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[Guide] Intel NUC6i5SYH

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Motherboard
GA-Z97MX-GAMING 5
CPU
i7-4790K
Graphics
RX 580
Intel NUC6i5SYH
CPU: i5-6260U
Video: Intel Iris Graphics 540
Audio: ALC283
Network: I219-V
WiFi Intel 8260
SD: Intel SD Host Controller 0x9d2d
RAM: 1x16GB
Disks: 1x Samsung 850 M.2 500GB (OS), 1x Samsung 850 SATA 500GB (data)

BIOS Setup
1. Update to version 65 (https://downloadcenter.intel.com/download/27508/NUCs-BIOS-Update-SYSKLi35-86A-?product=89190)
2. Load Defaults
3. Disable VT-d

Install
1. Download macOS High Sierra 10.3.3 from App Store
2. Prepare USB key using UnitBeast 8.2 (https://www.tonymacx86.com/resources/unibeast-8-2-0.371/)
3. Boot from USB (port doesn't matter)
4. Select External. No options necessary.
5. Format target SSD as APFS. All data will be lost.
6. Install
7. When rebooting, continue using USB, but choose "HFS" (yes, even though its APFS) instead. You will have to reboot 2 times.

Post Install
1. Run MultiBeast 10.2.0
2. Select Quick Start -> UEFI Boot Mode
3. Select Drivers -> Network -> Intel -> IntelMausiEthernet v2.3.0
4. Select Customize -> Graphics Configuration -> Intel HD 5xx
5. Select Customize -> Graphics Configuration -> Intel Graphics Fixup
6. Install
7. Unmount USB
8. Reboot


Not Working
- SD Card Reader
- Analog Audio
- HDMI Audio
- WiFi
- Bluetooth

Not Tested
- Dual Display
- Display Port
 
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Intel NUC6i5SYH
CPU: i5-6260U
Video: Intel Iris Graphics 540
Audio: ALC283
Network: I219-V
WiFi Intel 8260
SD: Intel SD Host Controller 0x9d2d
RAM: 1x16GB
Disks: 1x Samsung 850 M.2 500GB (OS), 1x Samsung 850 SATA 500GB (data)

BIOS Setup
1. Update to version 65 (https://downloadcenter.intel.com/download/27508/NUCs-BIOS-Update-SYSKLi35-86A-?product=89190)
2. Load Defaults
3. Disable VT-d

Install
1. Download macOS High Sierra 10.3.3 from App Store
2. Prepare USB key using UnitBeast 8.2 (https://www.tonymacx86.com/resources/unibeast-8-2-0.371/)
3. Boot from USB (port doesn't matter)
4. Select External. No options necessary.
5. Format target SSD as APFS. All data will be lost.
6. Install
7. When rebooting, continue using USB, but choose "HFS" (yes, even though its APFS) instead. You will have to reboot 2 times.

Post Install
1. Run MultiBeast 10.2.0
2. Select Quick Start -> UEFI Boot Mode
3. Select Drivers -> Network -> Intel -> IntelMausiEthernet v2.3.0
4. Select Customize -> Graphics Configuration -> Intel HD 5xx
5. Select Customize -> Graphics Configuration -> Intel Graphics Fixup
6. Install
7. Unmount USB
8. Reboot


Not Working
- SD Card Reader
- Analog Audio
- HDMI Audio
- WiFi
- Bluetooth

Not Tested
- Dual Display
- Display Port

See guide:
https://www.tonymacx86.com/threads/...g-clover-uefi-nuc6i5syk-nuc6i7kyk-etc.232743/
 
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Thanks RehabMan. I saw your guide, but it went over my head. I wanted to share how I got macOS installed without having to know too much.

It is quite easy to follow if you read carefully and follow as written.
You'll have more things working...
 
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