My Spin on tonymacx86 Build: Sandy Bridge CustoMac Mini 2011

[kaizoogi]

I see there's an F3 DSDT in the DSDT Database. But I'm also a bit hesitant to update my BIOS from F2. I was wondering if you could revert back to an older BIOS after Updating?

Good Luck!

 

[Stork]

Yes, you can go back to an earlier version using the same procedure to upgrade. I did it just the other day.

 

[BoomR]

Just a quick clarification: Would you say it's best to update your DSDT file by once again:

Method #1
1. Running MultiBeast, but this time have the new/updated DSDT file on the desktop that matches the firmware version I'm about to install?
2. Reboot, go into BIOS, and update to new rev
3. Reboot & allow machine to come back up (hopefully)

OR....
Method #2 - Should I
1. Move and rename my current DSDT file from /Extras to somewhere else.
2. Rename the newly downloaded DSDT file from (for example): DSDT-GA-Z68XP-UD3-F8.aml to DSDT.aml
3. Manually copy it to the /Extras folder
4. Reboot and reflash BIOS
5. Reboot and cross fingers?

THANKS!!

 

[kaizoogi]

Yes, you can go back to an earlier version using the same procedure to upgrade. I did it just the other day.

Now the question is ... . What is to be gained by moving to the F3 Bios For GA-H61N-USB3 ... Does it have HDMI Audio? better settings for the Onboard Graphics? More Stable?

 

[BoomR]

Gigabyte typically posts what's new/different at the point of download for each new version. I've not checked it out yet.... But if you want you can check it for yourself...

 

[kaizoogi]

thanks! will do!

 

[BoomR]

Looks to be support for the next gen of 22Nm Intel CPU support...

 

[Stork]

Just a quick clarification: Would you say it's best to update your DSDT file by ...

Method #2 - Should I
1. Move and rename my current DSDT file from /Extras to somewhere else.
2. Rename the newly downloaded DSDT file from (for example): DSDT-GA-Z68XP-UD3-F8.aml to DSDT.aml
3. Manually copy it to the /Extras folder
4. Reboot and reflash BIOS
5. Reboot and cross fingers?

THANKS!!

I used Method #2. However, I did:

3b: Run Kext Utility to repair appropriate permissions. (See page 10 in the MublitBeast Features document that came in the MulitBeast zip download file.)

 

[BoomR]

Thanks much for confirming & the extras!!

 

[daviddong]

Hi, BoomR,
I am a newbie here. Need help from you if you don't mind.
We have an identical build including the Sony MRW620/U1/181 Card Reader. I can use the USB port of the reader. Unfortunately, when I put a SD or CF card in the slot, there is no response. I am using Lion 10.7.3. My question is do I need to install driver to let it work? If so, where can I find it?
Thank you very much.