GA-H55M-USB3, SUCCESS! Almost Perfect.

[Lnx2Mac]

Re: H55M-USB3 *Update-6* SUCCESS Installation, TestingPhase

I've just set back all the BIOS Setup to default...
I still got some errors when booting up:

Sometimes when I open up the PC, keyboard doesn't respond, so i can't get to enter into the BIOS Setup and hungs up at the blue screen after the White background w/ Apple Logo.

Same as before. I must have a faulty hardware.. not sure what? :'(

Are you by chance using the June 2010 BIOS ?
See: viewtopic.php?f=3&t=3979

I can't get the my G.Skill memory to run at 1600Mhz either...
Makes me depress... :'(

Take a look at my blog ( http://lnx2mac.blogspot.com/ ) for optimal BIOS settings. It's for a P55M-UD4 + G.Skill Eco, so it should be very similar for your mobo...

Good Luck !
Lnx2Mac

 

[melon]

Re: H55M-USB3 *Update-6* SUCCESS Installation, TestingPhase

Ok, Finished Installing Win7 in my extra Drive, automatically installed as NTFS, forgot to customize the setup during installing. It's OK since I don't need to access The Drive during Mac OS X.

Problem
I got an "System Reserved" And "Untitled" Drive appearing in my Apple's Desktop. It's Identified by the apple as "CDs, DVDs, and iPods" as per Finder's Preferences.
I wanted to hide them but if I remove the the option in showing "CDs, DVDs, and iPods" in the Finder's Preferences, I'll be removing those actual CDs, DVDs, and iPods from Appearing...

Solution: Anyways, Here's the solution...

By: redneckrecon134 (InsanelyMac Forum)

Just figured this one out, in terminal type "sudo nano /etc/fstab"

then paste the following line minus quotes

"LABEL=System\040Reserved none ntfs rw,noauto"

then hit control+x, type "y" then hit enter, the system reserved partition will no longer mount in OS X but can be mounted via disk util if the need is ever there.  Be advised if you do mount this volume you have read and write access to it with the above.  My first post WOOT!

PROBLEM

I've just set back all the BIOS Setup to default...
I still got some errors when booting up:

Sometimes when I open up the PC, keyboard doesn't respond, so i can't get to enter into the BIOS Setup and hungs up at the blue screen after the White background w/ Apple Logo.

Same as before. I must have a faulty hardware.. not sure what? :'(

Are you by chance using the June 2010 BIOS ?
See: viewtopic.php?f=3&t=3979

Yup, I got the updated BIOS. But already solved the problem.
Btw, should I re-run multibeast when downgrading BIOS?

SOLUTION
Fixed the Keyboard and Mouse response. I've Reset the CMOS of my BIOS.
Working well... This problem may be due to tweaking in my BIOS setting, Overclocking to be specific.

I can't get the my G.Skill memory to run at 1600Mhz either...
Makes me depress... :'(

Take a look at my blog ( http://lnx2mac.blogspot.com/ ) for optimal BIOS settings. It's for a P55M-UD4 + G.Skill Eco, so it should be very similar for your mobo...

Good Luck !
Lnx2Mac

Now, that I've cleared my CMOS, I'll try this one.
Hope it works...

 

[Lnx2Mac]

Re: H55M-USB3 *Update-6* SUCCESS Installation, TestingPhase

Btw, should I re-run multibeast when downgrading BIOS?

Shouldn't need to, but, to be on the safe side, use matching DSDT (Just throw it in /Extra)...

 

[melon]

Re: H55M-USB3 *Update-6* SUCCESS Installation, TestingPhase

[quote:t1g66emt]I can't get the my G.Skill memory to run at 1600Mhz either...
Makes me depress... :'(

Take a look at my blog ( http://lnx2mac.blogspot.com/ ) for optimal BIOS settings. It's for a P55M-UD4 + G.Skill Eco, so it should be very similar for your mobo...

Good Luck !
Lnx2Mac

Now, that I've cleared my CMOS, I'll try this one.
Hope it works...[/quote:t1g66emt]

Tested already, FAIL!!! Got error and would automatically set the setting back to 1333Mhz... My Keyboard Mouse problem went back also. Reverted back to my BIOS to default setting.
I think, it got something to do with it's compatibility. :'(
Very Bad...

Do you think it got something to do with my PSU? Lack of Power?

To SUMMARIZE the unperfection:
- An able to perfect the Audio Output... (Kext support needed?)
- USB3 not yet supported...
- Overclocking makes some errors and Keyboard Mouse problem... (Try other Memory/Upgrade Power Supply)

 

[melon]

Re: H55M-USB3 *Update-6* SUCCESS, But not Perfect.

