[Solved] Can't boot: stuck on ++++ (i7-7700K, GA-Z270X Gaming 7)

[DeepStar]

Hi Hackintosh gurus

This is my first build and I'm a complete novice hence the never ending problems. The build portion went so well that the installation had to have all the hiccups.

The problem:
The bootloader successfully loads but then when initiating the installer (in verbose mode) it shows 2 rows of text then hangs on the infamous row of:
+++++++++++++++++++++++++

My system:

• Mobo: GA-Z270X Gaming 7
• CPU: i7 7700K Kabylake
• RAM: Corsair Vengeance RGB 32GB
• Storage: 2 x Samsung 960 EVO NVMe SSD

Bios settings:
All settings are correct as far as I know (copied from this successful build)

Clover Tweaks (changed from standard Unibeast installer):
(See my EFI folder attached)

BOOT

• Slide = 0

DEVICES

• FixOwnership = true

KERNEL AND KEXT PATCHES

• Kernel CPU = true
• FakeCPUID = 0x0506E3
• All IONVMe Family Kexts added ( I only have a 960 EVO to install on)

SMBIOS

• Trust = True

INSTALL DRIVERS

• DataHubDxe added
• EmuvariableEufi added

The above changes I took from this thread. I have been trying off of a USB 3 drive but will try with a USB 2 drive tonight.

Side Question: Would it be worth it to rather install High Sierra due to it natively supporting NVMe drives out of the box?

Thank you very much to all who will help me out

 

[BreBo]

Thank you very much to all who will help me out

Remove nv_disable=1 from your config.plist/Boot/Arguments
Your config.plist is missing all the necessary settings/fixes for your Intel HD 630 graphics
[NEW / TESTING] Intel 7th Generation Kaby Lake CPUs + 200 Series Motherboards in macOS

 

[DeepStar]

Thanks Brebo. Your suggestions fixed my boot and I was able to load the installer and install Sierra but now I have ANOTHER problem I need solved... My mouse and keyboard are extremely laggy and slow. It's to the point where it's totally unusable. The problem existed from the first moment the installer started. I was hoping the problem would've been fixed after installation but sadly, no. Google searches have been a unfruitful so far.

 

[xwpass]

Thanks Brebo. Your suggestions fixed my boot and I was able to load the installer and install Sierra but now I have ANOTHER problem I need solved... My mouse and keyboard are extremely laggy and slow. It's to the point where it's totally unusable. The problem existed from the first moment the installer started. I was hoping the problem would've been fixed after installation but sadly, no. Google searches have been a unfruitful so far.

hey did you succeed? i am first time builder and stuck at the +++++ screen too

 

[BreBo]

@xwpass, please update your profile (personal details) with your Motherboard or Make/Model, CPU and Graphics Card.

Profiles need to contain at least your primary system to assist others with helping you.

 

[DeepStar]

hey did you succeed? i am first time builder and stuck at the +++++ screen too

Hi xwpass. The suggestions Brebo offered above solved my boot problems, I suggest you check out the link he posted. But like he said adding your setup info is crucial for helping out