Upcoming Intel X58 Mobos & Core i7 CPUs

[np_]

Thanks np_, I tried that but no luck. The machine still gets stuck in a loop immediately on power-up.

There is no indication that the BIOS is even loading. One clue is perhaps that the CPU phase LEDs light up all the way to red on the attempt to power up.

 

Maybe someone with a UD5 could take a look - it's the row of 12 leds located right next to the onboard power switch. Do they all flash for a moment on startup?

 

bgd

 

ok what exactly did you try - step by step , anyway this you get is very known problem and only solution is to remove the battery

 

also try to reseat cpu himself ( i don't think is cpu problem but with gigabyte you can expect anything )

[mangopeach]

ok so i would have to get a new video card? What's comparible to the 4850 or faster without breaking the bank? 9800xt? The 4850 in there now seems pretty snappy.

[bgd]

ok what exactly did you try - step by step , anyway this you get is very known problem and only solution is to remove the battery

 

also try to reseat cpu himself ( i don't think is cpu problem but with gigabyte you can expect anything )

 

 

np_, I followed your instructions as follows:

 

1. I disconnected PSU, unplugged all cables from the motherboard, including power cables.

2. I removed the battery and shorted the terminals with a screwdriver for >30 seconds.

3. I took out all RAM, then put a single stick of RAM (2G, 1600, 1.65v) in slot #1

4. I re-inserted the battery and plugged in the power cables.

5. I reconnected the PSU and attempted to restart.

 

The above had no effect on the problem.

 

========================

FYI, Here is the exact sequence of events that led to the problem.

1. Following the manufacturer's instructions, I installed the CPU (i7 920), Stock Cooling Fan, and RAM (3 x 2G OCZ-1600).

2. Connected front panel cables for power and reset, and connected both PSU (500w) cables, i.e the 24-pin and 8-pin cables . Also connected GeForce 8400 card into PCIe 16x slot#1.

3. Booted fine several times with no HDD or DVD connected. I watched the Manufacturer's color logo screen, followed by BIOS check on a connected monitor. I was also able to go into the BIOS (using the DEL key) where I experimented briefly with setting the bClk to 160mHz. That gave me a CPU speed of 3.2 gHz. BIOS still ran fine, so I shut down and connected the HDD and DVD.

4. Using F12 key, I booted from DVD (OSX 10.5.6 installer running on iPC disk) and got as far as the Darwin prompt. Memory showed as 6091 megabytes. After a moment however, the Darwin loader crashed at error message, "Cannot find apple.com.boot.plist".

5. After a minute or two I pressed the reset button on the case. From that point the board never booted again - no POST, no error codes, just a brief spin of the CPU fan, a flash of LEDs, then off, in an endless loop.

 

====================

 

I've researched this on various other lists including Tom's Hardware and the customer reviews on newegg.com It seems that many people have had similar problems, but there is no consensus on a fix. Most people just return the board for a replacement, but then sometimes receive a 2nd board with the same or related problem. Others claim to have fixed it by replacing RAM or PSU.

 

I spent most of the day yesterday trying all the usual fixes

- reset BIOS

- remove battery

- single memory stick in slots 1, 3, or 5 (and various combinations thereof)

- reseat CPU

- alternate PSU (a 300w unit however, which is all that was available to me)

 

Today I will try another PSU (I have a 500W unit at another location), and alternate RAM, which I will have to buy. If that doesn't work I guess that I've got no choice but to RMA the board, CPU and RAM.

 

The system worked fine after the initial build for at least 3 boots. Then,with no change of hardware at all, it ceased to boot.

 

Here is my theory. As described above, after several faultless boots I experimented with overclocking by raising the bClk to 160 mHz. This seemed to work fine, at least for the next boot. But after forcing a hardware reset, the BIOS re-adjusted the "AUTO" voltage to CPU and RAM, sending it into unsafe or inoperable levels. Hence the flashing of all twelve CPU loading LEDs when the board attempts to power-up. This may have happened because the RAM is 1.65v, which is the maximum allowed for this CPU.

This is pure speculation of course, but it would seem to fit the facts.

