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iMac Pro X299 - Live the Future now with macOS 10.14 Mojave [Successful Build/Extended Guide]

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Will be moving the iMac Pro clone from the Meshify C into an Evolv X in the upcoming weeks.

And getting a second Vega FE for a dual setup.

Also moving into an EK-MLC 360mm + 280mm rads (I want to avoid custom loops for now).

Also will be moving to a 9980XE.

I would like to max this thing out so it can last me for years to come so I don't have to deal with "upgrades".

Will post pics soon :thumbup:
OK, that case is bad-a$$ :mrgreen:
 
Update on memory issues: After a couple troubleshooting steps, I ended up simply flipped the pairs to the opposite bank/slots & for whatever reason, all 32GB are recognized. **WHEW**

So with the build firing on all cores, I'm pretty pleased thus far with this initial phase of stats, and have only completed the process through "D" - next steps is to start with E for post-install tuning. As a reminder, here's my current hardware config:

Gigabyte X299 Designare EX
i9-7920x 12-core @ 2.9 GHz (4.3 GHz Turbo)
Gigabyte AORUS RX580 GPU (8GB)
Corsair Vengeance LED - 32GB (4x8GB)
Samsung 970 EVO - 512GB [updated since project start]
Antec Kuhler H20 1250
Mojave 10.14.2

Here's what I've got thus far, however:
iMac Pro 1,1 - initial install.pngiMacPro1,1-Computer-initial install.png
Screen Shot 2019-01-08 at 9.28.50 PM.pngBMD Speed Test.png
What's working:
Thunderbolt3 (using Nekteck Thunderbolt 3 dock)
HDMI & onboard audio
Onboard Ethernet

Not working:
USB3 ports (I need to re-read the guidance from @kgp & others about the USB resolution)

Still plenty of testing & tweaking that needs to be done. But once again, huge THANK YOU shout-out to @kgp, @Ellybz, and @mm2margaret for their guidance, hard work, and assistance!
--B
 
Update on memory issues: After a couple troubleshooting steps, I ended up simply flipped the pairs to the opposite bank/slots & for whatever reason, all 32GB are recognized. **WHEW**

So with the build firing on all cores, I'm pretty pleased thus far with this initial phase of stats, and have only completed the process through "D" - next steps is to start with E for post-install tuning. As a reminder, here's my current hardware config:

Gigabyte X299 Designare EX
i9-7920x 12-core @ 2.9 GHz (4.3 GHz Turbo)
Gigabyte AORUS RX580 GPU (8GB)
Corsair Vengeance LED - 32GB (4x8GB)
Samsung 970 EVO - 512GB [updated since project start]
Antec Kuhler H20 1250
Mojave 10.14.2

Here's what I've got thus far, however:
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What's working:
Thunderbolt3 (using Nekteck Thunderbolt 3 dock)
HDMI & onboard audio
Onboard Ethernet

Not working:
USB3 ports (I need to re-read the guidance from @kgp & others about the USB resolution)

Still plenty of testing & tweaking that needs to be done. But once again, huge THANK YOU shout-out to @kgp, @Ellybz, and @mm2margaret for their guidance, hard work, and assistance!
--B

This should get you started.
 

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Will be moving the iMac Pro clone from the Meshify C into an Evolv X in the upcoming weeks.

And getting a second Vega FE for a dual setup.

Also moving into an EK-MLC 360mm + 280mm rads (I want to avoid custom loops for now).

Also will be moving to a 9980XE.

I would like to max this thing out so it can last me for years to come so I don't have to deal with "upgrades".

Will post pics soon :thumbup:

View attachment 377683
Oh God mate, you're gonna spend a pretty big load of cash here uh? Awesome :p

Did you considered a RX Vega 64 Liquid like mine? and if the answer is yes, why do you prefer the Frontier card?
 
This should get you started.
Whaaaaa....???? What is this magical, mystical gift of life you've given my USB3 ports? MANY thanks, @izo1 ! I will work on this later tonight! Made my day!! :headbang:
 
Anyway guys, speaking of Vegas... even in 10.14.2 I got fans spinning faster than they should and it happens with a proper power table from VegaTAB app in the form of a customized SSDT or with the app generated kext. Moreover, my GPUTach (the leds on the card showing the load in real time) randomly goes to 100% with no reason, when it happens if I open a Youtube video the GPUTach goes to idle but as soon as I close the Youtube page it goes back to 100%

I read a lot about problems with reference Vegas on this forum but I can't find a proper solution, do you @izo1 have solved this stuff with your Frontier? a lot of you guys here got Vega cards, anyone able to let me take the right path about this super annoying problem? Thanks.
 
This should get you started.

We are still missing fully implemented and truncated 15-port X299 Designare EX kexts for the Github XHC USB kext library. Would you be able to provide such kexts including a port-layout.rtf for the X299 Designare EX?

Your actual kext does only implement 9 HS/SS ports. Is there some reason? There are no further HS/SS ports required to fully implement all USB2.0 and USB3.0 onboard connectors/headers of the X299 Designare EX?

I really would appreciate your help and collaboration in this matter.

Many thanks in advance,

KGP
 
We are still missing fully implemented and truncated 15-port X299 Designare EX kexts for the Github XHC USB kext library. Would you be able to provide such kexts including a port-layout.rtf for the X299 Designare EX?

Your actual kext does only implement 9 HS/SS ports. Is there some reason? There are no further HS/SS ports required to fully implement all USB2.0 and USB3.0 onboard connectors/headers of the X299 Designare EX?

I really would appreciate your help and collaboration in this matter.

Many thanks in advance,

KGP

Hi KGP
I don’t have this motherboard anymore :(

Thus cannot fully help in this matter.

The one I posted was a partially working one from November 2018, but someone with a Designare EX can take a look at it and maybe fully implement it and post it here.
 
Hi KGP
I don’t have this motherboard anymore :(

Thus cannot fully help in this matter.

The one I posted was a partially working one from November 2018, but someone with a Designare EX can take a look at it and maybe fully implement it and post it here.

I see.. what a pity.. maybe @BoomR will able to provide the fully implemented and truncated 15-port XHC USB kexts for the X299 Designare EX. In fact, he just needs to complete the USB port investigation. As soon I would have a complete port-layout.rtf , I could also finalise both kexts.
 
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