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

[skroutz999]

I would like to ask now that I cannot have a decent speed through i211 on Monterey between my 2x Designares, is there any other way to connect the 2 systems and be able to map Lacie 2BiG Tb3 through this connection just like I did it through LAN? I thought it might work with a 2M TB3 cable,. But I don't have one ATM, and they are quite expensive. Maybe a USB type C cable?

 

[CaseySJ]

I would like to ask now that I cannot have a decent speed through i211 on Monterey between my 2x Designares, is there any other way to connect the 2 systems and be able to map Lacie 2BiG Tb3 through this connection just like I did it through LAN? I thought it might work with a 2M TB3 cable,. But I don't have one ATM, and they are quite expensive. Maybe a USB type C cable?

Hello @skroutz999

If you were using a wired Ethernet connection between the two Designare systems, it is still possible to connect them via a USB-to-Ethernet adapter. We can use:

• USB Type A to Gigabit Ethernet adapter
• USB Type C to Gigabit Ethernet adapter
• USB Type A to 2.5GbE adapter
• USB Type C to 2.5GbE adapter

The first two are 1 gigabit adapters that are about US$15.
The second two are 2.5 gigabit adapters that are about US$20 to US$30.

Regarding the Lacie 2BIG TB3 device, only a Thunderbolt cable will be compatible. A USB-C cable without the "lightning" logo will not work.

 

[Inqnuam]

Sure... I've compiled the kext and installed it successfully. This is being posted from i211 port on Z390 Designare in Monterey 12.1.

Now to check for reliability issues... No connection after wake-from-sleep:

Sorry I havent followed your previous experimentations with this kext

• have you tried to kextunload un reload it back ? (even dont know if it is still possible in theses new macOSs)
• What about setting DHCP manually ?
• What happens when you unplug and replug ethernet cable?
• Can you see any info about "wake-from-sleep issue" in Console.app ?

 

[mrfatcatt]

Anyone update to the latest BIOS. Could you post your results with latest OC?

 

[CaseySJ]

Sorry I havent followed your previous experimentations with this kext

• have you tried to kextunload un reload it back ? (even dont know if it is still possible in theses new macOSs)
• What about setting DHCP manually ?
• What happens when you unplug and replug ethernet cable?
• Can you see any info about "wake-from-sleep issue" in Console.app ?

I experimented with this on my Ryzen B550 Vision D a couple of months ago. Due to holiday break, I won't be able to test this more thoroughly on Z390 Designare so hopefully someone can volunteer for us!

 

[shdwkeeper]

All of sudden my 2 USB ports on the front of my case just stopped working. No idea why. Any ideas? Its the 2 USB 2.0 ports. I am running OpenCore 0.7.5 on latest Big Sur.

 

[CaseySJ]

PROBLEM REPORTING GUIDELINES

I posted this in the Z690 Alder Lake guide, but it’s worth referencing here as well.

Please take a look at this guide and try some of the common remedies mentioned there.

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[shdwkeeper]

PROBLEM REPORTING GUIDELINES

I posted this in the Z690 Alder Lake guide, but it’s worth referencing here as well.

Please take a look at this guide and try some of the common remedies mentioned there.

Gigabyte Z690 Aero G + i5-12600K + AMD RX 6800 XT

CaseySJ's Intel Alder Lake i5-12600K: Gigabyte Z690 Aero G + Intel i5-12600K + AMD RX 6800 XT Please do not quote this guide in its entirety. Post a link instead. 10 Dec 2021: All P-cores, E-cores, and Hyper Threads now working!! This guide is made possible by the wonderful teamwork on...

www.tonymacx86.com

Thanks. I just posted really quick.

Can we assume that these settings in this article will apply to the Designaire as well?

 

[Nikos87]

Hey, Guys! Quick Question. I am still on Catalina and thinking of going to Big Sur or Monterey. I use my Hack for music production and plugin compatibility is the main reason I am holding back stil. Are any of you in the same boat? Does anyone have expirience with music plugins (Waves Fabfilter kontakt izotope, etc.) and Big Sur or/and Monterey ?

P.S. Also UAD Apollo x4 and driver compatibility is a concern.

 

[joostiphone]

Hi @CaseySJ Can you share where you download the icons in the GoldenGate theme folder? I think they're not the standard GoldenGate icons, right?

I really like them and want to use them for the OptiMac build.