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ASUS X299 Monterey/Ventura Support

@CaseySJ - Well, I restarted my system using one of my backup macOS v12.5 SSD drives and input and saved the config.plist in my existing EFI > OC folder, still showing Serial Number: REMOVED. So I'm stuck on what to do next. Is there some other process that I'm missing, because when I start up OpenCore 0.8.3 and open up my config.plist file using 0.8.4, it shows all the serial number info, but doesn't show it in About This Mac. Any thoughts? Thanks.
 
I've read it..... too fast :p
I've just realised that "0F01" is 3841
Is 3841 only for 8 cores or 8 cores and more ?
I think you read it too fast again! :) If you look inside the red box (in my previous post), you'll see the answer to your question.

and
What's the meaning of 3842 ?
Thanks
Someone posted an except from a macOS open source header file that lists the various processor types. I'll see if I can find that.
 
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@CaseySJ - Well, I restarted my system using one of my backup macOS v12.5 SSD drives and input and saved the config.plist in my existing EFI > OC folder, still showing Serial Number: REMOVED. So I'm stuck on what to do next. Is there some other process that I'm missing, because when I start up OpenCore 0.8.3 and open up my config.plist file using 0.8.4, it shows all the serial number info, but doesn't show it in About This Mac. Any thoughts? Thanks.
Perhaps the serial number you're using is already taken by a real Mac user. Let's verify this as follows:
  • Open this site: https://checkcoverage.apple.com/
  • Enter your System Serial Number
  • If you get a red warning/error message, then it's okay to use that serial number
 
Perhaps the serial number you're using is already taken by a real Mac user. Let's verify this as follows:
  • Open this site: https://checkcoverage.apple.com/
  • Enter your System Serial Number
  • If you get a red warning/error message, then it's okay to use that serial number
@CaseySJ - I put in that Serial Number and something in red popped up and stated what you see in the included pic below. Is this the red warning that you were speaking of? If that's true, then why is it still showing up as REMOVED when I go into About My Mac?
 

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I think you read it too fast again! :) If you look inside the red box (in my previous post), you'll see the answer to your question.
I'm unforgivable
Someone posted an except from a macOS open source header file that lists the various processor types. I'll see if I can find that.
thanks
 
@CaseySJ - I put in that Serial Number and something in red popped up and stated what you see in the included pic below. Is this the red warning that you were speaking of? If that's true, then why is it still showing up as REMOVED when I go into About My Mac?
Some things to try:
  • If there are multiple disks with an EFI partition, it is necessary to press F8 (Asus boards) to open the BIOS boot manager and pick the right one
  • If you have signed into AppleID, locate this computer in the list of registered devices (System Preferences —> AppleID) and remove it from your account.
    • Then sign out of AppleID
  • Reboot the system, but Reset NVRAM from OpenCore boot picker (press space to reveal that option)
  • When system reboots, launch macOS
  • Don’t sign in to AppleID yet, but check About this Mac. Is the serial number correct?
 
Some things to try:
  • If there are multiple disks with an EFI partition, it is necessary to press F8 (Asus boards) to open the BIOS boot manager and pick the right one
  • If you have signed into AppleID, locate this computer in the list of registered devices (System Preferences —> AppleID) and remove it from your account.
    • Then sign out of AppleID
  • Reboot the system, but Reset NVRAM from OpenCore boot picker (press space to reveal that option)
  • When system reboots, launch macOS
  • Don’t sign in to AppleID yet, but check About this Mac. Is the serial number correct?
@CaseySJ - Guess what happened when I pulled out my NVME 2TB main drive to test out the backup SSD that I had put the Serial Number into. It showed my Serial Number! :) I didn't have to do anything else. Now I will do that whole process to my main drive that's currently running v12.5.

I'll attack more of the issues with Ventura beta a bit later. I know you instructed me to connect my ethernet cable to my TP-Link, but I don't have a long enough cable to test it with. Also, I don't know how to install and run Linux. So I'll just have to wait on that for now until they make the final release of v13.0.
 
@CaseySJ - I was able to enter in my Serial Number on my Main SSD and at least that is in there. I appreciate your help with this!

I will touch base back with you later (here), once the final version of Ventura v13.0 comes out. I hope things will be able to work then. :)
 
What nvme disk 1tb do you recommend for Monterrey and that it be 100% compatible, I have doubts.
Jumping in here

WD SN750 has history of being golden based on direct experience and community reports

WD SN850 should be good too if you need PCIe 4, but I personally haven't tried it.

I just got a SK Hynix Platinum P41 (PCIe 4) and it is has been running super smooth on Asus z590 11th gen, Monterey 12.5.x.

Ther've been reports of serious probs with macOS on previous version SK Hynix Gold P31. I have also seen a report that a firmware update eliminated the prob. But idk. Ive seen none of that for P41. I've been daily driving P41 for last 3 weeks. Cloned it from a 980 Pro which went fast and flawlessly, it boots fastest ever, benches super high, and everything feels perfect. Not a hiccup so far. I don't use NVMeFix nor SetApfsTrimTimeout with this drive.

By comparison 980 Pro was a headache, with one having media errors and the replacement going Trim-wonky after latest Samsung firmware update.

But, however much I am pleased with SKHynix P41, I will contradict myself and say that based on my studies of reviews and known goodness for SN750, I suspect (but cannot demonstrate) that the WD SN850 is the best overall performing hack drive. So I judge it as the safest bet overall.

...Until it isn't... <grin>

Of course there are reported fine experiences with other more generic makes. Others will tell.

I say avoid both Samsung and Sabrent due to personally suffering awful pitfalls with both.
 
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