[SUCCESS] Gigabyte Designare Z390 (Thunderbolt 3) + i7-9700K + AMD RX 580

[hussar]

Hello @hussar,

The iMacPro1,1 definition requires us to disable the iGPU. Because the iMac Pro uses a Xeon processor, there is simply no iGPU in that chip. That’s why we need to disable IGFX in BIOS and remove “framebuffer-patch-enable” from Devices —> Properties. This will result in only one GPU: the Vega 64. But you shouldn’t worry about disabling the Intel UHD 630 because Vega 64 is superior in every way. MacOS will fully use the Vega, you should update to 10.14.5 for best results.

yes i updated immediately to 10.14.5 from a fresh install
but i see framebuffer is still in my devices

 

[CaseySJ]

yes i updated immediately to 10.14.5 from a fresh install
but i see framebuffer is still in my devices

Yes, please remove that line, save the file, and reboot. Then run VideoProc again.

 

[hussar]

Yes, please remove that line, save the file, and reboot. Then run VideoProc again.

Removed but same deal.
It's not that its a dealbreaker, I'm just wondering if I have my settings correct.
I'll wait until you have time to take a look at the config.

 

[SardusX]

Your config.plist and CLOVER folder look good. I would suggest downloading the latest Lilu, WhateverGreen, and AppleALC. All three were updated 4 days ago and they support PlatformID 0x3E980003 for the first time. Boot time with this platform ID has come back down to normal. Be sure to rebuild kernel cache by running Kext Utility after updating these three kexts.

I would also suggest re-reviewing the steps under “Final Steps in Post Installation” (note the addition of “shikigva=60” to boot arguments).

A more drastic alternative would be to install macOS 10.14.5 from scratch on a spare SSD mounted inside an external USB 3 enclosure to see if HEVC, H.264, and audio problems disappear.

Thanks for your reply.
Since it seems to me that "shikigva=60" is not available via context menu in Clover Configurator, is it possible to insert a new custom Boot argument via CC?

To install macOS Mojave in a USB 3.0 external SSD is somehow different from an installation on an internal drive?

 

[CaseySJ]

Removed but same deal.
It's not that its a dealbreaker, I'm just wondering if I have my settings correct.
I'll wait until you have time to take a look at the config.

If you have any Vega SSDTs or Kexts in your system, you should remove them. If unsure, simply compress and upload the CLOVER folder from EFI partition of the Mojave SSD. You may remove serial numbers from config.plist. And also upload a screenshot of your /Library/Extensions folder.

It is somewhat odd that VideoProc is not showing the name of your graphics card. If you go to "About This Mac" and choose "System Report" followed by "Graphics/Displays", do you see "Vega 64"?

 

[CaseySJ]

Thanks for your reply.
Since it seems to me that "shikigva=60" is not available via context menu in Clover Configurator, is it possible to insert a new custom Boot argument via CC?

Yes we just have to type this in ourselves.

To install macOS Mojave in a USB 3.0 external SSD is somehow different from an installation on an internal drive?

The procedure is the same, but the point of this is to check whether a fresh installation works 100%. If so, it tells us that something in the main Mojave installation is either misconfigured or corrupted. Again, this is a drastic option that is only justified when other troubleshooting options have failed.

 

[hussar]

If you have any Vega SSDTs or Kexts in your system, you should remove them. If unsure, simply compress and upload the CLOVER folder from EFI partition of the Mojave SSD. You may remove serial numbers from config.plist. And also upload a screenshot of your /Library/Extensions folder.

It is somewhat odd that VideoProc is not showing the name of your graphics card. If you go to "About This Mac" and choose "System Report" followed by "Graphics/Displays", do you see "Vega 64"?

thanks @CaseySJ!
YES i see vega64 in Graphics/Displays
NO i don't remember installing any vega64 kexts
i'm attaching the screenshots and clover folder

 

[jpgannon]

Hello,

I tried to find a solution to this via the thread but couldn't find anything...so I am sorry if this has been answered before. I am a noob so I don't fully understand everything and if this stuff is a major issue. I followed this tutorial but have a few things that didn't turn out the way they were supposed to and am at a loss on how or IF I need to fix them.

My Build is slightly different GIGABYTE Z390 + Intel i9 + VEGA 64 + Fractal R6 case.
After completing the install I noticed when comparing the state of my system after install that many things were different. Below are picture comparisons...my window is in black. Also attached is my config.plist

AUDIO - Is working fine but am missing thunderbolt audio.

Audio.png

• jpgannon
• May 28, 2019

Audio Differences

ETHERNET - I have internet but seem to be missing one Ethernet bus compared to the OP's install.

Ethernet.png

• jpgannon
• May 28, 2019

Ethernet Audio Differences

PCI - Missing lots of drivers here. Not sure if I need them?

PCI.png

• jpgannon
• May 28, 2019

PCI Differences

SATA - Missing all Generic AHCI controllers but have Intell 11 series listed instead. Is this an issue?

Sata.png

• jpgannon
• May 28, 2019

Sata Differences

USB - Thunderbolt seems to work on the back of my device but not in the front case USB-C

USB.png

• jpgannon
• May 28, 2019

USB Differences

NETWORK - I am plugged in via Ethernet and have internet but no wifi support for what came internally in the motherboard. I know OP used a separate card but is there a way to get the internal to work?

Network.png

• jpgannon
• May 28, 2019

Network Differences

Thanks!

James

 

[CaseySJ]

Hello,

I tried to find a solution to this via the thread but couldn't find anything...so I am sorry if this has been answered before. I am a noob so I don't fully understand everything and if this stuff is a major issue. I followed this tutorial but have a few things that didn't turn out the way they were supposed to and am at a loss on how or IF I need to fix them.

My Build is slightly different GIGABYTE Z390 + Intel i9 + VEGA 64 + Fractal R6 case.
After completing the install I noticed when comparing the state of my system after install that many things were different. Below are picture comparisons...my window is in black. Also attached is my config.plist

AUDIO - Is working fine but am missing thunderbolt audio.

Audio.png

• jpgannon
• May 28, 2019

Audio Differences

ETHERNET - I have internet but seem to be missing one Ethernet bus compared to the OP's install.

Ethernet.png

• jpgannon
• May 28, 2019

Ethernet Audio Differences

PCI - Missing lots of drivers here. Not sure if I need them?

PCI.png

• jpgannon
• May 28, 2019

PCI Differences

SATA - Missing all Generic AHCI controllers but have Intell 11 series listed instead. Is this an issue?

Sata.png

• jpgannon
• May 28, 2019

Sata Differences

USB - Thunderbolt seems to work on the back of my device but not in the front case USB-C

USB.png

• jpgannon
• May 28, 2019

USB Differences

NETWORK - I am plugged in via Ethernet and have internet but no wifi support for what came internally in the motherboard. I know OP used a separate card but is there a way to get the internal to work?

Network.png

• jpgannon
• May 28, 2019

Network Differences

Thanks!

James

Hello James,

What is the exact model name of your motherboard? Gigabyte has many Z390 models.

 

[CaseySJ]

thanks @CaseySJ!
YES i see vega64 in Graphics/Displays
NO i don't remember installing any vega64 kexts
i'm attaching the screenshots and clover folder

Everything here looks good so I think the VideoProc issue is just cosmetic. As long as HEVC and H.264 are fully hardware-enabled, that's all that matters!