ntro:
This is a guide written specifically for the GAZ97D3H on OSX Sierra. It should be noted that this guide will also work for El Cap. This board and build is flawless thanks to the hard work of myself and many forum members on OSX86.net. Thank you. :eagerness:
Hardware:
GA-Z97-D3H (rev 1.1, latest BIOS)
Intel Core i7 4790k (O.C. to 4.6Ghz)
EVGA GTX650 1GB
16GB HyperX 1833mhz
120GB PNY Optima SSD
Corsair H110i GTX
1TB WD HDD, 320GB HDD
MacOS Sierra 10.12
Additional Hardware:
This build does not use onboard audio. It also uses a USB wifi dongle. Enabling ALC1150 audio on this board is possible but i HIGHLY recommend just buying the USB audio dongle below. SO much easier.
Asus N13 USB Wifi Dongle (been using this since 10.6)
Syba Virtual 7 SD-CM-UAUD71 7.1 Audio USB dongle (i have had 3 of these and work OOB)
Working:
App Store
CPU Scaling (speedstep)
Graphics
Ethernet
Wifi
Everything
Installation:
Download Sierra from App store
Create a USB (theres plenty of guides around the web that work easily)
IMPORTANT: Don't forget to copy FakeSMC.kext to /EFI/Clover/Kexts/10.12 before installing (if '10.12' folder not there, make a new one)
Before Installing: Enable the following BIOS features and SAVE the profile in case ever lost..
Disable VT-d
Set XHCI to Auto mode
Disable IGFX
Enable XHCI and EHCI handoff
Set SATA Configuration to AHCI
Post Install:
Install Ethernet kext
Download: AppleIntelE1000e.kext.zip
Place in ~System/Library/Extension
Run Kextutility.app to repair permissions/cache . (not completely required but recommended)
Reboot <----
Install Wifi Kext and Preference Pane for USB Dongle
This kext is hard to find anymore. I don't use the drivers provided by ASUS on their website. I use another kext because Asus's was giving me proper shutdown problems. (more info: http://www.osx86.net/forums/topic/22716-mini-guide-asus-usb-n13-wifi-hackintosh-dongle/)
Download RT2870 kext: RT2870USBWirelessDriver.kext.zip
Download DWA140 Pref Pane: DWA-140WirelessUtility.prefPane.zip (this allows us to use the wifi kext through preferences)
Install RT2870.kext at ~System/Library/Extensions
Install DWA140 Pre Pane at ~System/Library/Preference Panes
Repair permissions/caches with kextutility.app
REBOOT <---
Install Clover Bootloader to Installation Drive
Download Clover Bootloader at sourcefourge.net
Run through installer with these settings: (see attached images)
DONT REBOOT YET
Download my config file: config.plist
Install config.plist at EFI/Clover
Install FAKESMC.kext at EFI/Clover/Kexts/10.12 (again, make a 10.12 folder if it's missing)
Reboot
CHECKUP
Check to see if TRIM support is enabled in System Information (it should be, if not, see below)Check 'About This Mac' to make sure everything is recognized
If not enabled, see guide: http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/298507-enable-trim-on-non-apple-ssd/
Download DPCI Manager application (google) and run it.
Under Status>model interface, you should see two items (one for ethernet, one for RT2870 ASUS USB)
If the ethernet device is listed as 'en 0' then App store will work
If the wifi is 'en 0' then app store will not work
Verify App Store is working
if not, navigate to MAC SSD/Library/Preferences/System Configuration
Delete network interfaces.plist
Reboot and App Store should work, also DPCI manager would show 'En 0' for ethernet.
Generate SSDT
SSDTs are required to enable CPU scaling - More info: http://www.osx86.net/forums/topic/24129-faq-4790k-haswell-how-to-install-on-a-hackintosh/
Place SSDT.aml at EFI/Clover/ACPI/Patched
Optional: Install Nvidia Web Drivers
Download nvidia web drivers from Nvidia's site (not gpu specific)
Make sure nvda_drv=1 kernel flag is selected in config.plist (use clover configurator app) - this allows the web drivers to load - if you used my config, it is already enabled
Notes:
*my config file attached has two strings under Kernel and Kext Patches > KextsToPatch.... one is trim enabler and the other im not totally sure what it is but keep it
*If wanting to enable onboard alc1150 audio see my guide here for El Cap: http://www.osx86.net/forums/topic/23733-success-ga-z97-d3h-gtx650-el-capitan-1011-clover/
Issues:
Really no issues are present with this build which is astonishing and the result of many OS X generations of fiddling around. That is not to say that the occasional KP won't happen. But overall, this is as close to stable as a hackintosh can get. I'm amazed.
FAQ:
DO I NEED TO INSTALL NVIDIA WEB DRIVERS?
Answer is no, but they can fix long boot times (experienced this before and it fixed it) and if "About This Mac" is reading 'GTX 650 1023 MB' it will also fix that (sometimes)
DO I NEED SSDT?
YES. It allows the CPU to be efficient
HOW TO OVERCLOCK?
Overclocking must be done via the UEFI bios menu. CPU Test and Prime 95 and Intel Power Gadget are good apps to use
HOW TO MONITOR TEMPS and STUFF?
Monitor temps with the app HWMonitor. Download the app and install the sensors at System/Library/Extensions
HOW TO ENABLE iMESSAGE?
I'm an android guy so i dont use iMessage, but if for some reason it isn't working after using this guide to enable App Store, then do some research. Its quite a complex subject but can be done!
DO BIOS VERSIONS MATTER?
Bios should be latest revision - but i have used 3 versions with this board and all work well.
Performance:
Geekbench 64bit: 19589 score
APPRECIATION:
Thanks to all who has helped in the past. OSX86.net , forums members DMOS and Kyndder, as well as many others in the community. Thank you.
I will update this thread. Hit me up for questions. I get push notifications to my phone.
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Edited September 26 by theconsumer1
