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Asus Z690 ProArt Creator WiFi (Thunderbolt 4) + i7-12700K + AMD RX 6800 XT

StarsAndBars said:
I tried another install using the -v argument, and the first screenshot is where it stops. After a few seconds, the screen text becomes corrupted (second screen shot). If someone could please give me some next steps, I sure would appreciate it. THANKS!
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Because you're using a different motherboard (Asus ROG Z690-G mini-ITX), it has a different USB port map. The 2nd screen indicates that the USB port map from Asus Z690-I is not valid.

Nevertheless, please move your USB install disk to a black USB 2.0 port on the rear I/O panel and let's try again...
 
Ok, thanks for sticking with me here. I seem to be making some progress. I thought I was using the correct USB port map, I downloaded your .zip for the mini-itx board, I thought?

In any event, I was able to get to disk utility now and I created a drive with APFS to install Ventura into. The install seems to have completed, but I am not able to boot to the desktop yet. If I remove the USB drive, when it boots it automatically goes into the BIOS. If I leave the flash drive in, it brings up a MacOS boot menu, and after a few seconds it auto-boots something and then ultimately the screen turns off again.
 
Please disregard my immediately prior post. I am now FINALLY booted to the MacOS Desktop. THANK YOU! Is there any cleanup or other corrective measures I need to perform post-install to further reduce the incidence of issues?
 
It does not appear on this mini-itx board I can replace the Intel BT/Wifi card, correct? My only option is to use the instructions to enable Intel on this board, right? Since the release of those instructions, has anything changed in regards to the functionality on Intel BT? Are more of the MacOS features now available, like Sidecar?
 
StarsAndBars said:
Please disregard my immediately prior post. I am now FINALLY booted to the MacOS Desktop. THANK YOU! Is there any cleanup or other corrective measures I need to perform post-install to further reduce the incidence of issues?
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Good job!
  • The on-board Intel WiFi/BT module can be replaced by a Fenvi BCM94360NG. Alternatively, one can install a Fenvi FV-T919 into one of the extra PCIe slots, even the small x1 slot
  • The most important post-installation step is to create a custom USB port map!
 
CaseySJ said:
Based on @gandem's reply above, a Thunderbolt 3 intermediary might work. If you have a Thunderbolt 3 device that has a Thunderbolt daisy-chain port, we can try connecting TB1/TB2 devices to the daisy-chain port...
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I could probably do some testing on this front as I have a TB3 monitor and dock, as well as a few TB 1/2 devices.
I have a some questions before I do. I'm currently on BIOS 2103 with no known issues. If I upgrade to BIOS 2204, that will upgrade to the NVM 36 in question, correct?
For those with knowledge, please confirm-
  1. I can still downgrade back from BIOS 2204 to BIOS 2103 and NVM31 with the available 9901 BIOS.
  2. Do I need to update the ME chip in Windows?
  3. Will the ME chip be downgraded with the NVM firmware, or does it stay at upgraded version?
  4. Does the ME firmware have any bearing on the BIOS/NVM issues we're seeing in MacOS?
Devices I can test with:
TB3 UltraFine 4K
CalDigit TS3 Plus
Apple TB3/2 adapter
Apple TB2 Ethernet
Lacie external TB2 SSD's
Seagate TB1 GoFlex Adapter (SRD0001)
OWC Envoy Express (TB3)
 
CaseySJ said:
Good job!
  • The on-board Intel WiFi/BT module can be replaced by a Fenvi BCM94360NG. Alternatively, one can install a Fenvi FV-T919 into one of the extra PCIe slots, even the small x1 slot
  • The most important post-installation step is to create a custom USB port map!
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Is the ASUS BT/WiFi module able to be removed, or do I just disable it in the BIOS? I ordered the Fenvi PCI card. Do I need to update any entries in config.plist or will the OS just recognize the card once it is present, considering it was not a part of the original build/install?
 
Ok, I am not quite as far out of the woods as I had hoped. I must have done something wrong, because Ventura will not boot on it's own from the nvme ssd I installed it to unless the USB flash drive I used to install it is present.

Did I do something wrong or is there a setting I need to change? If the USB drive is left in, it will bring up the boot menu, and then about 10 seconds later it auto-boots into Ventura. I would have thought the installer would have made the nvme a bootable drive as a part of the install?

Exactly how do I create a custom port map on for this board? Will I need to re-install to do this? Did I not use the correct config.plist initially? My current folder is attached. I would appreciate help in making any changes I need to so that I don't have to keep repeating this to get things right.

Also, it looks like my 6600 video card is partially obstructing the x1 slot, so not sure the Fenvi expansion card is actually going to fit. If it doesn't, what are my other options? I really don't want to give up an nvme slot, as this board only has three to begin with.

Thanks again for all your help!
 

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StarsAndBars said:
I must have done something wrong, because Ventura will not boot on it's own from the nvme ssd I installed it to unless the USB flash drive I used to install it is present.
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Forgive me if I’m misunderstanding, but it sounds like you might not be understanding the core concepts here. If you did not manually copy your usb EFI folder to your NVMe’s EFI partition (or any), you’ll not be able to boot because you are missing the pre-requisite opencore boot loader.

This is all laid out thoroughly on the first page of this thread (and many others) if you missed it. Specifically Step 8 under “Post Installation.” You can also find detailed instructions on how to create a custom USB port map.

I know it’s all of lot to read and understand! But Casey (and many others) have done a very thorough job of providing a ton of very thorough walk-through info that I can attest once followed you’ll not only have a functioning machine but a much better understanding of what’s needed under the hood!

Best,
J
 
StarsAndBars said:
Ok, I am not quite as far out of the woods as I had hoped. I must have done something wrong, because Ventura will not boot on it's own from the nvme ssd I installed it to unless the USB flash drive I used to install it is present.

Did I do something wrong or is there a setting I need to change? If the USB drive is left in, it will bring up the boot menu, and then about 10 seconds later it auto-boots into Ventura. I would have thought the installer would have made the nvme a bootable drive as a part of the install?

Exactly how do I create a custom port map on for this board? Will I need to re-install to do this? Did I not use the correct config.plist initially? My current folder is attached. I would appreciate help in making any changes I need to so that I don't have to keep repeating this to get things right.

Also, it looks like my 6600 video card is partially obstructing the x1 slot, so not sure the Fenvi expansion card is actually going to fit. If it doesn't, what are my other options? I really don't want to give up an nvme slot, as this board only has three to begin with.

Thanks again for all your help!
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Please see STEP 8 and STEP 11 in Post 1.

For USB port mapping, we have this guide:
www.tonymacx86.com

The New Beginner's Guide to USB Port Configuration

Important Update: June 2023 From Big Sur 11.3 on the built-in OpenCore XhciPortLimit quirk no-longer worked as described. This became a known "bug", though in reality it was Apple changing their internal code, making a simple "peek and poke" to keep it operating, a difficult task. However, with...
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