George's Build: i5-3570K - GA-Z77-DS3H rev.1.1 <-Note ethernet issue with this revision

[georgec02]

George's Build: i5-3570K - GA-Z77-DS3H rev.1.1

Components

Mac OS X 10.8.2
Mac App Store

Gigabyte Intel Z77 LGA 1155 Dual UEFI BIOS ATX Motherboard (GA-Z77-DS3H) rev.1.1
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007R21JWC/

Intel Core i5-3570K Quad-Core Processor 3.4 GHz 4 Core LGA 1155 - BX80637I53570K
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007SZ0E1K/

G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL10D-16GBXL
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231489

Cooler Master 690 II Advanced Mid Tower Computer Case with USB 3.0 Ports and X-Dock (RC-692A-KKN5)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007ZOB9MM/

CORSAIR Builder Series CX430 V2 (CMPSU-430CXV2) 430W ATX12V v2.3 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Power Supply
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139026

Sony AD-7280S-0B 24x SATA Internal DVD+/-RW Drive (Black)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0057FRTPW/

Logitech Desktop MK120 Mouse and keyboard Combo (920-002565)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003NREDC8/

ViewSonic VA2431WM 24-Inch Widescreen LCD Monitor with Speakers
http://www.amazon.com/ViewSonic-VA2431WM-24-Inch-Widescreen-Speakers/dp/B003FP7OYM/

Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO CPU Cooler (RR-212E-20PK-R2)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005O65JXI/

SanDisk Cruzer 16 GB USB Flash Drive (SDCZ36-016G-B35)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001XURP8G/

TP-Link 450Mbps Dual Band Wireless N PCI-E Adapter (TL-WDN4800) [Added 10/6/2012]
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007GMPZ0A/
Comments: I went an purchased this wireless ethernet card after having problems with my onboard LAN. Plugged it into the motherboard, started the computer up and it showed up under networking. Worked natively with no installation needed.

Already Owned

Western Digital 500GB SATA Hard Drive


Comments

This was my first (and so far only) attempt at building a hackintosh. I already own a MBP, but was interested in a desktop and larger screen to edit photos and videos. I went for a basic budget build, but plan on adding a Graphics card sometime down the line, now that it's up and running.

I was not able to get the GA-Z77-DS3H motherboard's onboard Ethernet working. Found this thread on the forums that stated there is no LAN kext for rev.1.1.

Based on reviews, the Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO CPU Cooler seemed to be the best budget cooler from a price/cooling perspective. I liked anandtech.com as a reference site.

I was debating between the Cooler Master 690 II case and an Antec 300 case that was on clearance at Newegg. I chose this because it had extra fans, more features for an easier build, and an external "X-dock" (sata dock). This is a nice looking case and fans are very quiet. One of the fan cables was a little short, but still reached my motherboard. The tabs that hold the screens for the external drive bays are a little flimsy. So, be careful when removing them.

The Corsair Builder Series CX430 V2 PSU was the recommended power supply, and it was only $25 after mail-in rebate on Newegg! I was also able to get the G.Skill Ripjaws X Series on sale for $69.99.

I haven't owned a desktop for years and needed a cheapo wired keyboard and mouse for the build. At $15, the Logitech Desktop MK120 Mouse and keyboard Combo fit my needs.

Finally, I used WD 500GB HDD that I already owned. I'll probably get a SSD, but didn't want to spend the money until I was able to see if I could get the system up and running.

Summary

• Working except for Ethernet. See note above about change to LAN chipset for rev.1.1. It looks like onboard ethernet no longer has a supporting kext.
• Ordered and planning on installing TP-Link PCI Express Wifi Adapter (TL-WDN4800) which is supposed to work natively.

Build and Install Process
Some of this information is probably old hat to most, but as someone who hasn't put together a system before, this was new information for me.

• Hardware Build
  • This was pretty straight-forward. Read all the guides that came with motherboard etc...
  • When connecting case wires to motherboard (e.g. HDD leads, power switch etc) white = negative/neutral. Colored wires are positive.
  • Fans have 4 pins on motherboard, case fans only have 3 pins. This is normal. Fourth pin apparently is for PWN fans, reserved?
• Used TonyMac Guide: UniBeast: Install OS X Mountain Lion on Any Supported Intel-based PC
• Creating Bootable USB Drive Using Unibeast
  • Got a “Mountain Lion App Missing” error when trying to run UniBeast the 1[SUP]st[/SUP] time.
  • Read on Apple Forums that when you install/upgrade to Mountain Lion, the file automatically deletes after the installation.
  • Went to App store and downloaded Mountain Lion again, which fixed the problem and was able to run UniBeast.
• Will post MultiBeast screenshot soon.

 

[ScottConover]

Did you get resolution to work? Did you get Internet to work on Tp-link?

 

[georgec02]

Did you get resolution to work? Did you get Internet to work on Tp-link?

I just received the card today and installed it. Worked like a charm, natively, as described in the Customac recommended hardware.

 

[mattshall]

Can I see your Unibeast screenshot? I have am working on a nearly identical build... well the build is done and ML install went smoothly but goes to Kernel Panic with every multibeast option I have tried so far. I am only on my 5th ML reinstall so far but it would be nice to see how it worked out for you! Thanks in advance!

 

[georgec02]

Can I see your Unibeast screenshot? I have am working on a nearly identical build... well the build is done and ML install went smoothly but goes to Kernel Panic with every multibeast option I have tried so far. I am only on my 5th ML reinstall so far but it would be nice to see how it worked out for you! Thanks in advance!

Here are my screenshots from MultiBeast (version 5.0.2)

 

[georgec02]

Display Issues at Startup

So, I've been having some issues at start-up. The screen gets a little fuzzy after boot and when the login screen starts. (I'm plugged into the DVI port). If I unplug and plug the video cable back in, it resolves the issues.

It looks like this thread may solve my problem 10.8/How to enable HD4000, but I am doing a little research in the forums prior to trying to implement the fixes.

Will post a picture of the startup display when I get a chance.

 

[bxc0843]

Display Issues at Startup

So, I've been having some issues at start-up. The screen gets a little fuzzy after boot and when the login screen starts. (I'm plugged into the DVI port). If I unplug and plug the video cable back in, it resolves the issues.

It looks like this thread may solve my problem 10.8/How to enable HD4000, but I am doing a little research in the forums prior to trying to implement the fixes.

Will post a picture of the startup display when I get a chance.

Any luck with ethernet? using apple usb ethernet adapter but unable to connect to iCloud, app store, e.t.c.

 

[Stork]

Any luck with ethernet? using apple usb ethernet adapter but unable to connect to iCloud, app store, e.t.c.

Try this cure: http://www.tonymacx86.com/lion-desktop-support/29615-app-store-login-error-solution.html

 

[metaldoom]

Thank you for sharing. I will definitely have to visit this once I'm setting up. I'll try to get to the bottom of the ethernet issue!

 

[scottphillips88]

Just thought I would point out a SOLUTION to version 1.1 ethernet problems! I have used this Z77-DS3H board for 5 builds and #6 I was confused that ethernet wouldn't work out of the box. This guy has a solution that worked great for me:

http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/to...heros-ar813132515261627172-driver-for-107108/

I just deleted the L1 ethernet kext, then used kextbeast to install that guys version 1.2 kext and viola working 100% and fast as can be.