[Success] Asus Z170i Pro Gaming - Sierra 10.12.5

CarluenaDoctor · Jun 28, 2017

i know the gpu is compatible i have it working with EmuVariableUEFI-64.efi and RC script.

i havent been able to get the web drivers to work out of the box without using clover installer to patch because i have to figure out why NVRAM is not functioning, after every reboot the display settings revert to default similar to on gigabyte boards.

You should try doing a clean install with the 530 HD one and then with nv_disable=1 installing the GPU.

CarluenaDoctor · Jun 28, 2017

Just bought Airport bcm94360cs2 and an m.2 adapter for using Wifi-Bt. When it arrives I will be updating the post if it works!

yea i was thinking of that, i will try tomorrow, i will have to see if OStype in bios is set to other, thats why i got this board to use display port with my 1440p monitor then nvidia released drivers for 1000 series.

On the BIOS you have selected Dedicated GPU, haven't you?

CarluenaDoctor · Jun 29, 2017

I have tried all above, reset CMOS, battery, cleared jumper still no solution with NVRAM, followed this guide for the bios settings (bios dedicated to GPU)
https://www.tonymacx86.com/threads/...ing-w-i7-6700t-35w-gtx-760-sm951-ahci.184165/
my bios is 3020x64
I will try again later.

So, you have made a clean install and it's not working?

Have you tried installing the card on Windows for discarding it's an hardware problem?

CarluenaDoctor · Jun 29, 2017

The card works fine - I use it for windows gaming. I read a post suggesting that the BIOS update; version 3020 destroyed the ability to save variables in NVRAM since Windows/Linux saves it to disk which is what that patch (Problem 6) does.
https://www.tonymacx86.com/threads/solved-gpu-0mb-after-updating-bios-z170i.217057/

There is a way to test if NVRAM is working in this post which I will try in the morning.
http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/298027-guide-aio-guides-for-hackintosh/page-2

What version is your BIOS? I'm wondering if I should get the BIOS chip on eBay or update.

I do have the latest BIOS, actually pretty razonable due to the fact that the mobo was bought last month..

CarluenaDoctor · Jul 1, 2017

I have updated, no game, I will try one more clean install then its back to solution 6, NVRAM is not working as expected on my motherboard,
What revision is your board?, Should say on the box. I'm sure I have Rev 1.0.

It doesn't, how can you know it?

Also, for when you have made the GPU work, follow this https://www.tonymacx86.com/threads/...o-17-1-skylake-with-nvidia-easy-guide.226008/

forrestgumpx · Jul 2, 2017

C-states working with this config?

CarluenaDoctor · Jul 4, 2017

Code:
At insanelyMac they have this command to test nvram,

In Terminal type:

Code:

sudo nvram MyVar=TestValue Then type this to show the current NVRAM: nvram -p

You will see:
MyVar TestValue
After rebooting, type nvram –p in Terminal, and, if you can still see the previous result, then your NVRAM is working.

Anyway, I tried Solution 6, and, then, your post above, and I have Intel USB 3.0 working at 5 Gbps, just need to sort out some other things before I report back.

EDIT
So I have everything working. Sleep is now working due to inserting productKey. USB ports working but the red 3.1. (I opened MultiBeast and installed 3rd party USB.) Does not display in system report. I have not checked about increasing max port limit.

Sorry, I think I have lost myself, did you just said you have USB 3.0 at 5 Gbps??? How?? Any screenshot from BlackMagicSpeed Test??? *-*

CarluenaDoctor · Jul 4, 2017

i used this tutorial to check
https://www.tonymacx86.com/threads/quick-guide-to-generate-a-ssdt-for-cpu-power-management.177456/

also checked with intel power gadget, sleep is working so I expect it to be fine.
with a kilowatt sleep is under 4watts, idles around 45watts.

