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Stork's MyHero Build: ASUS ROG Z170 MAXIMUS VIII HERO - i7-6700K - GTX 980

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You must be using a different ASUS HERO motherboard because I don't have a wireless card or provision for one.

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Sorry I was unaware of this feature, I'm pretty new to Hacintoshing. I have a Maximus VIII Hero Alpha, I was honestly not aware that there was a difference between the Alpha and not alpha models. I am struggling to find a Sierra install guide for the Alpha version even though this motherboard is in the buyers guide. I believe that the only difference between the two is the wireless card.
 
OK. The ALPHA, IIRC, is only different from the standard HERO in that it has the WiFi/BT card. (ASUS loves the caps key.) The WiFi/BT combo card does not work with macOS as it's a Intel chipset. I can't remember the ALPHA's combo card's interface (mSATA, M.2, miniPCIe), but ,if it's miniPCIe, then take a look at my WiFi/BT solution in my Hector build (see signature block for link). If it's a mSATA or M.2, there are probably adapter cards for the Broadcom card.

Alternatively, you'll can use a combo Broadcom BCM94360CD Wifi/Bluetooth card w/ PCI-e adaptor such as pastrychief and other users (including myself) have in their systems - it's what Apple uses in their iMacs. Unfortunately, these cards have become hard to find and expensive. OSXWifi.com sells a hackintosh version of this card.

pastrychief has used the Fenvi WiFi/BT card, and I have just taken delivery of it to try out.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MDLG51U/?tag=tonymacx86com-20

However, the above solutions are AC/1300. If you don't mind using a seperate BT 4 USB dongle, you can get a AC1700 or AC1900 PCIe card. I've used both of the TP-Link cards (T8E and T9E) listed in the Buyer's Guide, Accessory section. I've also used the GMYLE Bluetooth 4.0 USB Adapter.

Good luck! :thumbup:
 
It's funny because I actually bought both a rosewell AC1300 adapter and a GMYlE adapter because I was unaware that my motherboard had a built in wireless card. Bluetooth is currently working perfectly so I may just put in the card and see if that works. My Router is also only AC1200 so until I upgrade that I don't think i'll need the faster card.

How do you suggest I get the network card to be set to en0? I had Imessage working in a previous build, but I couldn't get other things working so I reinstalled and wasn't smart enough to back up the configuration.
 
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After installling Multibeast on my z170i My Sierra does not boot up anymore. anyone have a workaround? I think it may be the fakesmc because it was already available in my /library/extensions/ folder on OS sierra HD.
 
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Z170i-Pro Gaming |  i7 6700K |  HD 530
(Stork--got distracted by some kp's each time computer slept during large dropbox sync--but I've been tinkering with option you suggested--will update once sorted out--thank you!)

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How do you suggest I get the network card to be set to en0? I had Imessage working in a previous build, but I couldn't get other things working so I reinstalled and wasn't smart enough to back up the configuration.
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Dave, I had same issue--plus ethernet named "wifi" and wifi named "ethernet". For naming problems, I believe I just deleted the following files (they'll be recreated on reboot):
/Library/Preferences/SystemConfiguration/NetworkInterfaces.plist
/Library/Preferences/SystemConfiguration/preferences.plist

If your problem is only getting ethernet to be en0, I fixed this by: (1) opening System Preferences/Network (in dock) and deleting all network connections in left pane (highlighting them and pressing "-"); (2) rebooting; and (3) reopening System Preferences/Network and adding ("+") the ethernet connection first so it is en0 ... then add wifi, etc.

If later does not work alone, do both steps before rebooting and re-adding connections. Also, I have fenvi T919 Stork linked above (wifi/bt) and can confirm works oob--e.g., apple wireless keyboard and magic mouse work in bios (you still need a wired "delete" key to get into Asus bios b/c of how that apple key is mapped--but there are internet guides for hacking old keyboards to make a tiny single key delete key).
 
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Maximus VIII Hero |  i7 6700K |  RX 580 Pulse 8GB
shegeloaf said:
After installling Multibeast on my z170i My Sierra does not boot up anymore. anyone have a workaround? I think it may be the fakesmc because it was already available in my /library/extensions/ folder on OS sierra HD.
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I have no clue as to what your problem may be since this thread is dedicated to MyHero motherboard based system. I recommend opening a thread in the Sierra Desktop Support forum section.
 
@Stork I have the exact same system. Is there a possibility to do audio through HDMI (Nvidia 980)? I tried two methods and both don't seem to work.

https://www.tonymacx86.com/threads/clover-hdmi-audio-for-nvidia-amd-cards-easy-way.145399/

https://www.tonymacx86.com/threads/audio-hdmi-audio-applehda-guide.143760/#post886766

Here is the output from the second method mentioned above:

Code: 
File: audio_cloverHDMI-120.command_v1.0d
Release Mode
EFI partition is mounted
HDMI audio codec(s)
Nvidia:   0x10de0071
Integrated Graphics is not installed/enabled
Install AMD/Nvidia HDMI audio (y/n): y
Nvidia discrete graphics card 10de13c0 found on PEG0@1/PEGP@0
Nvidia HDMI audio is enabled
To save a Copy of this Terminal session: Terminal/Shell/Export Text As ...
logout
 
For whomever it may concern:
Stork, great job on the sierra update info. I followed a combination of this thread and direct upgrade thread from Tony to upgrade to sierra from a working El Capitan install.

I also experienced the sleep-immediate wake up issue in sierra. Had to disconnect my corsair link USB connection on the water cooler, which didn't seem to be a problem when I was the under El Capitan. Once I removed that plug then the hackintosh sleep without any issues.

Anyone know of a workaround to resolve the corsair link issue so I can still sleep while plugged in?
 
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