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

@CaseySJ

I have a question about eGPUs. I have internal 6900XT. I use my hack as a 3d workstation. From my previous setup i have 2 spare 5700XT. I ordered ADT-Link R43SG-TB3 Graphics Card PCI-Express External Adapter Extension Cable. It is a pcie to Thunderbolt solution for eGPU systems.

If I plug Thunderbolt cable from it to my hack and power both and start my computer, too, I got display off no signal. Probably a freeze because my remote management solution is also not working.

If I start my hack before plugging and powering this Thunderbolt device then start the device and plug Thunderbolt cable to my hack, I got this icon then instant freeze.

By the way on Windows 11 everything works great both 6900XT and 5700XT. I have not plugged second 5700XT.

Any advise?
Thanks in advance.
 

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motionworks said:
@CaseySJ

I have a question about egpus. I have internal 6900XT. I use my hack as a 3d workstation. From my previous setup i have 2 spare 5700XT. I ordered ADT-Link R43SG-TB3 Graphics Card PCI-Express External Adapter Extension Cable. It is a pcie to thunderbolt solution for egpu systems.

If i plug thunderbolt cable from it to my hack and power both and start my computer too i got display off no signal. Probably a freeze because my remote management solution is also not working.

If i start my hack before plugging and powering this thunderbolt device then start the device and plug thunderbolt cable to my hack i got this icon then instant freeze.

By the way on Windows 11 everything works great both 6900xt and 5700xt. I have not pluged second 5700xt.

Any advise?
Thanks in advance.
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@motionworks,

eGPUs work best when Thunderbolt Bus is enabled. On the Asus ProArt Z690-Creator we are fortunate that Thunderbolt Bus will be enabled in Big Sur without flashing the firmware. Unfortunately, this is not true in Monterey or Ventura.

So one option is to test the eGPU in Big Sur, which can be installed on a spare SATA or NVMe SSD. Another option is to install a flashed GC-Titan Ridge into an available PCIe slot and use another Thunderbolt SSDT that configures it properly. The HackinDROM website can do that. A flashed GC-Titan Ridge will work with any recent version of macOS.
 
CaseySJ said:
@motionworks,

eGPUs work best when Thunderbolt Bus is enabled. On the Asus ProArt Z690-Creator we are fortunate that Thunderbolt Bus will be enabled in Big Sur without flashing the firmware. Unfortunately, this is not true in Monterey or Ventura.

So one option is to test the eGPU in Big Sur, which can be installed on a spare SATA or NVMe SSD. Another option is to install a flashed GC-Titan Ridge into an available PCIe slot and use another Thunderbolt SSDT that configures it properly. The HackinDROM website can do that. A flashed GC-Titan Ridge will work with any recent version of macOS.
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Thanks for replying back. Bad news for me. I will finish my renders in Windows 11 then.

Is there a hope for onboard thunderbolt controller on Monterey in future?
 
motionworks said:
Thanks for replying back. Bad news for me. I will finish my renders in Windows 11 then.

Is there a hope for onboard thunderbolt controller on Monterey in future?
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As @CaseySJ talked about, a flashed GC-TitanRidge is a good option. I'm contemplating adding my flashed card back into the ProArt to get T-Bus and compatibility with an external NVMe drive. When I last attempted this, my original board had problems with the built-in Thunderbolt port. I'd like to have access to all 4 ports and the option to have T-bus if I need it. Maybe I'm being greedy.:)
 
motionworks said:
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Is there a hope for onboard Thunderbolt controller on Monterey in future?
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Unfortunately, no solution in sight. Flashing a GC-Titan Ridge is relatively easy.
 
CaseySJ said:
Seems Asus Global site is okay, but the US site is affected:

ProArt Z690-CREATOR WIFI｜Motherboards｜ASUS USA

Built for creators, ProArt Z690-Creator WiFi has 16+1 70A power stages, DDR5, PCIe® 5.0, Thunderbolt⢠4, WiFi 6E, 10 Gb & 2.5 Gb LAN and four PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots
www.asus.com www.asus.com
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Alas, my repaired or replaced board is arriving today so it figures they would hide BIOS updates from me. :)
 
** And We're Back in Business!! **
6 weeks after sending motherboard for repair​

Asus replaced the motherboard.

A brand new ProArt Z690-Creator WiFi came via FedEx this morning, and it has been fully installed. This is being posted from that system.

Diagnosis: At least one CPU socket pin was damaged.

Replacement came in a nondescript white box. I kept the original box.
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Problem: Damage to at least one CPU socket pin
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Brand New: Plastic wrap on IO shield.
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Brand New: Plastic wrap on chipset cover and plastic wrap under each NVMe heat shield.
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CaseySJ said:
Damage to at least one CPU socket pin
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So did you damage it, or was it that way from the factory? AFAIK they don't replace the board if the owner does the damage to the pins.
 
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