The New Beginner's Guide to USB Port Configuration

[Feartech]

Just out of curiosity: how could I tell which config is specified in my USBports.kext? I prepared it awhile back and it seems to be working with my hack (SMBIOS=iMac20,2), but I don't know if they really do match.

open the info.plist in the kext file, scroll to the bottom

 

[trs96]

Just out of curiosity: how could I tell which config is specified in my USBports.kext?

First, right click the kext then show package contents.

Open Contents folder then open up the info.plist with PlistEditPro app or some other plist editor.

Then you'll see the SMBIOS the kext is set to work with (under IOKitPersonalities).

 

[buddyjack2]

First, right click the kext then show package contents.

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Open Contents folder then open up the info.plist with PlistEditPro app or some other plist editor.

Then you'll see the SMBIOS the kext is set to work with(under IOKitPersonalities).

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Ah, perfect, thanks! All good

 

[Leesureone]

Just out of curiosity: how could I tell which config is specified in my USBports.kext? I prepared it awhile back and it seems to be working with my hack (SMBIOS=iMac20,2), but I don't know if they really do match.

EDIT: A little late to respond, I forgot all about the Show Package Contents option. That's definitely the easiest way.

Open the kext using a Plist Editor is the easiest way and then look under IOKitPersonalities.

 

[craighazan]

Hi. I'm taking the plunge and creating a USB kext for my Cube, I got this far, a map. Fortunately my board only has 6 ports, well within Apples 15 port limit. Not fully understanding the next part, creating the map.

 

[sselshamy]

First you need to plugin the sixth USB, because in the print screen because it shows only 5 USB connected.
After that it will show up in the mackintosh tool.
Select all the other not connected USB in the Mackintosh tool and deleted by clicking the - button in the hackintoosh tool at the bottom.
Then click in the export button (first button on the. bottom right).
Now, you will have a USBports.kext on your desktop.
Copy this kext and paste it in your EFI - Kexts folder.
And load it in the config.plist file in kernel section
Make sure to remove USB Injectall.kext
Reboot

 

[Edhawk]

@craighazan your motherboard has the following USB connectors/ports.

1. 1 x USB Type-C port onboard, with USB 3.0 support (1 or 2 ports depending on whether 'Type-c+sw' or 'Type-c')
2. 3 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 1 port onboard) (total 6 ports all should be set as 'USB3')
3. 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports available through the internal USB header (total 2 ports both should be set as 'Internal')

Notes in Red on image below for your attention.



Your board ports are using a very strange numbering system. I didn't see any USB rename patches in your config.plist that would cause this. What is even more strange is that you have the HS11, HS12 HS13 & HS14 ports in the middle of the list of ports. These 4 x ports will not be USB3 ports. They may be phantom/unavailable ports, like the USR1 and USR2 ports.

I would recommend you use the comment column on the Hackintool USB tab to record which port is activated by you installing a USB pen drive/device.

This is an example of the Hackintool USB tab for my iMac 1 system in my signature.

example of comment usage.

Hope this helps.

 

[craighazan]

@craighazan your motherboard has the following USB connectors/ports.

1. 1 x USB Type-C port onboard, with USB 3.0 support (1 or 2 ports depending on whether 'Type-c+sw' or 'Type-c')
2. 3 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 1 port onboard) (total 6 ports all should be set as 'USB3')
3. 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports available through the internal USB header (total 2 ports both should be set as 'Internal')

Notes in Red on image below for your attention.

View attachment 547618

Your board ports are using a very strange numbering system. I didn't see any USB rename patches in your config.plist that would cause this. What is even more strange is that you have the HS11, HS12 HS13 & HS14 ports in the middle of the list of ports. These 4 x ports will not be USB3 ports. They may be phantom/unavailable ports, like the USR1 and USR2 ports.

I would recommend you use the comment column on the Hackintool USB tab to record which port is activated by you installing a USB pen drive/device.

This is an example of the Hackintool USB tab for my iMac 1 system in my signature.

View attachment 547620 example of comment usage.

Hope this helps.

Just to clarify I’m using the M.2 Wi-Fi slot to connect my RX 560. But does it need to show up in USB?.

 

[Edhawk]

No, it doesn't need to show.

You just need to be aware that there will be a USB port associated with the connector, which you will be disabling as part of your USB configuration.

 

[msh]

I Edhawk, can you look at my usb configuration please, if it is correct? I have some issues wake up from sleep:sometime pink screen and noise. On my GA-Z97X-UD3H