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It may work for you however this link will ensure your USBports are configured properly https://www.tonymacx86.com/threads/the-new-beginners-guide-to-usb-port-configuration.286553/

The new mini with Apple silicon is imminent IMHO and the M2 refresh short behind, probably this year.

You may want to try searching for other ga-z97 builds and review them. The link below has similar hardware to yours.. https://www.tonymacx86.com/threads/success-monterey12-1-z97x-ud3h-haswell-i7-4790k-hd4600.317921/

You can use EFI Agent to mount the EFI partition

https://www.tonymacx86.com/threads/guide-replace-non-working-intel-i225-with-82574l-pcie-nic-monterey-opencore.319056/

Knowledge is power.

I stopped using CCC and now i use clonezilla (free). https://www.tonymacx86.com/threads/gigabyte-z690-aero-g-i5-12600k-amd-rx-6800-xt.317179/ see step 11 for latest info on using CCC

OC and kext updates are always available on Github. Milliuco maintains a thread here about the differences in OC versions. As others have experienced you may encounter performances issues with your GPU if you update to macOS 12.3.

All golden here with OC 0.7.9 on macOS 12.3. Including the internal intel 82574L NIC.

Nice - so you can utilize the built in Intel graphics with you Z490 Vision D if you don't have another dGPU and use your VegaVII in your Z690. Hope this answers your question.

I am using a USB-C enclosure for a Samsung 970 NVMe SSD drive and trim is not available via USB.

What hardware are you using Z690 or Z490?

Not sure which Intel Graphics you are talking about. This thread is for the Z690 motherboard and the built in Intel graphics do not work, you will need a supported dGPU. However, your hardware profile indicates you are using a Z490 motherboard which the built in Intel graphics work just fine.

If you haven't already you may want to check out CaseySJ new Golden Build. https://www.tonymacx86.com/threads/gigabyte-z690-aero-g-i5-12600k-amd-rx-6800-xt.317179/

Follow the OpenCore official guide https://dortania.github.io/OpenCore-Post-Install/universal/update.html#updating-opencore