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Hello everybody, I just installed Mojave on my Desktop and I managed to get the sound working on both 3.5mm jack as well as HDMI. However, there are some caveats, but more on that later. I don't wanna spoil the fun, you have to suffer by reading through my chaotic post 
BUILD:
CPU: Intel i3 8100
MB: Gigabyte Z370m DS3H - https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/Z370M-DS3H-rev-10#sp
GPU: ASUS DUAL RX580 8 GB - https://www.asus.com/Graphics-Cards/DUAL-RX580-O8G/specifications/
RAM: 8 GB 2400MHz (2x4 GB)
SSD1 2.5 inch: Crucial MX500 500GB (W10 and Linux) - http://www.crucial.com/usa/en/storage-ssd-mx500
SSD2 2.5 inch: WD Green 240 GB (Mojave) - https://support.wdc.com/product.aspx?ID=1801
HDD: 2 TB, don't remember the brand, but it's not relevant
PSU: 530W Thermaltake Hamburg - https://www.thermaltake.com/products-model.aspx?id=C_00001783
CASE: Thermaltake Corev21 - https://www.thermaltake.com/products-model.aspx?id=C_00002559
WiFi: some cheap 10€ USB adapter
My struggles with this build:
- Used Multibeast for post-install setup to install clover
- Instead of downloading Clover Configurator, I downloaded latest version of Clover and installed it.... I realised too late what I've done, now I have 2 EFI partitions but it's working normal. Please troll me for this mistake, I deserve it.
- Sound issues
SOLUTIONS:
- for the dual EFI partition I didn't find one, but I don't really care about it.
- cannot mount EFI with Clover Configurator, must use EFI Mounterv3
- DON'T BOTHER INSTALLING AUDIO with multicast, it won't work.
Since I cant find a way to indent more, I will separate it here (SOUND FIX)
- delete all the sound related kexts from /Library/Extensions : Lilu, Whatevergreen, ALCxxx (or whatever you are using)
- download Lilu, WhateverGreen and AppleALC kexts from the kext section.
- put the kexts in /Library/Extensions/ (I used finder, KextBeast failed me first time)
- mount EFI and open clover config.plist
- go to "Devices", check "Reset HDA", and fill in the "inject" drop menu with 3,7,11 or 5 depending on your chipset. For ALC887 I used 7. There is a video on youtube on how to fix it, where it shows which value to use for your chipset. I can't find it at the moment, it's 2.18 AM in Germany.
- save your config.plist and reboot
TO DO:
- Hide all the non-os partition from clover: I managed to hide MacOs Preboot and Recovery, but that's about it. All other storage partitions don't have a name so I can add them in clover. will investigate when I will find the time
- perform an extended stress test. I did an Unigine Heaven, 1600x900 Ultra, everything maxed out, windowed. I got around 1100-1200 points. I don't know whether it's good or bad, you tell me.
