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You only need to change the entry that matched your smbios. And it's not nada_drv=1 it's nvda_drv=1.

 

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Thanks savage001 I miss typed the flag, I edited the post.

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All good just wanted to make sure it wasn't actually used as a boot flag

 

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I wonder what that flag could do  :D

My be triple the amount of vga adapters  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:

Just kidding  :rofl:

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You only need to change the entry that matched your smbios. And it's not nada_drv=1 it's nvda_drv=1.

 

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OK - this has helped, I had to figure out what my smbios string was, the EFI archive I used has the model set to iMac - does that matter?  Would a Mac Pro be better?

 

Anyhow - I was able to find the correct entry, changed the 'Config2' to none - re-installed the kext, set the proper boot flags - and now things are looking much better.

When I log in now, I don't get an interlaced screen wipe to the desktop background like I was getting before - now the graphics are instantaneous.

 

One question though - no matter what I set it to - the NVidia driver app always shows 'OS X Default Graphics Driver' after rebooting.

I select the Webdriver option - reboot - and it gets deselected...

 

I even tried re-installed the web driver - and that made no difference.

 

I'd like to get the best graphic performance possible - so I assume that means using the web driver.

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Mine would also revert back to the OSX Default but I don't think it really did or else it wouldn't be working right?

 

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Yeah, after I posted - I went and downloaded the Heaven benchmark and tried running it.

I figured that would prove once and for all if it was using the webdrivers or not.

 

It ran PERFECTLY and blew the doors off my 2012 27" iMac.  I'm a believer!

 

Now - to connect some speakers and see if sound works or not...

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Yeah, after I posted - I went and downloaded the Heaven benchmark and tried running it.

I figured that would prove once and for all if it was using the webdrivers or not.

 

It ran PERFECTLY and blew the doors off my 2012 27" iMac. I'm a believer!

 

Now - to connect some speakers and see if sound works or not...

My sound has always been flaky both with Toleda script and voodoohda. It would just stop working and take a few reboots to get it back.

 

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My sound has always been flaky both with Toleda script and voodoohda. It would just stop working and take a few reboots to get it back.

 

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Not sure what Toleda script you are referring to.  This one?  https://github.com/toleda/audio_ALCInjection/blob/master/audio_codecdetect.command.zip

I ran it and it said no codec was detected - check BIOS etc.

 

I checked the BIOS and yes, it is enabled.

 

I am attempting to muddle my way through this guide:

 

http://www.tonymacx86.com/threads/audio-realtek-alc-applehda-guide.143757/#post886744

 

But I'm currently stuck at "Audio codec/ALC Injection? audio_codecdetect.command.zip (Select View Raw, double click)"

 

Note - I have NOT used [url="http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/279450-why-insanelymac-does-not-support-tonymacx86/"]#####[/url] since installing OS X - I thought that was optional if you are using Clover configurator like I have been.

If not - I can give that a try.

 

I did install the VoodooHDA drivers already - not sure if that caused the problem I'm having.

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Not sure what Toleda script you are referring to.  This one?  https://github.com/toleda/audio_ALCInjection/blob/master/audio_codecdetect.command.zip

I ran it and it said no codec was detected - check BIOS etc.

 

I checked the BIOS and yes, it is enabled.

 

I am attempting to muddle my way through this guide:

 

http://www.tonymacx86.com/threads/audio-realtek-alc-applehda-guide.143757/#post886744

 

But I'm currently stuck at "Audio codec/ALC Injection? audio_codecdetect.command.zip (Select View Raw, double click)"

 

Note - I have NOT used ##### since installing OS X - I thought that was optional if you are using Clover configurator like I have been.

If not - I can give that a try.

 

I did install the VoodooHDA drivers already - not sure if that caused the problem I'm having.

 

I suggest removing all the toledo's added entries in your config.plist and just use voodooHDA. You can find those entries under Kernel and Kext Patches and they have ALC in their comments.

you need to check the following entries in your config.plist as well to make sure everything is set for proper functionality of your audio device. 

 

Under ACPI make sure u have the following DSDT patch present:

Comment: Rename HDAS to HDEF          Find*[Hex]:48444153            Replace [HEX]:48444546

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Under Devices make sure Audio is set to 1 and ResetHDA is checked.

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I suggest removing all the toledo's added entries in your config.plist and just use voodooHDA. You can find those entries under Kernel and Kext Patches and they have ALC in their comments.

you need to check the following entries in your config.plist as well to make sure everything is set for proper functionality of your audio device. 