 

Any suggestions would be welcome.

 

bgd

[scott_donald]

well i tried with a retail disk... the install gets to 5 minutes to geo then i get something along the lines of the os could not be rebooted so the installation cannot be completed... only option is restart...

 

i restarted and then hoping that it had installed loaded the cd bacl in to try adn boot off it with the second part but got a kernel panic -

 

panic(cpu 0 caller 0x004358f3): unable to find the driver for this platform: \acpi\".\n"@/voodookernel/xnu-1228.7.58/iokit/kernel/IOPlatformExpert.cpp:1411

 

 

as you can see i am screwed and cant work out what to do next...

 

anyone have any ideas???

 

following this guide:

 

http://forum.insanelymac.com/index.php?showtopic=144639

 

and this part...

 

C. [boot your Leopard DVD]

 

1. Burn the .iso you find attached at the bottom on a CD and reboot with it.

NOTE: The .iso comes with no graphic support. If you want to put your graphic kext in it you can do so by following Superhai's method. If you have Windows you have to extract the .iso, and use Transmac (google it) to copy the kext in the initrd.img file. Then burn the CD making sure you burn it as a bootable CD (ISOLINUX.BIN would be your boot file).

2. If you are asked to, press [F8] (this doesn't happen to everybody). When the Darwin prompt appears, press [ESC], eject the CD and put Mac OS X Leopard Retail DVD, wait about 10 seconds (till the green light stops blinking), press [ENTER] and then [F8]

3. Write rd(0,1)/mach_kernel.voodoo busratio=20 -v -f rd=disk[n]s3 and press [ENTER]. Your installation should load now. You will have to substitute busratio=20 with busratio=22 if you own a i7 940, or busratio=24 with a 965. You will also have to substitute [n] with the right number. If you did as I told you, your number is 1. If you have more then one HDD or if your DVD is PATA try with a different number, starting from 0. If your DVD is not original, you will probably have to specify a different number instead of 3 as well.

4. Install Leopard!

 

NOTE: You will probably get an error stating something like:

Attempting to Determine CPU multiplier

Determined CPU: FSB multiplier to be 0

Says 0 but makes no sense... the kernel as shipped by apple will not support this and will cause the machine to reboot immediatly... Press y to continue or crt, alt, del to reboot.

Press y and keep going.

NOTE2: Your booting or installation might seem to freeze at times... just leave it there, ti will regain consciousness in a few minutes (up tp 7-10 minutes generally).

 

 

D. [reboot into your system]

 

1. When the system reboots at the end of the installation process, put the CD back in. Again, if you are asked press [F8]. At the darwin prompt press [ESC], write 80 and press [ENTER]. Then type rd(0,1)/mach_kernel.voodoo busratio=20 -v -f rd=disk0s2. As stated above, substitute busratio=20 with the suitable number for your processor.

2. Follow the configuration process and boot into your newly installed Vanilla Leopard!

 

NOTE: Your system will probably look like it got stuck at some point while booting, leave it there, it may take 7-10 minutes to get past that point but it will eventually boot.

NOTE2: You might encounter kernel panics while booting. If it is something about graphics, append -x to the line above to boot in safe mode. If it says something like pmap_create kmem_alloc_wired append -legacy, which will trigger the system to boot in 32bit mode.

NOTE3: If you get stuck in the "Do you already own a Mac?" loop, append -s and at the prompt type the following:

 

with following spec...

 

Asus P6T Deluxe X58 (Socket 1366) DDR3 PCI-E ATX Motherboard

Corsair 6GB DDR3 (3 x 2048MB) TR3X6G1333C9 PC3-10666 (1333Mhz) TRI Channel Kit

Intel Core i7 920 2.66GHz Nehalem 8mb Cache LGA1366 - Retail

Hitachi P7K500 Deskstar 250GB 7200RPM SATA 3GB/s 8MB Cache - OEM

Palit nVidia GeForce 9600GT 512MB GDDR3 Dual DVI/HDTV (PCI-E) - Retail

 

so stuck and confused...

