insert serial number.

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>

<!DOCTYPE plist PUBLIC "-//Apple//DTD PLIST 1.0//EN" "http://www.apple.com/DTDs/PropertyList-1.0.dtd">

<dict>

<key>Version</key>

<key>Defaults:4D1FDA02-38C7-4A6A-9CC6-4BCCA8B30102</key>

<dict>

<key>BiosVersion</key>

<key>ProductId</key>

<key>ProductFamily</key>

<key>ProductName</key>

<key>SystemSerial</key>

<string>YOUR_SERIAL_GOES_HERE</string>

<key>BaseBoardSerial</key>

<string>YOUR_SERIAL+5_DIGITS_GOES_HERE</string>

</dict>

<key>Defaults:7C436110-AB2A-4BBB-A880-FE41995C9F82</key>

<dict>

<key>csr-active-config</key>

</dict>

<key>Defaults:1F8E0C02-58A9-4E34-AE22-2B63745FA101</key>

<dict>

<key>BootEntryTemplate</key>

<string>$label</string>

<key>DarwinDiskTemplate</key>

<string>$label $platform.$major.$minor</string>

<key>DarwinRecoveryDiskTemplate</key>

<string>$label $platform.$major.$minor</string>

<key>DisableNvidiaInjection</key>

<true/>

</dict>

</plist>

scottroadjack · January 16, 2017

Hi Scott

The main purpose a a Defaults.plist is to enable you to override the BIOS defaults without having to mod your BIOS. it is a lot easier to edit a file than to create a custom BIOS image for every single possible configuration.

To properly prepare a Defaults.plist file for you I need to know which version of OS X you are currently running and which BIOS you are currently using.

At the moment I do not have OS X installed. I am currently running the XMASS bios. I want to install Sierra.

IronManJFF · January 16, 2017

This should work for your config(Scott) ..

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<!DOCTYPE plist PUBLIC "-//Apple//DTD PLIST 1.0//EN" "http://www.apple.com/DTDs/PropertyList-1.0.dtd">
<plist version="1.0">
<dict>
<key>Version</key>
<string>1.0.1</string>
<key>Date</key>
<integer>0</integer>
<key>Defaults:4D1FDA02-38C7-4A6A-9CC6-4BCCA8B30102</key>
<dict>
<key>BiosVersion</key>
<string>IM131.88Z.010A.B05.1210121459</string>
<key>ProductId</key>
<string>Mac-FC02E91DDD3FA6A4</string>
<key>ProductFamily</key>
<string>iMac</string>
<key>ProductName</key>
<string>iMac13,2</string>
<key>SystemSerial</key>
<string>YOUR_SERIAL_GOES_HERE</string>
<key>BaseBoardSerial</key>
<string>YOUR_SERIAL+5_DIGITS_GOES_HERE</string>
</dict>
<key>Defaults:7C436110-AB2A-4BBB-A880-FE41995C9F82</key>
<dict>
<key>boot-args</key>
<string>-v</string>
<key>csr-active-config</key>
<integer>103</integer>
</dict>
<key>Defaults:1F8E0C02-58A9-4E34-AE22-2B63745FA101</key>
<dict>
<key>BootEntryTemplate</key>
<string>$label</string>
<key>DarwinDiskTemplate</key>
<string>$label $platform.$major.$minor</string>
<key>DarwinRecoveryDiskTemplate</key>
<string>$label $platform.$major.$minor</string>
<key>DisableNvidiaInjection</key>
<true/>
</dict>
</dict>
</plist>

The file must be named "Defaults.plist" and placed inside the /EFI/Oz folder on the EFI partition of the SSD (if you have multiple SSD then place it on the SSD connected to port 0 of the red SATA connector, if you only have one SSD I still suggest you connect it to port 0 of the red SATA connector)

To create a serial you can use utilities such as Champlist or Chameleon Wizard and take the serial and paste it in the appropriate place in Defaults.plist (select iMac 13,2 as Model Number)

dwdrummer0 · January 17, 2017

This should work for your config(Scott) ..