Re-installed my Win7 to totally removed the "System Reserved" Drive

I've reformated my Win7 Drive but followed this instruction during installation:
http://www.mydigitallife.info/2009/08/2 ... windows-7/

No need to edit com.apple.boot.plist

Dual Booting Steps: (using 2 Hard Drives)
-Configure Bios for AHCi
-Disconnect all drives except the OSX drive.
-Make sure the drive is plugged into SATA0
-install snow (http://tonymacx86.blogspot.com/2010/04/ ... -x-on.html)
-Disconnect the drive
-connect your windows drive at SATA0
-install win (http://www.mydigitallife.info/2009/08/2 ... windows-7/)
-Disconnect win
-plug the OSX drive back into SATA0
-Plug win 7 into SATA1
* At Chameleon Prompt, you could automatically choose between Snow and Win7

BTW,
-installed a software for Snow Leopard to be able to Read and Write on Windows7(NTFS)
-installed a software for Windows7 to be able to Read and Write on Snow Leopard(Mac OS Extended)

Problem:
About the Audio... ALC889
I found out that if you boot into safe boot, thru iBoot.
Enables:
Line Out - Green Line Out --- OK!
Line Out - Orange Line C/Sub --- Not Tested (Probably OK!)
Line Out - Gray Line Side --- OK!
Line Out - Black Line Rear --- OK!

But Booting Normally after installing it's proper kexts thru Multibeast
Enables:
Line Out - Green Line Out --- OK! (This one is the only one working)
Line Out - Orange Line C/Sub --- Not!
Line Out - Gray Line Side --- Not!
Line Out - Black Line Rear --- Not!

Will VooDooHDA Fix this? Hmmm....
I want to try this but I ain't sure about the proper steps to do this...
I'm a bit hesitant bout how to do this...

Here's the steps to be done on what what I've read and analyze:
>>> Remove Legacy889HDA.kext from E\E
>>> Run Multibeast, Select Options:
- System Utilities
- Advanced Options > Kexts > Audio > VooDooHDA Experimental > VoodooHDA 0.2.56
>>> Install
>>> Restart...

Is my steps right? How bout my DSDT? Do I Need to edit my DSDT?

Also found this post a while ago:
viewtopic.php?f=16&t=1268
Can't seem to understand how to do around it... Hehe...
Same questions as above bout this one.
How bout my DSDT? Do I Need to edit my DSDT?

 

[Slamdunk]

Re: H55M-USB3 *Update-6* SUCCESS, But not Perfect.

bro amazing. Im also planning to get he H55m -usb3 at pc options at gilmore but do you still advice me getting this motherboard. If i use the DSDT of this mobo will it be easier for me to install the os or ill be encounter the problems you encountered? how is the speed and performance of your device. the processor im eyeing for is i5 760 will that do? thanks

 

[Slamdunk]

Re: H55M-USB3 *Update-6* SUCCESS, But not Perfect.

what rev is your board?

 

[melon]

Re: H55M-USB3 *Update-6* SUCCESS, But not Perfect.

bro amazing. Im also planning to get he H55m -usb3 at pc options at gilmore but do you still advice me getting this motherboard. If i use the DSDT of this mobo will it be easier for me to install the os or ill be encounter the problems you encountered? how is the speed and performance of your device. the processor im eyeing for is i5 760 will that do? thanks

From other post that I've read, i5 760 is easier to Overclocked.
P55 is better than H55, if size and cost is not an issue to you.
DSDT the Best!
Speed, OK na OK since you'll be using a MAC OS.
Graphics... "BiTiN Ako" (i wan't to upgrade to Radeon HD5770)
If GA-H55M-USB3, try using other RAM... haven't figured out how to Overclock it well...
If GA-P55X-XX, G.Skill Eco is way way OK!

I'm using Rev. 2

 

[Slamdunk]

Re: H55M-USB3 *Update-6* SUCCESS, But not Perfect.

I dont plan to over clock just use the default speed. the problem the p55 that people recommend here isnt available locally. Im planning to get the ram like your since its already tested when you said bitin yun video card in what way? are you able to play starcraft 2 in all high?

 

[melon]

Re: H55M-USB3 *Update-6* SUCCESS, But not Perfect.

Upgraded my Power Supply to Corsair HX650

For P55 board: (this is the best guide)
http://lnx2mac.blogspot.com/

PCHub has P55, important thing is the availability of DSDT and the Audio Chip,
must be Realtek ALC888,ALC887/ALC888b, ALC889 or ALC885/ALC889a
Check DSDT database...

Starcraft2 - ALL High... I want ULTRA!