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[Guide] Intel NUC7/NUC8 using Clover UEFI (NUC7i7Bxx,NUC8i7Bxx,etc)

nane30 said:
anybody tried with tha latest OC versions to make the Nuc more silent, specifically using voltageshift.kext?

I used it previously with clover and the device was a lot quieter. For OC, my understanding is I'd add the kext to the corresponding folder + add it to the plist like the other exts.
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Hi,
i made my NUC fanless and completely silent using : AKASA Turing case.
I found a used one cheap on eBay.
 
Leesureone said:
You know you can adjust the fan speed in the bios right? The i5 I had was quieter than the i7 I have now, have you checked and made sure everything is clean inside?
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Yes. Still I remember undervolting CPU -120 GPU -50mV reduced noise under load significantly. Added the kext to the folder + the min config.

$ ./voltageshift info
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VoltageShift Info Tool
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CPU voltage offset: -120mv
GPU voltage offset: -50mv
CPU Cache voltage offset: 0mv
System Agency offset: 0mv
Analogy I/O: 0mv
OC mailbox cmd failed
Digital I/O: 0mv
CPU BaseFreq: 2300, CPU MaxFreq(1/2/4): 3800/3800/3600 (mhz) Turbo_Disabled PL1: 30W PL2: 50W
CPU Freq: 1.3ghz, Voltage: 0.6807v, Power:pkg 4.20w /core 0.49w,Temp: 59 c
 
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nane30 said:
Yes. Still I remember undervolting CPU -120 GPU -50mV reduced noise under load significantly. Added the kext to the folder + the min config.

$ ./voltageshift info
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VoltageShift Info Tool
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CPU voltage offset: -120mv
GPU voltage offset: -50mv
CPU Cache voltage offset: 0mv
System Agency offset: 0mv
Analogy I/O: 0mv
OC mailbox cmd failed
Digital I/O: 0mv
CPU BaseFreq: 2300, CPU MaxFreq(1/2/4): 3800/3800/3600 (mhz) Turbo_Disabled PL1: 30W PL2: 50W
CPU Freq: 1.3ghz, Voltage: 0.6807v, Power:pkg 4.20w /core 0.49w,Temp: 59 c
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Does that effect performance metrics? If you run Geekbench with or without the offsets does it make a difference in scores? Just curious.
 
no it did not, if too low though it would freeze. On the other hand, Turbo should last longer but I couldn't reproduce that back then.
 
@Leesureone

As the NUC8ixBEK or BEH is not available anymore, but the NUC8ixBELS is an updated one with Kaby Lake U Refresh, can you add an alternative iGPU injection?
It's made for the US market and has two extra usb2 ports

cpu compare old and new one:

shop: https://direkt.jacob.de/produkte/intel-nuc-8-boxnuc8i3bels1-artnr-7460309.html
or https://www.ldlc.com/en/product/PB00465697.html with pictures..

It should be only the device property, which has to be modified, right?
 
cyonix said:
@Leesureone

As the NUC8ixBEK or BEH is not available anymore, but the NUC8ixBELS is an updated one with Kaby Lake U Refresh, can you add an alternative iGPU injection?
It's made for the US market and has two extra usb2 ports

cpu compare old and new one:

shop: https://direkt.jacob.de/produkte/intel-nuc-8-boxnuc8i3bels1-artnr-7460309.html
or https://www.ldlc.com/en/product/PB00465697.html with pictures..

It should be only the device property, which has to be modified, right?
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Yes, the device properties might need to be changed but without the device I wouldn't be able to. I could suggest different ID's using Hackintool but instead I would recommend you follow the Dortania suggestions here. Other changes may also be necessary but again the guide should be able to help you.

Desktop Kaby Lake | OpenCore Install Guide

dortania.github.io
 
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Leesureone said:
To new users trying to load Mojave or Catalina on an NUC8x please be aware this guide is no longer being maintained.
With recent bios updates being pushed out by Intel above version 56 as well as updates by Apple to Mojave beyond 14.2 the guide has become outdated and no longer works as is.

Two additional things are needed at a minimum to be able to reach the Mojave or Catalina install window. If you are trying to install Big Sur please do not attempt to use Clover, instead use OpenCore 6.3 or above.

1. At minimum an updated version of the Clover bootloader must be installed, I suggest version 5107 or higher, although slightly older versions will probably work but have not been tested. Rehabman’s version available through the terminal commands in his original guide on Github will cause the installer to halt. Instead of using Clover I highly recommend using a version of one of the OpenCore bootloader EFI folders attached. I haven’t updated the Clover version in about a year and have no plans to do so.

