High Sierra installer kernel panic [Dell XPS 15 9560]

[wayhi]

Hey,

I attempted to install High Sierra onto my Dell XPS 15 from a UniBeast USB I prepared from my Mac Mini. When I boot the installer from Clover, a kernel panic occurs about 3 seconds into the boot-up.

I have searched everywhere for a fix to this problem, including this: https://www.tonymacx86.com/threads/...-only-ran-for-0-seconds-with-dual-gpu.233092/ to no avail.

I also tried installing macOS Sierra onto the XPS which worked fine, then ran the High Sierra installer. When the installer prompted me to restart, I got the same kernel panic when booting the installer from Clover.

I've attached my Clover folder (which works with normal Sierra) + Clover F4 output, and a screenshot of the kernel panic.

Any suggestions?

 

[RehabMan]

Hey,

I attempted to install High Sierra onto my Dell XPS 15 from a UniBeast USB I prepared from my Mac Mini. When I boot the installer from Clover, a kernel panic occurs about 3 seconds into the boot-up.

I have searched everywhere for a fix to this problem, including this: https://www.tonymacx86.com/threads/...-only-ran-for-0-seconds-with-dual-gpu.233092/ to no avail.

I also tried installing macOS Sierra onto the XPS which worked fine, then ran the High Sierra installer. When the installer prompted me to restart, I got the same kernel panic when booting the installer from Clover.

I've attached my Clover folder (which works with normal Sierra) + Clover F4 output, and a screenshot of the kernel panic.

Any suggestions?

Follow the Clover guide linked from the FAQ.
http://www.tonymacx86.com/el-capita...faq-read-first-laptop-frequent-questions.html

Although you should read the FAQ for an overview of issues, the Clover guide is linked from the first question: "Q. Where do I start?", just after the bold face "Clover Guide".
Here is a direct link, just to be clear:
https://www.tonymacx86.com/threads/guide-booting-the-os-x-installer-on-laptops-with-clover.148093/

Also, your profile must be filled out with complete details as requested in the FAQ, again under "Q. Where do I start?". All seven details requested are equally important.

And if you have an issue (after following the guide), or on any other problem, you must provide a detailed description of the problem including information that helps us understand what you're doing. Always attach "Problem Reporting" files as per FAQ.
http://www.tonymacx86.com/el-capita...faq-read-first-laptop-frequent-questions.html
The required files and data are fully detailed in the last question in the FAQ:
"Q. What are typical "Problem Reporting" files?"

 

[wayhi]

Follow the Clover guide linked from the FAQ.
http://www.tonymacx86.com/el-capita...faq-read-first-laptop-frequent-questions.html

Although you should read the FAQ for an overview of issues, the Clover guide is linked from the first question: "Q. Where do I start?", just after the bold face "Clover Guide".
Here is a direct link, just to be clear:
https://www.tonymacx86.com/threads/guide-booting-the-os-x-installer-on-laptops-with-clover.148093/

Also, your profile must be filled out with complete details as requested in the FAQ, again under "Q. Where do I start?". All seven details requested are equally important.

And if you have an issue (after following the guide), or on any other problem, you must provide a detailed description of the problem including information that helps us understand what you're doing. Always attach "Problem Reporting" files as per FAQ.
http://www.tonymacx86.com/el-capita...faq-read-first-laptop-frequent-questions.html
The required files and data are fully detailed in the last question in the FAQ:
"Q. What are typical "Problem Reporting" files?"

I updated my personal details to include my laptop's chipset (HM175 Mobile)
Any idea on how I could fix my problem?

 

[RehabMan]

I updated my personal details to include my laptop's chipset (HM175 Mobile)
Any idea on how I could fix my problem?

Missing screen resolution in "Graphics".
Chipset should be in "CPU" (but we already knew it was 100-series, as that is the only possibility with the CPU you have).

Did you go back and follow the guide?

 

[wayhi]

Missing screen resolution in "Graphics".
Chipset should be in "CPU" (but we already knew it was 100-series, as that is the only possibility with the CPU you have).

Did you go back and follow the guide?

Sorry about that. Personal info is fixed now. I thought the problem might be with the GTX 1050 in the laptop but unfortunately my BIOS doesn't have an option to disable it. I tried following your guide to patch the _OFF method but that didn't do anything.

 

[RehabMan]

I thought the problem might be with the GTX 1050 in the laptop but unfortunately my BIOS doesn't have an option to disable it. I tried following your guide to patch the _OFF method but that didn't do anything.

No "Problem Reporting" files attached.
Read FAQ, "Problem Reporting" again. Carefully. Attach all requested files/output.
https://www.tonymacx86.com/threads/faq-read-first-laptop-frequent-questions.164990/

Perhaps you failed to follow this part of the guide:
https://www.tonymacx86.com/threads/...-only-ran-for-0-seconds-with-dual-gpu.233092/

It is linked from the main guide:
https://www.tonymacx86.com/threads/guide-booting-the-os-x-installer-on-laptops-with-clover.148093/

Pay attention to the info in the guide regarding DVMT-prealloc too...
Must read carefully.

 

[whatsonot]

I had the same issue among the "couldn't allocate runtime area" error. I sat for ages looking at guides and fixes, but this one worked for me: https://github.com/wmchris/DellXPS15-9550-OSX. Just start from scratch with the
OsxAptioFix2Drv-free2000.efi from https://nickwoodhams.com/x99-hackintosh-osxaptiofixdrv-allocaterelocblock-error-update/ instead of the other OsxAptioFix files.

I don't have the exact same config but XPS15 9550 (i5 6300HQ)
Good luck!

 

[whatsonot]

Just saw you have 9560, not 9550. Maybe try this instead: https://github.com/wmchris/DellXPS15-9560-OSX

 

[RehabMan]

I had the same issue among the "couldn't allocate runtime area" error. I sat for ages looking at guides and fixes, but this one worked for me: https://github.com/wmchris/DellXPS15-9550-OSX. Just start from scratch with the
OsxAptioFix2Drv-free2000.efi from https://nickwoodhams.com/x99-hackintosh-osxaptiofixdrv-allocaterelocblock-error-update/ instead of the other OsxAptioFix files.

I don't have the exact same config but XPS15 9550 (i5 6300HQ)
Good luck!

OsxAptioFix2Drv-free2000.efi is not recommended (not even recommended by the person that created it!)
See guide:
https://www.tonymacx86.com/threads/guide-booting-the-os-x-installer-on-laptops-with-clover.148093/