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By kushwavez
A really good motherboard with macOS compatible bult-in Wifi & Bluetooth
ASUS Z170-Deluxe (with Wifi)
BIOS: v3801
CPU: i7-6700K 4.0 to 4.2 GHz (w/o OC)
RAM: 1x 16 GB Corsair DDR4 2400 MHz
GPU: Intel HD 530 (Headless) & ASUS Radeon RX 5700 OC 8 GB
Audio: ALC 1150
Ethernet: I219V2, I211-AT
WiFi & Bluetooth: Broadcom BCM94360HMB Half-Mini-PCI-E
More Specs: https://www.asus.com/Motherboards/Z170-DELUXE/specifications/
El Capitan 10.11.6 -> Big Sur 11 - Windows 10
What is working:
BCM94360HMB Wifi and Bluetooth AirDrop, Handoff, FaceTime, Messages, App Store, iCloud, etc. Intel HD 530 (QE/CI tested, but now I'm using it in headless) Sleep RX 5700 (QE/CI with 2 1080p monitors connected) Sound (all ports) USB Ports Two Ethernet ports macOS with a light OC (4.12 GHz - 4.5 Ghz, XMP, ASUS optimal) ASUS HyperKit and M.2 with a KINGSTON NVMe SSD - 250 GB Hardware decoding/encoding on both HD 530 and RX 5700 (HD 530 up to HEVC, RX 5700 at the time of writing VP9) iGPU only (with QuickSync) is used in the default config.plist To use dGPU for hw decode/encode and also use Intel QuickSync you need to start with "config_headless.plist" This will use iMac17,2 SMBIOS and shikigva=80 To use dGPU only boot with "config_amd.plist" also disable iGPU completely in BIOS. This will use iMacPro1,1 SMBIOS without iGPU System Integrity Protection is Enabled by default. If you need to boot with SIP disabled you may use "config_debug.plist" or disable it manually in Clover settings. If you want Enabled SIP but with allowing unsigned kexts you may boot with "CsrActiveConfig = 0x01"
What is not working:
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Not tested:
Thunderbolt (no equipment)
Issues:
None
BIOS Settings:
Boot\CSM (Compatibility Support Module): Launch CSM: Disabled Boot\Secure Boot: OS type: Other OS Secure Boot State: Disabled Advanced\System agent (sa) Configuration: VT-d: Enabled Graphics Configuration: (This is for HD 530 in headless) Primary Display: Auto (to use dGPU only this must be PEG) iGPU Multi-monitor: Enabled (to use dGPU only this must be Disabled) RC6(Render Standby): Enabled (to use dGPU only this must be Disabled) DVMT Pre-Allocated: 128M Advanced\PCH Storage Configuration: SATA Mode Selection: AHCI HyperKit: Enable (if you have NVMe SSD with ASUS HyperKit) Advanced\CPU Configuration: Intel Virtualization Technology: Enabled CPU- Power Management Control: CPU- C-States: Enabled Intel SpeedShift: Enabled
Getting ready for installation:
Download the bootpack (Clover v5126): Click here -> Z170-DELUXE_Clover_v5126.zip (Tested: El Capitan 10.11.6 -> macOS Big Sur 11.0.1)
Installation:
Create an installer with any method you know (- Mac: createinstallmedia, gibMacOS - Windows: Transmac, Vmware, Win32diskimager, gibMacOS) Copy my Clover folder to the USB's EFI folder Boot with the Installer USB If you have any problem (kp or freeze) boot with config_debug.plist to see what causes the issue
Post Installation:
Download Clover Configurator and generate a new Serial Number for yourself
Some pictures:
El Capitan 10.11.6
Sierra 10.12.6
High Sierra 10.13.6
Mojave 10.14.6
Catalina 10.15.7
Catalina & Windows 10 Dual-Boot (clean install, on one drive):
Boot into your Mac installer, Create 2 partitions in GUID table (1 for Win (I used FAT32 but I think it doesn't matter what you choose), 1 for Mac)
Install Mac, boot with your USB, mount your EFI partition (use terminal or an EFI mounter app), create an EFI folder (if there is no folder), copy the CLOVER folder I attached to the EFI folder, restart
Boot into your Win installer, Format the partition you created for Win, install.
