Intel USB3 issue of GA-Z77X-UP4 TH

[benjenq]

[SOLVED]Intel USB3 issue of GA-Z77X-UP4 TH

Hi All:

The USB3 issue of GA-Z77X-UP4 TH has been fixed all.

1. Upgrade BIOS version to F9.
2. Install "USB 3.0 - Universal" by "MultiBeast - Mountain Lion 5.3.0" ( Driver & Bootloaders -> Drivers -> Miscellaneous -> USB 3.0 - Universal)

Then we got:

1. Use Intel USB or VIA VL800 USB port to boot
2. It works for USB 2/3 devices with any port in OSX 10.8.3. (Either Intel USB 2.0/3.0 or VIA VL800 USB3 port on this motherboard)

If we install "USB 3.0 - Universal" on Unibeast USB, we can use this UniBeast USB to install OSX with boot from VIA VL800 USB3 port.

 

[fade2nada]

That's great news! I will try to install this weekend! This problem has really deterred me from working on my Hackintosh but now I will try again w your recommendation . Thanks!

 

[fanon]

excellent news
I have tested it and it works like a charm!

many thanks

 

[fade2nada]

excellent news
I have tested it and it works like a charm!

many thanks

So what settings are you using in the bios ? Specifically the USB related ones: xhc etc?

 

[fade2nada]

Hi All:

The USB3 issue of GA-Z77X-UP4 TH has been fixed all.

1. Upgrade BIOS version to F9.
2. Install "USB 3.0 - Universal" by "MultiBeast - Mountain Lion 5.3.0" ( Driver & Bootloaders -> Drivers -> Miscellaneous -> USB 3.0 - Universal)

Then we got:

1. Use Intel USB or VIA VL800 USB port to boot
2. It works for USB 2/3 devices with any port in OSX 10.8.3. (Either Intel USB 2.0/3.0 or VIA VL800 USB3 port on this motherboard)

If we install "USB 3.0 - Universal" on Unibeast USB, we can use this UniBeast USB to install OSX with boot from VIA VL800 USB3 port.

What are your Bios settings for USB related functions? Please share...

 

[fanon]

fade2nada,

here are the Bios settings:

XHCI pre-boot driver -> enab
XHCI Mode -> auto
HS Port # 1 thru #4 switchable -> enab
xHCI steams -> enab
USB2.0 controller -> enab

leg USB support -> enab
XHCI hand-off -> enab
EHCI hand-off -> dis

For what it's worth, on the bios features tab I've got both the Intel Virt Tech & VT-d disable. By not doing so my ML 10.8.3 did not boot

hope this helps

 

[fade2nada]

fade2nada,

here are the Bios settings:

XHCI pre-boot driver -> enab
XHCI Mode -> auto
HS Port # 1 thru #4 switchable -> enab
xHCI steams -> enab
USB2.0 controller -> enab

leg USB support -> enab
XHCI hand-off -> enab
EHCI hand-off -> dis

For what it's worth, on the bios features tab I've got both the Intel Virt Tech & VT-d disable. By not doing so my ML 10.8.3 did not boot

hope this helps

Fanon yes that helps tremendously. One last question; can I just upgrade my bios and install the universal USB 3 option from the new multibeast? Or do I have to perform a "full clean install" of the system?
Thanks!

 

[fanon]

fade2nada,

I already was on Bios 9 prior so I do not know if this is necessary ( bit it won't hurt I guess)

As for the USB3 option - that's all you need to do - absolutely no need to do a full clean system re-install, at least not in my case - but don't forget it's a H'tosh!
So if all goes well you'll be up and running in just under 2 minutes

let me know if you're okay

cheers.

 

[benjenq]

What are your Bios settings for USB related functions? Please share...

My BIOS setting for GA-Z77X-UP4 TH with bios version F9. Almost default setting but EHCI Hand-off turn to Enabled, and I think it doesn't affect the fixed result.

fade2nada,

For what it's worth, on the bios features tab I've got both the Intel Virt Tech & VT-d disable. By not doing so my ML 10.8.3 did not boot

hope this helps

You can rollback AppleACPIPlatform.kext to 10.8.1 (via MultiBeast 5.3.0 or above), then you can turn on Intel Virt Tech & VT-d.

 

[Hausmeista]

Hey benjenq,

hopefully not too of-topic for this threat:
I have the GA-Z77-DS3H and your profile tells me that you also own the same board.
Have you tried your solution on the DS3H as well? If so does it work?

Hi All:

The USB3 issue of GA-Z77X-UP4 TH has been fixed all.

1. Upgrade BIOS version to F9.
2. Install "USB 3.0 - Universal" by "MultiBeast - Mountain Lion 5.3.0" ( Driver & Bootloaders -> Drivers -> Miscellaneous -> USB 3.0 - Universal)

Then we got:

1. Use Intel USB or VIA VL800 USB port to boot
2. It works for USB 2/3 devices with any port in OSX 10.8.3. (Either Intel USB 2.0/3.0 or VIA VL800 USB3 port on this motherboard)

If we install "USB 3.0 - Universal" on Unibeast USB, we can use this UniBeast USB to install OSX with boot from VIA VL800 USB3 port.

I suppose these settings would be correct for most Gigabyte UEFI boards, including my DS3H.

fade2nada,

here are the Bios settings:

XHCI pre-boot driver -> enab
XHCI Mode -> auto
HS Port # 1 thru #4 switchable -> enab
xHCI steams -> enab
USB2.0 controller -> enab

leg USB support -> enab
XHCI hand-off -> enab
EHCI hand-off -> dis

For what it's worth, on the bios features tab I've got both the Intel Virt Tech & VT-d disable. By not doing so my ML 10.8.3 did not boot

hope this helps

I've been having a hard time finding a source for how to get USB 2 devices working with my USB3.0-Ports without losing USB 3.0 functionality...
If these steps aren't good for my board, any hints on how to get it work?