The title is a bit misleading, I should add, although, it's a bit more to the point of what I hope to eventually achieve. I've got an MSI X58 Pro motherboard, an Intel Core i7 920 processor, 6GB of RAM, and an NVidia 8500GT system all built with no operating system. I hope to have OSX running on it eventually, but at the moment, I'm having no luck.
So far, I've tried a standard Boot 132 disc, onto the retail 10.5.0 discs (which I already purchased) with nothing but a restart loop. Even commands such as '-v -x -f busratio=20 and cpus=1' style stuff didn't get my any farther. I gave up trying that route. Now, I also own the 10.5.7 OSX install discs that came with my brother's Macbook Pro 13.3'. When using the boot 132 disc, I can manage to get a gray screen with the apple in the center, but that's as far as I got. If I use the 'busratio=20 cpus=1' command, I can get so far as to get the spinning little wheel-thing beneath the Apple logo, but it just spins forever. I'm not opposed to using a patched distro like iDeneb or Kalyway, I just don't know which to use, and if those will provide full performance.
If someone can help me out in this area also, it'd be greatly appreciated. I was told that installing Kalyway or something on a seperate HDD, and then using it to install the retail onto the main HDD would work, but I'm not sure. So again, if anyone can shed just a little bit of help on this situation, I'd greatly appreciate it. I have an almost exact identical system except I have an ATI HD 3650 1GB video card. I have had several distributions on there. (had trouble with the boot 132 as well.) However I have found that this solution is the easiest so far even though I have to use two distribution disks. I really prefer the iDeneb 10.5.8 lite disk.
I have installed that on several machines and it performs very well and is a small distro. However on my MSI X58 Pro with 920 there is one kext that it does not come with so I use my iAtkos v7 disk to get that on there after install. Start by booting with the iDeneb 10.5.8 and with the busratio=20 and CPUS=1 flag.
Go through the install and choose your bootloader, voodoo 9.7 kernel, ICH and JMicron kexts, and your video kext. That is really about it. After the install, reboot with the iAtkos disk and ghe same busratio =20 CPUS=1 flag. When you are in the install options uncheck everything and then check only the box for the OLD ACPI fix. Click on install and it should only take a few seconds. You may get an error saying that install failed, that is ok because it really didnt. Now just boot with the cpus=1 flag and you should be into Leopard.
Now all you have to do is patch DSDT to get all your cpus working and you are done. As far as Snow Leopard, I have not attempted it yet because my system is running pretty smooth and I am happy with it. Also to mention that I am an iPhone developer so I dont want to change Xcode and all my stuff to snow leopard yet.
THE GREAT GUIDE HIGH SIERRA + Z820. ———————————————————————————————————————— ———————————————————————————————————————— (from El Capitan's guide) (from Sierra's guide) Introduction: Hi everybody. Again, a new guide version, updated to High Sierra. I hope it will be useful for you all.
This time, the update is easy. Basically, the 100% of Sierra’s guide is still valid for High Sierra. The guide has been updated to update links, kexts versions etc, and some parts try to be more clear. Just there are some important topic to keep in mind: 1. There is a new and absolute important setting to install High Sierra. We have to activate “legacy ACPI cpu tables” in Advanced Section, in BIOS. Without this option enabled, we will get a KP.
This option changes completely the structure of the SSDT needed for PM. We have to get rid old SSDT versions, if you extracted them with this option disabled. And all SSDT generated by ssdtPRGen also. And, if your DSDT has the “SSDT-1-CpuDef” code injected, (following my guide, to skip 'No ACPI Processor declarations found in the DSDT!' Error, (see PM section) ) you will have to delete that part, because the DSDT will cause a KP. A better method is described in this guide. No need of add estrange code into DSDT.
2.Can I use my old files from Sierra´s EFI folder? The most important, yes. You can keep your config.plist and your DSDT(see point N.1) saving tons of time. You have to use the new drivers64Uefi files installed by new clover version, and update the kexts versions of main kexts. The specific kexts for our dear machine, USB3, Astek driver, remains in same version.Of course, I provide of all links and files (into my stuff folder) in this guide.
So, do I Need repeat again every step of this guide? If you comes from Sierra´s guide, no. After 1stboot and graphics divers install, you can use your previous files (see point 1.) reboot and jump directly to PM section. For new users, Yes, sure. Consider any part of this guide open to discuss. If you see something wrong, or which could be improved, please, just say it, and I’ll fix it. English is not my native language.
