Gigabyte Z490 Vision D (Thunderbolt 3) + i5-10400 + AMD RX 580

[CaseySJ]

Hi:
I’m trying to use only the iGPU but no signal (can’t see BIOS image). I reset CSMOS and remove the battery. But my motherboard only boots with a discrite GPU.
What’s the problem?

In BIOS, is Initial Display Output set to iGPU? And Internal Graphics is set to Enabled (not "Auto")?

 

[santitf]

In BIOS, is Initial Display Output set to iGPU? And Internal Graphics is set to Enabled (not "Auto")?

I have changed the hdmi cable and works fine…

 

[mm2margaret]

So, for anyone who is attempting to upgrade their Beta of Monterey and can't......here is a solution:......http://swcdn.apple.com/content/down...27ykzxmviuycydg88h86fjv7/InstallAssistant.pkg

Just download the Install Assistant and use it to put Monterey in your Applications directory and then run the upgrade from there. (NOTE: you might need an https at the start, depends on your network. I didn't, others did).

I had a Z370 that upgraded with no effort whatsoever (and I literally I did nothing to get it to download and install Beta 6), and then there was my Z490, which just wouldn't upgrade no matter what I did. And I did everything I could, J160 J137, SIP on, SIP off, you name I did it with zero success.

So, I downloaded the Install Assistant and voila....the Install went really well......and now they're both on Beta 6.

Credit should go to Shanee of that "other" insane site.

 

[deocder]

Thank you, I will give that a shot and report back.
The NVMe SSD is a 1TB Sabrent Rocket

• Some NVMe SSDs have been known to cause spurious panics. One quick test would be to disable NVMeFix.kext in the Kernel section of config.plist.
  • By the way, what is the make/model of your NVMe SSD?
• Also uncheck XhciPortLimit.
• Then reboot and see if it's any better.

Still getting freezes after making the changes above. I recall reading somewhere that people had issues while using iStat Menus, which I use. I'm going to disable it for the time being.

Edit: Disabling iStat Menus did not resolve the issue

 

[PeterAF]

Have any of you succeeded in changing the airdrop channel when working with the OpenIntelWireless 2.0.0-alpha drivers?

 

[bishop21]

I've tried this method to get the LG Ultrafine 5K to run in 4K (see attachment), but unfortunately the monitor stays black:
View attachment 493614

I was able to turn it on one time, but it could only display in the Gigabyte Boot screen, in BIOS and in OpenCore Boot Menu, and only after I have done the following in BIOS:

Settings > IO Ports > Initial Display Ports = "IGFX" (was earlier "PCIe 1 Slot", where I have my Radeon VII)
+
Settings > IO Ports > Internal Graphics = Enabled (was earlier "Disabled")

When I go into the boot menu and select my OSX boot drive to start OSX, the apple loading screen starts and halfway thru the monitor shuts off again.

Strangely though is that the OSX system recognizes the speakers which are fully functional and the 1080p web camera as well as the microphone next to it. So I can use these, but the panel is completely off.

Any idea what I am doing wrong? Gigabyte only write how I should plug the cables, which I have done and which apparently have been done correctly (otherwise I would never be able to see anything on the monitor?). But they don't write anywhere if I need to change anything in BIOS or do anything else to get it to work.

I have written to Gigabyte's support about this, but as people may know it takes about a week to get a reply, which doesn't make it very helpful.

I have ordered a GC-Titan Ridge AIC to get full 5K, but unfortunately I will have that card in 2 weeks from now, so finding a solution with the on-board Thunderbolt ports waiting for it would be very pleasant.

Hi, @CaseySJ! I wanna ask about Thunderbolt. I am about to make a rig for editing using:

i9 10900F
z490 vision D will be flashed the TB firmware
RX 6800 XT gigabyte

My question is, if I wanna use the Thunderbolt monitor, do I need iGPU or non F processor? Because for my understanding is just plug the DisplayPort from RX 6800 XT into DisplayPort in motherboard and you good to go, cmiiw

Thanks in advance,

 

[CaseySJ]

Hi, @CaseySJ! I wanna ask about Thunderbolt. I am about to make a rig for editing using:

i9 10900F
z490 vision D will be flashed the TB firmware
RX 6800 XT gigabyte

My question is, if I wanna use the Thunderbolt monitor, do I need iGPU or non F processor? Because for my understanding is just plug the DisplayPort from RX 6800 XT into DisplayPort in motherboard and you good to go, cmiiw

Thanks in advance,

Hello @bishop21,

That is a good question:

• If you have a CPU with integrated GPU then we already know that Thunderbolt monitors will work when connected to the motherboard's Thunderbolt ports.
• If you have a type F CPU (i.e. no iGPU) then Thunderbolt monitors might still work, but I do not recall anyone reporting this particular configuration.

 

[CaseySJ]

Still getting freezes after making the changes above. I recall reading somewhere that people had issues while using iStat Menus, which I use. I'm going to disable it for the time being.

Edit: Disabling iStat Menus did not resolve the issue

Some follow-ups:

• What is the make and model of every NVMe SSD in your system?
• If the system had been running smoothly for some weeks, then it might be good to try this experiment:
  • Buy or find a spare 128GB or larger SATA SSD (these are very cheap).
  • Install the SATA SSD either internally or in external USB 3 enclosure.
  • Install Catalina from scratch on the SATA SSD -- using the same EFI folder you're using now.
  • When Catalina is fully installed:
    • Do not use Migration Assistant
    • Do not install any third-party software
    • Just check the system for stability:
      • Log in to iCloud
      • Use the Photos app
      • Use the Music app
      • Use the Safari browser
    • Leave the system running for long periods of time (i.e. 12 hours or overnight), but do not disable sleep
    • Is the system stable?

 

[emistral]

@CaseySJ Hi there, I have a dual boot system with Windows, and, for a while, the login screen has been blurry with no possibility to enter the pin to log in. Tried many solutions but could not fix it. So I am going to reinstall Windows (that might also fix the constant reset when trying to boot windows from OC). However, I would like to avoid removing all the NVMe except the Windows one where I will reinstall it (have to remove the video card, etc.). Given that you can't disable NVMe slots in the BIOS, is it safe to reinstall Windows with my macOS system disk still installed? What precaution should I take?

 

[tonben]

Hello everyone,

We have been running three Z490 Vision D builds for a year and a half.
Each system has a i9-10090K CPU, 64Gigs Memory, 1Tb NVMe and an Asus RX 5700-XT GPU.

All machines are in daily production use and are extremely stable. Installed Mac OS is Catalina with OpenCore 0.6.6, onboard Intel Bluetooth & WiFi and flashed Thunderbolt chip.

Two 32” 4K monitors connected via DisplayPort cables operate perfectly.


I am humbly inquiring methods to connect an additional 55” 4K television to each system.

What we have done;

1. Connected HDMI from the 5700 XT to television. This works however, the GPU meter in HWmonitor is stuck at 100% resulting in video tearing at times. Usable but not ideal.
2. Connected a passive USB-c to HDMI adapter. We tried this adapter on a TB port and a USB-C port connected onto the motherboard. Did not work.
3. Purchased and attempted using a USB 3.0 Dock (VISIONTEK USB 3.0 DOCK VT1000) connecting to USB HS03/SS03, HS04/SS04 AND HS07/SS07. All without luck.
4. The on board HDMI port also does not work.

Help??????

Opinions…..what advantage, if any, in moving to OpenCore 0.7.2 if stable at 0.6.6?

Please all stay safe,

Tony.