 

Under ACPI make sure u have the following DSDT patch present:

Comment: Rename HDAS to HDEF          Find*[Hex]:48444153            Replace [HEX]:48444546

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Under Devices make sure Audio is set to 1 and ResetHDA is checked.

I have already removed toledo's entries, my config.plist matches your except nvidia and ram stuff but i still can not maintain sound on every boot. I have tried voodoohda 2.8.8, voodoohda 2.8.8 v3 and voodoohda 2.8.9

 

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Just rebooted and i got no sound through speakers but if i change output to HDMI i get sound through my monitor. Not really ideal for music etc... 

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I have already removed toledo's entries, my config.plist matches your except nvidia and ram stuff but i still can not maintain sound on every boot. I have tried voodoohda 2.8.8, voodoohda 2.8.8 v3 and voodoohda 2.8.9

 

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Just rebooted and i got no sound through speakers but if i change output to HDMI i get sound through my monitor. Not really ideal for music etc... 

That's wired try using this version of voodooHDA which already works just fine on my rig. I made some modifications to it's volume to get rid of hissing sound.

 

You got to place it under EFI\Clover\kexts\10.11

VoodooHDA.kext.zip

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That's wired try using this version of voodooHDA which already works just fine on my rig. I made some modifications to it's volume to get rid of hissing sound.

 

You got to place it under EFI\Clover\kexts\10.11

Are using a ssdt for audio? dsdt? This audio issue is driving me mad.

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Ok,

I have audio working now - and the next hurdle is getting my external USB3 drives to be recognized, so I can transfer files from my iMac.

This LOOKS like what I need to follow:  http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/306777-guide-usb-fix-el-capitan-1011/

 

However, I can't figure out what editor/viewer is being used.

 

To get my nvidia graphics working, I manually made some minor tweaks to a .plist file with a text editor, but I'd like to follow along this guide using the proper tools.

Unfortunately, this guide assumes you already know what the tool(s) referenced are...

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Ok,

I have audio working now - and the next hurdle is getting my external USB3 drives to be recognized, so I can transfer files from my iMac.

This LOOKS like what I need to follow:  http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/306777-guide-usb-fix-el-capitan-1011/

 

However, I can't figure out what editor/viewer is being used.

 

To get my nvidia graphics working, I manually made some minor tweaks to a .plist file with a text editor, but I'd like to follow along this guide using the proper tools.

Unfortunately, this guide assumes you already know what the tool(s) referenced are...

Extract the contents of the zip file and place them under EFI\EFI\Clover\kexts\10.11

 

and make sure you have all the entries under ACPI DST Patches and add AppleUSBXHCIPCI under kernel and kext patches to raise the port  limit.

Archive.zip

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OK,

I copied over the kexts from Archive.zip - and rebooted and clover offered up my USB drive as a boot choice now.

I loaded my clover config.plist and verified that my settings are now identical to both of your screen shots EXCEPT: I have 'Patch APIC' checked.

 

Unfortunately, while Clover can see my USB drive, once I boot up - OS X can not see it...

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OK,

I copied over the kexts from Archive.zip - and rebooted and clover offered up my USB drive as a boot choice now.

I loaded my clover config.plist and verified that my settings are now identical to both of your screen shots EXCEPT: I have 'Patch APIC' checked.

 

Unfortunately, while Clover can see my USB drive, once I boot up - OS X can not see it...

Compare your settings with this screenshot and make sure you have all the USB values checked like this.

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*Sigh*

 

Turns out - the drive was plugged into a USB3 hub.  I plugged the drive directly into the box, and all was well.

All 'was' well - since then I decided to apply the latest upgrade to El Cap - which required updated nvidia drivers (luckily - they were available)

and now I'm re-fixing my blank screen on boot up.

 

Luckily, Apple doesn't issue patches too frequently.

 

I assume my AppleGraphicsControl.kext got overwritten by either the OS X patch or the nvidia web driver upgrade, luckily, the changes were simple last time.

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*Sigh*

 

Turns out - the drive was plugged into a USB3 hub. I plugged the drive directly into the box, and all was well.

All 'was' well - since then I decided to apply the latest upgrade to El Cap - which required updated nvidia drivers (luckily - they were available)

and now I'm re-fixing my blank screen on boot up.

 

Luckily, Apple doesn't issue patches too frequently.

 

I assume my AppleGraphicsControl.kext got overwritten by either the OS X patch or the nvidia web driver upgrade, luckily, the changes were simple last time.

I don't believe your modified kext got over written but in fact the build number of os x changed and therefore the nvidia web drivers were not compatible.

 

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