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Asus Z690 ProArt Creator WiFi (Thunderbolt 4) + i7-12700K + AMD RX 6800 XT

CelestinSOUM90 said:
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I solved the issue and success to install macOS Monterey, here is what I did:
- I took the EFI folder from this topic, I had previously taken only the config.plist
- I corrected some details to adjust it to my build
- I updated OC to version 0.8.0

The installation was able to work without problem, now it remains the post-install and check that everything works

Here is my EFI folder:
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That’s what we thought you did on Sunday.

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Yes but I didn't have the good boot arg, infact there I mixed the different modifications that you brought me in this EFI and it worked, and I didn't have to.

Sorry if I asked things that seem obvious to you, but I am a beginner in hackintosh and English is not a language so I also have trouble understanding all the technical terms correctly.

Thank you for the help you gave me, thanks to that I was able to reinstall my hackintosh, all that remains is to patch the usb and the ethernet :)
 
CelestinSOUM90 said:
Yes but I didn't have the good boot arg, infact there I mixed the different modifications that you brought me in this EFI and it worked, and I didn't have to.

Sorry if I asked things that seem obvious to you, but I am a beginner in hackintosh and English is not a language so I also have trouble understanding all the technical terms correctly.

Thank you for the help you gave me, thanks to that I was able to reinstall my hackintosh, all that remains is to patch the usb and the ethernet :)
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glad to see another owner of the B660-creator!
with all the current problems, I have not been able to resolve the issue with the normal operation of the external thunderbolt 3-tr board ... today, after a few weeks, I went to the forum to read what happened these days and saw that someone was trying to go my way , albeit not completely.
 
@CaseySJ what if you flash the Maple Ridge on this motherboard with Z390 Designare FW?

asking for a friend :)
 
xtreem.p said:
@CaseySJ what if you flash the Maple Ridge on this motherboard with Z390 Designare FW?

asking for a friend :)
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The Maple Ridge firmware is located in the main BIOS Flash ROM instead of a dedicated flash ROM.

As I recall we tried flashing the Thunderbolt firmware on a GC-Maple Ridge card with NVM 33, but it didn’t work. The controller went dead. We had to flash the original back.
 
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@CaseySJ If I add a flashed GC-Titan Ridge V2.0 to my Z690 Asus MB, would the TB ports work
 
steve20677 said:
@CaseySJ If I add a flashed GC-Titan Ridge V2.0 to my Z690 Asus MB, would the TB ports work
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I corrected an embarrassing typo in my post above. I meant to say GC-Maple Ridge instead of GC-Titan Ridge. Force of habit I suppose — I’ve used the word “Titan” at least 500 times more than “Maple”.

To answer your question, a flashed GC-Titan Ridge card works wonders in a Z690 system running macOS.
 
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** New Build: Asus ROG Strix Z690-i Gaming WiFi mini-ITX **
Please do not quote this post in its entirely. Post a link or excerpt instead.

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System Reliability Tip​

NOTE 1: Monterey and Ventura Users:
  • 03 Aug 2023: Ventura 13.4, Sonoma and newer: Please follow this procedure to enable i225-V or i226-V Ethernet port.
  • (old procedure) To enable the Intel i225-V Ethernet port, please follow this procedure.
  • Intel WiFi and Bluetooth now working! See this post.
NOTE 2: Links to Newer OpenCore Folders:

Introduction:
For the past several months I had been thinking of building my first mini-ITX system. That plan came to fruition today with the following system:
This build cannibalizes some parts from other systems and uses some new parts. Parts marked above with an asterisk were cannibalized.

Build Notes:
The Meshlicious mini-ITX case is remarkably easy to build in, featuring an internal skeleton wrapped on 4 sides with mesh panels. Build quality is superb; the white finishing is equally impeccable. And the rear IO panel faces the rear, not the bottom. My top three considerations in choosing a mini-ITX case were:
  1. Compact size while still being easy to build in (not requiring esoterically tiny components)
  2. Excellent airflow
  3. Rear IO panel must face the rear, not the bottom
Replacing the built-in Intel WiFi/BT module with a Fenvi BCM94360NG was straightforward, but required the removal of VRM shroud/heatsink assembly. The assembly is a single L-shaped part that covers the rear IO and the top edge, so it's necessary to remove additional screws that fasten it to the top edge.

DisplayPort Cable:
Although the Meshlicious comes with an L-shaped DisplayPort cable, I chose to purchase a different one from Amazon. Several orientations of the cable are available, but Model C is the correct one. Parts list above contains a link. L-shaped cable is needed because GPU is installed with the bracket facing down towards the floor.

Thunderbolt:
Thunderbolt hot plug works with the SSDT provided in the EFI folder. Thunderbolt Bus, however, is not enabled in Monterey.

