Gigabyte Z390 M Gaming build with working NVRAM

[flatlander48]

Remember that my configuration is different with CF, CD, microSD, etc. card slots with (3) 2.0 connectors and (1) 3.0, all in the reader housing. My set up is quite a bit over the 15 port limit, so I don’t know what happened...

 

[pastrychef]

Remember that my configuration is different with CF, CD, microSD, etc. card slots with (3) 2.0 connectors and (1) 3.0, all in the reader housing. My set up is quite a bit over the 15 port limit, so I don’t know what happened...

Personally, if the card reader is USB 2, I wouldn't even connect it.

 

[tedyun]

Remember that my configuration is different with CF, CD, microSD, etc. card slots with (3) 2.0 connectors and (1) 3.0, all in the reader housing. My set up is quite a bit over the 15 port limit, so I don’t know what happened...

The ports on the dock do not count against the 15 port limit. It's only the ports directly on the motherboard that you have to configure. Your dock should be plugged into the USB C port, so that only counts as 1 port.

On the Z390M Gaming, (and correct me if I'm wrong) there are 5 USB-B connectors and 1 USB-C connectors in the back. Each of the 5 can be configured as USB3 and USB2, so that takes up 10 ports. The USB-C is 1 port, so 11 ports just for the back.

On the motherboard, there are 2 headers for USB 2.0 connections, and 1 header for the USB 3.0 ports for the case.

PC has 2 more USB 3.0 ports on his case, so he connects those to the USB 3.0 header. So if these are configured as USB3 and USB2, that takes up 4 more ports. So here we are at 15.

That means the internal USB 2.0 headers cannot be used. These headers are typically used if you need to connect a PCI card that requires a USB connection, like a BlueTooth or Wi-Fi receiver (the Fenvi T919 is popular and needs a USB 2.0). In this event, you have to reconfigure the USB Ports kext. For my situation, I needed the USB 2.0 header, so I disabled the USB 2.0 compatibility for a USB 3.0 port (I have a USB 3.0 hub connected to this port so USB 2.0 compatibility is moot).

PC's USBPorts kext should work with your motherboard. To double check or to customize it to your particular setup, you should follow UtterDisbelief's process here:

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[flatlander48]

There are 4 USB 3.1 Gen 1 (blue) ports and one USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A (red) on the motherboard, technically.

I do have a T-919, so that does require a 2.0 port.

The issue is that when I connected the dock with a USB-C cable, it didn’t work. That says the dock (new) is faulty or the cable (new) is faulty or the port is disabled. A new cable is on the way.

Yes, I know about the guide and have posted a question or 2 over there.

Regarding disabling the card reader, that would defeat the purpose of buying it in the first place...

 

[tedyun]

There are 4 USB 3.1 Gen 1 (blue) ports and one USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A (red) on the motherboard, technically.

I do have a T-919, so that does require a 2.0 port.

The issue is that when I connected the dock with a USB-C cable, it didn’t work. That says the dock (new) is faulty or the cable (new) is faulty or the port is disabled. A new cable is on the way.

Yes, I know about the guide and have posted a question or 2 over there.

Regarding disabling the card reader, that would defeat the purpose of buying it in the first place...

About disabling the port, I meant that I had to do that on my system in order to make room for my Fenvi card. It’s up to you how to set yours up.

Good luck!

 

[wall121]

Hi, I installed this WiFi BT Card Hackintosh PCI-E WiFi Card BCM94360CS2 Dual Band Bluetooth 4.0 Plug and Play. Wifi and BT worked OOTB, but Airdrop works only sometimes, unlock with AppleWatch never did. I use clover 5128, (was the same with 5126), BigSur

Any idea / hints?

BTW: Playing CiV6 and using ApplePhotos the apps crashes from time to time. Unfortunately not reproducible, it just happens suddenly

 

[flatlander48]

About disabling the port, I meant that I had to do that on my system in order to make room for my Fenvi card. It’s up to you how to set yours up.

Good luck!

Yes, I just meant that I do have that card and that's where it is connected.

 

[tedyun]

Yes, I just meant that I do have that card and that's where it is connected.

What fo you have plugged into you headers? Just scanning through your posts it sound like one is occupied by the Ultra card reader, the other by the Fenvi. Is the USB 3.0 header plugged into the case ports?

 

[flatlander48]

What fo you have plugged into you headers? Just scanning through your posts it sound like one is occupied by the Ultra card reader, the other by the Fenvi. Is the USB 3.0 header plugged into the case ports?

Yes, I have just been testing it.

The lone 3.0 port in the card reader is showing up in Hackintool as a 3.0 and a 2.0. However, the 3.0 port has an external USB-A 3.0 cable and it is plugged into one of the motherboard back panel 3.0 ports.

The card reader and 2.0 ports show up as a USB 2.0 Hub. PastryChef predicted this would be the case.

The T-919 shows up as BRCM20702 Hub.

My keyboard and trackball show up as 2.0 ports. I assume their indicated speeds are defined by the device and not by the maximum speed of the port.

I plugged the dock into the USB-C port and it does not show up in the Hackintool listing.

I cannot see where the front panel USB plugs into the motherboard, but I am pretty sure it is connected. I will be putting it up on the kitchen counter later today to tie down the cables again and re-install the case panels. I'll remove the drive cage and have a look at that point.

 

[pastrychef]

Hi, I installed this WiFi BT Card Hackintosh PCI-E WiFi Card BCM94360CS2 Dual Band Bluetooth 4.0 Plug and Play. Wifi and BT worked OOTB, but Airdrop works only sometimes, unlock with AppleWatch never did. I use clover 5128, (was the same with 5126), BigSur

Any idea / hints?

BTW: Playing CiV6 and using ApplePhotos the apps crashes from time to time. Unfortunately not reproducible, it just happens suddenly

Disabling the serial port in BIOS should help with Apple Watch unlock.

I have no idea why AirDrop is sporadic for you.

When the apps crash do you get a crash report?