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Yes, I am still seeing Iris Pro graphics.

EFI/Clover/ACPI/origin folder is empty
EFI/Clover/ACPI/patched has only one file, SSDT-HDMI-HD4600+.aml

I'm blown away you and @Gigamaxx are still trying. I can't thank you enough for your time and effort.

Lots of folks have helped me ....

SSDT-HDMI-HD4600+.aml could be the culprit. That is an Intel IGPU based file from Toleda's patches. While you can remove it (do NOT throw it away !!!!) and check again, (reboot will be needed), it poses a problem:

I do not know how to turn off the Intel card and keep the Intel options, if that makes sense. Toleda has options for using the optical audio port and audio jacks (the AppleHDA patches). He also has options for audio via the AMD card, but I do not recommend it at this time as the Apple-AMD Controllers 9500 and 4100 are well, ...., not ready for prime time audio. Maybe Florian or Rehabman or Toleda has an answer for that one.
 
There is one more possibility, Toledo also has an aml for the CPU power management only like I use for my i5 6500aml. There may be one for the 4790k without the HD4600. If there is it may be worth it to try.
ssdt.aml. This is for power management only for a i7 4790k using a GA Z97 UD5H board.
 

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Any update in the latest Beta(4)?
 
There is one more possibility, Toledo also has an aml for the CPU power management only like I use for my i5 6500aml. There may be one for the 4790k without the HD4600. If there is it may be worth it to try.
ssdt.aml. This is for power management only for a i7 4790k using a GA Z97 UD5H board.

Where would I put ssdt.aml file?

Lots of folks have helped me ....

SSDT-HDMI-HD4600+.aml could be the culprit. That is an Intel IGPU based file from Toleda's patches. While you can remove it (do NOT throw it away !!!!) and check again, (reboot will be needed), it poses a problem:

I do not know how to turn off the Intel card and keep the Intel options, if that makes sense. Toleda has options for using the optical audio port and audio jacks (the AppleHDA patches). He also has options for audio via the AMD card, but I do not recommend it at this time as the Apple-AMD Controllers 9500 and 4100 are well, ...., not ready for prime time audio. Maybe Florian or Rehabman or Toleda has an answer for that one.

So I'm safe to remove it (without throwing it away permanently) and give it a try?

By the way, I reinstalled FCPX 10.2.3 and it works as it should. First time with RX 480. I will test performance maybe tomorrow, but it does not crash and seems to be working fine. At least I'm not completely stuck, but I would love to get this sorted so I can run 10.3.
 
Where would I put ssdt.aml file?



So I'm safe to remove it (without throwing it away permanently) and give it a try?

By the way, I reinstalled FCPX 10.2.3 and it works as it should. First time with RX 480. I will test performance maybe tomorrow, but it does not crash and seems to be working fine. At least I'm not completely stuck, but I would love to get this sorted so I can run 10.3.

Yes. Go with the second config.plist (the one without the hdmi patches) and you will need the Gigamaxx fixes for the RX480 card as well as the blind boot until log in. This should be the last of the intel igpu patches and thr inject intel = false should remove the Iris Pro graphics. Then you should be able to give 10.3 a try.

Once that is sorted you can decide what approach you want to use for audio, but your choices get tougher on that one. Just one last thought, do not trash any of these files, we have had you remove, as they can be put back.
 
Yes. Go with the second config.plist (the one without the hdmi patches) and you will need the Gigamaxx fixes for the RX480 card as well as the blind boot until log in. This should be the last of the intel igpu patches and thr inject intel = false should remove the Iris Pro graphics. Then you should be able to give 10.3 a try.

Once that is sorted you can decide what approach you want to use for audio, but your choices get tougher on that one. Just one last thought, do not trash any of these files, we have had you remove, as they can be put back.

Great news: deleting that file fixed FCPX 10.3 crashing issue!

THANK YOU!

I had no time to play with it beyond that, though. There are some issues I need to sort out now.

Obviously, I now have no audio. I'm sure I will figure that out.

OS X is completely confused about my displays now. Again, I'm sure I will figure that out. I may need help with that, and I will post more details later when I have more time. I still need to buy a display port cable for my second monitor, as it is currently hooked up via HDMI and the graphics are not working the way they should.