If you can’t understand some step, or something could be best written, please, just say it and I’ll fix it too FOR 26x7 and 26x3 USERS!!! Finally, there a Fix to this models. It´s under test, but I think it should work.
Check out FIRST the last section of this guide. And please, (this is for 'anonymous' users) don't PM me with personalquestions. No need for that.Any question can be answered openly. Ok, let’s go. PART I 1-BIOS SETUP This guide is for UEFI systems. This is not important to follow this guide except in Clover installation section.
Keep in mind it to adapt some settings if you need use legacy-bios mode. If you don’t need any special option, and you have been playing with options, reset the bios to default settings.Later, you will be able to change and test, if you need some specific option. The next section describe the essential options. The main BIOS options are: In storage: set ACHI mode (IMPORTANT). Set boot order. UEFI first, (for me), USB first and HD second. Security: Device Security: I like disable unused devices (scu controller and serial port).
Disable Vt-d: Disabled. Secure boot. Disabled (.to boot with non signed OS). I use UEFI boot, but I keep legacy support active. This is optional. In Power: Set Runtimepower management to Enabled. This option will allow Power Management later. About the rest of options, I’m not sure of the impact in performance. Set them by default by the moment.
Not important for the guide. Only remeber for further tests that with Pcie Performance Mode enabled, power boost is disabled. Idle Power Savings manage sleep policies. In Advanced: Set PXE, Storage and Video to EFI. If you have a graphic card non EFI-compliant, you can set video in Legacy, keeping an UEFI boot. Don’t forget set thunderbolt policy in Legacy mode. And Now, the essential setting for High Sierra: -Enable “Legacy ACPI CPU Tables” PART II: INSTALLATION 7- MEDIA CREATION (This guide assume you have a MacOs running.
I have no idea how do it on PC) -Important: Download HighSierra dmg only from Apple.Don´t use suspicious dmgs or Isos. It’s not longer available to search in Apple Store, since Mojave release. Go to this link, and click in “Get macOS high Sierra” (at mid of the page). It will open the apple store download link. The dmg is downloaded in /Applications folder. Let the file in Applications folder. (and keep one compressed copy for future attempts) -Format one USB stick with common settings: Go to erase tab, select GUID partition table in options, and Mac Os Extended (Journaled) as Filesystem. Name the partition as “USB”.
On a terminal window, type (copy and paste): sudo /Applications/Install macOS High Sierra.app/Contents/Resources/createinstallmedia -volume /Volumes/USB -applicationpath /Applications/Install macOS High Sierra.app -nointeraction Enter and type your admin password. It will take 10-15 minutes. (When it finish, you’ll see the prompt again) 8.
INSTALLING CLOVER.Download Clover from here. Version used to make this guide: Cloverv2.4kr4658.Download Clover Configurator from here. It makes easier edit config.plist file and we can use a lot of clover features easily. Now there is a “global edition” -Download plisteditor pro demo for edit info.plist files.Download my High Sierra stuff folder. (at the end of the guide) -Additional tools: One tool for install kexts, fix permission and rebuild cache. I use Kext helper from rampage’s dmg, although I need always force quit. I don´t like the rest of utilities. This is a personal option. Maybe EFI mounter (from download sections of this site).
CloverConfigurator mounts EFI too, but maybe with this utility is easier.Install Clover in the USB. On first screen, don’t forget change the install location in order to do not install on your Internal HD. Select your USB stick. Click on Customize. Choose “Install for UEFI booting only” and “Install Clover in the ESP” as main options (if your system is UEFI-based) This is optional: choose your favorite Theme.
In Drivers64UEFI select: Now is longer section. It´s only because is more exact showing the drivers installed. We have to keep selected the default options and add the same additional drivers. Keep in mind two important things: -There is a new driver, APFS driver, for the “new” filesystem.
This driver is now essential, in order to allow clover “see” HDs formatted with this FS. It´s activated by default.The OSxAptiopnFix2Drv has a new version, v3. The conclusion of this long explanation, is that we have to add to the default selection of drivers: - EmuVariableUefi-64 - OsxAptionFix3Drv Let the rest of option unselected and Click on Install.
