[Updated] wildwillow's Haswell Build: GA-Z87X-OC - i7-4770K - HD4600+GT 640

[blong123]

wildwillow's Haswell Build: GA-Z87X-OC - i7-4770K - HD4600+GT 640

Hi Blong123,

Well I have tried to replicate the problem you are having and I am unable to do so. Here is a quick guide for you to get OS X installed on your hardware.

1. Download Mountain Lion 10.8.5 from the Mac App Store.
2. Create your bootable USB drive using UniBeast 2.1.0 Name it "USB"
3. Start your computer and press F12 and select your UniBeast drive.
4. At the Chimera boot screen highlight "USB" (using the arrow keys)and then type -x and wait for the installation to complete.
5. Restarts, press F12 again select your UniBeast drive again and then highlight your SSD and type -x.
6. Fill in the registration information and reach the desktop.
7. Run MultiBeast 5.5.1 and select the same as the screenshot in my guide. If you are not using a discrete graphics card from the Buyer's Guide then do not select GraphicsEnabler=No.
8. Restart and enter BIOS and select First boot drive to your SSD. Then press F10 Save and exit.

I have just completed this method of installation with no problems so hope this helps you.

Hello,
Thanks for the additional information... I scrubbed everything and even installed a 670gtx graphics card. I still need to use the -x to boot from the SSD but everything appears to be working except the Audio 892 which I have no clue as to why it isn't working. Under Audio in system info it shows three intel audio device 1 entries... I currently have pcie1 as the video device in he bios and everything is looking great at 1920x1200x32 on the monitor via DP.
thanks again, Barry

 

[manomiky]

wildwillow's Haswell Build: GA-Z87X-OC - i7-4770K - HD4600+GT 640

Init Display First --> IGFX

Thanks for this tip, it is very important to make both graphic cards work

 

[DrTom]

wildwillow's Haswell Build: GA-Z87X-OC - i7-4770K - HD4600+GT 640

Random question can I get away with only using the HD 4600 at least for a little while till I get a dedicated GPU? I haven't bought the thing yet so I wanted an owner's opinion rather than a table full of data

Absolutely!! Unless you're a gamer or doing something similar that imposes heavy requirements upon the video, HD 4600 is way more than adequate for daily use. I've built three PowerMac G5's and all of them use integrated video (two HD 4000 and one HD 4600). DVD movies, web browsing, word processing, etc. are perfect.

Tom

 

[Tctt]

wildwillow's Haswell Build: GA-Z87X-OC - i7-4770K - HD4600+GT 640

Hi Wildwillow

First of all, your case looks fantastic. I'm thinking of building one for my music studio. But obviously really want to make sure it runs smoothly. I'm totally new to this forum, so if I go down this road, i might have a few more questions.

Will this build run osx in 64 bit? I saw the 32 bit benchmark results, so am not sure. My audio stuff is all 64bit? And will it make any difference to the stability if I use Adata Ram & a different PSU & Cooling system? Will I be able to fit a water cooling system in that case?

Thanks, any help is appreciated
Ez

 

[wildwillow]

wildwillow's Haswell Build: GA-Z87X-OC - i7-4770K - HD4600+GT 640

Hi Wildwillow

First of all, your case looks fantastic. I'm thinking of building one for my music studio. But obviously really want to make sure it runs smoothly. I'm totally new to this forum, so if I go down this road, i might have a few more questions.

Will this build run osx in 64 bit? I saw the 32 bit benchmark results, so am not sure. My audio stuff is all 64bit? And will it make any difference to the stability if I use Adata Ram & a different PSU & Cooling system? Will I be able to fit a water cooling system in that case?

Thanks, any help is appreciated
Ez

Tctt,Thanks,

Feel free to fire questions, I will be sure to answer them the best I can. You don't have to worry about your hardware running on 64bit. Mountain Lion is purely a 64bit OS. The only reason that the GeekBench Score says 32bit is I would have to purchase the 64bit App. Hope that answers the question.

I have literally zero experience with Adata ram so I can offer no news for you on that. I would suggest that you visit Gigabytes website for a look at the Memory support list and If it is supported check the Hardware Compatibility Forum on tonymacx86.com to see if anyone is using it with a good result in OS X. Yes you can choose a different PSU, just make sure its Haswell Compatible or take a look at the Building a CustoMac: Buyer's Guide September 2013.

