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- Motherboard
- ASUS Z170 Pro Gaming
- CPU
- Intel i5-6500
- Graphics
- ASUS GTX970 Strix
- Mac
- Mobile Phone
Hi Everyone,
For too long have I lurked around the tonymacx86 website not posting any of my experiences, but now that I have my new Skylake system up and running I feel the time has come.
Some general forewords:
- I prefer to use Clover and not MultiBeast/UniBeast for both the installation drive as well as the running OSX
- I have tried choosing hardware that is most compatible with OSX
- Everything works 100% unless specifically stated
- I always try to modify (etc BIOS) and edit as little as possible to make sure my runs as good as possible
- This guide is for OSX 10.11.4 - this install will NOT work on 10.11.3 or lower...
Some thanks are in order: Stork for the ASUS support, tonymacx86 for the Clover guide
So, to start:
Pre-work:
a/ Download Clover
b/ Download the attachments to this post
- 2 config.plist files - one for installing and one for final working version
- kexts.zip - all the kexts you will need for this build
- 2 SSDT files - one for the USB config, the other for the Realtek sound
0. My system
Motherboard: ASUS Z170 Pro Gaming
Processor: Intel Core i5-6500
Memory: Crucial 3000MHz 2x8Gb
GPU: PNY GTX760 2Gb OC
Monitor: ASUS V247, DVI-port
Keyboard: Apple Wired Keyboard - fully works at boot
Mouse: Logitech M510 - fully works in BIOS and Clover
1. BIOS settings
First load all optimal settings!
Advanced Items
- System Agent (SA) Configuration > VT-d > Disable
- USB Configuration > Legacy USB Support > Auto
- USB Configuration > XHCI Hand Off > Enabled
- System > Serial > Disable serial port
Boot Menu
- Fast Boot > Disabled
- Secure Boot > OS Type > Other OS
2. Create Clover install USB
I personally recommend any USB 3 speed drive, at least 16Gb!
To install, use the attached files (and make sure to use config_install.plist). Please note I have crossed out my serial number and MLB, as iMessage works just fine for me using them.
You should be able to reach the install screen with the new USB drive - if you have "Unrecognized CPU" error, just drop NullCPUPowerManagement.kext in with the other kexts. You can create a CPU-specific SSDT after you have OSX running.
3. Post-install
After you have successfully booted from the USB into your install, install Clover onto the hard drive you have OSX on. Use again the attached files, but this time use the config_postinstall.plist, renamed to config.plist.
This config.plist has the system identified as an iMac17,1 - this is a Skylake iMac. For me, with this system definition, turbo works, the CPU also idles as much lower speeds than with any other definition, as well as runs much cooler!
For working audio, boot at least once from your new drive (not the USB), mount your EFI partition, and then run the script from here: audio_cloverALC-110.command.zip.
After reboot, audio works fine for me.
To have iMessage working, create your own serial number and MLB with Clover Configurator.
Please note I did not have to meddle with nvda_drv=1 since my GTX 760 is supported out of the box in OSX.
Please let me know I can help any further!
EDIT on May 18, 2016: Uploaded kexts for a fully working 10.11.5 install!
EDIT on September 2, 2016: Updated for 10.11.6
For too long have I lurked around the tonymacx86 website not posting any of my experiences, but now that I have my new Skylake system up and running I feel the time has come.
Some general forewords:
- I prefer to use Clover and not MultiBeast/UniBeast for both the installation drive as well as the running OSX
- I have tried choosing hardware that is most compatible with OSX
- Everything works 100% unless specifically stated
- I always try to modify (etc BIOS) and edit as little as possible to make sure my runs as good as possible
- This guide is for OSX 10.11.4 - this install will NOT work on 10.11.3 or lower...
Some thanks are in order: Stork for the ASUS support, tonymacx86 for the Clover guide
So, to start:
Pre-work:
a/ Download Clover
b/ Download the attachments to this post
- 2 config.plist files - one for installing and one for final working version
- kexts.zip - all the kexts you will need for this build
- 2 SSDT files - one for the USB config, the other for the Realtek sound
0. My system
Motherboard: ASUS Z170 Pro Gaming
Processor: Intel Core i5-6500
Memory: Crucial 3000MHz 2x8Gb
GPU: PNY GTX760 2Gb OC
Monitor: ASUS V247, DVI-port
Keyboard: Apple Wired Keyboard - fully works at boot
Mouse: Logitech M510 - fully works in BIOS and Clover
1. BIOS settings
First load all optimal settings!
Advanced Items
- System Agent (SA) Configuration > VT-d > Disable
- USB Configuration > Legacy USB Support > Auto
- USB Configuration > XHCI Hand Off > Enabled
- System > Serial > Disable serial port
Boot Menu
- Fast Boot > Disabled
- Secure Boot > OS Type > Other OS
2. Create Clover install USB
I personally recommend any USB 3 speed drive, at least 16Gb!
To install, use the attached files (and make sure to use config_install.plist). Please note I have crossed out my serial number and MLB, as iMessage works just fine for me using them.
You should be able to reach the install screen with the new USB drive - if you have "Unrecognized CPU" error, just drop NullCPUPowerManagement.kext in with the other kexts. You can create a CPU-specific SSDT after you have OSX running.
3. Post-install
After you have successfully booted from the USB into your install, install Clover onto the hard drive you have OSX on. Use again the attached files, but this time use the config_postinstall.plist, renamed to config.plist.
This config.plist has the system identified as an iMac17,1 - this is a Skylake iMac. For me, with this system definition, turbo works, the CPU also idles as much lower speeds than with any other definition, as well as runs much cooler!
For working audio, boot at least once from your new drive (not the USB), mount your EFI partition, and then run the script from here: audio_cloverALC-110.command.zip.
After reboot, audio works fine for me.
To have iMessage working, create your own serial number and MLB with Clover Configurator.
Please note I did not have to meddle with nvda_drv=1 since my GTX 760 is supported out of the box in OSX.
Please let me know I can help any further!
EDIT on May 18, 2016: Uploaded kexts for a fully working 10.11.5 install!
EDIT on September 2, 2016: Updated for 10.11.6
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