How to extend the iMac Pro to X99 [Successful Build/Extended Guide]

[adamshahcatalyst]

How do I apply the PCI Implementation part ?

 

[d3k1d]

First of all thank you so much kgp What you've published here is epic

Unfortunately I'm not able to start the install process because I'm getting a nasty error, and I tried everthing best to my knowledge to fix it, but no luck so far.

I followed your guide meticulously.
I'm already running a 10.12.14 config on another disk. But for now I'm trying a clean install on a new (old) SSD.
I'm using the following configuration: I7-5820k, Asus X99-A and Asus GTX 760

My problem is: When I choose the "Start install from USB" option, everthing runs smooth until it stops with

HID: Legacy shim 2

doing nothing for probably 20seconds and the followed by this text

Still waiting for root device

and the PROHIBITED sign afterwards.

I'm pretty lost and really need some help.
Thank you so much in advance to all of you fellas.

 

[adamshahcatalyst]

First of all thank you so much kgp What you've published here is epic

Unfortunately I'm not able to start the install process because I'm getting a nasty error, and I tried everthing best to my knowledge to fix it, but no luck so far.

I followed your guide meticulously.
I'm already running a 10.12.14 config on another disk. But for now I'm trying a clean install on a new (old) SSD.
I'm using the following configuration: I7-5820k, Asus X99-A and Asus GTX 760

My problem is: When I choose the "Start install from USB" option, everthing runs smooth until it stops with

HID: Legacy shim 2

doing nothing for probably 20seconds and the followed by this text

Still waiting for root device

and the PROHIBITED sign afterwards.

I'm pretty lost and really need some help.
Thank you so much in advance to all of you fellas.

I am facing the same error with USB Install media when I plug in the USB 3.0 port, it works fine in USB 2.0 port though.

Edit: Solved, it was missing one `kernel kext` patch

 

[adamshahcatalyst]

Thanks for perfect guide.
ASUS x99-PRO USB 3.1
View attachment 301796

I have the same exact config like you. Can you please guide me how to patch SSDT ? I am lost in how to use the information provided in the post. Where to put what ?

 

[d3k1d]

Thanks man. Can you please tell me which "kernel kext" patch you're referring to?

 

[adamshahcatalyst]

Thanks man. Can you please tell me which "kernel kext" patch you're referring to?

This one

1.)Make sure the "X99_Injector USB 3.kext" in the /EFI/CLOVER/kexts/Others/ directory.

2) The 10.13 AppleUSBXHCIPCI KextsToPatch entry in the "Kernel and Kext Patches" section of the clover configurator:

Name:                  Find:                   Replace:                Comment:                   MatchOS:
AppleUSBXHCIPCI        837d8c10         837d8c19       USB port limit patch

3) The following USB settings in the "Device" section of the Clover Configurator: "Inject", "Add ClockID", "FixOwnership"
- checked; "HighCurrent" - unchecked.

4) Also remember the correct BIOS settings:

• XHCI Mode Smart Auto
• XHCI Hand-Off Enabled
• EHCI Hand-Off Enabled

 

[alexmenn]

Hello! I'm having several troubles to get my system working with i7 6900k. Yesterday I have my working 100% working with my i7 5820k, but after change it to 6900k, I can't boot. I followed all your guide, even tried to create and boot with an installer USB but no look. Here are my post! Maybe you can help me: https://www.tonymacx86.com/threads/i-changed-my-cpu-and-cant-boot.242140/

By the way, I tried to boot the USB installer following your guide, with all your EFI folder and files and right config for my MOBO (KernelPM activated because I don't have ASUS mobo; I have MSI X99 SLI KRAIT EDITION), and I can't boot neither in my installed systema nor the installer, always stuck in +++++++++++. Because of that I opened a thread, to ask help!

If I create an USB installer following 100% your guide, when I try to boot, clover says:
Result = 0
doest printf work?

I tried to boot with nv_disable=1 too because I have to boot with gtx 1080 connected but no luck.

 

[ajschot]

Hello! I'm having several troubles to get my system working with i7 6900k. Yesterday I have my working 100% working with my i7 5820k, but after change it to 6900k, I can't boot. I followed all your guide, even tried to create and boot with an installer USB but no look. Here are my post! Maybe you can help me: https://www.tonymacx86.com/threads/i-changed-my-cpu-and-cant-boot.242140/

By the way, I tried to boot the USB installer following your guide, with all your EFI folder and files and right config for my MOBO (KernelPM activated because I don't have ASUS mobo; I have MSI X99 SLI KRAIT EDITION), and I can't boot neither in my installed systema nor the installer, always stuck in +++++++++++. Because of that I opened a thread, to ask help!

If I create an USB installer following 100% your guide, when I try to boot, clover says:
Result = 0
doest printf work?

I tried to boot with nv_disable=1 too because I have to boot with gtx 1080 connected but no luck.

I have the same it is a MSI problem so now and then it does not boot.
Try to change your bootflag npci=0x2000 into npci=0x3000 (just in your bootscreen - options)
It won't boot or maybe it does...., but if you restart use npci=0x2000 and it will boot.
There is a efi change from Nick Woodhams https://nickwoodhams.com/x99-hackintosh-osxaptiofixdrv-allocaterelocblock-error-update/ but i don't have better results my 2nd machine MSI X99A Raider

 

[d3k1d]

Thanks adamshahcatalyst

I still don't get to the installing screen.
It prompts the following:

NVDAStartup: Official
NVDAGK100HAL loaded and registered

and then stops with this message:

Unsupported CPU for reporter

any ideas? highly appreciated guys.

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EDIT: I left the Computer and when I came back there was an additional prompt:

kextd stall[0], (240s): 'AppleACPICPU'

Maybe anyone have seen this before?

 

[ajschot]

Thanks,
I will try it by myself 1st.

Hey do you already have it done? I would like to have your ssdt file because i have the same board.... if you would like to share... i am not that good i know how to implement my cpu things but the rest is really above my capabilities