The NZXT H2 also supports water cooling.

 

[wildwillow]

wildwillow's Haswell Build: GA-Z87X-OC - i7-4770K - HD4600+GT 640

Hello,
Thanks for the additional information... I scrubbed everything and even installed a 670gtx graphics card. I still need to use the -x to boot from the SSD but everything appears to be working except the Audio 892 which I have no clue as to why it isn't working. Under Audio in system info it shows three intel audio device 1 entries... I currently have pcie1 as the video device in he bios and everything is looking great at 1920x1200x32 on the monitor via DP.
thanks again, Barry

Well at least you are having progress but you will not get complete support from booting in Safe Mode. What is the error you receive when booting without safe mode from your SSD. Do you get the boot0 error. If this is the case then take a look heretonymacx86 - boot0 Error: The Official Guide.

Init Display First --> IGFX

Thanks for this tip, it is very important to make both graphic cards work

No problem.

 

[iyeow]

wildwillow's Haswell Build: GA-Z87X-OC - i7-4770K - HD4600+GT 640

Hi WildWillow, if i set GraphicsEnabler=No in Multibeast, my EVGA GTX580 will not boot up.Am i missing something ?

 

[wildwillow]

wildwillow's Haswell Build: GA-Z87X-OC - i7-4770K - HD4600+GT 640

Hi WildWillow, if i set GraphicsEnabler=No in Multibeast, my EVGA GTX580 will not boot up.Am i missing something ?

Hi lyeow,

Could you please provide a little more information. Yours steps for the install. What you have selected in MultiBeast. After very importantly what BIOS settings you have. And last but not least all your hardware, including TV/Monitor+cable. Thanks.

 

[Faster4Run]

wildwillow's Haswell Build: GA-Z87X-OC - i7-4770K - HD4600+GT 640

Hi ..,
After reading this answer note. I could solve "ALL basic issues/problems" , which I have encountered on my hacintosh (GA-Z87X-OC Mb: i7-4770K/HD4600, GTX780, within the Lan box of HAF-XAB ). So, I am realy LUCKY.

Though I was some experience until OS X 10.8.3 under Sabertooth X58/i7-970, it is realy @new Wolrd @ for me - Enabling on-board graphic chip, and fully utlizing the DisplayPort.

Under the right follow action from your "Golden Build article" and "above supplement" explanation. I final reached the point that fully utilize the i7-4770K/HD4600.

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I found several new(primitive?) fact to make my Hacintosh more stable. And these are helpful for those who are now fighting to build their own hacintosh.

1) Choice of Memery speed 1600MHz rather than 1866, 2000, 2133 MHz
It seems that higher memeory speed brings me the "Memory allocation error" after selecting the MB option of DST free installation.

2) Choice of IGPlaroformID =0D22003 if you prefer to use DisplayPort of HD4600 rather then its HDMI port.
Or HDMI port is strongly selected - not allowed to active DiaplyPort.

3) Just "magic word" to specify the BIOS Peripheral - Internal Graphic Memory size : 64M , and its Total Memory size: Max.
Pls DONOT specify it 256M/256M like I was performed before , some "unkown malfunction" is activated inside.


4) Two more things that bring you on the right installation-work-flow:

>> The naming rule :
Please keep the drive/volume name : "USB" for your "UniBeast2.1-code-loaded" drive, "Mountain Lion" for your "target-ML8.5-Installed". If you forget this naming rule, it may that you can not see the file-name-of "org.chameleon.Boot.plist" in your OS X boot volume.

>> New technology on Z87 mother board:
This board has UEFI, so I do not need to specify the "EasyBreast" option of MultiBeast 5.5.1.
This is very simple and useful - more closer to the native Macintosh. Because, during the time of OS X 10.8.3 under Sabertooth X58/i7-970, the use of EasyBeast option is mandatory for easy operation of Hacintosh, so I specified it again and again.

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Again - Thanks a lot since I really now enjoy the Hacintosh world after encouraging with your articles.

Best Regards.

 

[blong123]

wildwillow's Haswell Build: GA-Z87X-OC - i7-4770K - HD4600+GT 640

Good afternoon,

Here is -v output when booting from the SSD without the -x...