P9X79 Pro Guide (still a work in progress)

[Leumas1311]

Has anyone managed to install Mavericks using the 4820k?
There instructions using Clover where deleted because of other language usage besides English and I can't find them anywhere.


UPDATE:
I've managed to start install but it hangs there.
I've used match_kernel provided here: http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/files/file/163-109-ivy-bridge-e-atom-lapic-fix-kernel/
I've booted from USB 2.0
With -v -f GraphicsEnabler=Yes npci=0x3000 darkwake=0

Booting from Mavericks Install USB is very slowly using the above flags.
I've tried both 0x2000 and 0x3000 and no result.

ACPI Power Management prompts that the CPU is unknown and unsupported but it continues booting


My Specs:
P9X79 PRO Bios 4502
4820k @ stock
480gtx
840 evo ssd

ok, have you actually gotten it to boot? Or does it stick in the boot up process?

 

[esix]

It boots, that's not the problem.
After it boots (extremely slow) the cursor appears and that's all
I've waited for 30min+ on that exact screen and nothing changes.

 

[edmoncu]

May i ask what the cursor was? Was it the spinning ball or the arrow?

 

[esix]

The setup process works but extremely slow.. and the cursor is choppy, it hangs, works like hell.
After 20min+ you can see the installer wizard.

 

[themogul504]

Man, I have been waiting for a straightforward guide like this. I built a gigabyte 4770k because I couldn't get my P9X79 Pro to work at all. I'm going to give it another try with this new guide. Crossing my fingers...

 

[esix]

So, after a pile load of time, I've managed to bootup my already installed Mavericks (used on my X58 board, P6T Deluxe) on my new config.

Steps used for achieving this:

1. replace (and backup the current kernel) with the new match_kernel and make sure that NullCPUPowerManagement is in /System/Library/Extensions
2. Check if exists and remove /Extra/modules/KernelPatcher.dylib
3. Try a -v -f npci=0x2000 GraphicsEnabler=Yes (if that applies and you've got an old GPU)
   1. If it boots without Kernel Panic, thats good, you can proceed to step 4.
   2. If it generates KP, remove the app that does this (Kaspersky Antivirus in my case)
   3. (OPT) I've installed EvOreboot via Multibeast (just in case)
   4. (OPT) I've installed drivers needed for the new setup (p9x79pro, 4820k)
4. Run Kext Utility and let it finish.
5. (OPT) I've updated chameleon using Chameleon Wizard.app
6. After doing this, reboot and hope for the best

During this process the computer will respond sluggish (the cursor, the user interface, etc.. or at least it did in my case)

I've provided the /Extra folder content + used match_kernell in the zip files.

Working so far:

• video
• sound
• network
• usb 3.0 works OK now.. just re-ran kext utility and restarted
• Intel Vd-T (VMware Fusion works OK)

Sound works, BUT doesn't get full support. It's fine by me, I'm using optical out with my receiver.
CPU States won't work. It will remaing at top speed, 3.7GHz all around (turbo also doesn't work)


View attachment Extra.zip View attachment mach_kernel.zip

 

[Leumas1311]

So, after a pile load of time, I've managed to bootup my already installed Mavericks (used on my X58 board, P6T Deluxe) on my new config.

Steps used for achieving this:

1. replace (and backup the current kernel) with the new match_kernel and make sure that NullCPUPowerManagement is in /System/Library/Extensions
2. Check if exists and remove /Extra/modules/KernelPatcher.dylib
3. Try a -v -f npci=0x2000 GraphicsEnabler=Yes (if that applies and you've got an old GPU)
   1. If it boots without Kernel Panic, thats good, you can proceed to step 4.
   2. If it generates KP, remove the app that does this (Kaspersky Antivirus in my case)
   3. (OPT) I've installed EvOreboot via Multibeast (just in case)
   4. (OPT) I've installed drivers needed for the new setup (p9x79pro, 4820k)
4. Run Kext Utility and let it finish.
5. (OPT) I've updated chameleon using Chameleon Wizard.app
6. After doing this, reboot and hope for the best

During this process the computer will respond sluggish (the cursor, the user interface, etc.. or at least it did in my case)

I've provided the /Extra folder content + used match_kernell in the zip files.

Working so far:

• video
• sound
• network
• usb 3.0 works OK now.. just re-ran kext utility and restarted
• Intel Vd-T (VMware Fusion works OK)

Sound works, BUT doesn't get full support. It's fine by me, I'm using optical out with my receiver.
CPU States won't work. It will remaing at top speed, 3.7GHz all around (turbo also doesn't work)
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Ok, I have a similar system as you and I tried your guide. After following the instructions to the letter I get this screen and then it loads into a white screen that stayed solid for 30+mins. What do i do? Btw I am doing a fresh install.

 

[esix]

My first attempt of make it work, was a clean install.

It started OK, with the patched kernel (new match_kernel)

And:
* Mavervell controller disabled
* bluetooth disabled
* USB 3 disabled
* Intel Vd-t disabled

I booted from USB2.0 with:
-v -f npci=0x2000 GraphicsEnabler=Yes

BUT

It took forever to start the installer and I gave up on that option.
I mean.. it took ~30min to prompt license agrement. It was driving me insane.

 

[Leumas1311]

wait, did you only use the match_kernel? I added a NullCPUPowerManagement file. I waited for over 30mins and nothing happened. Should I just let it sit?

 

[esix]

These are the exact files used to boot from Mavericks install USB

/Extra/
smbios.plist.zip
org.chameleon.Boot.plist.zip
Extensions.zip

/
match_kernel.zip

..and also, if you got KernelPatcher.dylib in Modules, remove it.

Just backup the current config and replace it with the extracted content.
It should boot.. The last time I've used this usb stick it did.