[mattrb]

panic(cpu 0 caller 0x004358f3): unable to find the driver for this platform: \acpi\".\n"@/voodookernel/xnu-1228.7.58/iokit/kernel/IOPlatformExpert.cpp:1411

 

dude I got the acpi issue like you did, fixed it by using a method I presented in an earlier post on this thread. If you still have problems then tell me I will guide you.

[scott_donald]

well it is almost 4 in the morning and after alot of trial and error got up to step G!!!

 

http://forum.insanelymac.com/index.php?showtopic=144639

 

well after installing update 10.5.6 combo... it made me restart... everything booted voodoo fine... but there is where i get the problems... if i boot in normal or safe mode i get a grey screen with the loading thing happening in the bottom 3rd and a forbidden sign in the middle in white...

 

ran it with -v in both safe and non safe mode and

 

get 'still waiting for root device'

 

what could have gone wrong???

[np_]

np_, I followed your instructions as follows:

 

1. I disconnected PSU, unplugged all cables from the motherboard, including power cables.

2. I removed the battery and shorted the terminals with a screwdriver for >30 seconds.

3. I took out all RAM, then put a single stick of RAM (2G, 1600, 1.65v) in slot #1

4. I re-inserted the battery and plugged in the power cables.

5. I reconnected the PSU and attempted to restart.

 

Any suggestions would be welcome.

 

bgd

 

see i have same problem but i fix it in a way i do explain to you

what i did was 1: unplug all power cables, 2: remove battery, 3: let only one ram in first slot

then i forget board ( without battery ) about 1 hrs or so, when i back before i put battery back i just shortcut battery terms. for just a second or so

put battery back, plug all cables and did boot on first time - will not boot on second you have to wait some time but did boot - no loops no nothing

next i did is update bios , shutdown machine and add rest of ram

till today still works, all this is caused by overclocking, i don't think board is dead but ram can be dead , try to test your ram on other board first just to make sure is ok

 

np_

[mattrb]

'still waiting for root device' is common and maybe because of incorrect bios settings. Its good that you finished the acpi voodoo issue. Maybe another forum member can shine light on this issue.

[T-Rave]

I got my system up and going with the iAtkos 10.5.5 and am actually posting this from the machine. Everything is working pretty good minus sound which I haven't messed with yet. The biggest thing standing in my way is the gfx card. I have a evga 9800GTX+ with the 1gig vram. With one of the newer nvidia kext it gets it to 512mb and all resolutions show up. I am fine with it only seeing 512 but quartz extreme is "not support" therefore not letting FCP install. Anyone know of a different kext or way of getting the card to "support" quartz. Thanks in advance for the help

[miketress]

Hey,

 

I've bought the GA-EX58-EXTREME.. I'm confused about the sound. Has anybody got it working ?

 

 

mike

[scott_donald]

'still waiting for root device' is common and maybe because of incorrect bios settings. Its good that you finished the acpi voodoo issue. Maybe another forum member can shine light on this issue.

 

ye... well after a few days fo mucking around... i started from scratch...

 

right now i have...

 

used 132 boot disc

installed retail 10.5.4

working wireless

updated to 10.5.6

this only boots off disc... and only in safe mode due to graphics card...

 

so in priority i have left

graphics

cores

sound

lan

then getting to boot without disk - think this is where i am going majorly wrong and screwed things up in the past...

[bgd]

OK here's the good news: I've got Kalyway 10.5.2 running on the Gigabyte EX58-DS4, with GeForce 8400, QE/CI. I've also had a more limited success using iPC 10.5.6 combined with digital_dreamer's kexts from his tutorial on the genius bar.

 

Question: Has anyone here had success with getting audio to work on this board? It uses the ALC 888 codec. I know several people were experimenting with it earlier but I don't recall seeing any reports of a positive success. Any help or suggestions would be appreciated.

 

thanks

bgd

[ѕӎѳѳ₮ңӌ]

argh..... this LAN is so annoying. i really hate this board! its at virtually every reboot, its getting to the stage where the fix doesnt fix leopard as well. it fixes the bios but not the ethernet connection in leopard!

