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Even with High Sierra, the Optiplex780 / 760 is not quite at the end. We're still playing!
 
the Optiplex story:
10.10: http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/302877-guide-yosemite-1010x-dell-optiplex-780-760/
10.11: http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/308097-guide-el-capitan-1011x-dell-optiplex-780-760-755-790-990/
10.12: http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/312656-guide-macos-sierra-1012-dell-optiplex-780-760-755-790-990/
10.13: this guide
 
Note: High Sierra supports only CPUs with SSE4 support, example: my Q9400 or my Q8200 working with Sierra. Core2Duo E7200 / Core2Quad Q8200 or higher works as well. See CPU-X.app for your CPU !!!
 
For a direct update from 10.12 to 10.13, you first install the latest version of Clover.
Copy your Kext's from Clover/kexts/10.12 to /other.
Note new BIOS data and firmware data in Clover's config.plist in SMBIOS. For more information read on.
 
Instructions for Clean Install:
 
1. Download Install macOS High Sierra.app
 
 
2. CreateInstall USB flash drive (8GB) with terminal (If problems with USB, then create internal Install HDD): 

sudo /Applications/Install\ macOS\ High\ Sierra.app/Contents/Resources/createinstallmedia --volume /Volumes/USB --applicationpath /Applications/Install\ macOS\ High\ Sierra.app --nointeraction

 
3. Install current version Clover for HighSierra-Support to your Install medium (Legacy-Method):
 
Install Clover in the ESP
Bootloader / Install boot0af in the MBR
CloverEFI / Clover-EFI 64Bit SATA
Drivers64UEFI / EmuVariableUefi-64
Drivers64UEFI / OsxAptioFixDrv-64
Drivers64UEFI / PartitionDxe-64
Install RC Scripts In Target Volume
optional:
Theme, free choice
Install Clover Preference Pane
 
 
4. Copy your config.plist and DSDT from your Sierra HDD or SSD or new users from here
 
mount your EFI partition
 
DSDT.aml insert to EFI/Clover/ACPI/patched/
config.plist insert to EFI/Clover/
 
Attention! New bios data and new firmware data.
Use current version CloverConfigurator!
 
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Example Optiplex780/760:
my_DSDT.aml.zip (my DSDT, optimized for Core2Quad, configured for HD5450 and Audio LayoutID 13 (0D) for AppleALC + Lilu. Additionally Framebuffer in the Clover is "Shrike" for the HD 5450)
my_config.plist.zip (Create serial number, board serial number, MLB, ROM !!!)
 
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Example Optiplex755:
by @ricoc90 (files and info): http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/332512-guide-macos-high-sierra-1013-dell-optiplex-780-760-755-790-990/#entry2598770
 
Example Optiplex790/990:

by @morpheousman (files and info): http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/332512-guide-macos-high-sierra-1013-dell-optiplex-780-760-755-790-990/#entry2595193

by @chris1111 (files and info): http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/332512-guide-macos-high-sierra-1013-dell-optiplex-780-760-755-790-990/#entry2595284
Thanks @morpheousman and @chris1111
 
5. Copy your kexts of your Sierra HDD or SSD to EFI/Clover/kexts/other/
 
Example760/780:
these are my kexts for 10.13: other.zip
 
 
6. Important preparation with HD5450 (780/760/755)
 
With High Sierra, there is a black screen with the HD5450, because C2D and C2Q have no Injector iGPU. Since High Sierra, the HD5450 needs a rollback from Sierra.
WhateverGreen.kext + Lilu.kext does not work with LegacyBios, unfortunately.
 
Save in advance the following Kext's from your Sierra installation from /System/Library/Extensions:
 
AMDRadeonX3000.kext
AMDRadeonX3000GLDriver.bundle
IOAccelerator2D.plugin
IOAcceleratorFamily2.kext

 

Note: Optiplex 790 (or higher) with i? CPU with Injector GPU does not require rollback.
 
