In this thread is posted or mentioned everything you need to optimize an installation of mavericks on the P5K-E WiFi, but in no particular order. I try to make a summary.
WORK IN PROGRESS:
We proceed:
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If you plan an upgrade make sure you have a bootable backup of your operating system.
For cloning you can use Carbon Copy Cloner. While the new version is no longer free, you can use the penultimate (the 3.4.7) that, apparently, works well too for a complete and bootable clone, including the Recovery Partition. (
Download here)
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Tools you need:
- Bios settings and screenshots: (
Download here)
- P5K-E WiFi AP Bios patches (
Download here)
- Marvell88E8056.kext: (
Download here)
- Extra folder content (
Download here)
- Chameleon BootLoader (
Download here) (registration is required)
- MacIasl: (
Download here)
- Kext Wizard: (
Download here)
- Chameleon wizard (
Download here)
- Multibeast (You know where you find it)
- HdaWizard with AD1988b related files (
Download here)
- Latest FakeSMC and HWMonitor (
Download here)
- Hide unHide hidden files (
Download here)
- If you plan to install a PCI USB 3.0 Card then you need "GenericUSBXHCI.kext" and "xhcdump": (
Download here)
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Whether you are doing an upgrade, whether you're doing a clean install, make sure you have all the files available on the desktop. Do not work from USB Sticks / HDD.
Note 1:
- If you are doing a clean install simply follow the guide.
- If you plan an upgrade I suggest to perform "Step 1" and "Step 2" before attempting to install Mavericks. (You must have at least SL 10.6.8 installed to perform an upgrade)
Step 1 - Bios Settings
- Log in to bios, load the default settings and set it according to the description found in "Bios settings and screenshots".
- It is mandatory to set SATA as AHCI and "Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled]", the rest according to your hardware.
- Disable the Floppy disk (if you don't have one) and the onboard wifi (There is no way to make it work).
- If you have any PATA/IDE devices, you must enable "J-Micron eSATA/PATA Controller" and for having it working you have to install these kext (
Download here)
- Set the HDD priority at your convenience
- If you have a working installation of OsX, take note of the changes you make, so you are able to return to the previous configuration if there are problems.
Note 2:
- If the system hangs on boot, try typing the following commands at the Chimera or Chameleon boot prompt: "GraphicsEnabler=Yes" "PCIRootUID=0"(No quotes) one at a time. If still not working try combine them. (Credits to Kraft2k that reminded me this issue))
- Other usefull commands are "-x" (Safe mode: will load only essentials kext avoiding Kernel Panic) and "-v" (Verbose mode: is an option that provides additional details as to what the computer is doing and what drivers and software it is loading during startup)
Step 2 - Configuration
- Booting with "DSDT=Null" (Not necessary if you are doing a clean install) and copy the stuff you have downloaded on the desktop.
- Open up MacIASL and in "Preferences / iasl" mark ACPI 4.0; close and reopen the application, "save as" your clean DSDT as "Disassembled ASL file" and put a copy in a safe place.
- Close and reopen MaciASL, click "Patch", then "Open" and point to the folder where the patches are stored, select "01 - P5K-E WiFi AP Patches.txt", click "Apply" and, when finished, click "Close".
- Now "Compile" to control that there are no errors (At this point, if you have a graphics card with HDMI audio, repeat the procedure selecting the second patch "02 - P5K HDMI Audio Patch.txt").
- Finally "Save as" "ACPI Machine Language Binary" "DSDT.aml" on the desktop.
- Replace the Extra folder with the one you have downloaded and drag the patched "DSDT.aml" in it.(If you have no Extra folder simply copy the one you have in the root of your HDD).
Step 3 - Optimization
- Open up HWSensor package chosing "Ad hoc" installation. If you want to install "HWMonitor"you have to mark all, otherwise mark only FakeSMC.kext (No sensors)and install. (
Take a cue)
- If you need to show hidden files using "Hide unHide"
- Go in System/Library/Extensions and copy "AppleHDA.kext", "AppleRTC.kext" and "FakeSMC.kext" in a folder on the desktop. (When you have finished the installation of mavericks put these files in a safe place)
- Open Multibeast, go to the "Driver / System and choose "AppleRTC Patch for CMOS Reset"and click Build.
- Unzip "P5K-E ADI1988b Audio" on the desktop, open up "HDAWizard" and load the needed files, (take a cue from the attached picture) and click patch.
- In "FakeSMC.kext/Contents/Plugins" copy the "Marvell88E8056.kext". (If there is not create the Plugins folder).
- Open up "KextWizard", drag in the window the patched "Fakesmc.kext" (If you have a PATA/IDE and/or eSATA Devices add "LegacyJMB36xSATA.kext and JMicron36xATA.kext" and, if you have a USB 3.0 card installed, add "GenericUSBXHCI.kext" and copy "xhcdump" in /usr/local/bin). Install in "System/Library/Extension". Repair permission and rebuild cache for "System/Library/Extension" (always with "KextWizard" ).
- Open up Chameleon Wizard, select the "org.chameleon.Boot" Tab and change "Graphics Mode" accordingly with your monitor resolution. Now select the "SMBios" Tab, click "Edit" and change "Week of manufacture" and "Unique number" clicking multiple times on casual and save it. It is important to have a unique serial especially for FaceTime, Message and iCloud. Select the "Modules" Tab, flag "FileNVRAM.dylib" and "Keylayout.dylib" and install it.
- Install the Chameleon bootloader and reboot.
You should have a full working Mavericks in your hack.
Note 3:
Regarding software update, I suggest to perform it by downloading the "Combo Update".
After the update check if audio is working; if necessary, repeat the procedure with "HDAWizard"
Credits to:
- Toleda for "HDMI Audio", oldnapalm for "P5K-E WiFi AP patches", Mirone for "AD1988b" files for AppleHDA, zenith432 for "GenericUSBXHCI", janek202 for "HDAWizard" and Kozlek for "HWMonitor" and "FakeSMC".
How to update the BIOS using EZ-Flash2:
Download
P5K-E/WiFi-AP BIOS 1202 or
P5K-E/WiFi-AP BIOS 1305 (I'm on 1202)
Unzip the file and save the BIOS file to the root of a USB stick formatted FAT32 and plugged into a one of the rear USB port (The front port are not so good), then restart the system.
Enter bios and load defaults, save and exit. Re-Enter BIOS setup program. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash2 and press <Enter> to enable it.
You can switch between drives by pressing <Tab> before the correct file is found. Then press <Enter>.
When the correct BIOS file is found, EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done.
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Edit 1:
- Performed the 10.9.2 update. Procedure: repair permissions, download and launch the 10.9.2 Combo Update and wait for reboot, that's all. All is working fine.
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