AudioGod's Aorus Z390 Pro Patched DSDT Mini Guide and Discussion

[juan e. jot]

In part, AG's 0.6.4 release (THANK YOU for all your hard work!!!) said:

On 12/13/2020 at 8:15 AM, AudioGod said:

SSDT-Plug and SSDT-PMC Have been freshly pulled and rewritten using bios F11L,

I'm reasonably sure "bios F11L" was a typo to close keys "F12K," not least because every other mention throughout the post and recently to BIOS has been to F12k for the Pro, and F12j for the WiFi.  Gonna go ahead and try it, as I've yet to be steered wrong.  Just wanted to make sure for all.  Thanks again!

 

UPDATE 12/14/2020 10:13AM: Upon completion of porting over all my config.plist foibles (my own take on SIP, MLB, SN, SMUUID, NVMe drive product names--nice to see two, BTW!--, an entry for a .kext I use not included in AG's EFI, tweaking for non-5700XT use, -v), upon reboot, checking boot order in UEFI BIOS, clearing NVRAM, and re-entering foibles for my multi-boot system, it boots just fine (once booted, I went in and as uneventfully as on other OC upgrades, re-set settings cleared by the NVRAM reset: boot drive, Find My & TRIM support on SATA drives--NVMe drives never waiver in their support).

One interesting difference I notice between OC 0.6.4 RELEASE and AG's 0.6.4 EFI (that seem so far not to affect functionality one way or the other) is that OpenShell.efi & ResetSystem.efi seem to be newer in the OC 0.6.4 RELEASE. In other words, AG is still using an older copy of each. He may have his reasons, and again, I have not had a crash yet, and so have not seen a difference in performance of these tools.

Lastly, in the past I have had "Not ejected properly" disconnections of USB devices upon waking from sleep, with all versions of the EFI & various USB .amls and .kexts. Not using FileVault, hibernate is disabled and the sleep image does not exist. In Hackintool, the power settings are all green. Anecdotally so far, manually putting the machine to sleep and waking up ~5 minutes later (not very long) did not yield such a "Not ejected properly" behavior with AG's latest 0.6.4 EFI. I'll update this comment later, if letting it automatically go to sleep, for any longer amount of time, brings back "Not ejected properly" errors.

 

UPDATE 12/15/2020 11AM: After more than 12 hours of having "Prevent computer from sleeping automatically when the display is off" un-checked in the Energy Saver Preference Pane, with automatically initiated periods of sleep when I walked away for more than 15 minutes, including over night, I can confirm that I have not seen another "Not ejected properly" error regarding external USB devices. Whatever AG has put into the latest OC 0.6.4 combination of SSDT-EC-USBX.aml and USBMap.kext is now working more reliably for me in that regard than previous versions of the EFI have. I can finally let my Hack sleep, perchance to dream. Thanks!

Edited December 15, 2020 by juan e. jot
Update Experience to AG's OC 0.6.4 EFI, 2nd including confiirmation of no "Not ejected properly" problems after several hours of automatic sleep.

[erpipas46]

Hello friends, I have a card exactly the same, my problem is that there are usb ports that do not work and I have a radeon vii, which before I mount on another card, the radeon vii has a problem and it is that you have to disable hdmi audio, can you tell me how disable that in this efi folder?

[AudioGod]

@juan e. jot OpenShell.efi & ResetSystem.efi have zero relevance to the EFI and are not in use. It makes no difference if you use the old or the new versions pal, infact there is no new version as they haven’t changed it, your just looking at the compile date or something...lololol....and if I need to use a shell I don’t use the OC one and system reset at the bootpicker is a waste of time so I didn’t bother update them of even think about them.

You are going way to deep and over thinking stuff that has no relevance or bearing to anything really so if I was you I would take a deep breath and chill buddy.

I don’t mean to be rude I just find your size big reports abit strange tbh.

