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OK, I solved the USB 2.0 ports not being found in El Capitan. Had to go into /System/Library/Extensions/IOUSBHostFamily.kext/Contents/PlugIns/AppleUSBEHCI.kext/Contents/Info.plist and delete the "port-count" and "ports" items for my chosen SMBIOS model (iMac 13,2). Google "USB fix El Capitan" if you want to know more.
 
MacsAre1 said:
OK, I solved the USB 2.0 ports not being found in El Capitan. Had to go into /System/Library/Extensions/IOUSBHostFamily.kext/Contents/PlugIns/AppleUSBEHCI.kext/Contents/Info.plist and delete the "port-count" and "ports" items for my chosen SMBIOS model (iMac 13,2). Google "USB fix El Capitan" if you want to know more.
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Thanks for that! Once I switched to iMac 13,2 I lost audio. What drivers are you using?
 
I've successfully created my first hackintosh with this thread thread, but I still don't know how to change there IOPCIPrimaryMatch of my VoodooHDA Driver (VoodooHDA 2.8.8). I think this is why I get kernel panics because of AppleTyMCEDriver. I've deleted this kext and it successfully boots, but I have to reinstall Voodoo again. Does anyone have an idea of what's happening? I'll post a pic below to show you the kernel panic. (some boots are fully successful, but 3/4's of the the time, I get the kernel panic.)

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Does anyone know if the mini pcie slot in XPS 8500 have USB support?
I am planning to install BCM94360HMB or BCM94352HMB directly in the mini pcie slot. Will Bluetooth work with any of these?

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Do I have to use the below?

Apple Broadcom BCM94360CD 802.11ac mini WLAN+Bluetooth 4.0 Wireless card
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Apple-Broad...332118?hash=item3a97781396:g:fKMAAOSwtlhWF5ed

BCM94360CD BCM94331CD to PCI-E 1X Adapter
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BCM94360CD-...894839?hash=item51e85f0ef7:g:yJUAAOSwQItUIZIC
 
sareddy72 said:
Does anyone know if the mini pcie slot in XPS 8500 have USB support?
I am planning to install BCM94360HMB or BCM94352HMB directly in the mini pcie slot. Will Bluetooth work with any of these?

OR
Do I have to use the below?

Apple Broadcom BCM94360CD 802.11ac mini WLAN+Bluetooth 4.0 Wireless card
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Apple-Broad...332118?hash=item3a97781396:g:fKMAAOSwtlhWF5ed

BCM94360CD BCM94331CD to PCI-E 1X Adapter
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BCM94360CD-...894839?hash=item51e85f0ef7:g:yJUAAOSwQItUIZIC
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See RehabMan's post [Guide] Airport - PCIe Half Mini v2. Ha has got BCM94360HMB working.
Thank You RehabMan, I also order the same.
 
My XPS loads into Clover but as soon as I try to boot the installer the system simply reboots. I am trying to install Yosemite. If anyone can help it would be appreciated

Xps 8500
I7 3770
Nvidia gtx 750ti
24GB RAM
 
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nloeff said:
Thanks for that! Once I switched to iMac 13,2 I lost audio. What drivers are you using?
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I use a USB audio interface so haven't really used the audio drivers or tried to keep them working.

Now I'm trying to find the fix for Sierra, I just upgraded and can't seem to get my USB ports back. Changed things a bit more. Tried the MultiBeast 7/8/9 USB Series Support install and it didn't help. Back to fiddling with kexts.

BTW, to run the Sierra installer in place I had to switch from the "OSXAptioFixDrv" to "OsxAptioFix2drv," it wouldn't start otherwise.
 
endlessgrind78 said:
My XPS loads into Clover but as soon as I try to boot the installer the system simply reboots. I am trying to install Yosemite. If anyone can help it would be appreciated

Xps 8500
I7 3770
Nvidia gtx 750ti
24GB RAM
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Try this config.plist, works with my setup using UEFI boot for El Capitan and Sierra, though I skipped Yosemite. I just stripped my generated serial numbers. Also make sure you have the Clover drivers OSxAptioFixDrv, DataHubDxe, and OSXFatBinaryDrv UEFI if you go that route. Of course you have to make sure FakeSMC is also loaded in the right folder, EFI/CLOVER/kexts/10.10 in your case. Note that I have a GTX960 so I use NVIDIA web drivers, some of those settings may vary if you use something different.
 

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