eSaF Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 @ AudioGod - Aha!!! Somehow I knew you had that trait in you (OCD) but I'm happy you do 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WizeMan Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 5 minutes ago, AudioGod said: Good luck So I did that and I see no changes in the USB information (the screens I uploaded earlier) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AudioGod Posted January 21, 2020 Author Share Posted January 21, 2020 Just now, WizeMan said: So I did that and I see no changes in the USB information (the screens I uploaded earlier) Really? when I’m back at home il send you pictures of what should happen. i have the same card sitting at home at the moment and it worked for me. did you attach the kexts inside the oc config? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WizeMan Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 (edited) 12 minutes ago, AudioGod said: Really? when I’m back at home il send you pictures of what should happen. i have the same card sitting at home at the moment and it worked for me. did you attach the kexts inside the oc config? Weird thing. I am sure I saved config plist but now I opened it and the entries are nowhere to be found. I'll do it again and report back. Indeed, tried that again and nothing changes in the USB section: YES I DID BOOT OFF THE TESTING STICK Edited January 21, 2020 by WizeMan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AudioGod Posted January 21, 2020 Author Share Posted January 21, 2020 15 minutes ago, WizeMan said: Weird thing. I am sure I saved config plist but now I opened it and the entries are nowhere to be found. I'll do it again and report back. Indeed, tried that again and nothing changes in the USB section: YES I DID BOOT OFF THE TESTING STICK oh {censored} sorry it’s the wrong batchram kext. il send you the right one in abit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cameron Nicholson Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 6 hours ago, AudioGod said: Did you try with and without the Broadcom fix I sent you? Sorry, had to go to bed. I have tried with all different combinations of the kext's you gave me. Still slow internet, laggy mouse when doing a upload test, jittery mouse in normal use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WizeMan Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 21 minutes ago, Cameron Nicholson said: Sorry, had to go to bed. I have tried with all different combinations of the kext's you gave me. Still slow internet, laggy mouse when doing a upload test, jittery mouse in normal use. Make sure you have your Fenvi card on the last slot of your motherboard and the header cable on the F_USB2 connector Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiem Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 6 hours ago, WizeMan said: Weird thing. I am sure I saved config plist but now I opened it and the entries are nowhere to be found. I'll do it again and report back. Indeed, tried that again and nothing changes in the USB section: YES I DID BOOT OFF THE TESTING STICK If I can chime in. You definitely don't need all those kexts. I have the same card and it is recognized and works perfectly. These are the only kexts you need (if you have a pretty vanilla system without a bunch of other hardware or peripherals attached): While I know you want the problem fixed, but just arbitrarily chucking kexts at it isn't really the best way to go about it. What FENVI card do you have? I know MQUPIN sells them as well (which is what I have): https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07Z3MN5XM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 The native card is a BCM94360CD but you have BCRM20702 listed, so it's not being identified properly: I have nearly an identical system. I say start over. Or just run the EFI (after adding in your SMBIOS details) off a Catalina USB installer. That's a pretty clean way of testing hardware without having to deal with caching or NVRAM or anything else. Another option is to toss it into a PC running Windows and ensure it's actually working correctly. You could have just got a bad card. As for unlocking your MSR, you have the Pro (not WIFI), so just download and flash the unlocked BIOS that AG has linked in his guide. If you don't want to do that, you can do it using https://github.com/datasone/grub-mod-setup_var/releases. The offset is 0x5C1. (Make sure you use setup_var_3, it will still throw an error but will patch your board. But I assure you, you don't need any BT kexts. It works OOB, that's why the card is so popular. Lastly, ordering in OC matters. Just FYI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WizeMan Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 (edited) 25 minutes ago, Tiem said: If I can chime in. You definitely don't need all those kexts. I have the same card and it is recognized and works perfectly. These are the only kexts you need (if you have a pretty vanilla system without a bunch of other hardware or peripherals attached): While I know you want the problem fixed, but just arbitrarily chucking kexts at it isn't really the best way to go about it. What FENVI card do you have? I know MQUPIN sells them as well (which is what I have): https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07Z3MN5XM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 The native card is a BCM94360CD but you have BCRM20702 listed, so it's not being identified properly: I have nearly an identical system. I say start over. Or just run the EFI (after adding in your SMBIOS details) off a Catalina USB installer. That's a pretty clean way of testing hardware without having to deal with caching or NVRAM or anything else. Another option