 

also if i use all of wolfinukes(excuse spelling) i get waiting for root error, if i get rid of all the legacy kexts it will boot but i get orange drives. what settings should i have on in the bios?

[bgd]

see i have same problem but i fix it in a way i do explain to you

what i did was 1: unplug all power cables, 2: remove battery, 3: let only one ram in first slot

then i forget board ( without battery ) about 1 hrs or so, when i back before i put battery back i just shortcut battery terms. for just a second or so

put battery back, plug all cables and did boot on first time - will not boot on second you have to wait some time but did boot - no loops no nothing

next i did is update bios , shutdown machine and add rest of ram

till today still works, all this is caused by overclocking, i don't think board is dead but ram can be dead , try to test your ram on other board first just to make sure is ok

 

np_

 

Thanks np_, I will try your more detailed method and see if I can bring that UD5 back to life.

bgd

[T-Rave]

Just want to let everyone know that my machine is up and running, GREAT! I used the iAtkos 10.5.5 on my Gigabyte EX58-UD3R and i7 920 with the kext and kernal that most have used. Got the newest NVinject going with my evga 9800gtx+ 1024mb. It only reads as 512 but I am fine with that. Also used the thread to get the "quartz supported." Everything looks to be working minus audio. Honestly haven't worked on it all that hard. FCP is running great and all regular apps. ie. iphoto, firefox, adium, skype and quicktime. Will update my sig with everything here soon. Just want to say thanks to all.

Remember if you are having install issues with the os install, make sure you have a sata dvd drive That was my issue at first. Pretty painless in the end.

[jplee4907]

Parallels 4 With EVGA X58 working!

 

Hi guys

 

I'm sure how VM or Parallels are working on GA EX58 series. But I just successfully installed Parallels 4 in my EVGA EX58 system and it's working perfect.

 

With this board and ATI HD3870, I was able to install OSX 10.5.6 by following Digital Dreamer's guide, exactly the same way for GA EX58-UD5. The system is set perfect except Audio. That's Ok, I got a USB sound card. Just today, I just tried Parallels install knowing I'd get KP in doing so.

 

In the beginning, the installation didn't go further because of Virtualization not on. I went back to Bios. As I checked, under the CPU feature, Virtual Function was disabled, so changed it to enable then Parallels just installed as it should be.

 

This is great!

Now I got everything working for my need, I'm happy with EVAG X58!

 

Thanks guys.

[ѕӎѳѳ₮ңӌ]

thinking of getting this. wht do you think?

 

or this one, not gigabit but my router isnt anyway....

Edited February 1, 2009 by ѕӎѳѳҭңӌ

[bgd]

I'm still trying to get the ALC888 Audio working on Gigabyte's EX58-DS4 -

 

Digital_dreamer, do you think it might be possible to modify the relevant files in your EX58-UD5 package? It looks to me like the files n question are:

 

AppleHDA.kext

HDAEnabler.kext

 

I am willing to explore this possibility, but I thought I would ask you first for your opinion, based with your experience with the ALC889 on the UD5.

 

thanks

bgd

[JaE-V]

Parallels 4 With EVGA X58 working!

 

Hi guys

 

I'm sure how VM or Parallels are working on GA EX58 series. But I just successfully installed Parallels 4 in my EVGA EX58 system and it's working perfect.

 

With this board and ATI HD3870, I was able to install OSX 10.5.6 by following Digital Dreamer's guide, exactly the same way for GA EX58-UD5. The system is set perfect except Audio. That's Ok, I got a USB sound card. Just today, I just tried Parallels install knowing I'd get KP in doing so.

 

In the beginning, the installation didn't go further because of Virtualization not on. I went back to Bios. As I checked, under the CPU feature, Virtual Function was disabled, so changed it to enable then Parallels just installed as it should be.

 

This is great!

Now I got everything working for my need, I'm happy with EVAG X58!

 

Thanks guys.

 

Sweet, me and you are in the same boat! Got my system up and running perfectly, i'm using an audio adapter too lol. Havent dived into audio yet. Everything works great. I believe my virtualization is on.

