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

[rj510]

Hello @ol2003,

We found that the NVM23 we modified for GC-Titan Ridge works in Catalina, but not in the latest versions of Big Sur. Hence Big Sur users should flash the other firmware (by DSM2) that we uploaded to the Repository.

I had to pull the GB TR AIC from my TRX40 build in the latest Big Sur 11.3+ due to freezes. This card is one I've used in previous Z390 and X570 builds. I re-flashed tonight using the recommended firmware from the repository and Big Sur now seems stable with the TR AIC. Thanks!

I know this is another mobo and I'm not asking for help, but I saw one interesting change with this firmware update: DSB2 no longer contains a USB port (shown in Spoiler). This port only appeared after changing the SMBIOS from iMacPro1,1 to MacPro7,1 when using the previous firmware.

In testing checksums, I'm now not certain what firmware I'd flashed onto the chip. Using Hex Fiend, it says in the DROM section, "GIGABYTEZ390 DESIGNARE", so maybe a version intended for the Z390 mobo. There are no matches with NVM 20,21,23,33,43,50,71.

Spoiler: TB3 USB @ DSB2

With the older NVM23:

With the new, stable firmware:

 

[ol2003]

@CaseySJ Hi, as you recommend I flashed my TRv1 with the MacOSFirmware (DSM2) post#16393 but now the USB is gone - not shown in IOReg / PCI or Hackintool (Catalina or Big Sur)... do I need a new SSDT, changes in BIOS or anything went bad? In the moment TB3 not really used but thinking about going back to NVM23-Elias64FR... Also can you tell me what is not working in ig Sur with the EliasFR? thx

 

[ol2003]

@rj510 Hi, interesting. What to do? or usb is not interesting since TB3 is working?

 

[rj510]

@rj510 Hi, interesting. What to do? or usb is not interesting since TB3 is working?

My issue with USB on the TB3 AIC is probably restricted to the AMD platform.

There are some who are using the GB TRX40 mobo that supports a TB3 AIC, having a TB header on the mobo. They have TB and USB functionality on those mobos.

My mobo is an MSI TRX40 that does not have a TB header and there was no USB functionality in Mojave, Catalina or Big Sur while I was using the iMacPro1,1 SMBIOS. What was surprising was the brief tease of USB functionality, cut short by the version 3 and 4 Big Sur betas after I'd switched to the MacPro7,1 SMBIOS.

On these betas, macOS crashed 2 to 5 min after booting; there was no stability until the AIC was removed. At least now, after flashing the new firmware, there is stability and TB function. To me, stability is more important than more USB ports.

 

[Silasbird]

Hi all, I'm having a few system lock ups using Logic software, only just started appearing (without any updates/installations) - Am rolling back to a previous backup but wondered if anyone had had the kind of panic report attached and if they had some suggested solutions, Still on Mojave 10.14.6.

Thanks a lot,

Silas

 

[Feartech]

Hi all, I'm having a few system lock ups using Logic software, only just started appearing (without any updates/installations) - Am rolling back to a previous backup but wondered if anyone had had the kind of panic report attached and if they had some suggested solutions, Still on Mojave 10.14.6.

Thanks a lot,

Silas

best to update your kexts

 

[CaseySJ]

OH YIKES! Did that by mistake. Pardon me. I'll watch more closely.

Simply edit the post and just keep the title of the guide (remove the rest of the guide). Click here to go to post.

 

[CaseySJ]

I had to pull the GB TR AIC from my TRX40 build in the latest Big Sur 11.3+ due to freezes. This card is one I've used in previous Z390 and X570 builds. I re-flashed tonight using the recommended firmware from the repository and Big Sur now seems stable with the TR AIC. Thanks!

I know this is another mobo and I'm not asking for help, but I saw one interesting change with this firmware update: DSB2 no longer contains a USB port (shown in Spoiler). This port only appeared after changing the SMBIOS from iMacPro1,1 to MacPro7,1 when using the previous firmware.

In testing checksums, I'm now not certain what firmware I'd flashed onto the chip. Using Hex Fiend, it says in the DROM section, "GIGABYTEZ390 DESIGNARE", so maybe a version intended for the Z390 mobo. There are no matches with NVM 20,21,23,33,43,50,71.
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@CaseySJ Hi, as you recommend I flashed my TRv1 with the MacOSFirmware (DSM2) post#16393 but now the USB is gone - not shown in IOReg / PCI or Hackintool (Catalina or Big Sur)... do I need a new SSDT, changes in BIOS or anything went bad? In the moment TB3 not really used but thinking about going back to NVM23-Elias64FR... Also can you tell me what is not working in ig Sur with the EliasFR? thx

I noticed that too so I've added a note to the Repository shown below. If we connect a Thunderbolt Dock then we can connect USB-C based USB 2.x and USB 3.x devices to a USB-C port on the Dock.

 

[CaseySJ]

Hi all, I'm having a few system lock ups using Logic software, only just started appearing (without any updates/installations) - Am rolling back to a previous backup but wondered if anyone had had the kind of panic report attached and if they had some suggested solutions, Still on Mojave 10.14.6.

Thanks a lot,

Silas

The panic report shows the following kexts among numerous others. The backtrace suggests a problem with VirtualSMC, but if it has not been updated then it may not be the real cause.

It may be best to uninstall only the UAD, SoundGrid, and MOTU drivers shown in red. Then reboot and test Logic Pro. If it's stable, install only one of these drives at a time (download latest version) and test Logic Pro again. Repeat until all the necessary ones have been reinstalled.

 

[Inqnuam]

The panic report shows the following kexts among numerous others. The backtrace suggests a problem with VirtualSMC, but if it has not been updated then it may not be the real cause.

It may be best to uninstall only the UAD, SoundGrid, and MOTU drivers shown in red. Then reboot and test Logic Pro. If it's stable, install only one of these drives at a time (download latest version) and test Logic Pro again. Repeat until all the necessary ones have been reinstalled.

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If I remember well the issue may come from waves soundgrid which isn't supported on latests Big Sur