is to toss it into a PC running Windows and ensure it's actually working correctly. You could have just got a bad card. As for unlocking your MSR, you have the Pro (not WIFI), so just download and flash the unlocked BIOS that AG has linked in his guide. If you don't want to do that, you can do it using https://github.com/datasone/grub-mod-setup_var/releases. The offset is 0x5C1. (Make sure you use setup_var_3, it will still throw an error but will patch your board. But I assure you, you don't need any BT kexts. It works OOB, that's why the card is so popular. Lastly, ordering in OC matters. Just FYI. I do have the MQUPIN and I am not facing any issues. Actually I do also have unlock with Apple Watch working pretty solid as well. I am normally using the provided EFI same Kexts as yours, I just tried these additional Kexts upon @AudioGod’s request. I don’t normally use them. Is your card identified correctly in your setup? Regarding the MSR unlock, Bluetooth is junky and devices disconnect upon boot when I uncheck kernelPM OR when I disable the lock flags on the OC config.plist (after having loaded the unlock profile of course). Maybe the fault is that my card is not recognized properly? And I’m curious as to why this is happening as this is how it is recognized with the stock EFI kexts as well. Edited January 21, 2020 by WizeMan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiem Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 (edited) Ya my card works OOB. And I have the same MQUPIN. So just to be clear, it's your BT that's not working properly? But your WIFI is fine? The card has 4 antennas, one of which is dedicated for BT (not sure which one that is, but would love to know). The rest all drive WIFI. It could be that the signal is being attenuated. I have the WIFI variant of this board so I used the antenna from Gigabyte which is better quality and has quite a bit of length to the cables so it's not buried in the back of your PC. IMO, you got a bad card. I would pull it or try it in another OS. It works great in Windows with the appropriate drivers. First ensure the card is actually working as it should before you toss kexts at it. Because I can tell you that macOS does indeed support the card OOB. No fiddling, nothing. If the card is indeed working, maybe pick up some better antennas. I have been thinking about these: https://www.amazon.ca/COVVY-Dual-Band-Connector-Wireless-Extender/dp/B07TQ4Y47D/ref=pd_sbs_147_12?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B07TQ4Y47D&pd_rd_r=633adfd9-9eb9-4404-a720-b82f1327d6dc&pd_rd_w=oVTIx&pd_rd_wg=lHBxQ&pf_rd_p=dbebb38c-0e3d-4a67-ac15-432d7c7a2789&pf_rd_r=CWFFRSGN6RDH4R9TNZ6W&psc=1&refRID=CWFFRSGN6RDH4R9TNZ6W You could just grab 2, just to boost the BT. EDIT: Actually how does the BT work when you're in post (or the BIOS)? I find the card is a bit twitchy, where sometimes it picks up the BT device (I have a wireless Apple Keyboard I'm using) fast enough for me to hit F12 to get the boot options and other times, it lags behind to where OC/Clover has already loaded before it connects. The card works but it isn't the greatest. I'm still hunting for something that has better performance and reliability. Edited January 22, 2020 by Tiem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AudioGod Posted January 21, 2020 Author Share Posted January 21, 2020 (edited) @Tiem I was just trying to get to the bottom of he’s problem and sometimes chucking kexts that have a purpose does make sense, yes your right it is a native card but to find out what’s going on with he’s system I need to try different steps and that was one of them So while I understand totally what you mean you should also realise that I am just taking steps to try and help pinpoint what’s going on so I can find a better fix for him. Edited January 22, 2020 by AudioGod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiem Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 (edited) @WizeMan Hmm, there's something definitely up with the EFI. I was just copying over files to my NAS via WIFI. Lost connection on my keyboard and my mouse (G903 on a dongle) got all jittery. No such issues in Clover. EDIT: Lost the Apple Watch unlock option (came back in a few minutes). Just out of curiosity, do you have anything else connected that's wireless (BT, Dongle, etc.)? Ok after some reading, I'm gonna say you're card is likely gone. I can't speak for the proper Fenvi's but the knock-off by MQUPIN isn't that great. I still have time to return it so I'm going to likely send it back to Amazon and grab something else. Edited January 22, 2020 by Tiem 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eSaF Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 If I may chime in - I have one of the Fenvi T919 Cards worked great in Sierra and High Sierra oob no problem in both OS X and Windows. The problem started when I upgraded to Mojave, It would connect but the wifi would be constantly hunting for connection special after sleep/wake plus the Bluetooth would be lost registering as not install. After trying numerous fixes to no avail, I tossed the card and bought a genuine Apple WiFi/Bluetooth Combo with a PCIe Adapter (a bit pricey) and never had that problem again. Great strong signal, instant connection at boot up and between wake /sleep. I must add the T919 was ok on the Windows side but later became glitchy on Mac side so what changed I don't know and at this stage don't care . Not saying they are no good just mine became unusable. