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UPdate:Hello,
Here is how i do things :
Prepare a new USB 2.0 installation stick.
How to Create a macOS Sonoma Installation USB
Here's a quick guide to create a macOS 14 Sonoma Public Beta Installation USB. Please note, this guide is not universal, and may not work for all systems. Note: Sonoma does not support Broadcom WiFi cards such Fenvi T919. See this thread for possible solution...www.tonymacx86.com
Make a note/photos/etc of the actual environment (BIOS, cables, slots, settings, etc)
Phisically remove the WORKING storage(s) (SATA, nvme ).
Insert the new/spare storage (SATA, nvme) in the proper port.
Re-check the BIOS settings ( boot options)
Insert the USB2.0, start the procedure to install the new OS (Sonoma).
Test. Test. (Test).
Reset nvram whenever EFI's item are modified.
This way, you have no interferences between storages ( their EFIs are un-related )
Later, you may try to re-add the original WORKING storage.
So, here there is no such thing as "internal(SATA? Nvme?)/external(USB)" port.
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Always, when installing an OS, you should keep only the necessary parts related to that specific installation.
This is also true if you have a previous/future Windows/Linux installation.
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Walk this way and your pain should be 0.
Of course, if you want to study/tinker ( I do this too ) your "problem" is interesting ...
For these cases, I have a second PC which supports anything (build/test/break).
Cheers
Thank you Cosmic.
I have followed all the steps you have suggested and I have found out the problem.
I am installing Sonoma 14.4 and as I discussed I had to use AppleIGC.kext to make the ethernet work (I also used as booting e1000=0). And it all works perfectly if booting from a USB port.
However, if I use AppleIGC.kext the otherwise perfect boot disc does not boot anymore from a SATA port. And if I do not use the AppleGC.kext for my Intel 225I-V ethernet controller I do not get internet connection (and it eventually crashes).
Any thoughts how I can make both (i) the SSD work from my SATA port and (ii) also make the ethernet Intel 225I-V card work?
Thanks.