Now, it's automatically booting into Windows. To use Clover open cmd in administrator, type:
bcdedit /set {bootmgr} path \EFI\CLOVER\CLOVERX64.efi
You're done! It will booting into Clover when you start the system, and you can select Win or Mac (or another OS if installed on a 3rd partition).
IF YOU GETTING ERRORS DURING WINDOWS INSTALLATION (could not be formatted, etc):
Make sure you have GPT partitions, and GPT (UEFI) installer, also disconnect all external storage drives (except the installer USB)
Mounting EFI from Windows:
Open cmd in administrator mode and type: mountvol b: /s (This will mount your EFI) Open Total Commander or Explorer++ in administrator mode to manage EFI mountvol b: /d (This will unmount your EFI)
Useful Applications for Mac:
EFI Mountain Show -> To easily mount your EFI Clover Configurator -> To easily manage your config.plist https://mackie100projects.altervista.org/download-clover-configurator/ PlistEditPro -> Advanced plist editor https://www.fatcatsoftware.com/plisteditpro/ iStat Menus -> To monitoring your devices https://bjango.com/mac/istatmenus/ Boom 3D -> To significantly increase your audio quality https://www.globaldelight.com/boom/ TextMate -> a basic code editor just like Notepad++ on Windows https://macromates.com Modified Wineskin to run basic Windows 32-bit or 64-bit (or DX9 games) applications on Catalina -> https://www.reddit.com/r/MacOS/comments/fobx5t/i_didnt_want_to_boot_windows_every_time_when_i/ MaciASL -> View/Edit your .aml, .dsl files https://bitbucket.org/RehabMan/os-x-maciasl-patchmatic/downloads/ Hackintool -> All useful info, tools in one place https://github.com/headkaze/Hackintool IORegistryExplorer V2.1 -> To view your IO tables https://github.com/vulgo/IORegistryExplorer/releases/tag/v2.1 App Cleaner -> To delete your apps with caches https://freemacsoft.net/appcleaner/ Intel Power Gadget -> To see your frequencies https://software.intel.com/en-us/articles/intel-power-gadget Carbon Copy Cloner -> Advanced macOS drive backup utility https://bombich.com Commander One ->A Total Commander alternative for macOS https://mac.eltima.com/file-manager.html
Useful Applications for Windows:
Total Commander -> To easily manage EFI https://www.ghisler.com gibMacOS -> A python script for downloading/creating macOS Internet Recovery USB from Windows (working internet is needed when installing) https://github.com/corpnewt/gibMacOS mountvol b: /s -> To mount your system drive EFI
EasyUEFI -> To manage boot orders and any bootloaders with ease https://www.easyuefi.com/index.html
MiniTool Partition Wizard -> To mount your USB EFI, and manage other drives https://www.minitool.com/partition-manager/
Notepad++ -> Basic code editor for all type of files https://notepad-plus-plus.org
Notes:
According to @albertoacj's comment Sidecar is only working in headless iGPU mode when using an AMD GPU, keep that in mind No need to change anything inside Clover from El Capitan to Big Sur For macOS Mojave and older you might need the full AirPortBrcmFixup.kext for full WiFi support
Changelog:
2020.11.12: Noticed that the CPU is always at 4200 Mhz, created an SSDT for proper CPU stepping. Updated to Big Sur release version, updated bootpack
2020.11.03: Tested El Capitan, Sierra, High Sierra, Mojave, Catalina, Big Sur
2020.11.01: Updated bootpack to Clover v5126, ready for macOS 11 Big Sur final release
2020.04.23: Corrected layout-id to use all audio ports, updated bootpack
2020.04.22: Deleted unnecessary boot-args, can boot without any custom boot-args (except agdpmod=pikera for RX 5700), updated bootpack
2020.04.20: Deleted unnecessary lines from config.plist, updated bootpack