9- CONFIGURE CLOVER When clover finishes, it will mount EFI partition. Time to modify it.
You’ll find all necessary files in my folder. There are three things to modify: config.plist, drivers, and kexts 9.1 Config.plist The default config.plist is not useful for us. Replace it by mine (folder n.2) But take a look to options (with clover configurator) to understand my options in order to be able to adapt them for your specs or your preferences. It’s a basic config.plist. I could add more options or fixes. But is a good idea install with minimum options. Acpi section. All fixes in ACPI section has been removed except some minor fixes in 2 subsection, smart ups option, etc.
SmartUps it’s not important now, but it will be later. So I prefer activate this option. The most important, The rename usb devices patches are included.
Boot section Bootflags needed are only -v and npci=0x2000. Of course -v is optional only to see the boot process.
You can deactivate it when you finish. Any option activated in Boot Graphics/ Cpu/Device/Disable driver Gui options. These are only personal preferences. Graphics. AnyGraphic injection annd any option activated. At least, no needed for my 1080ti card.
Drivers For Msi
Check it out for your card video. An essential section. Kernels Patches needed. RT Variables. BooterConfig, and Csr to deactivate security policy in Sierra. The info values are taken from smbios. Set it to Mac Pro 6,1.
IMPORTANT—press “generate new” repeatedly to get one random fresh serial number System parameter: 9.2 -Drivers64UEFI folder. As usual, delete VBoxHfs-64driver and replace it by HFSPlus.efi. (from my folder). 9.3 Kexts folder: Add my Kexts from my stuff to /EFI/CLOVER/Kexts/10.13 They are: These are the versions Updated since Sierra´s guide.
FakeSMC.kext. If you remember, I have some unexpected KP due to fake smc sensors. Well, I have searched a bit about this, and testing.
The main topic is keep the fake smc version and sensors kext of same version or branch. There are several branchs developing different versions (slice, rehabman, kozleck, etc), after test, and test, I think the most stables and those which gives me best sensor readings is kozeck version. I attach the v1440 from kozleck.
In this step I only use FakeSMC kext, withput sensors kexts. Anyway, if you have a better version, use it. Just, don´t forget no use the sensors Kexts. VoodooTSCync.kext, to avoid boot with -x (from rampagdev, dual cpu dmg). You’ll find several versions into my folder.I haven’t noticed any change using the generic or the specific version. I think that is not important for our platform. The customize method is: Anyway, I provided the generic version and customized versions for every cpu. Kext for the ethernet card from rehabman. (2018-0424version). It will allow have internet connection on first boot.
Kext for ethernet card from here (2017-10-18 version). (Change of server if you have problems downloading). Hello, I just put a new M2 samsung ssd disk in my hack and a And rx 580 sapphire 8go and installed High Sierra 10.13.6, everything seems ok except the sleeping mode When I go to sleeping mode, the 2 monitors will turn to sleeping mode and after 3 to 5 sec the computer too, but the computer restart in a kind os stand by mode while the monitors still black Is it a normal behaviour which I'm doubting about it, is there any way to keep the computer in sleep and reactivate it by keys? Any help will be appreciated. Clover r4799 ISO compiled with GCC and minimal config.plist compatible for use in VMWare Workstation.
Tested with unlocked Workstation 15 running OSX 10.9 -10.14 guest in Windows X64 host. Installation 1. Download and unzip 'EFICloverr4799 for VMware.zip'.
Mount Clover-v2.4k-4799-X64 by double clicking on it. Mount your VM's EFI System Partition eg in terminal sudo diskutil mount disk0s1 3. Copy EFI folder from step 1 into the EFI partition 4. Shutdown the VM, add bios.bootDelay = '3000' to your VM's vmx file 5. Reboot your VM, press to access the VMware Boot Manager and add CLOVERX64.efi to the boot menu. Substitute your own unique and valid MLB and ROM variables in the /EFI/CLOVER/config.plist (Rt Variables section) to activate iMessage/Facetime on your VM.
Msi X58 Drivers For Mac Pro
Hi InsanelyMacaholics Use this thread to link / talk about of the future Nvidia Web Driver updates for macOS Sierra. 10.12.6 Nvidia Web Driver - 378.05.05.25f12 - build 16G1710 (thanks to BreBo) New!