Edited December 14, 2020 by AudioGod

[DoYouBelieveInMiracles]

On 12/12/2020 at 2:46 AM, eSaF said:

It is better to update your BIOS to the latest version and it is not as scary as it sounds. I always go the USB route when updating the BIOS. You need to format the USB Drive FAT32 (If I remember correctly as I always download on the Windows side), download the file to the USB Drive or drag and drop it onto the USB. Reboot into the BIOS and select Optimized Settings save and reboot into the BIOS with the USB Drive plugged in, go to the sub menu (consult the manual) to update the BIOS from the USB. When done the machine will reboot, go into the BIOS once more and set it up as depicted by AG. Good luck.

I was wondering if anyone has tried the BIOS file (f12k), AG has uploaded here for Aorus Z390 Pro.

I don't want to download from Gigabyte cause people say the BIOS drivers there are f*ed up (Z390 ones are Z490 ones instead) and I am afraid they'll brick my board.

Is AG's bios file tested?

 

Edited December 14, 2020 by unknownharris

[juan e. jot]

41 minutes ago, AudioGod said:

@juan e. jot OpenShell.efi & ResetSystem.efi have zero relevance to the EFI and are not in use. It makes no difference if you use the old or the new versions pal, infact there is no new version as they haven’t changed it, your just looking at the compile date or something...lololol....and if I need to use a shell I don’t use the OC one and system reset at the bootpicker is a waste of time so I didn’t bother update them of even think about them.

You are going way to deep and over thinking stuff that has no relevance or bearing to anything really so if I was you I would take a deep breath and chill buddy.

I don’t mean to be rude I just find your size big reports abit strange tbh.

Right on.  Just was unsure what level of detail might be relevant or helpful to others, so erred on the side of ad nauseum.  Happy to leave it at either "Look at this cool new thing that improves functionality!" or "Help, please!" in the future.

[panosru]

@unknownharris I've tried both, Audiogods' and Gigabytes', both worked perfectly fine.

 

If you want to get your settings ready, just use Audiogods' uploaded profile as well with the bios firmware and you are good to go.

[AudioGod]

19 minutes ago, juan e. jot said:

Right on.  Just was unsure what level of detail might be relevant or helpful to others, so erred on the side of ad nauseum.  Happy to leave it at either "Look at this cool new thing that improves functionality!" or "Help, please!" in the future.

 

No man you crack on and say all you like, Freedom of speech and all that buddy...lol

You're just over thinking stuff when there's no need too.

I don't build an EFI from new unless I have a very good reason too, I build up what I have already so 0.60 turned into 0.6.1 and that turned into 0.62 and so on and so forth.

I build up beta EFI as they happen so for instance I was using 0.6.4 about 5 days after 0.6.3 was released and update it with every few commits and I won't replace files that don't need replacing but will replace the ones that do.

 

P.s Good spot on F11L (TYPO), Thats for the Z390 Master. il correct it now. 

Edited December 14, 2020 by AudioGod

[DoYouBelieveInMiracles]

So I have followed everyone's instructions here and I got Big Sur 11.0.1 working buttery smooth. Special thanks to @AudioGod @panosru @eSaF

I was just wondering how to get Bluetooth working with my Apple keyboard and mouse. Seems that Z390 Pro doesn't have a Bluetooth chip onboard.

Would getting a Bluetooth USB adapter work out of the box?

 

[AudioGod]

1 hour ago, unknownharris said:

So I have followed everyone's instructions here and I got Big Sur 11.0.1 working buttery smooth. Special thanks to @AudioGod @panosru @eSaF

I was just wondering how to get Bluetooth working with my Apple keyboard and mouse. Seems that Z390 Pro doesn't have a Bluetooth chip onboard.

Would getting a Bluetooth USB adapter work out of the box?

 

https://dortania.github.io/Wireless-Buyers-Guide/

[hackinbot]

On 12/2/2020 at 10:51 PM, hackinbot said:

Upgraded to Big Sur 11.0.1... all went well... but now this:

 

 

Ridiculous. Using a Logitech G502... reduced polling rate to 125 Hz and just moving the cursor around still spikes WindowServer to ~40% CPU.