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiem Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 @eSaF I am returning my knock off T919 but ordered a real one. After what you said, I don't think it'll be any better really. Can you give me more details of what you got exactly? Having crappy wireless is not something I want. I find the Fenvi to be pretty unreliable. Sometimes it connects at post, not others. Pretty annoying when you're trying to enter your BIOS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cameron Nicholson Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 (edited) Hiya, Sorry guys I went to bed then work. I am using the EFI for 12d without any relating kexts, it seems to be working better, I think. However this is still what system info reports... Edited January 22, 2020 by Cameron Nicholson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psycato Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 (edited) Hey all, I originally posted this in this thread -> But there seems to be a bit more lively over here, so I'll copy my post here. Install went more or less without a hickup, and everything seemed to be working perfectly. However, I'm having these weird small lags where the application I'm in will just stop responding and/or keyboard input stops. The dreaded spinning rainbow wheel shows up now and then. Every UI transition is buttery smooth, however, so I dont think it is related to the GPU? It seems to be completely random. There is no CPU spike going on (I've got Activity monitor up at all times monitoring the state of things) Also, some programs seem to open very random, i.e activity monitor takes a good 7-8 seconds with the spinning wheel. This is my first hackintosh, so I'm kind of at a loss at how I should even start looking for what's wrong.. My setup: 9900k Aorus Master Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 580 8GB 64 gb memory 1080ti disabled by properties firmware F11c 2x 1TB 970 Evo Plus (one for windows and one for Catalina) fenvi T919 (BCM94360CD) Please let me know if there is any other information I can provide that'll help in troubleshooting.. Edited January 22, 2020 by psycato Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eSaF Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 @Tiem This my wifi/bluetooth kit a bit pricey but works oob with strong signal even though the router and p/c is separated by a wall (in different rooms). I bought an extra one for my next build, you can get the Card and PCI-e adapter on e-bay'. I forgot to include the antennas in the pics but you get the idea. The 2nd pic was included to show the other side of the wifi/bluetooth module. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vyu01773 Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 Sorry for not getting back to you. Was busy this week and will try the last EFI you posted now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vyu01773 Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 No luck so far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AudioGod Posted January 22, 2020 Author Share Posted January 22, 2020 1 minute ago, vyu01773 said: No luck so far Ah ha, your back. ok so where am I up too with you on test wise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vyu01773 Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 You sent me two additional iGPU builds but mouse and keyboard are still unresponsive in the catalina installer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AudioGod Posted January 22, 2020 Author Share Posted January 22, 2020 Just now, vyu01773 said: You sent me two additional iGPU builds but mouse and keyboard are still unresponsive in the catalina installer. Ok Yes I remember, give me 20 mins if that and il send you a new EFI to try. Il suss out your config don’t worry, I’m on it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vyu01773 Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 Tried the last one and it also didn't work. Did you mean to delete it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AudioGod Posted January 22, 2020 Author Share Posted January 22, 2020 1 minute ago, vyu01773 said: Tried the last one and it also didn't work. Did you mean to delete it? @vyu01773 Yes I Made a mistake and pulled it, here try again. sorry. like the last message said I've generated info for you so just drop the EFI folder in and let me know how it goes. vyu01773.zip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hungrywallet Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 (edited) 5 hours ago, psycato said: Hey all, I originally posted this in this thread -> But there seems to be a bit more lively over here, so I'll copy my post here. Install went more or less without a hickup, and everything seemed to be working perfectly. However, I'm having these weird small lags where the application I'm in will just stop responding and/or keyboard input stops. The dreaded spinning rainbow wheel shows up now and then. Every UI transition is buttery smooth, however, so I dont think it is related to the GPU? It seems to be completely random. There is no CPU spike going on (I've got Activity monitor up at all times monitoring the state of things) Also, some programs seem to open very random, i.e activity monitor takes a good 7-8 seconds with the spinning wheel. This is my first hackintosh, so I'm kind of at a loss at how I should even start looking for what's wrong.. My setup: 9900k Aorus Master Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 580 8GB 64 gb memory 1080ti disabled by properties firmware F11c 2x 1TB 970 Evo Plus (one for windows and one for Catalina) fenvi T919 (BCM94360CD) Please let me know if there is any other information I can provide that'll help in troubleshooting.. Is your ram stable? Have you ran it through various stability tests? Karhu's Ram Test, HCI Mem Test, or GSAT, etc? Edited January 22, 2020 by hungrywallet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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