[Guide] HP 6200 Pro / 8200 Elite SFF Desktop - macOS Sierra / High Sierra Install Guide

[trs96]

Recheck your BIOS settings to make sure they allow booting from an external drive.

Also, how are you connecting to your monitor ? VGA or Displayport ? DP to HDMI ?

You might also try putting the USB installer in one of the back panel USB 2.0 ports.

 

[ColinJohnstone]

Recheck your BIOS settings to make sure they allow booting from an external drive.

Also, how are you connecting to your monitor ? VGA or Displayport ? DP to HDMI ?

You might also try putting the USB installer in one of the back panel USB 2.0 ports.

At the moment using VGA as i dont have access to a display port. What BIOS Settings do I need to make sure that it Boots into the USB.

 

[trs96]

At the moment using VGA as i dont have access to a display port. What BIOS Settings do I need to make sure that it Boots into the USB.

Under Storage Options tab in the BIOS. Removable media boot should be enabled.
I think that your main reason for the failed install is the fact that you're using HD2000 graphics which are not supported. There is 0 chance of getting HD2000 to work via VGA connection. Just not possible. Since you need a graphics card anyway once HS is installed, get one first then try installing again.

 

[ColinJohnstone]

Under Storage Options tab in the BIOS. Removable media boot should be enabled.
I think that your main reason for the failed install is the fact that you're using HD2000 graphics which are not supported. There is 0 chance of getting HD2000 to work via VGA connection. Just not possible. Since you need a graphics card anyway once HS is installed, get one first then try installing again.

All good and working now! Thanks for everything!

 

[trs96]

All good and working now! Thanks for everything!

What did you do that made the USB bootable ?

 

[ColinJohnstone]

What did you do that made the USB bootable ?

I installed unibeast on a different USB and changed the removable media boot to enabled. I got it to work with intel 2000 graphics just fine I will be putting a new ssd and a graphics card in later. One last question could you recommend and wifi card for this build I would like to bring it upstairs and do not have a ethernet access up there.

 

[trs96]

I installed unibeast on a different USB and changed the removable media boot to enabled. I got it to work with intel 2000 graphics just fine I will be putting a new ssd and a graphics card in later. One last question could you recommend and wifi card for this build I would like to bring it upstairs and do not have a ethernet access up there.

I've done an install on a Dell Sandy Bridge system with VGA so it is possible to do the install at least with passable graphics. For Wifi it's probably best to buy a LP PCIe adapter on Ebay and use either a BCM94360CD or the BCM943602CS wifi and BT card. Make sure the adapter comes with a LP bracket and is compatible with either of those cards.

 

[ColinJohnstone]

I've done an install on a Dell Sandy Bridge system with VGA so it is possible to do the install at least with passable graphics. For Wifi it's probably best to buy a LP PCIe adapter on Ebay and use either a BCM94360CD or the BCM943602CS wifi and BT card. Make sure the adapter comes with a LP bracket and is compatible with either of those cards.

Would you be able to link me some of these sorry im very stupid when it comes to things like this. I appreciate all of your help!

 

[trs96]

https://www.tonymacx86.com/threads/fenvi-fv-t919-is-back-in-stock-51-30-shipped-from-china.252863/

This has the best range and speed, unfortunately it's a full height card that doesn't fit in the SFF case.
Look on Ebay for a separate 94360CD card and an adapter that works with it. Make sure it has a LP bracket option.
There are too many options to list so check the sellers credentials and reputation before buying. If you can buy from
a US seller all the better if you need to return anything. Good luck

 

[giannis.holoudis]

Hello guys I have also hp compaq 8200 elite small factor i5 - ram 8Gb - psi gt710 and SSD 128Gb. I followed your instructions for Bios update and configuration but I have problem with the setup while installing the Sierra after a while the bar stop and I m getting a message “MacOS could not be installed on your computer“ An error occurred installing macOS. I checked one by one memory but still I have a problem
Any help please?