Z690 Chipset Motherboards and Alder Lake CPU

[MbryMbry]

What speed did you set it to in the BIOS?

52 all p-cores. 4.2 e-cores. 40 rings. Both machines have the exact same settings.

 

[MbryMbry]

I've solved the issue with a fresh install of macOS.

 

[wstrohm]

Congrats... you can edit the thread title to show "Solved" if you wish.

 

[ori69]

New desktop PC chips now support an incredible 256GB of memory — ASRock and MSI update DDR5 support on Intel Z790 and AMD X670E motherboards

Support made possible using Micron's higher density technology originally made for LPDDR5X Mobile Memory Chips

www.tomshardware.com

https://videocardz-com.translate.goog/newz/gigabyte-confirms-its-intel-600-700-and-amd-600-motherboards-will-support-up-to-256gb-memory-capacity

 

[ori69]

"In terms of the specifications, ASUS's USB4 Add-In-Card features an ASMedia ASM4242 controller, which is similar to what we saw in the MSI's counterpart. The card features a PCIe 4.0 x4 interface and comes with 40 Gbps bi-directional bandwidth support. It comes with two USB Type-C ports, which can be connected to support up to five USB4 devices in a daisy chain. For additional support, both of the Type-C connections are compatible with 20V/3A connections, along with a 60W charging feature as well, which makes ASUS's AIC stand out among the options available in the market."

CaseySJ as you confuse, will it work under macOS?​

https://wccftech.com/asus-unveils-usb4-add-in-card-dual-type-c-ports-60w-power-delivery/

 

[CaseySJ]

"In terms of the specifications, ASUS's USB4 Add-In-Card features an ASMedia ASM4242 controller, which is similar to what we saw in the MSI's counterpart. The card features a PCIe 4.0 x4 interface and comes with 40 Gbps bi-directional bandwidth support. It comes with two USB Type-C ports, which can be connected to support up to five USB4 devices in a daisy chain. For additional support, both of the Type-C connections are compatible with 20V/3A connections, along with a 60W charging feature as well, which makes ASUS's AIC stand out among the options available in the market."

CaseySJ as you confuse, will it work under macOS?​

https://wccftech.com/asus-unveils-usb4-add-in-card-dual-type-c-ports-60w-power-delivery/

There are several unknowns about this controller (ASMedia ASM4242). Although macOS most likely will not recognize this device, it may recognize the PCI Class ID for Thunderbolt/USB4 and may assign a default driver. We could also try either or both of these usual tricks:

1. Spoof device IDs
2. Spoof the compatible property

It would be an interesting experiment for someone...

 

[ori69]

There are several unknowns about this controller (ASMedia ASM4242). Although macOS most likely will not recognize this device, it may recognize the PCI Class ID for Thunderbolt/USB4 and may assign a default driver. We could also try either or both of these usual tricks:

1. Spoof device IDs
2. Spoof the compatible property

It would be an interesting experiment for someone...

MSI produced in 2023 on the same chip for their motherboards.

USB4 PD100W EXPANSION CARD

The USB4 100W Expansion Card supports PCIe 4.0 x4, offering two USB 4.0 ports and two DisplayPort 1.4 ports. USB 4.0 not only provides high-speed connectivity up to at 40Gbps and supports a maximum of 100W of Power Delivery.

www.msi.com

 

[etorix]

…which is an invitation for a brave soul to buy one of these ASM4242 cards, plug it in their hack and report on what happens—being aware that "nothing interesting" is a plausible outcome.

 

[Leesureone]

…which is an invitation for a brave soul to buy one of these ASM4242 cards, plug it in their hack and report on what happens—being aware that "nothing interesting" is a plausible outcome.

The card doesn't appear to be available in the US.

 

[etorix]

Nor in Europe. I think these are just "paper launches" and that actual availability is for an undefined "later". Which may or may not be related to ASM trying to get their controller actually certified for Thunderbolt 4 on top of USB4. The first reports on ASM4242 were quite some time ago.

So, don't hold your breath and keep your hopes low. When ASM4242 cards eventually hit retail, I trust that someone here will actually try one. It may work, partially. Maybe it could be coerced to work with macOS. But there's a fair chance it won't work without a dedicated macOS driver, which no-one is going to write.