[jplee4907]

Sweet, me and you are in the same boat! Got my system up and running perfectly, i'm using an audio adapter too lol. Havent dived into audio yet. Everything works great. I believe my virtualization is on.

 

 

Just for your information, one of my friend got Foxconn Blood Rage Mobo and he was able to install exactly the same way I did by following DD's guide (not wolfienukes) It's strange why the Wolfienuke's guide is not working since they use almost the same kext files. Well I'm a noobo, no way to know why! :-)

 

He told me the system runs perfect except Audio! Foxconn uses the same ALC889a chip with a little variation. The Audio will be a homework to work on.

Also, There's saying EVGA X58/Foxconn X58 is based on the same design as Lan Party DK X58 board. So, maybe someone with the LanParty board may be able to install soon.

 

I guess we can confirm that DD's install guide works for GA EX58 series, EVGA X58, and Foxconn X58 Blood Rage!

 

Happy Hackin!

Waiting for "Snow"

[digital_dreamer]

Parallels 4 With EVGA X58 working!

Unbelievable! You're the second person with virtualization working. Someone else had it running, but don't remember what board it was. Where's my envy emoticon when I need it?

 

thinking of getting this. wht do you think?

 

or this one, not gigabit but my router isnt anyway....

I think you got the right thing in mind to resolve your on-board LAN troubles. That Apple USB adapter will work OTB, obviously. One of the reviewers says it's got decent bandwidth for a USB adapter - 11MB/s - that's right up there for Fast Ethernet. I prefer PCIe, but don't know about that particular one. It's got the 82572GI chipset. Would that work OTB? I see Apple's stuff includes 8254X and 8255X.

 

I know they have a Intel PRO/100 VE NIC and Intel 82566mm working. May just need a device ID change to 0x10b9. if it doesn't work OTB.

 

I'm still trying to get the ALC888 Audio working on Gigabyte's EX58-DS4 -

 

Digital_dreamer, do you think it might be possible to modify the relevant files in your EX58-UD5 package? It looks to me like the files n question are:

 

AppleHDA.kext

HDAEnabler.kext

 

I am willing to explore this possibility, but I thought I would ask you first for your opinion, based with your experience with the ALC889 on the UD5.

 

thanks

bgd

Yes, that's definitely an area we can work on. I have some threads I can point you to. Give me a minute.

 

EDIT: Have you tried this ALC888? There are three folders in the zip. Try the "HDA_888_v0.2" first and let us know.

 

regards,

MAJ

[jplee4907]

Unbelievable! You're the second person with virtualization working. Someone else had it running, but don't remember what board it was. Where's my envy emoticon when I need it?

I think you got the right thing in mind to resolve your on-board LAN troubles. That Apple USB adapter will work OTB, obviously. One of the reviewers says it's got decent bandwidth for a USB adapter - 11MB/s - that's right up there for Fast Ethernet. I prefer PCIe, but don't know about that particular one. It's got the 82572GI chipset. Would that work OTB? I see Apple's stuff includes 8254X and 8255X.

 

I know they have a Intel PRO/100 VE NIC and Intel 82566mm working. May just need a device ID change to 0x10b9. if it doesn't work OTB.

Yes, that's definitely an area we can work on. I have some threads I can point you to. Give me a minute.

 

regards,

MAJ

 

 

Thanks to you, DD!

[mattrb]

Parallels works for me as well(iPC/Iatkos) but just not in Boot-132 EFI Boot.

[bgd]

Thanks MAJ, I'll try them out. I've tried at least 6 others so far, but those ones don't look familiar.

Question: Should I delete ALCInject.kext if I'm using HDAEnabler, and vice-versa? Also, are the files AppleAzaliaAudio.kext and Apple02Audio.kext required or are they left-overs from previous attempts?

 

LATER: I've tried all three of the options you pointed me to, but without success. But I've now got both HDAEnabler and ALCInject in the extensions folder, along with the modified AppleHDA. A clear list of required audio extensions would be nice. I can check my MacBookPro, but it's running Tiger, and I think the extension configuration is a bit different.

 

 

bgd

[JaE-V]

Just confirming that parallels works great on the EVGA x58. Havent tried vmware yet