2020.04.17: Replaced FakeSMC with VirtualSMC because FakeSMC is outdated (to see your frequencies use Intel Power Gadget) -> Removed unnecessary kexts, Updated all necessary kexts, updated Clover to v5112, updated bootpack, enabled SIP, deleted bootcamp theme
2020.03.26: Updated to 10.15.4 -> Updated WhateverGreen, Lilu -> Updated Clover to v5107
2020.03.23: Removed "EmuVariableUefi.efi" -> deleted, caused false nvram map, now it's native, updated Clover to v5106
2020.02.11: Updated to 10.15.3 -> No problem when/after installing
2020.01.19: Added ASUS HyperKit NVMe SSD to the "What is working" list
2020.01.12: Tested system with OC, added more informations to BIOS settings
2020.01.11: Added SmallTreeIntel82576.kext for 2nd Ethernet, Tested Ethernet ports
2020.01.11: First upload
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By skrypious
Hi,
I have been using my hackintosh for a while without any problems, until my monitor is replaced with a new one... Previously I was using 2 monitors connected via HDMI + DVI, now - with new one, I am using HDMI + DP, and my hackintosh stopped working. On every boot, everything I see is black screen... When I connect only one monitor (via HDMI or DP) - everything works fine.
I have tried many things:
- CSM off / on
- PEG + iGPU (64MB/128MB) / only PEG
- SSDT patching / DeviceProperties patch
- VBIOS reflash
- BIOS reflash
- Changing cables
- Resetting NVRAM
- Changing SMBIOS
Nothing helps…
Fun fact - for 2 days everything was ok, the black screen problem appeared suddenly... So I am writing this post, maybe someone more knowledgeable will be able to help me
Hardware:
- Intel Core i5 4690k 3,5GHz (overclocked to 4,4GHz)
- MSI Z97 Gaming 3
- MSI Radeon R9 390 8GB
- Kingston 16GB DDR3
Software:
- macOS Big Sur
- Dual boot with Windows 10
Screens:
- Acer VG272U [email protected] (connected via DP 1.4)
- LG 23MP48 [email protected] (connected via HDMI 2.0)
Hackintosh:
- OpenCore 0.6.3
- iMac15,1
- Full EFI: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eul7SnOEunfJOxBGD3Ygcmkc9f80DrlN/view?usp=sharing
BIOS:
- UEFI Boot Mode
- CFG Lock and VT-D are disabled
- iGPU is disabled right now, but it doesn't make any difference somehow in this situation. iGPU is HD4600
More Info:
- I have SSDT patch in my ACPI folder, which works fine - R9 390 works pretty fast, but I have never edited AMD8000Controller - is it required?
- I also have all needed kexts (AppleALC, AetherosE2200Ethernet, Lilu, VirtualSMC, WhateverGreen)
- if I made linguistic mistakes somewhere - forgive me, I don't use English every day
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By Jack_Limesicle2020
I just got a new macbook from my company - its acting as a stand alone and not connected to the servers, however as Filefault is now activated upon set up by default, i am unsure if my company had set up a file vault master keychain or something before i did my macbook setup. In the System preferences > FileVault it just says "A recovery key has been set" as apposed to "A recovery key has been set by your company, school or institution" like I have seem screen shots of online when institutions can do this. How do I know if my company has done something - would it just say in FileVault?
Thank you any insight would be great!
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By VortexisTV
So I've been trying to update to Big Sur from Catalina but I get stuck at the +++ message at the beginning. I made sure I have all my kexts and drivers updated. Updating to Clover revision 5126 would only get me kernel panics. Am I doing something wrong? Any response would be greatly appreciated. EFI
ASUS Zenbook UX331FN
Intel Core i5-8265U
Intel UHD 620
Clover 5120
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