The other issue is, I tried to run a Valley benchmark, and it crashed right away. I am not sure what that means.
 
SSDT.aml files go in clover ACPI folder in "Patched" folder in the EFI partition. It is related to proper power states for the CPU functions.

EFIMounter will get you to that clover folder.

For Displays go to System Preferences and select displays. The arraignment options are strange, if you see a white bar on top of one of the displays click and hold and drag over to the screen you want to use. The screen will turn red around the edges then let go and it will load the display icons and options to that screen. If you choose mirror then all screens will have the mouse and icons, but it draws from performance. For the better performance for the card select only that screen attached to RX card. The others will have the Sierra landscape. For maximum support for the RX card connect only one monitor to card during the 2nd stage of boot.

If your using the top tool bar menu for displays its a nightmare! If you select Mirror display or other screen option you can end up with a half screen jumbo font 480p display. If you select use as separate monitor you can get the Sierra landscape and no icons. To straighten it all up its best to use System Preferences/Displays. Explore the options because they come in handy and once you set them and calibrate your monitors you can uncheck the "Show display options in tool bar" option so you don't accidentally mess it up again.
 
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EDIT: You can safely remove the key
Code:
        <key>Audio</key>
        <dict>
            <key>Inject</key>
            <string>1</string>
        </dict>

from your config.plist file. It goes along with the HDMI patches that are also gone. When you decide how you want to approach the audio issues, that installer (should)/will insert the appropriate information.
 
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:)

EDIT: You can safely remove the key
Code:
        <key>Audio</key>
        <dict>
            <key>Inject</key>
            <string>1</string>
        </dict>

from your config.plist file. It goes along with the HDMI patches that are also gone. When you decide how you want to approach the audio issues, that installer (should)/will insert the appropriate information.


Great news!

I decided to edit the original config.plist file and removed the HDMI audio kexts and all HD4600 related items but left the AppleHDA and ALC1150 items intact. I rebooted and now I have a fully working machine with audio, and I am able to run FCPX 10.3 smoothly and quickly. I ran a Valley benchmark (results below) and I think I have what I need now. It seems the culprit was that odd .aml file that you had me remove.

I never would have gotten this to work without you. I was an inch away from starting from scratch on a new installation, which I really did not want to do. MANY MANY THANKS. If you're ever in Atlanta, let me buy you a beer or three.

Next - buy a displayport cable for the second monitor to hopefully get those graphics where they should be. I will update when that's done.
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SSDT.aml files go in clover ACPI folder in "Patched" folder in the EFI partition. It is related to proper power states for the CPU functions.

EFIMounter will get you to that clover folder.

For Displays go to System Preferences and select displays. The arraignment options are strange, if you see a white bar on top of one of the displays click and hold and drag over to the screen you want to use. The screen will turn red around the edges then let go and it will load the display icons and options to that screen. If you choose mirror then all screens will have the mouse and icons, but it draws from performance. For the better performance for the card select only that screen attached to RX card. The others will have the Sierra landscape. For maximum support for the RX card connect only one monitor to card during the 2nd stage of boot.

If your using the top tool bar menu for displays its a nightmare! If you select Mirror display or other screen option you can end up with a half screen jumbo font 480p display. If you select use as separate monitor you can get the Sierra landscape and no icons. To straighten it all up its best to use System Preferences/Displays. Explore the options because they come in handy and once you set them and calibrate your monitors you can uncheck the "Show display options in tool bar" option so you don't accidentally mess it up again.

@Gigamaxx The SSDT.aml file causes my CPU to run at max clock speed and max voltage 100% of the time. When I remove that file, it then works in its normal dynamic fluctuations. What is that file doing for me, and do I really need it?

Also, there is a strange behavior with the displays. Iris Pro is now gone, and in its place it simply says "Display". I do not have a display hooked up to the motherboard, but I am getting a third display in my preferences that seems to think it is a projector. Any ideas on how to remedy this glitch? I downloaded DisableMonitor app and it doesn't seem to do anything when I disable that "Display", other than make it inaccessible on the desktop (which I guess it important), but I'd love to fix it properly if it's possible.

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