Sierra Build Journey

[PixelGeek]

My first build.
I used 10.12 install guide to start and there are a few things still not working.

What's Not Working:
Wifi
HDMI Audio
Bluetooth handoff, etc...
Graphic glitches on menu bar
Fullscreen video - pink hue over entire video
Graphic glitches on Clover screen

I've been reading like mad to figure out how to do the many installs/fixes needed for Sierra. Some things make sense, and others don't. Getting stuck on some things...

Generally, I'm fuzzy on IF and WHEN to install kext's, and If I should use Kextbeast or put them in the EFI/Clover/Kexts. Additionally, I've seen some people install into both S/L/E and L/E locations. Plus, never sure if I need SSDTs.


My Build Specs:
GA-H170N-wifi with BCM94352Z.
Intel i5 6500 3.2Ghz
LG 34UM88C-P
Samsung SM951 128 GB Internal Solid State Drive
Integrated HD 530
iMac 17,1

Programs:
Used the latest Unibeast, Clover Configurator and Multibeast.
Downloaded Kextbeast, IORegistry, Plist Pro, EFI Mount

What's Working:
Successful Sierra install and completed post install with Multibeast according to 10.12 installation guide
Graphic glitch fixed...BUT getting pink artifact in fullscreen video
Wifi/Bluetooth
Audio
Cpu power management

 

[PixelGeek]

Update:
Wifi and bluetooth handoff working by installing kext files listed in ammulder's guide.

 

[PixelGeek]

I tried the below...no luck with getting audio through my monitor.

cloverHDMI
Script detects and installs correct ssdt(s) and Intel framebuffer patches for the connected HDMI display enabling OS X HDMI audio.

1. cloverHDMI: audio_cloverHDMI-120.command.zip (Download/select View Raw)
   1. Intel/AMD/Nvidia: HDMI audio ssdt > EFI/CLOVER/ACPI/patched/
   2. Intel: DP2HDMI framebuffer edits > EFI/CLOVER/config.plist/KernelAndKextPatches/
2. Test Drive (saves HDMI audio ssdt and config.plist to Desktop)
   1. Set audio_cloverALC-HDMI-110.command/gDebug=1
   2. Copy config.plist to Desktop
   3. Continue with Installation/Step 3
3. Installation
   1. Mount EFI
   2. SIP enabled, OK
   3. Intel: HDMI display only, disconnect DP display
   4. Double click: Downloads/audio_cloverHDMI-1....command
   5. Answer y/n questions
   6. Password
   7. Restart

 

[PixelGeek]

Tried the below but it broke my audio.

II. Realtek ALC AppleHDA Scripts

1. Download script (select one script, Download/View Raw)
   1. audio_cloverALC-120.command.zip
      • patch kernel cache
      • no edits to any native AppleHDA.kext file
      • 2-4 files added to Resources folder

 

[PixelGeek]

Reverted back to audio working out of headphones. Tried codecdetct without success.

Realtek ALC Installation Methods

1. Audio codec/ALC Injection? audio_codecdetect.command.zip (Select View Raw, double click)

Not sure if this means anything but my IOReg says:
layout-id -- HDEF <01 00 00 00>

 

[toleda]

cloverHDMI: see Problem Reporting, Post #1,HDMI Audio AppleHDA. Post to thread linked.
Realtek ALC: see II. Problem Reporting, Post #1, No Audio Devices - Realtek ALC AppleHDA. Post to thread linked.
codecdetect: user error

 

[PixelGeek]

cloverHDMI: see Problem Reporting, Post #1,HDMI Audio AppleHDA. Post to thread linked.
Realtek ALC: see II. Problem Reporting, Post #1, No Audio Devices - Realtek ALC AppleHDA. Post to thread linked.
codecdetect: user error

Been looking there, but not having much luck...thinking it's user error on my part. I'll start posting there for help. Thanks.

 

[PixelGeek]

Audio works now....Disabled HDAS to HDEF.

Updated to 10.12.3 via combo and guide...Worked flawlessly
Turned on TRIM using command:

sudo trimforce enable

Audio working via HDMI and headphones
HD 530 is glitch free..thanks to this guide.

USB 3.0 not working, and getting pink hue on video when in fullscreen (youtube)---Looking over at 10.11+ guide for help now.

 

[PixelGeek]

USB 3.0/2.0 now working thanks to this guide. It's a beast for noobs but read it over a few times and give it a go. If it doesn't work out the first time, remove what you did and try again.

 

[PixelGeek]

Next up:

Not sure when it started, but I've noticed screen glitches during with Clover screen (see attached).

Additionally, videos at fullscreen will give a pink hue. Will be investigating next...

Need to confirm DVI port working.