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>

<!DOCTYPE plist PUBLIC "-//Apple//DTD PLIST 1.0//EN" "http://www.apple.com/DTDs/PropertyList-1.0.dtd">

<plist version="1.0">

<dict>

<key>Version</key>

<string>1.0.1</string>

<key>Date</key>

<integer>0</integer>

<key>Defaults:4D1FDA02-38C7-4A6A-9CC6-4BCCA8B30102</key>

<dict>

<key>BiosVersion</key>

<string>IM131.88Z.010A.B05.1210121459</string>

<key>ProductId</key>

<string>Mac-FC02E91DDD3FA6A4</string>

<key>ProductFamily</key>

<string>iMac</string>

<key>ProductName</key>

<string>iMac13,2</string>

<key>SystemSerial</key>

<string>YOUR_SERIAL_GOES_HERE</string>

<key>BaseBoardSerial</key>

<string>YOUR_SERIAL+5_DIGITS_GOES_HERE</string>

</dict>

<key>Defaults:7C436110-AB2A-4BBB-A880-FE41995C9F82</key>

<dict>

<key>boot-args</key>

<string>-v</string>

<key>csr-active-config</key>

<integer>103</integer>

</dict>

<key>Defaults:1F8E0C02-58A9-4E34-AE22-2B63745FA101</key>

<dict>

<key>BootEntryTemplate</key>

<string>$label</string>

<key>DarwinDiskTemplate</key>

<string>$label $platform.$major.$minor</string>

<key>DarwinRecoveryDiskTemplate</key>

<string>$label $platform.$major.$minor</string>

<key>DisableNvidiaInjection</key>

<true/>

</dict>

</dict>

</plist>

The file must be named "Defaults.plist" and placed inside the /EFI/Oz folder on the EFI partition of the SSD (if you have multiple SSD then place it on the SSD connected to port 0 of the red SATA connector, if you only have one SSD I still suggest you connect it to port 0 of the red SATA connector)

To create a serial you can use utilities such as Champlist or Chameleon Wizard and take the serial and paste it in the appropriate place in Defaults.plist (select iMac 13,2 as Model Number)

Hey IronMan,

Anyway you could help me make a Defaults.plist for my current setup in my signature? I'd be using the modified Xmas bios that was posted here not too many posts ago. Also, I remember you talking about having SIP disabled in the plist at one time. Anyway you could put that in also?

No rush as i'm sure your busy!

Thank you!

IronManJFF · January 17, 2017

Hi dwdrummer0, do you plan on moving to Sierra soon or will you stick to El Capitan ?

Asking because if you plan on moving to Sierra then you cannot be defined as MacPro3,1 for Sierra

dwdrummer0 · January 18, 2017

Hi dwdrummer0, do you plan on moving to Sierra soon or will you stick to El Capitan ?

Asking because if you plan on moving to Sierra then you cannot be defined as MacPro3,1 for Sierra

Hey IronMan!

I plan on moving fully over too Sierra. Ill upgrade El Capitan to Sierra and keep another partition of Mavericks. I installed Sierra last night on a test partition and booted with another bootloader that I cannot say on here, but everything seemed to be working with the Imac definition provided with that bootloader. I would just like to use the Ozmosis bootloader instead of the other and use the defaults.plist. Also, its really annoying to have to disable SIP all the time when i'm making changes : /

IronManJFF · January 18, 2017

This should work for your build (dwdrummer) ... all you need to do is insert serial number for iMac 13,2.



<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>

<!DOCTYPE plist PUBLIC "-//Apple//DTD PLIST 1.0//EN" "http://www.apple.com/DTDs/PropertyList-1.0.dtd">

<plist version="1.0">

<dict>

<key>Version</key>

<string>1.0.1</string>

<key>Date</key>

<integer>0</integer>

<key>Defaults:4D1FDA02-38C7-4A6A-9CC6-4BCCA8B30102</key>

<dict>

<key>BiosVersion</key>

<string>IM131.88Z.010A.B05.1210121459</string>

<key>ProductId</key>

<string>Mac-FC02E91DDD3FA6A4</string>

<key>ProductFamily</key>

<string>iMac</string>

<key>ProductName</key>

<string>iMac13,2</string>

<key>SystemSerial</key>

<string>YOUR_SERIAL_GOES_HERE</string>

<key>BaseBoardSerial</key>

<string>YOUR_SERIAL+5_DIGITS_GOES_HERE</string>

</dict>

<key>Defaults:7C436110-AB2A-4BBB-A880-FE41995C9F82</key>

<dict>

<key>boot-args</key>

<string>-v kext-dev-mode=1</string>

<key>csr-active-config</key>

<integer>103</integer>

</dict>

<key>Defaults:1F8E0C02-58A9-4E34-AE22-2B63745FA101</key>

<dict>

<key>BootEntryTemplate</key>

<string>$label</string>

<key>DarwinDiskTemplate</key>

<string>$label $platform.$major.$minor</string>

<key>DarwinRecoveryDiskTemplate</key>

<string>$label $platform.$major.$minor</string>

</dict>

</dict>

</plist>

Notes:

1) -v in <key>boot-args</key> is to boot in verbose mode, it helps in debugging, you can omit it. It is a matter of preference

2) kext-dev-mode=1 in <key>boot-args</key> is for backward compatibility with earlier version of OS X (Yosemite and earlier)

3) <key>csr-active-config</key><integer>103</integer> = disable SIP

3) YOU MUST RESET NVRAM FOR CHANGES TO TAKE EFFECT.

dwdrummer0 · January 18, 2017

This should work for your build (dwdrummer) ... all you need to do is insert serial number for iMac 13,2.