Post-Installation Tweaks:
After macOS installation is complete, the following tweaks are recommended:
  • For more reliable sleep/wake behavior:
    • System Preferences (System Settings) --> Energy Saver --> uncheck Wake for network access
    • In Terminalenter the following command:
      • sudo pmset -a hibernatemode 0 standby 0 autopoweroff 0
    • config.plist --> ACPI --> uncheck SSDT-USBW.aml
    • config.plist --> Kernel --> uncheck USBWakeFixup.kext
  • If using HDR-capable monitor:
    • The screen may appear washed out so uncheck HDR (High Dynamic Range) from System Preferences (System Settings) --> Displays

Benchmarks:
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USB Port Map:
I started with the OpenCore 0.8.0 EFI folder for the Asus ProArt Z690-Creator, but with new serial numbers and all DeviceProperties commented out. That was sufficient to install Monterey 12.3.1 from scratch. Subsequently I created two custom USB port maps:
  1. SSDT-UIAC-ASUS-Z690-I-GAMING-15-PORTS.aml -- limited to 15 USB ports; XhciPortLimit kernel quirk must be disabled; good reliability
  2. SSDT-UIAC-ASUS-Z690-I-GAMING-ALL-PORTS.aml -- enables all USB ports; XhciPortLimit kernel quirk must be enabled; reliability varies (Asus AURA LED at HS02, for example, may not work)
USB port diagrams are shown below.

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The board shipped with BIOS 0229, which causes reboot issues so upgrading to BIOS 1403 (latest as of today) is strongly recommended. macOS Monterey 12.3.1 installed on the first attempt and has been running smoothly all day.

The on-board Intel WiFi/BT module was replaced with the Fenvi BCM94360NG. This supports AirDrop, Handoff, and all other macOS Continuity features. The photos in the gallery below were AirDropped from an iPhone.

With the custom USB port map installed, sleep and wake work properly. The 15-port USB map is recommended. If we use the "ALL" ports version, some ports may not activate -- such as the AURA LED port on HS02.

For anyone interested in this build, I'm attaching the OpenCore 0.8.0 EFI folder for the Asus ROG Strix Z690-i Gaming WiFi (mini-ITX). Simply enter your serial numbers in PlatformInfo --> DataHub and the name of your CPU in NVRAM. This build has also been added to HackinDROM.
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Gallery of Build and Benchmarks:
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Asus riser card supporting 4 SATA ports, one A-RGB header, front panel connectors, and a speaker connector:
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Riser card installed, along with 2 G.Skill TridentZ DIMMs:
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Removal of L-shaped VRM shroud/heatsink is necessary for accessing WiFi/BT module:
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In this photo the WiFi/BT housing has been removed, exposing a black slot into which the Key A/E card fits:
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Here's the standard Intel AX210 WiFi/BT module supporting WiFi 6E and BT 5.2, but isn't fully compatible with macOS:
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We replace the Intel module with a Fenvi BCM94360NG based on a supported Broadcom chipset:
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The interior steel frame:
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Installing the main board. When assembling a mini-ITX system, perform a dry fit of all components in order to determine clearances and best ways of routing cables.
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The Cooler Master 750W SFX power supply is surprisingly tiny.
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With the main board, power supply and SATA SSD (under the PSU):
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Thankfully the rear IO panel faces the rear (not the bottom) for easy access.
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Installing the GPU behind the main board. Connected via PCIe 4.0 riser cable supplied with the case. Also supplied with the case is an L-shaped DisplayPort cable.
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The fully assembled unit undergoing post-assembly testing. Cable management was done later.
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CaseySJ said:
** New Build: Asus ROG Strix Z690-i Gaming WiFi **​

For the past several months I had been thinking of building my first mini-ITX system. That plan came to fruition today with the following system:
I started with the OpenCore 0.8.0 EFI folder for this build (Asus ProArt Z690-Creator) with only new serial numbers. That was sufficient to install Monterey 12.3.1 from scratch. Subsequently I created two custom USB port maps:
  1. SSDT-UIAC-ASUS-Z690-I-GAMING-15-PORTS.aml -- limited to 15 USB ports; XhciPortLimit kernel quirk must be disabled; good reliability
  2. SSDT-UIAC-ASUS-Z690-I-GAMING-ALL-PORTS.aml -- enables all USB ports; XhciPortLimit kernel quirk must be enabled; reliability varies (Asus AURA LED at HS02, for example, may not work)
USB port diagrams are shown below.

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Nice, I've used the same motherboard and case (but in black). The one thing I didn't like about the construction of the board was the little riser card you need for the SATA ports and front panel connector. I mean it worked just fine and all and once it's built its just a memory, totally great board otherwise.

I just changed it out for an Asus R.S. Z690 G Gaming Wifi Mini ATX board that also fit in the Silverstone Alta G1M case I'm using. Haven't updated my signature yet or finished wrestling with the ThunderboltEX 4 card I stuffed in it which works at boot but of course hot plugging is elusive if possible at all.

Love to see some pics!
 
Leesureone said:
Nice, I've used the same motherboard and case (but in black). The one thing I didn't like about the construction of the board was the little riser card you need for the SATA ports and front panel connector. I mean it worked just fine and all and once it's built its just a memory, totally great board otherwise.
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The riser card actually allowed me to attach a SATA cable to the perpendicular SATA port, otherwise there wouldn't have been enough clearance between the board and radiator fans (unless I use a 90-degree SATA cable). The riser allows Asus to add more functionality than would otherwise fit. They also use a multi-story riser for the two NVMe SSDs instead of mounting the second NVMe on the backside!

Leesureone said:
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Love to see some pics!
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If you refresh the page you'll find a newly added gallery.
 
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