[Guide] Install High Sierra on the HP 8300 Elite / 6300 Pro Desktop PC

[thesnoc]

A few have with mixed success so far. If you want to try it out, make a clone of your boot drive first and then attempt the upgrade with that drive installed. Then there's no risk involved. Note that you must use HD4000 gfx instead of your 1050 with Mojave. No web drivers for Mojave yet.

https://www.tonymacx86.com/threads/...able-clone-of-your-macos-system-drive.254705/

Thank you for the info....I think I will just wait until Nvidia releases the web drivers.

 

[nicksoph]

Has anyone ever got the mic input working with AppleALC and Lilu kexts?

 

[trs96]

Has anyone ever got the mic input working with AppleALC and Lilu kexts?

Nitrouze came up with the ALC221 patch but didn't figure out the Mic part. That's what it will require to get the built in mic working. Anyone up for the challenge ? USB microphones work well for me so it's never been a priority.

Output line and front right jack are working as expected.
Nevertheless the front left jack (with microphone) is still not working (as with "Voodoo method").
This is probably due to a wrong "PinConfigurations" settings which I have not sorted out yet.

Method (_DSM, 4, NotSerialized)
            {
                If (LEqual (Arg2, Zero)) { Return (Buffer() { 0x03 } ) }
                Return (Package()
                {
                    "device-id", Buffer() { 0x20, 0x1E, 0x00, 0x00 },
                    "layout-id", Buffer() { 11, 0x00, 0x00, 0x00 },
                    "codec-id", Buffer() { 0x21, 0x02, 0xEC, 0x10 },
                    "hda-gfx", Buffer() { "onboard-1" },
                    "name", Buffer() { "pci8086,1e20" },
                    "built-in", Buffer() { 0x00 },
                    "PinConfigurations", Buffer() { 0x40, 0x40, 0x2b, 0x00, 0x30, 0x01, 0x10, 0x90, 0x10, 0x30, 0x8b, 0x00, 0x60, 0x90, 0xab, 0x01, 0xe0, 0x00, 0x56, 0x28 },
                    //"MaximumBootBeepVolume", 77,
                })
            }

 

[nicksoph]

Nitrouze came up with the ALC221 patch but didn't figure out the Mic part. That's what it will require to get the built in mic working. Anyone up for the challenge ?

I'd be interested but need to know what it is that we can do to work it out?
I don't know what "pin configurations" are or how to discover the settings.

 

[trs96]

I'd be interested but need to know what it is that we can do to work it out?
I don't know what "pin configurations" are or how to discover the settings.

@Nitrouze is the person to ask. Has not been seen here since about March of 2018.

 

[hoochnuts]

Can't thank you all enough, just got my 8300 Elite up and running Mojave.

 

[michalk0]

Can't thank you all enough, just got my 8300 Elite up and running Mojave.

Is your browser choppy when you resize it? (Chrome / Opera / Safari ?). Comparison of mine:

 

[hoochnuts]

Is your browser choppy when you resize it? (Chrome / Opera / Safari ?). Comparison of mine:

Hmm maybe a little bit on Chrome but not so much that I notice, on Safari it is pretty choppy though.

Let me know if you want a vid.

 

[Sniki]

Hi @trs96
I just ordered a HP Elite 8300 SFF:
Intel Core i7 - 3770 CPU
Intel HD Graphics 4000
8GB DDR3 Ram
Without HDD (i have 3 HDD at house) so i got it cheaper due to ordering it without hdd.
I got it for 120€ in excellent condition.

I have a few questions:
1. How many PCI-E slots does this machine have because:
2. I have a Kingspec 512GB Nvme SSD and i was wondering if i can get a pcie to nvme converter to use it and:
3. I do plan to order later one of the nvidia or amd dedicated GPU so will i have a free slot for it too ?
4. With the introduction of WhateverGreen.kext i hope i can patch the framebuffer to use VGA for installation, i have pro / advanced skills on hackintoshing laptops but for desktop it's a first try.
I managed to have VGA Port working on all my laptops thanks to WhateverGreen.kext & the new config.plist /Devices/Properties/ patching method.

I have a Samsung S24F350 FHD monitor that only has HDMI & VGA and not sure if i can find a store nearby that has DisplayPort to HDMI cable in my city.
I asked you about this just in case you switched to WhateverGreen.kext and if you managed to get it working.
If it works i can patch the config.plist for it before even starting installation and proceed with VGA until i get dp to hdmi cable.
5. Does audio switch/detection work on all jacks ? (When you plug headsets does the sound switch to them or you have to manually switch it ?

 

[trs96]

1. How many PCI-E slots does this machine have because:
2. I have a Kingspec 512GB Nvme SSD and i was wondering if i can get a pcie to nvme converter to use it and:
3. I do plan to order later one of the nvidia or amd dedicated GPU so will i have a free slot for it too ?

You get three PCIe slots and one legacy PCI slot in the 8300 SFF.



You could try using the NVME SSD in the x4 slot but that will limit you to a single slot GPU in the x16. I've never seen anyone boot from NVME on this system and don't know if it's even possible given these were new in 2012.

4. With the introduction of WhateverGreen.kext i hope i can patch the framebuffer to use VGA for installation, i have pro / advanced skills on hackintoshing laptops but for desktop it's a first try.

It should be possible, I've only used a GT 210 or GTX 1050 dedicated GPU for the install so have not attempted VGA.
As far as DP to HDMI adapters those can be easily found on Ebay or Amazon and shipped to you directly. DP adapted to HDMI will give you the highest quality graphics.

5. Does audio switch/detection work on all jacks ? (When you plug headsets does the sound switch to them or you have to manually switch it ?

When you apply the ALC221 DSDT patch it works on all jacks except the mic jack on the front panel. That has not been solved yet. That will take some more research. I use USB mics only so have not made this a priority.

Glad to hear you are attempting your first desktop hackintosh. You've made a great choice. Tens of thousands of people have successfully converted these to macOS machines. It's an excellent low cost solution to run macOS with more powerful desktop parts you can't get in a laptop.