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<!DOCTYPE plist PUBLIC "-//Apple//DTD PLIST 1.0//EN" "http://www.apple.com/DTDs/PropertyList-1.0.dtd">
<plist version="1.0">
<dict>
<key>Version</key>
<string>1.0.1</string>
<key>Date</key>
<integer>0</integer>
<key>Defaults:4D1FDA02-38C7-4A6A-9CC6-4BCCA8B30102</key>
<dict>
<key>BiosVersion</key>
<string>IM131.88Z.010A.B05.1210121459</string>
<key>ProductId</key>
<string>Mac-FC02E91DDD3FA6A4</string>
<key>ProductFamily</key>
<string>iMac</string>
<key>ProductName</key>
<string>iMac13,2</string>
<key>SystemSerial</key>
<string>YOUR_SERIAL_GOES_HERE</string>
<key>BaseBoardSerial</key>
<string>YOUR_SERIAL+5_DIGITS_GOES_HERE</string>
</dict>
<key>Defaults:7C436110-AB2A-4BBB-A880-FE41995C9F82</key>
<dict>
<key>boot-args</key>
<string>-v kext-dev-mode=1</string>
<key>csr-active-config</key>
<integer>103</integer>
</dict>
<key>Defaults:1F8E0C02-58A9-4E34-AE22-2B63745FA101</key>
<dict>
<key>BootEntryTemplate</key>
<string>$label</string>
<key>DarwinDiskTemplate</key>
<string>$label $platform.$major.$minor</string>
<key>DarwinRecoveryDiskTemplate</key>
<string>$label $platform.$major.$minor</string>
</dict>
</dict>
</plist>

Notes:

1) -v in <key>boot-args</key> is to boot in verbose mode, it helps in debugging, you can omit it. It is a matter of preference

2) kext-dev-mode=1 in <key>boot-args</key> is for backward compatibility with earlier version of OS X (Yosemite and earlier)

3) <key>csr-active-config</key><integer>103</integer> = disable SIP

3) YOU MUST RESET NVRAM FOR CHANGES TO TAKE EFFECT.

Thank you so much for your time IronMan! I owe you! Ill try it out in the next couple days and report back.

dwdrummer0 · January 19, 2017

This should work for your build (dwdrummer) ... all you need to do is insert serial number for iMac 13,2.

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<!DOCTYPE plist PUBLIC "-//Apple//DTD PLIST 1.0//EN" "http://www.apple.com/DTDs/PropertyList-1.0.dtd">
<plist version="1.0">
<dict>
<key>Version</key>
<string>1.0.1</string>
<key>Date</key>
<integer>0</integer>
<key>Defaults:4D1FDA02-38C7-4A6A-9CC6-4BCCA8B30102</key>
<dict>
<key>BiosVersion</key>
<string>IM131.88Z.010A.B05.1210121459</string>
<key>ProductId</key>
<string>Mac-FC02E91DDD3FA6A4</string>
<key>ProductFamily</key>
<string>iMac</string>
<key>ProductName</key>
<string>iMac13,2</string>
<key>SystemSerial</key>
<string>YOUR_SERIAL_GOES_HERE</string>
<key>BaseBoardSerial</key>
<string>YOUR_SERIAL+5_DIGITS_GOES_HERE</string>
</dict>
<key>Defaults:7C436110-AB2A-4BBB-A880-FE41995C9F82</key>
<dict>
<key>boot-args</key>
<string>-v kext-dev-mode=1</string>
<key>csr-active-config</key>
<integer>103</integer>
</dict>
<key>Defaults:1F8E0C02-58A9-4E34-AE22-2B63745FA101</key>
<dict>
<key>BootEntryTemplate</key>
<string>$label</string>
<key>DarwinDiskTemplate</key>
<string>$label $platform.$major.$minor</string>
<key>DarwinRecoveryDiskTemplate</key>
<string>$label $platform.$major.$minor</string>
</dict>
</dict>
</plist>

Notes:

1) -v in <key>boot-args</key> is to boot in verbose mode, it helps in debugging, you can omit it. It is a matter of preference

2) kext-dev-mode=1 in <key>boot-args</key> is for backward compatibility with earlier version of OS X (Yosemite and earlier)

3) <key>csr-active-config</key><integer>103</integer> = disable SIP

3) YOU MUST RESET NVRAM FOR CHANGES TO TAKE EFFECT.