WHAT WORKS (only tested base functionality):
- Sound works on headphones and HDMI (I have 2 lousy speakers integrated in my monitor)
- Volume control on headphones works (3.5mm jack)
- Microphone works (3.5mm jack)
- Pretty smooth, could have booted faster. Boots much slower than W10 (about 30 secs vs 16-19)
WHAT DOESN'T WORKS:
- Volume control over HDMI. Bug or feature? you tell me
VARIABLES & DISCLAIMER:
- didn't have time to check everything, only basic functions: settings, browser, text editor, one unigine heaven run
- didn't perform a stress test
- didn't install steam nor gamed on it to see if it crashes
- didn't log in into iCloud account (not a priority since I sold my iPhone 8+)
- didn't install any software at all except for the tools listed here
- I AM A NOOB! it's my second experience with a hackintosh, first time was in 2014-2015 (ASUS G750JW - i7 4700hq, gtx770m), but there was a dedicated guide for that laptop, therefore IDIOT PROOF (didn't have to tinker with it, just monkey-see monkey-do )
Please let me know if you have any questions/remarks on my build. Some mistakes/confusions might have slipped here, since I said I am just another noob tinkering around. I will be disappointed if you won't find any mistakes/make remarks
Have a nice day
BUILD:
CPU: Intel i3 8100
MB: Gigabyte Z370m DS3H - https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/Z370M-DS3H-rev-10#sp
GPU: ASUS DUAL RX580 8 GB - https://www.asus.com/Graphics-Cards/DUAL-RX580-O8G/specifications/
RAM: 8 GB 2400MHz (2x4 GB)
SSD1 2.5 inch: Crucial MX500 500GB (W10 and Linux) - http://www.crucial.com/usa/en/storage-ssd-mx500
SSD2 2.5 inch: WD Green 240 GB (Mojave) - https://support.wdc.com/product.aspx?ID=1801
HDD: 2 TB, don't remember the brand, but it's not relevant
PSU: 530W Thermaltake Hamburg - https://www.thermaltake.com/products-model.aspx?id=C_00001783
CASE: Thermaltake Corev21 - https://www.thermaltake.com/products-model.aspx?id=C_00002559
WiFi: some cheap 10€ USB adapter
My struggles with this build:
- Used Multibeast for post-install setup to install clover
- Instead of downloading Clover Configurator, I downloaded latest version of Clover and installed it.... I realised too late what I've done, now I have 2 EFI partitions but it's working normal. Please troll me for this mistake, I deserve it.
- Sound issues
SOLUTIONS:
- for the dual EFI partition I didn't find one, but I don't really care about it.
- cannot mount EFI with Clover Configurator, must use EFI Mounterv3
- DON'T BOTHER INSTALLING AUDIO with multicast, it won't work.
Since I cant find a way to indent more, I will separate it here (SOUND FIX)
- delete all the sound related kexts from /Library/Extensions : Lilu, Whatevergreen, ALCxxx (or whatever you are using)
- download Lilu, WhateverGreen and AppleALC kexts from the kext section.
- put the kexts in /Library/Extensions/ (I used finder, KextBeast failed me first time)
- mount EFI and open clover config.plist
- go to "Devices", check "Reset HDA", and fill in the "inject" drop menu with 3,7,11 or 5 depending on your chipset. For ALC887 I used 7. There is a video on youtube on how to fix it, where it shows which value to use for your chipset. I can't find it at the moment, it's 2.18 AM in Germany.
- save your config.plist and reboot
TO DO:
- Hide all the non-os partition from clover: I managed to hide MacOs Preboot and Recovery, but that's about it. All other storage partitions don't have a name so I can add them in clover. will investigate when I will find the time
- perform an extended stress test. I did an Unigine Heaven, 1600x900 Ultra, everything maxed out, windowed. I got around 1100-1200 points. I don't know whether it's good or bad, you tell me.
WHAT WORKS (only tested base functionality):
- Sound works on headphones and HDMI (I have 2 lousy speakers integrated in my monitor)
- Volume control on headphones works (3.5mm jack)
- Microphone works (3.5mm jack)
- Pretty smooth, could have booted faster. Boots much slower than W10 (about 30 secs vs 16-19)
WHAT DOESN'T WORKS:
- Volume control over HDMI. Bug or feature? you tell me
VARIABLES & DISCLAIMER:
- didn't have time to check everything, only basic functions: settings, browser, text editor, one unigine heaven run
- didn't perform a stress test
- didn't install steam nor gamed on it to see if it crashes
- didn't log in into iCloud account (not a priority since I sold my iPhone 8+)
- didn't install any software at all except for the tools listed here
- I AM A NOOB! it's my second experience with a hackintosh, first time was in 2014-2015 (ASUS G750JW - i7 4700hq, gtx770m), but there was a dedicated guide for that laptop, therefore IDIOT PROOF
(didn't have to tinker with it, just monkey-see monkey-do )Please let me know if you have any questions/remarks on my build. Some mistakes/confusions might have slipped here, since I said I am just another noob tinkering around. I will be disappointed if you won't find any mistakes/make remarks
Have a nice day