 

Updated to 11.1. Everything went smoothly... just click update, let the hack reboot a few times on its own - no intervention. Still using OC 0.6.3 from AG.

 

This problem has lessened somewhat. I can run the mouse at 500 Hz and WindowServer stays below 30% CPU.

[DoYouBelieveInMiracles]

1 hour ago, hackinbot said:

 

Updated to 11.1. Everything went smoothly... just click update, let the hack reboot a few times on its own - no intervention. Still using OC 0.6.3 from AG.

 

This problem has lessened somewhat. I can run the mouse at 500 Hz and WindowServer stays below 30% CPU.

So you just updated using Apple’s Software Update?

[AudioGod]

29 minutes ago, unknownharris said:

So you just updated using Apple’s Software Update?

Yep, just update the new update using the update option and many minutes later your be updated 

[hackinhacker]

On 8/21/2019 at 4:58 PM, AudioGod said:

OpenCore v0.6.4 EFI Major Update - 13/12/2020 (Big Sur 11.0.1 Ready)

I have now created a OpenCore EFI done the way the OpenCore Devs intended it to be made, There is no DSDT in use so you can use this EFI on any supported GPU and the SSDTs have been made so they will not be used in any other Operating System apart from MacOS.

 

OC 064 19,1 Z390 Pro EFI 131220.zip - OpenCore v0.6.4, SMBios iMac19,1

OC 064 1,1 Z390 Pro EFI 131220.zip - OpenCore v0.6.4, SMBios iMacPro1,1 (IGPU Disabled)

 

Note - If your not using a 5700 XT or any other Navi GPU then remove agdpmod=pikera from the boot arguments.

Note 2 - Do not try to carry across your old OpenCore Config.plist to the new EFI as to many changes have occurred in 0.6.0. Use the new Config.plist instead.

 

 

Your instruction says to remove agdpmod=pikera from the boot arguments; however, I'm having hard time locating the line.  Is there anyone can help please?

 

 

[AudioGod]

25 minutes ago, hackinhacker said:

 

Your instruction says to remove agdpmod=pikera from the boot arguments; however, I'm having hard time locating the line.  Is there anyone can help please?

 

 

Config.plist -> NVRAM -> 7C436110-AB2A-4BBB-A880-FE41995C9F82 -> boot-args

[pkdesign]

On 12/19/2020 at 7:05 AM, unknownharris said:

So I have followed everyone's instructions here and I got Big Sur 11.0.1 working buttery smooth. Special thanks to @AudioGod @panosru @eSaF

I was just wondering how to get Bluetooth working with my Apple keyboard and mouse. Seems that Z390 Pro doesn't have a Bluetooth chip onboard.

Would getting a Bluetooth USB adapter work out of the box?

 

There are many, many recommendations in this forum. You just have to look for them. In fact, I just posted not that long ago a card I just purchased (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B082X8MBMD/) And yes, the Dortania Guide is your friend.

Edited December 24, 2020 by pkdesign

[AudioGod]

Hello Everybody, I just wanted to update you lot about a few things.

I have now moved away from Intel and im running a AMD build so I will no longer be able to delve deep into the inner workings of the Z390 platform so for this reason I am going to make my next EFI update my last. I will keep the threads open and continue supporting whenever I can but with the way things are now and the M1 Apple products out there it’s all abit pointless in my eyes. I want better gpu performance then my 5700xt has to offer and I’m sorry but for all the people thinking Big Navi will work one day with Big Sur well I believe your all dreaming cos I don’t think it’s going to happen. Why would Apple do anything more with Intel or AMD when they are moving away from them? You can’t integrate Arm and a discrete GPU so why would Apple release drivers for big Navi now?

