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

[m4rk0]

Thank you for the reminder, beelzebozo. I have tried it, but it didn't work. It's possible that I made a mistake somewhere. I will give it another try tomorrow when I'm working.

Hi, did you manage to fix it? I tried to make it work but I could not so far.

 

[etorix]

I know you can't go on forever, but it would be great if @CaseySJ could update the OP post#1 to explicity reflect how to use the Z790 with the original EFI. Specifically, the implications on things like Thunderbolt and the USB map.

That would require having a Z790 ProArt to check the little differences first hand. @CaseySJ has many systems, but he cannot own and maintain all possible or desirable systems…

 

[CaseySJ]

That would require having a Z790 ProArt to check the little differences first hand. @CaseySJ has many systems, but he cannot own and maintain all possible or desirable systems…

You read my mind!

If I update post 1 for Z790, the implication is that I’m officially supporting it, which is something I cannot adequately do without owning one.

 

[Rag]

Good morning @CaseySJ
Would you have a simple solution to activate the usb ports hs3 hs4 hs5 and hs6?
They are the only doors that I have never been able to use until today.
I use Hackidrom and generate my EFI automatically through it, everything works except these ports.
Thanks .

 

[gabevf]

@ckrueger99 @CaseySJ


I’d like to help if possible. I’m trying to get mine up and running but it hasn’t been as plug-and-play as others have mentioned.

I think my primary issue might have been with my BIOS — specifically a combo of version number and CFG Lock — since the only way I managed to get my OS (Big Sur) to install was by downgrading to 0714 bios, and enabling AppleXcpmCfgLock and Apple puPmCfgLock. I also added an npci=0x2000 boot arg, and lowered my RAM to 4800MHz for good measure.

RAM is working fine at 5600MHz after Big Sur install, so I can’t say for sure if that was a real reason for my KP’s prior to install. Will also try without npci boot arg to rule that out as well.

Note for those with KF CPU’s: ProvideCpuInfo is definitely still required. I read (link) that it wasn’t necessary, but my system would KP without it, unless I disabled the E-Cores.

Also, I experienced the “gray screen” issue despite the fixes previously provided by @CaseySJ. The only way I managed to get to the installer screen was through the “old” way: Booting up a pre-installed macOS drive and setting the startup disk in System Preferences.

I haven’t had any success upgrading to Monterey or Ventura — I keep getting an “installer damaged” error.

I’m still in the process of troubleshooting and combing through this thread, but I can post back with my findings.

 

[CaseySJ]

Good morning @CaseySJ
Would you have a simple solution to activate the usb ports hs3 hs4 hs5 and hs6?
They are the only doors that I have never been able to use until today.
I use Hackidrom and generate my EFI automatically through it, everything works except these ports.
Thanks .

Hello @Rag,

Please see if this item in Post 1 helps:

 

[CaseySJ]

@ckrueger99 @CaseySJ


I’d like to help if possible. I’m trying to get mine up and running but it hasn’t been as plug-and-play as others have mentioned.

Is this a new Asus ProArt Z690-Creator system? Or a different board?

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Note for those with KF CPU’s: ProvideCpuInfo is definitely still required. I read (link) that it wasn’t necessary, but my system would KP without it, unless I disabled the E-Cores.

That link points to a very early version of OpenCore. Today, ProvideCurrentCpuInfo is needed for all Intel CPUs with mixed cores.

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I haven’t had any success upgrading to Monterey or Ventura — I keep getting an “installer damaged” error.

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I had this problem on my Z390 Designare a couple of months ago. One of my DIMMs was bad. I had an extra set lying around so I was able to swap a new pair of DIMMs and the problem went away.

 

[Rag]

@CaseySJ thanks for the answer above.

I still have a 5700xt, I would like to change this card, what would be the best option for z690 with i9 13900k ... that is plug and play with hack?

 

[CaseySJ]

@CaseySJ thanks for the answer above.

I still have a 5700xt, I would like to change this card, what would be the best option for z690 with i9 13900k ... that is plug and play with hack?

We can use Radeon RX 6600, 6650 (may need device spoofing), 6800, 6900, 6950 (may need device spoofing).

 

[gabevf]

Art Z690-Creator system? Or a different board?

This is for the z790 ProArt Creator

I had this problem on my Z390 Designare a couple of months ago. One of my DIMMs was bad. I had an extra set lying around so I was able to swap a new pair of DIMMs and the problem went away.

Oh boy, I hope it's something else. Fingers crossed!