[Guide] El Capitan, Sierra / High Sierra / Mojave / Catalina on Intel 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Chipset Series / Nehalem, SandyBridge, IvyBridge, Haswell, Broadwell

[MaLd0n]

test onboard audio, test hdmi audio, etc

if u have problem with audio(alc1150 have problems in many cases)

 

put codec comander in s/l/e

CodecCommander.kext.zip

and run KextUtility

btw, use fakesmc inside my folder

[xEclipse2]

On board audio works like it did bebefore.  This is my 10.11.6 build.  When I go to 10.12.4 I will probably need that right?

[MaLd0n]

same files for both system

 

CodecCommander for Alc1150 is a good idea, go to Sierra 10.12.4 and let me know

[xEclipse2]

Do I use the Clover folder you sent me for the Sierra install (on the USB), but replace the DSDT with the one you sent me that works?

 

The screenshot you took of the Clover Screen.  What is checked to install inside of the "Drivers64UEFI"  Option?  In the past I have just used OsxAptioFix2Drv-64

[MaLd0n]

after install Sierra

Install Clover with options above, dont need check in drivers, my folder have all u need, just replace

http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/323052-sierra-on-intel-5-6-7-8-9-and-10-chipset-series-nehalem-sandybridge-ivybridge-haswell-skylake/?p=2413230

if u have problem, use same folder but changed DSDT, use it

http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/323052-sierra-on-intel-5-6-7-8-9-and-10-chipset-series-nehalem-sandybridge-ivybridge-haswell-skylake/?p=2413304

but use only if u have problem, all u need have inside Clover folder

[xEclipse2]

I figured that after rereading your post again. I am in the process of installing Sierra on my spare ssd. Looks good so far!!!!

[MaLd0n]

just install Clover, replace folder, install webdriver(if u need), reboot

[FFForever]

Hey hey,

 

Mind lending me a hand with my DSDT / checking it over?

 

Changes made to the DSDT:

- Injected layout-id (probably incorrectly as I still need the HDAEnabler)

- Fixed codepaths not returning a value by appending return (Zero)

- Removed random Arg0 after a return statement causing an unexpected end of file

- Fixed possible timeout error by changing 0x0FFF to 0xFFFF

- Removed unused locals

- Removed 20+ lines of Zero repeated

 

The SSDT.aml is the output from the latest version of ssdtPRGen.sh.

 

System: Dell Inspiron 3847

Graphics card: r9 270

CPU: i5-4440

Memory: 8gb

SSD: 1x Samsung Pro

HDD: 1x WD Black 3tib

Lan: RTL8168G / 8111G via Realtek8111.kext

Audio: ALC662v2 via AppleALC.kext

 

Links:

System specs (for reference): https://downloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_desktop/esuprt_inspiron_desktop/inspiron-3847-desktop_reference%20guide_en-us.pdf

IOReg: https://mega.nz/#!lNpiUYJB!XlaNWUyYgacLCsbSKMfBQLebihFHYbexzl9PchV2kvs

App output: https://mega.nz/#!xdoXkSqb!HXgXo1M13QuhppHfZs5eBPODlM0UHzRYMzl_Z2U0-4g

Clover: https://mega.nz/#!5RQwlLZI!8_HBy9jqLCh7RJPr_wF3yErUgVQ97yrqI-3jjWII7Y0

[xEclipse2]

MaLd0n, wow, wow and more Wow.

 

Everything under 10.12.4 works like a complete charm, and the rig is smoking fast in booting up.

 

So Smoooooooth!

 

Thank you ever so much.

[MaLd0n]

System: Dell Inspiron 3847

CLOVER.zip

for Alc662 u can try id 5, 7, 11 and 12, if dont work native, u need a AppleHdaPatcher, yes!

MaLd0n, wow, wow and more Wow.

 

Everything under 10.12.4 works like a complete charm, and the rig is smoking fast in booting up.

 

So Smoooooooth!

 

Thank you ever so much.

Welcome!

Enjoy!

[FFForever]

CLOVER.zip

for Alc662 u can try id 5, 7, 11 and 12, if dont work native, u need a AppleHdaPatcher, yes!

Welcome!

Enjoy!

 

Wow! I am floored by how much of a change a proper DSDT / clover configuration can make. I can't test HDMI audio out unfortunately so I can't comment on if that's working or not. The audio is working just fine without the hda enabler loading. The only issue I have left to fix on my system is the graphics not waking from boot, but that's a known AMD issue from the looks of it on <= 10.11.

 

Thanks a lot for taking a look at my setup MaLd0n!