 
7. apfs.efi
 
This is the current apfs.efi from 10.13.4 DP2:
 
apfs.efi.zip
 
The current original apfs.efi can be found after each install or update in usr/standalone/i386/ (use ShowAllFiles!).
The new file system is only for SSDs. HDDs continue to work with HFS+.
 
copy the apfs.efi to EFI/Clover/drivers64/
 
 
8. Now High Sierra install on your HDD or SSD (Partitions with Guid scheme)
 
The installation, even with subsequent updates, can take place in several steps.
My experiences:
APFS two steps
HFS+ one step
 
8.1 With the HD5450 there is a black screen the first time after the install.
I take the SSD out of the Dell and connect it to another Mac.
Here I am using the app "EasyKext Pro" and doing the rollback from the backup (step 6 above - AMDRadeonX3000.kext, AMDRadeonX3000GLDriver.bundle, IOAccelerator2D.plugin and IOAcceleratorFamily2.kext from Sierra 10.12.6).
Reinstall SSD in the Dell and now we get a picture in High Sierra.
 
after installation:
 
9. Terminal (for unsigned apps) 

sudo spctl --master-disable

 
10. Install Clover on your HDD or SSD (Legacy-Method):
 
Install Clover in the ESP
Bootloader / Install boot0af in the MBR
CloverEFI / Clover-EFI 64Bit SATA
Drivers64UEFI / EmuVariableUefi-64
Drivers64UEFI / OsxAptioFixDrv-64
Drivers64UEFI / PartitionDxe-64
Install RC Scripts In Target Volume
optional:
Theme, free choice
Install Clover Preference Pane
 
 
11. Copy your config.plist, DSDT, Kext´s and apfs.efi to your High Sierra HDD or SSD
 
 
after installation sound:
 
Please ask if you have problems with the AppleALC method! It is not hard to get it right.
 
optional Audio Optiplex780/760:
 
current AppleALC + Lilu in the Clover's Kext folder works for the Optiplex780/760 with:
LayoutID 11 (0B) ManualMode
LayoutID 13 (0D) autodetect Speaker/HP
 
The current release can be found here:
https://github.com/vit9696/AppleALC/releases
https://github.com/vit9696/Lilu/releases
 
optional Audio Optiplex755:
 
trial_AppleALC_Lilu_Optiplex755_layoutID28_1C.zip LayoutID 28 (1C) please report
 
optional Audio Optiplex790 and 990:
 
current AppleALC + Lilu in the Clover's Kext folder works for the Optiplex790/990 with:
LayoutID 15 (0F) ManualMode
LayoutID 16 (10) autodetect Speaker/HP
 
 
 
Night Shift Patch:
 
patched_signed_Night_Shift_CoreBrightness.framework_10.13.zip
 
Replace the original in /System/Library/PrivateFrameworks/ and reboot.
 
 
Tested graphics cards with High Sierra:
my XFX one HD5450: with DSDT patch and frame buffer "Shrike" works great with HDMI audio in the Optiplex780 with kext rollback from Sierra
@morpheousman´s HD5450 Bios-Patch: http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/312656-guide-macos-sierra-1012-dell-optiplex-780-760-755-790-990/page-18#entry2369870
my EVGA Nvidia GT210: works with Inject Nvidia with High Sierra, but no HDMI audio possible
other User with GT710
Zotac GeForce GT 1030 2Gig Web Drivers only  - by @chris1111

Saphire Radeon HD 6670 1 gig - by @chris1111
 
 
Tested WLAN:
PCIe: TP-Link TL-WDN4800 N900 WLAN Dual Band up to 450Mbit/s to 2.4GHz or 5GHz, works OOB as Airport
PCI: TP-Link TL-WN851ND 300Mbit/s, works as Airport, thanks Maggo Attached File AtherosWiFiInjector.kext.zip
USB: TP-Link TL-WN725N Nano WLAN USB Adapter 150Mbit/s, not as AirPort
 
 
Developer Beta program:
[How-To] macOS High Sierra Developer Beta program without special registration, if anyone is interested!
 
