[SUCCESS] Gigabyte Designare Z390 (Thunderbolt 3) + i7-9700K + AMD RX 580

[CaseySJ]

No, thank you! Most of the errors were my fault. I did do the BIOS reset a couple weeks ago when I first started, but I figured I would go back to the beginning and start fresh. I still need to upgrade to Big Sur, which I can reference you mini-guide.

The rest should be smooth sailing. OpenCore is a wonderful piece of work so let's hope you're able to establish confidence in it quickly.

 

[mrfatcatt]

Would anyone know why my avb sound card works fine in Catalina and doesn't show up at all under network browsers under Big Sur 11.2.1? Do you think it would be related to hot flashing the Thunderbolt port since the avb connects via an Ethernet to Thunderbolt adapter.

I’m running Z390 Thunderbolt mobo with OpenCore 0.6.6

 

[jeff.m.ruth]

The rest should be smooth sailing. OpenCore is a wonderful piece of work so let's hope you're able to establish confidence in it quickly.

Indeed. Upgrade done! Thx!

 

[nasgier]

Hello @CaseySJ,
I have successfully installed Catalina using Opencore 0.6.6. However, I'm having an issue with my iMessage (and I think also FaceTime). And yes, I have updated my SMBIOS, using the HackinDROM. Just to add, looks like my AppleID/App Store is working fine. May I know if there's something else I can look to in order for this to solve?

 

[CaseySJ]

Hello @CaseySJ,
I have successfully installed Catalina using Opencore 0.6.6. However, I'm having an issue with my iMessage (and I think also FaceTime). And yes, I have updated my SMBIOS, using the HackinDROM. Just to add, looks like my AppleID/App Store is working fine. May I know if there's something else I can look to in order for this to solve?

Some guidelines:

• On Apple’s “Check Coverage” website enter your serial number and see if it is an Invalid Serial. We actually want to use an Invalid Serial, so if the website informs you in red letters that the number is invalid, then you are OKAY to use it.
• Post a screenshot of “System Information —> Network”. We’re checking for “en0” although it should be present if App Store is working.
• Because Messages and FaceTime store necessary “keys” in NVRAM, try resetting NVRAM from OpenCore Picker. Press space bar at the Picker to reveal the Reset NVRAM option.
• Also sign out of iCloud. Reboot. Then sign back in.

 

[Beaty2000]

@nasgier
And, you can use hackintool "look at system" to check whether the iMessage token are correct.
If there are some with only 0000000... than something is missing or wrong.
This makes it easier.

Make also sure, that u have generate a valid MLB/ROM in Platforminfo > DataHub in Opencore

 

[cylsfar]

Indeed. Upgrade done! Thx!

Me, too! Done! 11.2.1 Sound Thunderbolt 3 via uaudio OK.

 

[Inqnuam]

Some guidelines:

• On Apple’s “Check Coverage” website enter your serial number and see if it is an Invalid Serial. We actually want to use an Invalid Serial, so if the website informs you in red letters that the number is invalid, then you are OKAY to use it.

Check coverage after generating new Serial Number

 

[jeff.m.ruth]

Me, too! Done! 11.2.1 Sound Thunderbolt 3 via uaudio OK.

Awesome! I am going to set-up an Apollo UAD device to my set-up, did you do the Thunderbolt flash to your system or does it work as is?

 

[basett1]

Hi @CaseySJ , today have received NVMe TB3 enclosure, tested with Samsung 970 EVO Plus. Attached you will find the speed test result.
For comparison I have tested the internal NVMe, also 970 EVO Plus. The speed is half or less..
The enclosure is this Sabrent


EDIT
Just to be clear I only want to know if this speed are OK, or there Is some problem. I have found on YouTube a similar config. The Speed seems coerent, more or less. What do you think?