[Success] b1's "Mac Mini Killer" with macOS Mojave: i7-8700 | Gigabyte Z370N | RX560 | 16GB RAM

[inarush]

https://www.tonymacx86.com/threads/fix-for-boot-hangs-after-bios-update-acpi-patch.275091/

See this thread

I updated my Hackintosh BIOS from F5 to F13 using that guide, and everything went fine. Thanks for pointing out that thread!

 

[Rajkhand]

I updated my Hackintosh BIOS from F5 to F13 using that guide, and everything went fine. Thanks for pointing out that thread!

Welcome! Just some curiosity, except for supporting 9th gen. processors what’s new? I have not updated my bios from v10

 

[inarush]

Welcome! Just some curiosity, except for supporting 9th gen. processors what’s new? I have not updated my bios from v10

Here's the full list of features (taken from https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/Z370N-WIFI-rev-10/support#support-dl-bios):

F11

1. Support of future 9th Generation Intel® Core™ processors
2. Update CPU microcode
3. Update Intel IRST version
4. Improved system performance and stability

F12

1. Update iRST to improve Optane compatibility with future 9th Gen CPU
2. * Please update the lastest iRST driver version

F13

1. Update CPU Microcode to address a potential security vulnerability in CPUs, see more: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00233.html
2. Support JEDEC DDR4 native 3200MHz memory

F14a (BETA - not recommended)

1. Workaround beta BIOS to improve Kingston DDR4-2666 stability concern on some specific memory chip suppliers
2. Add NTFS format support for Q-Flash™

It looks like F13 provides a security fix that is worth having in one's system.

 

[JohnSu]

JohnSu, Hi!

I became interested and I updated the BIOS to F12. I did everything according to the instructions. My screen also says: (offset is out of the range).

I was able to boot from F12.

Works good!

It is mean CFG lock is working？

 

[DiEV]

It is mean CFG lock is working？

I do not know what CFG is...

1. I did everything according to the instructions from b166ar with the substitution of bootx64.efi. I got the same screen as yours. Mac os 10.4.6 booted with an updated BIOS to version F12. That means this method works for me.

2. See posts #738 and #739. I changes to the ACPI PATCH as recommended in these posts. Updated to F13 and booted successfully on Mac OS. I think this is the best solution.

Be sure to backup the system!

P.S. BIOS F10 for Z370N WIFI worked unstably for me. Often there was a dual-start system. Maybe this problem is observed only with me and this is due to the DDR4 (Balistic Sport 2666 13-13-13-38) memory. After upgrading to F13, my system starts without problems.

 

[CaseySJ]

Very nice writeup!

 

[inarush]

Thanks for sharing all you've learned!

Just to make sure: are all the fields in your Graphics section empty? I still have "0x3E910003" as my ig-platform-id, but that's all... Not sure if it's completely needed though. Do you still have Intel Quick Sync enable in your current polished config.plist configuration?

I will definitely follow the guide you pointed out since my System Information -> PCI is *literally* empty...

 

[inarush]

Glad I can help!

Yes, the graphics section should be completely empty, please take a look at my config.plist. Apart from removing my serial number, board ID and SMUUID it‘s the status my unit is running right now with QuickSync working.

For safety reasons, please make a backup of your own config.plist nonetheless.

Thanks man, I've changed my config.plist to reflect similar changes as yours and everything is working just fine. Thanks again for sharing!

Just one last question though. Does your System Information -> Graphics/Display tab show any reference to the UHD630? Mine only shows the RX 580, and I am not quite sure this is the expected outcome.

 

[Rajkhand]

I have no entries in devices, the latest lilu+WEG takes care of everything of identifying the 8700k GPU and making all entries for a headless 19,2 smbios

 

[rrviega]

Based on the configuration of b1, which I would like to thank, I would like to share the Opencore 0.5.6 version, tested on Mojave (10.14.6), updated from mac app store to Catalina (10.15.3).

i5 8400
nitro rx580
z370n
16 GB 2666mhz
Tested on BIOS F10-F13 z370n - iMac19,1 SMBIOS

Configuration made for dedicated vga's (change framebuffer if you only use igpu), front panel usbs, usb-c. There is still no fine adjustment. Usbs near the wifi-bt antennas are disabled due to the limitation of the usb.

For OC:
Working:
Ethernet 1 and 2
Sleep
Intel Quicksync
BT-WIFI with BCM94360cs + adapter
Audio - boot-args -> alcid = 7 (later I will add on devices) added on devices
Filevault 2
Nvram
03/09 Update: Fixed SSDT-PLUG.aml for compatible energy saver preferences.
03/11 Update 2: Added remaining device properties.

Read the "readme" on efi folder before startup. Reset nvram if you use the clover. The BIOS settings are the same as b1 wrote.

Added clover efi 5104. (Insert uuid-serial-board). - OC and Clover Build are almost identical.
SmallTree-Intel-211-AT-PCIe-GBE.kext on clover works fine. On Opencore causes Kernel Panic. Don't exchange the equivalent: SmallTreeIntel82576.kext on OC.