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com.apple.seeding.plist.zip
 
Copies the com.apple.seeding.plist file to /Library/Preferences/ (not S/L/P)
 
and open Terminal: 

sudo softwareupdate --set-catalog https://swscan.apple.com/content/catalogs/others/index-10.13seed-10.13-10.12-10.11-10.10-10.9-mountainlion-lion-snowleopard-leopard.merged-1.sucatalog.gz

see AppStore/Updates  :thumbsup_anim:
 
Note:
If the value is in com.apple.seeding.plist = 2, then it is Developers Beta program.
If the value in com.apple.seeding.plist is = 3, then it is Users Beta program.
 
Users Beta: 

sudo softwareupdate --set-catalog https://swscan.apple.com/content/catalogs/others/index-10.13beta-10.13-10.12-10.11-10.10-10.9-mountainlion-lion-snowleopard-leopard.merged-1.sucatalog.gz

see AppStore/Updates  :thumbsup_anim:
 
 
Credits/Sources - Thanks to all mentioned users:

InsanelyMac.com & root86.com
@Slice and all others for the Clover Bootloader
@vit9696 and @vandroiy2012 for AppleALC and Lilu
@pepto, @polyzargone, @morpheousman, @chris1111, @owbp, @ricoc90 and all others for all Optiplex 780 (760) Guides!
 
 

have fun :wub:  Optiplex

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It's already done, but I can not try every Optiplex XXX.

Nice that everything goes with you.
 
Here are problems with DP Beta 10.13.4 right now. Audio with AppleALC / Lilu is not working anymore. I'm waiting for DP Beta 3. I'll report ...
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Running High Sierra 10.13.2 on both Optiplex 790 i7-2600 @ 3.4Ghz, and Optiplex 990 i5-2400. 

 

DSDT with edits for HD 5450, and Sound with AppleALC + Lilu - LayoutID 15 (0F)) 

 

DSDT edited to use USBInjectAll.kext. (no Config Edits for EHC1 to EH01 - EHC2 to EH02)

 

Both CPU's have Injector GPU, so no Video Kext Rollback is needed.

 

Nightshift works. Bluetooth, and wake from Bluetooth Device, using Broadcom USB Dongle, Chipset 20702A3.

 

Everything works. :)

 

Sapphire Radeon HD 5450 Wake from sleep video bios fix.  http://www.insanelym...18#entry2369870

 

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790-990.zip

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Thanks for new Guide  ;)

Here my EFI Folder Optiplex 790 for High Sierra 10.13 to 10.13.4

EFI folder containing all the Drivers64, Drivers64UEFI and a stock DSDT. GFX0 is renamed to IGPU No Graphics patch in the DSDT.

 

The default config.plist is for the ➤ Saphire Radeon HD 5570 1 gig (native support)

Sleep and wake works

 

The 5450 config works on all ➤ Radeon HD 5450 1 gig or 2 gig

 

The GT 1030 config is for the ➤  Zotac Geforce GT 1030 2 gig (Web Drivers) Sleep and wake works

 

The config 6670 is for the ➤  Saphire Radeon HD 6670 1G (Native suppoort)

 

Note: My Optiplex  790 have a ➜ CPU i5 2500k with Injector GPU so all this Graphics card works with the config.plist in the EFI Folder

no kext rollback is need with the i5 2500k

EFI Optiplex 790 (HS-10.13).zip

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Everything works. :)

 

Sapphire Radeon HD 5450 Wake from sleep video bios fix.  http://www.insanelym...18#entry2369870

 

 

I Thank you for the tip :D I just flashing my XFX Radeon HD 5450 with this ➤ Bios XFX Radeon HD 5450 and now Sleep Wake works

 

Now I have 3 card with Working Sleep and Wake  :thumbsup_anim:

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some new experiences:

Since beta2 and beta3 10.13.4 AppleALC + Lilu no longer worked on my Dell 780 with the Analog Device AD1984A. According to kextstat both are loaded. Only HDMI audio works.
Today I tried a little. A rollback original AppleHDA of 10.13.3 and everything works again.
Apple tries again here a blockade in the new AppleHDA's?
I will continue to talk about the next beta's ...
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As promised in the Sierra thread hereby my report :D 

The front speakers are working, back speakers are working but no microphone on both inputs

 

In the trial version of earlier ran the inputs? I probably deleted the data.