Even with my Ryzen platform I am having to cut corners for it to work properly with macOS. Like for instance I’m using a Gigabyte X570 Pro in my build yet I also have a Ultra and a Master both sitting here that are both much better boards but I use the Pro cos it works the best in hackintosh land. I would much rather have the Mastsr or Ultra as my board and a 6800Xt or 3080 as my GPU. I also own a M1 Mac Mini and like it enough to happily use it for the stuff I do in MacOS, It’s not the monster that people like to pretend it is and I can make it hit it’s limit easily but using it it’s plain to see that it’s a game changer and will only get better in time (quickly). 

Lastly the thread EFI’s are perfect so once a new version of OpenCore is released you can update to it very easily yourselves and use a sanity checker to make sure all your changes are right.

 

Im not disappearing and the thread is still here and there’s one more EFI update to come from me yet,

 

It’s been a roller coaster of a year hasn’t it people?

Stay safe and stay happy, have a lovely Christmas (as much as you can do) and next year things will hopefully get better for us all.

 

Merry Christmas

AG  

[benjiolino]

Hello. I have a question for those of you who use OpenCore. I'm running WIN10 and Mac Catalina on my machine and I regularly switch back and forth between the systems. Do I understand it correctly that in OpenCore is no screen to select the operating system and I always have to go into BIOS to select the startup disk? If that's the case then I rather stay with clover.

Merry Christmas and thanks.

Ben

[jimborae]

No that’s completely wrong. In Opencore you have a boot picker screen so you can select which OS you want to boot. Assuming that you have each OS on a different physical disk. 

[jimborae]

10 hours ago, AudioGod said:

 

Hello Everybody, I just wanted to update you lot about a few things..........

 

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Stay safe and stay happy, have a lovely Christmas (as much as you can do) and next year things will hopefully get better for us all.

 

Merry Christmas

AG  

AG let me be the first to say thanks for all your efforts & updates to make this one of the best supported builds out there. I’ve learnt loads from you & others. 
 

Stay safe, have a great Xmas & thanks once again. 

[WizeMan]

16 hours ago, AudioGod said:

 

Hello Everybody, I just wanted to update you lot about a few things.

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It’s been a roller coaster of a year hasn’t it people?

Stay safe and stay happy, have a lovely Christmas (as much as you can do) and next year things will hopefully get better for us all.

 

Merry Christmas

AG  

Thanks for everything, bro! Your commitment on this thread was all I needed to get back to the hackintosh world last year after more than a decade. Also kept me from getting an Intel pro use Mac for an arm and a leg right before Apple started the transition. I’ll be going the Apple Silicon route myself as well at some point soon, but dang, what a ride.

 

Merry Christmas to you and to all fellow dudes! 

Edited December 25, 2020 by WizeMan

[rob1980]

On 12/25/2020 at 2:29 AM, AudioGod said:

 

Hello Everybody, I just wanted to update you lot about a few things.

I have now moved away from Intel and im running a AMD build so I will no longer be able to delve deep into the inner workings of the Z390 platform so for this reason I am going to make my next EFI update my last. I will keep the threads open and continue supporting whenever I can but with the way things are now and the M1 Apple products out there it’s all abit pointless in my eyes. I want better gpu performance then my 5700xt has to offer and I’m sorry but for all the people thinking Big Navi will work one day with Big Sur well I believe your all dreaming cos I don’t think it’s going to happen. Why would Apple do anything more with Intel or AMD when they are moving away from them? You can’t integrate Arm and a discrete GPU so why would Apple release drivers for big Navi now?

Even with my Ryzen platform I am having to cut corners for it to work properly with macOS. Like for instance I’m using a Gigabyte X570 Pro in my build yet I also have a Ultra and a Master both sitting here that are both much better boards but I use the Pro cos it works the best in hackintosh land. I would much rather have the Mastsr or Ultra as my board and a 6800Xt or 3080 as my GPU. I also own a M1 Mac Mini and like it enough to happily use it for the stuff I do in MacOS, It’s not the monster that people like to pretend it is and I can make it hit it’s limit easily but using it it’s plain to see that it’s a game changer and will only get better in time (quickly). 