1 question. Where it says "YOUR_SERIAL+5_DIGITS_GOES_HERE", do I just put the serial number generated for 13,2 then any 5 digits after? Thanks again for your time IronMan!

IronManJFF · January 19, 2017

Exactly

dwdrummer0 · January 19, 2017

Exactly

IronMan!

That Defaults.plist worked out AMAZING! You are incredible my friend. Very smooth upgrade from El Capitan to Sierra. Send me your PayPal address, your next couple of beers are on me.

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Lanceomni · January 21, 2017

Z77MXQUOAOS.H2O.167X-MASS on the wiki does not match the checksum and is dated 2015/12/24

I read there is a version of this patched for Sierra. Most links in this thread are expired. Can someone point me to the correct location?

elviejo · January 21, 2017

Z77MXQUOAOS.H2O.167X-MASS on the wiki does not match the checksum and is dated 2015/12/24

I read there is a version of this patched for Sierra. Most links in this thread are expired. Can someone point me to the correct location?

Here. Z77MXQUOAOS.H2O.167X-MASS.zip

Edited January 21, 2017 by elviejo

Lanceomni · January 21, 2017

Was the BIOS date...methinks because I dual boot and Windows 10 probably sets it differently.

Tab functionality does not appear to work to change the system time. (H20.XMAS)

Can this be set via the shell?

EDIT: I solved my problem by setting the system date via Terminal in the installer using the "date" command.

scottroadjack · January 25, 2017

This should work for your config(Scott) ..
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<!DOCTYPE plist PUBLIC "-//Apple//DTD PLIST 1.0//EN" "http://www.apple.com/DTDs/PropertyList-1.0.dtd">
<plist version="1.0">
<dict>
<key>Version</key>
<string>1.0.1</string>
<key>Date</key>
<integer>0</integer>
<key>Defaults:4D1FDA02-38C7-4A6A-9CC6-4BCCA8B30102</key>
<dict>
<key>BiosVersion</key>
<string>IM131.88Z.010A.B05.1210121459</string>
<key>ProductId</key>
<string>Mac-FC02E91DDD3FA6A4</string>
<key>ProductFamily</key>
<string>iMac</string>
<key>ProductName</key>
<string>iMac13,2</string>
<key>SystemSerial</key>
<string>YOUR_SERIAL_GOES_HERE</string>
<key>BaseBoardSerial</key>
<string>YOUR_SERIAL+5_DIGITS_GOES_HERE</string>
</dict>
<key>Defaults:7C436110-AB2A-4BBB-A880-FE41995C9F82</key>
<dict>
<key>boot-args</key>
<string>-v</string>
<key>csr-active-config</key>
<integer>103</integer>
</dict>
<key>Defaults:1F8E0C02-58A9-4E34-AE22-2B63745FA101</key>
<dict>
<key>BootEntryTemplate</key>
<string>$label</string>
<key>DarwinDiskTemplate</key>
<string>$label $platform.$major.$minor</string>
<key>DarwinRecoveryDiskTemplate</key>
<string>$label $platform.$major.$minor</string>
<key>DisableNvidiaInjection</key>
<true/>
</dict>
</dict>
</plist>
The file must be named "Defaults.plist" and placed inside the /EFI/Oz folder on the EFI partition of the SSD (if you have multiple SSD then place it on the SSD connected to port 0 of the red SATA connector, if you only have one SSD I still suggest you connect it to port 0 of the red SATA connector)

To create a serial you can use utilities such as Champlist or Chameleon Wizard and take the serial and paste it in the appropriate place in Defaults.plist (select iMac 13,2 as Model Number)

Thanks!

I am running into an issue now. After booting to the USB installer for Sierra, it goes into verbose mode. From there it goes to a grey screen and just gives me the beachball.

I have tried two different USB flash drives, in two separate ports.

The bios version I am using is H20.167x-MASS, but I also tried the imac13,2 version made by Tosk. I get the same issue with both.

Am I doing something wrong? I have verified that the Defaults.plist file is in the EFI/OZ folder

OS X compatible motherboard -> QUO

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