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Hereby the essential Optiplex 755 files (currently running on 10.13.3, imac10,1 SMBIOS, Clover r4417):

- Config.plist
- DSDT
- Kexts

Optiplex_755_Essentials.zip

In addition to the other information about the 790:

 

If running onboard Intel HD 3000 graphics, DP works OOB. However, VGA does not. It does work with the following patch, however it should be noted that VGA only works once you are fully booted and manually searched for displays in the display control panel. In my case this breaks sleep. 

			<dict>
				<key>Comment</key>
				<string>Patch: HD3000 VGA</string>
				<key>Disabled</key>
				<false/>
				<key>Find</key>
				<data>
				AgUAAAAEAAAHAAAA
				</data>
				<key>Name</key>
				<string>AppleIntelSNBGraphicsFB</string>
				<key>Replace</key>
				<data>
				BgIAAAAEAAAIAAAA
				</data>
			</dict>
			<dict>
				<key>Comment</key>
				<string>Patch: HD3000 DP</string>
				<key>Disabled</key>
				<false/>
				<key>Find</key>
				<data>
				AwQAAAAEAAAJAAAA
				</data>
				<key>Name</key>
				<string>AppleIntelSNBGraphicsFB</string>
				<key>Replace</key>
				<data>
				AwQAAAAEAAAGAAAA
				</data>
			</dict>

Credits to Hervé and Chris1111.

 

However, it is also possible to use the onboard graphics and a GPU card at the same time. For this you'll need to change the video settings in the BIOS and it should be noted that this only works if there actually is a monitor (or a dummy) present on both outputs upon booting. In my case the Optiplex POSTS to the onboard graphics, but once macOS is fully booted the graphics card comes up too. 

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I Thank you for the tip :D I just flashing my XFX Radeon HD 5450 with this ➤ Bios XFX Radeon HD 5450 and now Sleep Wake works

 

Now I have 3 card with Working Sleep and Wake  :thumbsup_anim:

 

 

@Chriss1111,

 

Are you using a custom SSDT with your 790, or just using the inject AppleIntelCPUM in clover in Clover?

 

Just checking some details on my installs, and realized that, like a dummy, i was still using NullCpuPower kext.  :wacko:

 

i7-core seems to be running a little more efficiently now. :)

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@Chriss1111,

 

Are you using a custom SSDT with your 790, or just using the inject AppleIntelCPUM in clover in Clover?

 

Just checking some details on my installs, and realized that, like a dummy, i was still using NullCpuPower kext.  :wacko:

 

i7-core seems to be running a little more efficiently now. :)

I am using this

 

<key>KernelAndKextPatches</key>
<dict>
<key>AppleIntelCPUPM</key>
<true/>
 
Never using NulCPU and AICPU patch
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That was a quick answer.  Do you sleep with your computer. lol

 

Thank you!

Sleep and wake works with my Radeon HD 5570, 5450 (bios change), GeForce GT 1030

See my config.plist in my EFI for the Radeon 5450 FakeID and Frambuffer Cedar is need

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So, now that we're back: 10.13.4 DP 4 works as expected on my 790 

 

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EDIT: I see that previous attachments are gone. I'll repost the 755 files later.
EDIT2: Attachments seem to be restored already 

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I had to edit both first posts. The attachments did not work.

Here also 10.13.4 DP Beta4 works on 780.
Again rollback of the AppleHDA of 10.13.3. The new AppleHDA's do not work with the analog device AD1984A (AppleALC + Lilu).

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