2. An updated config.plist containing an ACPI/DSDT/Patch for an RTC issue that will also cause the installer to stall if your bios is a version higher than 56

***Some users are also apparently unaware that their Samsung 970 EVO plus SSD will also cause install failure if the firmware is not updated first. Visit the Samsung Website for instructions on how to create a bootable USB drive for firmware updates.

The attached EFI folder has all of the above as well as some fixes for onboard Audio and USB C functionality and Bluetooth.

If you decide to use it it’s as simple as creating a bootable USB drive using UniBeast, mounting the invisible EFI partition on the USB drive and then replacing the EFI folder with the attached.

Once OSX install is complete repeat the process of mounting the EFI folder on your hard drive and again replace the EFI folder with the same attached folder to finish the job. Afterwards I highly suggest you use Clover Configurator to create a unique serial number for working iCloud and iMessage (although “continuity” is not an issue unless you have gone the route of adding a Wireless/ Bluetooth card in the one available M2 slot with the appropriate adapter mentioned in various NUC posts).
Being you are creating a Hackintosh be aware even if you have the exact same model there can be issues. I do not have all the answers and am not at the level of the moderators but will try to help you sort out whatever. Cheers and good luck.

Edit: If you are installing Mojave and have issues with crackling sound from the headphone jack several users have reported success installing all kexts, with the exception of FakeSMC.kext, to the Library/Extensions folder. Audio over HDMI and the headphone jack both should work. This will not work in Catalina or Bog Sur but you can change the Layout ID using Hackintool as described here by JayMonkey
an-idiots-guide-to-lilu-and-its-plug-ins.260063


EFI History

6/18/20 Added Updated NUC10i7 OC5.9 New and Improved
8/5/20 Added NUC8 OC6.0
8/29/20 Added NUC10i7 OC6.0
9/22/20 Added NUC10i7 OC6.1
9/25/20 Update NUC8OC6.0 to include USBC Fix, No Internal Headers Enabled
9/26/20 Added NUC8OC6.1 same as above
10/8/20 Added NUC8OC6.2 same as above
11/7/20 Added NUC8i7OC6.3 Big Sur Release 1 Ready
12/7/20 Added NUC8i7OC6.4 Also Big Sur Ready
1/7/21 Added NUC8i&OC6.5 Also Big Sur Ready
2/4/21 Added NUC8i7OC6.6 Also Big Sur Ready
3/7/21 Added NUC8i7OC6.7 Also Big Sur Ready
4/5/21 Added NUC8i7OC6.8.EFI
5/7/21 Added NUC8i7OC6.9 EFI
6/9/21 Added NUC8i7OC7.0 EFI
7/10/21 Added NUC8i7OC7.1 EFI
9/9/21 Added NUC8i7OC7.3 All main Kexts updated too including itlwm.kext for wireless, use a plist editor to add your SSD and password to be able to connect or use the Heliport App.
10.25.21 Added NUC8i7OC7.4, the FakePCIID.kexts seem to be causing lock ups and HDMI audio did not seem to be working anyway, this version they are disabled to prevent that. Bluetooth may also be an issue, please test and report back.
10/30/21 Update NUC8i7OC7.4 with working HDMI Sound and Bluetooth (BT may still be flakey, have not tested enough)
11/2/21 Added NUCi7OC7.5 same as above, all seems to be working fine but please advise of any issues you find
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Hi again, I have seen some weird accesing https://account.microsoft.com/devices/ I got the 'system type' of my NUC shows as 'Macmini8,1'.

I installed and run Big Sur in a external nvme deactivating the internal SSD (SATA port) in BIOS, and tried restoring a image of the disk but it always appears as Macmini8,1.

Is it related to this EFI or with maybe Open Core ? Previously I tried with other EFI out from here. there may be a security problem for it (with the external disk disconnected) ?
 

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Can anyone let me know the page number for Leesureone's EFI files using OC. It seems to have changed or my bookmark is wrong. Many thanks. I'm wondering if Monterey is working with OC EFI?
 
spottsy said:
Can anyone let me know the page number for Leesureone's EFI files using OC. It seems to have changed or my bookmark is wrong. Many thanks. I'm wondering if Monterey is working with OC EFI?
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Page 89 now for whatever reason Monterey works with either 7.4 or 7.5 versions.
 
MikiBroki said:
Hi again, I have seen some weird accesing https://account.microsoft.com/devices/ I got the 'system type' of my NUC shows as 'Macmini8,1'.

I installed and run Big Sur in a external nvme deactivating the internal SSD (SATA port) in BIOS, and tried restoring a image of the disk but it always appears as Macmini8,1.

Is it related to this EFI or with maybe Open Core ? Previously I tried with other EFI out from here. there may be a security problem for it (with the external disk disconnected) ?
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Its from OpenCore, if you boot from the Windows Boot Manager that should resolve that.
 
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