'Attempting system restart' boot loop

[i386]

Hardware Configuration
Processor: Intel Core i7-8700k
Motherboard: Z370 Aorus Ultra Gaming 2.0
GPU: AMD RX570
SSD: NVMe SSd 960 Pro

Updated motherboard BIOS to latest version. The BIOS config is same as in the Mojave tutorial:
https://www.tonymacx86.com/threads/...ojave-on-any-supported-intel-based-pc.259381/

Tried creating USB sticks with MultiBeast and manually using Clover apps on my Mac Mini.

Tried both sticks (MultiBeast and manual Clover) with RX570 and integrated Intel graphic processor set in BIOS.

Regardless of which tutorial I follow and which graphic processor I use the end result is the same - the entire computer reboots on the black screen with the white Apple logo when the progress bar reaches around 50%.

I tried enabling 'verbose' in my config file.

It said a lot about 'enumeration' errors, I googled it and a thread came up on this forum suggesting to use USB 2.0.
https://www.tonymacx86.com/threads/...meration-failures-and-shows-stop-sign.265606/
I have switched to a USB2.0 port but not much changed. There are still 'enumeration' errors on both sticks. They both still reboot.

There's lots of stuff on screen, the last message says: "Attempting system restart". Then it starts all over from the beginning.

Am I missing something?

 

[CaseySJ]

I think you meant to say "UniBeast" instead of "MultiBeast". UniBeast creates the USB install disk. MultiBeast is for post-installation drivers.

Have a look at the Gigabyte Z390 build guide, particularly the 26 step "Installation Overview". Most of this build guide should apply to your Z370 board with the exception of the 4 custom SSDTs in post-installation.

https://www.tonymacx86.com/threads/...390-thunderbolt-3-i7-9700k-amd-rx-580.267551/

 

[i386]

I think you meant to say "UniBeast" instead of "MultiBeast". UniBeast creates the USB install disk. MultiBeast is for post-installation drivers.

Have a look at the Gigabyte Z390 build guide, particularly the 26 step "Installation Overview". Most of this build guide should apply to your Z370 board with the exception of the 4 custom SSDTs in post-installation.

https://www.tonymacx86.com/threads/...390-thunderbolt-3-i7-9700k-amd-rx-580.267551/

I followed the guide exactly and I'm afraid it still won't even get to the installation screen. I tried USB 2.0 and 3.0 ports and different BIOS settings. My BIOS is different so I tried finding equivalent settings. The installer panicked. I tried then settings someone else posted here using the same Gigabyte board and they failed as well.

Attached "panic.jpg" is the error that comes up on screen, it ends with:
"Please go to https://panic.apple.com to report this panic"

Also attached is the config.plist and EFI folder.

 

[Feartech]

I followed the guide exactly and I'm afraid it still won't even get to the installation screen. I tried USB 2.0 and 3.0 ports and different BIOS settings. My BIOS is different so I tried finding equivalent settings. The installer panicked. I tried then settings someone else posted here using the same Gigabyte board and they failed as well.

Attached "panic.jpg" is the error that comes up on screen, it ends with:
"Please go to https://panic.apple.com to report this panic"

Also attached is the config.plist and EFI folder.

try putting USBInjectAll.kext in clover/kexts/other

make sure to use a USB2.0 stick and try all USB 2.0 ports

 

[i386]

try putting USBInjectAll.kext in clover/kexts/other

I added it and it made no difference I'm afraid.

make sure to use a USB2.0 stick and try all USB 2.0 ports

I tired it with a pure USB 2.0 stick (only 4 pins on it) and using both black USB 2.0 ports at the back of the motherboard. The two ports tried are USB 2.0 per motherboard documentation. Still the same result - panic.

I googled the error and couldn't find any threads about it that were resolved apart from one in which the user removed his AMD GPU and that made the installer work. I tried taking out the RX570 and using the Intel GPU on the motherboard but the installer crashed the same way.

I captured as much as I could of the output (see attached image.) It's still giving me enumeration errors.

 

[Feartech]

I added it and it made no difference I'm afraid.


I tired it with a pure USB 2.0 stick (only 4 pins on it) and using both black USB 2.0 ports at the back of the motherboard. The two ports tried are USB 2.0 per motherboard documentation. Still the same result - panic.

I googled the error and couldn't find any threads about it that were resolved apart from one in which the user removed his AMD GPU and that made the installer work. I tried taking out the RX570 and using the Intel GPU on the motherboard but the installer crashed the same way.

I captured as much as I could of the output (see attached image.) It's still giving me enumeration errors.

zip and upload your clover folder from your installer and see if we can spot something

 

[i386]

zip and upload your clover folder from your installer and see if we can spot something

See attached

By the way I googled the enumeration problem several times. I tried these BIOS options already:
"- Windows 8/10 Features : Windows 8/10 (instead of Other OS which is often recommended)
- CSM Support : Disabled"
(Quoted from here: https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/t...usb-not-working/?tab=comments#comment-2485643)

 

[Feartech]

See attached

By the way I googled the enumeration problem several times. I tried these BIOS options already:
"- Windows 8/10 Features : Windows 8/10 (instead of Other OS which is often recommended)
- CSM Support : Disabled"
(Quoted from here: https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/t...usb-not-working/?tab=comments#comment-2485643)

should be set to OtherOS and csm support enabled

remove sensor kexts form clover/kexts/other

config.plist
you have inject true for intel graphics, should be set to false

 

[CaseySJ]

I followed the guide exactly and I'm afraid it still won't even get to the installation screen. I tried USB 2.0 and 3.0 ports and different BIOS settings. My BIOS is different so I tried finding equivalent settings. The installer panicked. I tried then settings someone else posted here using the same Gigabyte board and they failed as well.

Attached "panic.jpg" is the error that comes up on screen, it ends with:
"Please go to https://panic.apple.com to report this panic"

Also attached is the config.plist and EFI folder.

Remember that the installer will do 2 sudden reboots that will look like failures, but are NOT failures. You stated that the "failure" was accompanied by the message "Attempting Restart". All this means is that the Mojave installer is currently unable to restart your machine by itself.

So just go ahead and reboot it.

When the BIOS screen appears, press F12 to select your USB flash disk. Now Clover Menu will appear. Choose:

Boot macOS Install from Mojave

A sudden reboot will happen again. Repeat the above. The third time everything should proceed normally.

 

[i386]

should be set to OtherOS and csm support enabled

remove sensor kexts form clover/kexts/other

config.plist
you have inject true for intel graphics, should be set to false

"should be set to OtherOS and csm support enabled"

The 'OtherOS' option is missing from the BIOS. It's only 'Windows 8/10" and "Windows 8/10 WHQL". I changed CSM support back to Enabled.
(This is the latest Gigabyte BIOS from November 2018.)



"remove sensor kexts form clover/kexts/other"

ACPISensors.kext
CPUSensors.kext
GPUSensors.kext
LPCSensors.kext
SMMSensors.kext

Have been removed


"config.plist
you have inject true for intel graphics, should be set to false"

It is unticked now. It is enabled in the tutorial posted, not sure why

https://www.tonymacx86.com/threads/...390-thunderbolt-3-i7-9700k-amd-rx-580.267551/

Attached is the updated EFI folder.

However It's sill not even getting to the installer splash screen. It's still stuck on "Please go to https://panic.apple.com to report this panic" as before.