javachip Posted July 28, 2018 Share Posted July 28, 2018 Hi! I am currently using an ASUS X455L Laptop and I tried using AppleHDA since it does have a Conexant driver to install with but it does have plenty of models and I got hesitant because I might make the wrong kext. I need help on figuring it out on what version of the said manufacturer should I used and if there any other steps, please provide them. I also included a screenshot of my audio from my Windows 10 before I migrated to MacOS. Thanks in advance. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/335013-conexant-smartaudio-hd/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Posted July 28, 2018 Share Posted July 28, 2018 Hi and welcome to InsanelyMac. Look: Checking your hardware before installing OS X 1 Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/335013-conexant-smartaudio-hd/#findComment-2627910 Share on other sites More sharing options...
javachip Posted July 29, 2018 Author Share Posted July 29, 2018 2 hours ago, Allan said: Hi and welcome to InsanelyMac. Look: Checking your hardware before installing OS X Thank you. I will make sure to utilize this for further learning. 1 hour ago, Hervé said: 14F1:510F would be one of the Conexant SmartAMC HD CX2075x sound cards. https://github.com/acidanthera/AppleALC https://github.com/acidanthera/AppleALC/wiki/Supported-codecs A very newb query: I am currently checking on 5 different CX2075X. For the last digit part, am I downloading any of those 5 selections? Also, I am currently using MacOS 10.13.16 since there's tab column for MinKernel. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/335013-conexant-smartaudio-hd/#findComment-2627920 Share on other sites More sharing options...
javachip Posted July 29, 2018 Author Share Posted July 29, 2018 8 hours ago, Hervé said: https://github.com/acidanthera/AppleALC I downloaded the zip file and followed the instructions from the README.txt (which was: https://travis-ci.org/acidanthera/AppleALC) for the AppleALC kext but it doesn't allow me to download from the link. I also downloaded Lilu kext from AppleALC's wiki (from Github) since it was stated under the Installation and usage. For the AppleALC kext, am I doing something wrong for it? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/335013-conexant-smartaudio-hd/#findComment-2627931 Share on other sites More sharing options...
javachip Posted July 29, 2018 Author Share Posted July 29, 2018 45 minutes ago, Hervé said: I cannot tell which specific model your Conexant sound card is. I can only suggest you try the layout settings for all those models listed, one by one, i.e. 3, 13, or 28. The AppleALC kext is available off the releases repo as clearly indicated on the 1st link Posted. There are no known issues downloading any of the available versions listed at: https://github.com/acidanthera/AppleALC/releases Download the latest release by clicking on the "x.x.xRELEASE.zip" link... Okay, I had downloaded the said files had it on the /S/L/E/ folder. Also I have the files for the CX20753/4. What should I do next? Sorry, I am kind of a newbie on this procedure. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/335013-conexant-smartaudio-hd/#findComment-2627937 Share on other sites More sharing options...
javachip Posted August 3, 2018 Author Share Posted August 3, 2018 Should I copy and paste the Info.plist from the:https://github.com/acidanthera/AppleALC/tree/master/Resources/CX20755 to the package contents of the AppleALC.kext? If that is a yes, do I also do that for the Lilu.kext? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/335013-conexant-smartaudio-hd/#findComment-2628591 Share on other sites More sharing options...
javachip Posted August 3, 2018 Author Share Posted August 3, 2018 Also to add with, if you have instructions on how to add layout for me to inject, kindly guide me to the page and I will follow the instructions. I am a really newbie here. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/335013-conexant-smartaudio-hd/#findComment-2628604 Share on other sites More sharing options...
javachip Posted August 5, 2018 Author Share Posted August 5, 2018 I tried following the instructions on the wiki but I still don't get any sound. I also checked the sudo kextstat using terminal but I don't see the AppleALC. I copied and paste my Lilu and AppleALC (both up-to-date version) on my Clover/kexts but it still no go. I also tried using 2, 3, 4, 6, 8 and 10 for the layout, restarted my system. Am I doing something wrong? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/335013-conexant-smartaudio-hd/#findComment-2628894 Share on other sites More sharing options...
javachip Posted August 5, 2018 Author Share Posted August 5, 2018 I had move them in /L/E as per your advised and ran kextcache thru Terminal and had restarted my device but it still doesn't show any devices. I checked my kextstat and I saw AppleHDAController while checking for AppleALC which was there too. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/335013-conexant-smartaudio-hd/#findComment-2628905 Share on other sites More sharing options...