Lastly the thread EFI’s are perfect so once a new version of OpenCore is released you can update to it very easily yourselves and use a sanity checker to make sure all your changes are right.

 

Im not disappearing and the thread is still here and there’s one more EFI update to come from me yet,

 

It’s been a roller coaster of a year hasn’t it people?

Stay safe and stay happy, have a lovely Christmas (as much as you can do) and next year things will hopefully get better for us all.

 

Merry Christmas

AG  

Merry Christmas and a happy new year! I've got my computer where I want / need art now. when it needs an upgrade I'll make the choice, Mac or Windows and ditch Hackintosh... Thanks for your time and effort, you've helped many people!

[mariodj]

Thenk u AG for all your hard work. Its a sad day

[juan e. jot]

Thanks AG for all you’ve done; following this forum has brought me success with this build (my first) & confidence in maintaining it. I’ll be interested to hear how your AMD build/its maintenance has gone/is going. I agree that M1 is worth watching for any continued macOS needs after the fruit company completely drops x86 support/optimization. It’s been a wild Hackintosh ride; thanks again!

Edited December 27, 2020 by juan e. jot

[Shaneee]

1 minute ago, juan e. jot said:

I’ll be interested to hear how your AMD build/its maintenance has gone/is going.

 

You can follow their AMD build here, https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/346052-audiogods-gigabyte-aorus-x570-pro-5900x-5700-xt-perfect-big-sur-build-oc-efi/ or here, https://forum.amd-osx.com/index.php?threads/audiogods-gigabyte-aorus-x570-pro-5900x-5700-xt-perfect-big-sur-build.1344/ 

 

[Project 2501]

On 12/24/2020 at 5:29 AM, AudioGod said:

 

Hello Everybody, I just wanted to update you lot about a few things.

I have now moved away from Intel and im running a AMD build so I will no longer be able to delve deep into the inner workings of the Z390 platform so for this reason I am going to make my next EFI update my last. I will keep the threads open and continue supporting whenever I can but with the way things are now and the M1 Apple products out there it’s all abit pointless in my eyes. I want better gpu performance then my 5700xt has to offer and I’m sorry but for all the people thinking Big Navi will work one day with Big Sur well I believe your all dreaming cos I don’t think it’s going to happen. Why would Apple do anything more with Intel or AMD when they are moving away from them? You can’t integrate Arm and a discrete GPU so why would Apple release drivers for big Navi now?

Even with my Ryzen platform I am having to cut corners for it to work properly with macOS. Like for instance I’m using a Gigabyte X570 Pro in my build yet I also have a Ultra and a Master both sitting here that are both much better boards but I use the Pro cos it works the best in hackintosh land. I would much rather have the Mastsr or Ultra as my board and a 6800Xt or 3080 as my GPU. I also own a M1 Mac Mini and like it enough to happily use it for the stuff I do in MacOS, It’s not the monster that people like to pretend it is and I can make it hit it’s limit easily but using it it’s plain to see that it’s a game changer and will only get better in time (quickly). 

Lastly the thread EFI’s are perfect so once a new version of OpenCore is released you can update to it very easily yourselves and use a sanity checker to make sure all your changes are right.

 

Im not disappearing and the thread is still here and there’s one more EFI update to come from me yet,

 

It’s been a roller coaster of a year hasn’t it people?

Stay safe and stay happy, have a lovely Christmas (as much as you can do) and next year things will hopefully get better for us all.

 

Merry Christmas

AG  

 

Mostly a lurker here, but thanks for graciously providing your EFIs for us over all these months. It certainly helped a lot when I had problems getting my USB ports working correctly. Plus I would have never been able to get the Thunderbolt 3 card working without the help thread participants like @dsynos80.

 

Not sure if you plan to give the Clover EFI a final update for Big Sur, but I will be on Mojave/Clover for the foreseeable future anyway (32 bit luddite). This might be the final push I need to move over to Open Core.