 

Edit:

 

Looking at hwmonitor from rehabman / fakesmc it looks like only drive temps and ssd life remaining is showing. It use to include fan speeds, temps, etc. This could be due to my ssdt changes from earlier. Should I try adding the other ssdt-# files into my patched folder (after fixing any errors of course)?

Edited April 28, 2017 by FFForever

[MaLd0n]

fakesmc sensors cause many problems in many cases, but if u can test use it

Just replace in Clover/Kexts/Other

FakeSMC.SENSORS.zip

and Check with HWMonitor

HWMonitor.app.zip

[FFForever]

fakesmc sensors cause many problems in many cases, but if u can test use it

Just replace in Clover/Kexts/Other

FakeSMC.SENSORS.zip

and Check with HWMonitor

HWMonitor.app.zip

 

Ah. I was using hwmonitor as a way to test speedsteping / monitor temperatures. Do you have a recommendation on something else to use?

 

I noticed in my verbose boot output I have ACPI errors relating GPX0 with a note on AE_NOT_FOUND. I tried searching console for ACPI, and found nothing. Is there a log file I can check to get the exact error?

[MaLd0n]

AE_NOT_FOUND

it is common to see these in 10.12 with this new version of AppleACPIPlatform.kext. Older versions of OS X didn't do checks like this.

 

Check ur speedstep use IGP

Intel® Power Gadget SIERRA.zip

 

Send me new ioreg

IORegistryExplorer 3.app.zip

[FFForever]

it is common to see these in 10.12 with this new version of AppleACPIPlatform.kext. Older versions of OS X didn't do checks like this.

 

Check ur speedstep use IGP

Intel® Power Gadget SIERRA.zip

 

Send me new ioreg

IORegistryExplorer 3.app.zip

 

ioreg: https://mega.nz/#!xUxHVDaT!G3mHO3-sE8zHz3dZ1NmWMOjarLipUAxYFDXCb4mC-W0

 

Does this look like it's stepping correctly? Even with a 90%+ idle system it's still hovering around the max frequency with minor drops.

 

[MaLd0n]

generate NEW SSDT PM with Pike script

ssdtPRGen.command.zip

replace SSDT

run it

Olarila.command.zip

reboot

 

Check again

[FFForever]

generate NEW SSDT PM with Pike script

ssdtPRGen.command.zip

replace SSDT

run it

Olarila.command.zip

reboot

 

Check again

 

Looks like it's still favoring the high frequency. I've attached ~/library/ssdtprgen's content, the ACPI folder contains the original ssdt/acpi, and the patched dsdt. It was complaining that they didn't exist so I copied them in, and ran it again.

 

Should I ignore the error, and run it again with the files deleted?

 

ssdtPRGen: https://mega.nz/#!EM5FWIpT!mxugJtnLgR8pNwcGZyF4CFXMaIjg_Z5rvKYS2eJN_Qk

 

[MaLd0n]

test it, just replace

config.plist.zip

let me know

 

need sleep now, 2:50am, tomorrow we check it

 

Good Nit!

[FFForever]

test it, just replace

config.plist.zip

let me know

 

need sleep now, 2:50am, tomorrow we check it

 

Good Nit!

 

Thanks again for all of your help last night .

 

The new config doesn't seem to change the speedstepping. Even with idle loads I'm still seeing the same frequencies for the most part.

[MaLd0n]

what clover version u use?

[FFForever]

what clover version u use?

 

I'm using clover revision 4061.

[MaLd0n]

Try with 4049 and take a test

https://sourceforge.net/projects/cloverefiboot/files/Installer/Clover_v2.4k_r4049.zip/download

[FFForever]

Try with 4049 and take a test

https://sourceforge.net/projects/cloverefiboot/files/Installer/Clover_v2.4k_r4049.zip/download

 

I downgraded to revision 4049 per your recommendation, and copied your configuration back in. The speed stepping sill appears to be the same unfortunately.

[MaLd0n]

very strange

take a test with Clover PM

Remove SSDT and replace config.plist

config.plist.zip

[FFForever]

very strange

take a test with Clover PM

Remove SSDT and replace config.plist

config.plist.zip

 

Hmm it still doesn't appear to be stepping correctly. Should I try clearing the nvram? 

 

I checked the power widget in Windows (and recorded a log) to verify speed stepping is working correctly / there's no MSR lock.

 

PwrData csv: https://mega.nz/#!IchWTYKB!K-bDnOC0UjIUEjR04PLy-vp2JEY71EZgYOy1zidSB1Y