javachip Posted August 6, 2018 Author Share Posted August 6, 2018 Yes, I actually did that then restarted the system. Still no sound. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/335013-conexant-smartaudio-hd/#findComment-2628953 Share on other sites More sharing options...
javachip Posted August 6, 2018 Author Share Posted August 6, 2018 I double checked my DPCIManager and I saw this. Hope it helps. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/335013-conexant-smartaudio-hd/#findComment-2628965 Share on other sites More sharing options...
javachip Posted August 6, 2018 Author Share Posted August 6, 2018 All right sir. I'll give it a shot. Thank you for your support. Will post my results later about it. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/335013-conexant-smartaudio-hd/#findComment-2628992 Share on other sites More sharing options...
javachip Posted August 6, 2018 Author Share Posted August 6, 2018 Just to follow up, are you referring to this kext?: https://github.com/chris1111/VoodooHDA-2.9.0-Clover-V12 Or the latest kext that was released last April? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/335013-conexant-smartaudio-hd/#findComment-2629043 Share on other sites More sharing options...
javachip Posted August 6, 2018 Author Share Posted August 6, 2018 Thanks for the link. How about the AppleHDADisabler.kext? Should I look for one on Google or do you have any recommendations? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/335013-conexant-smartaudio-hd/#findComment-2629078 Share on other sites More sharing options...
javachip Posted August 6, 2018 Author Share Posted August 6, 2018 So far, I installed the kext (w/o the AppleHDADisabler.kext) but somehow, it now adds the HDMI audio on the System Pref > Sound and a codec id in the DPCIManager. I attached the screenshots for details. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/335013-conexant-smartaudio-hd/#findComment-2629081 Share on other sites More sharing options...
javachip Posted August 7, 2018 Author Share Posted August 7, 2018 (edited) The one that I downloaded from the link? It only has VoodooHDA.kext. What I did was: 1. Removed the AppleALC.kext using terminal from /L/E. 2. Repaired the permissions and rebuild the cache. 3. Restarted the system. 4. Downloaded from VoodooHDA.kext from the link (https://sourceforge.net/projects/voodoohda/) 5. Extracted the downloaded file, it created a folder that contains 1 file which was VoodooHDA.kext. 6. Installed the VoodooHDA.kext using terminal to /L/E. 7. Restarted the system. And the results, as I had stated, still no audio but the HDMI-output showed on the output devices on Sound and additional info shows in DPCIManager. Am I doing something wrong? Edited August 7, 2018 by javachip Clarifying Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/335013-conexant-smartaudio-hd/#findComment-2629133 Share on other sites More sharing options...
javachip Posted August 7, 2018 Author Share Posted August 7, 2018 I tried checking the DPCIManager to check for more details then, I clicked on Repair Permissions and Rebuild Cache. I proceeded and restarting the system and the sound works. However after I restarted the system, it went back thru only HDMI-output. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/335013-conexant-smartaudio-hd/#findComment-2629139 Share on other sites More sharing options...
javachip Posted August 7, 2018 Author Share Posted August 7, 2018 Thank you so much for your help and patience, Herve! This issue is now resolved. I was able to download the other kext and restarted my system, and voila, sound is working again. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/335013-conexant-smartaudio-hd/#findComment-2629282 Share on other sites More sharing options...
javachip Posted August 9, 2018 Author Share Posted August 9, 2018 I tried using the audio lately and it was pre-selecting the headphones and not the speakers. This happens when I am switching on my device or restarting it. Also the volume quality sound low. Any advice for this? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/335013-conexant-smartaudio-hd/#findComment-2629416 Share on other sites More sharing options...
javachip Posted August 9, 2018 Author Share Posted August 9, 2018 I didn't have the VoodooHDA PrefPane after I had installed the VoodooHDA.kext which kind of weird because before, when I attempted to installed VoodooHDA for Sierra (from last year's and different laptop), it did have that app which where I can control the volume. However today, it didn't have the said app. Just to make sure about the plist that you had stated, you are referring to the Info.plist that was inside the content of VoodooHDA.kext, am I right? Also, if I am going to change or increase the volume and changing the default startup plugin, what are the details so that I can manage them using Plist Editor Pro. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/335013-conexant-smartaudio-hd/#findComment-2629425 Share on other sites More sharing options...
javachip Posted August 10, 2018 Author Share Posted August 10, 2018 I already set true for the following below from false to true using sudo nano thru terminal: <key>VoodooHDAEnableHalfVolumeFix</key> <true/> Volume is now back to its optimized volume quality. Now my only issue was to set the speakers as default when I am switch on or rebooting the system. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/335013-conexant-smartaudio-hd/#findComment-2629540 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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