Code:

CPU Ratio Info:
CPU Low Frequency Mode.............: 800 MHz
CPU Maximum non-Turbo Frequency....: 3500 MHz
CPU Maximum Turbo Frequency........: 3900 MHz
CPU P-States [ (10) 29 38 ]
CPU C3-Cores [ 0 3 ]
CPU C6-Cores [ 0 1 3 ]
CPU P-States [ 10 29 30 (37) 38 ]
CPU C3-Cores [ 0 2 3 ]
CPU C6-Cores [ 0 1 2 3 ]
CPU P-States [ (10) 22 29 30 37 38 ]
CPU C3-Cores [ 0 1 2 3 ]
CPU P-States [ (10) 21 22 29 30 37 38 ]
CPU P-States [ (10) 16 21 22 29 30 37 38 ]
CPU P-States [ 10 (13) 16 21 22 29 30 37 38 ]
CPU P-States [ 10 (13) 16 19 21 22 29 30 37 38 ]

Rest of the info.......
------------------------------------
logMSRs............................: 1

logIGPU............................: 0

logIntelRegs.......................: 1

logCStates.........................: 1

logIPGStyle........................: 1

InitialTSC.........................: 0x23ea36d97f8

MWAIT C-States.....................: 1319200

Model Specific Regiters
-----------------------------------
MSR_CORE_THREAD_COUNT......(0x35)  : 0x40004

MSR_PLATFORM_INFO..........(0xCE)  : 0x80838F1012300

MSR_PMG_CST_CONFIG_CONTROL.(0xE2)  : 0x1E000000

MSR_PMG_IO_CAPTURE_BASE....(0xE4)  : 0x31814

IA32_MPERF.................(0xE7)  : 0x53A5338BCA

IA32_APERF.................(0xE8)  : 0x48394EB9A3

MSR_FLEX_RATIO.............(0x194) : 0xE0000

MSR_IA32_PERF_STATUS.......(0x198) : 0x26D100002600

MSR_IA32_PERF_CONTROL......(0x199) : 0x2700

IA32_CLOCK_MODULATION......(0x19A) : 0x0

IA32_THERM_STATUS..........(0x19C) : 0x88520800

IA32_MISC_ENABLES..........(0x1A0) : 0x850089

MSR_MISC_PWR_MGMT..........(0x1AA) : 0x401CC1

MSR_TURBO_RATIO_LIMIT......(0x1AD) : 0x24252627

IA32_ENERGY_PERF_BIAS......(0x1B0) : 0x1

MSR_POWER_CTL..............(0x1FC) : 0x341CDB

MSR_RAPL_POWER_UNIT........(0x606) : 0xA0E03

MSR_PKG_POWER_LIMIT........(0x610) : 0x4283B6001B82F8

MSR_PKG_ENERGY_STATUS......(0x611) : 0x8733AA9

MSR_PKG_POWER_INFO.........(0x614) : 0x2F8

MSR_PP0_CURRENT_CONFIG.....(0x601) : 0x0

MSR_PP0_POWER_LIMIT........(0x638) : 0x0

MSR_PP0_ENERGY_STATUS......(0x639) : 0x4A58175

MSR_PP0_POLICY.............(0x63a) : 0x0

MSR_PKGC6_IRTL.............(0x60b) : 0x8876

MSR_PKGC7_IRTL.............(0x60c) : 0x8894

MSR_PKG_C2_RESIDENCY.......(0x60d) : 0x0

MSR_PKG_C3_RESIDENCY.......(0x3f8) : 0x0

MSR_PKG_C6_RESIDENCY.......(0x3f9) : 0x0

MSR_PKG_C7_RESIDENCY.......(0x3fa) : 0x0

IA32_TSC_DEADLINE..........(0x6E0) : 0x23EA64FC2F4

I have been reading some info about this and found nothing really understandable, what is that for? any improvement? :/

CarluenaDoctor · Jul 6, 2017

Here is my benchmark with USB 3.0 speeds on a laptop WD drive.
The red USB 3.1 ports did not work at first. Then, I installed the drivers again, and the results are similar. They do not show up system info/USB so that maybe the issue.

View attachment 265007

Could you please explain the device you used for testing (the HDD or Drive on 3.0) and what solution 6 you used? I only get 60 mbps on 3.0

Excelent work! :thumbup:

CarluenaDoctor · Jul 6, 2017

Here is my benchmark with USB 3.0 speeds on a laptop WD drive.
The red USB 3.1 ports did not work at first. Then, I installed the drivers again, and the results are similar. They do not show up system info/USB so that maybe the issue.

View attachment 265007

Also got working full resolution

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