nadenf/ASUS-X299-Hackintosh

ASUS X299 Hackintosh

Introduction

The ASUS X299 Hackintosh repo contains OpenCore EFI distributions and related files that can be used as a reference when starting or migrating your X299 Hackintosh to OpenCore. While the EFIs can be used as a starting point and should be compatible with all ASUS X299 boards, it is still highly recommended to review the OpenCore Vanilla Desktop Guide and Skylake-X section for a proper guide.

Folders

Folder	Description
BASE-EFI	OpenCore EFIs with the OpenCanary GUI that should be valid for all ASUS X299 boards.
Custom BIOS Collection	Contains modified BIOS files that have custom boot logos
EFI-Validated-Distributions	Validated EFIs from other users (Please use this as a reference only)
XHC USB Kexts	USB kexts created by users for specific motherboards. Please use this as a proper guide to map your USB ports.

Personal Build Specifications

Component	Model
Motherboard	ASUS Pro WS X299 Sage II
Processor	Intel i9-10980XE
CPU Cooler	Corsair H150i Pro RGB
RAM	4x16 Corsair Vengeance LPX 3200 Mhz
Boot Drive	Samsung 970 EVO 1 TB
Graphics Card	Sapphire RX 580 Pulse 8 GB
Power Supply	Corsair RM 850x
Case	Lian Li PC 011 Dynamic

What Works / What Doesn't Work

• Sleep / Wake
• Wifi and Bluetooth (Using natively supported Broadcom BCM943602CDP)
• Handoff, Continuity, AirDrop, Continuity Camera, and Unlock with Apple Watch
• iMessage, FaceTime, App Store, iTunes Store
• 2.5 G Ethernet
• HEVC, H.264
• Onboard audio
• TRIM
• USB 2.0 / USB 3.0
• USB 3.1 Gen 2
• DRM
• Native NVRAM
• CPU Power Management
• USB Power
• SideCar due to some T2 chip dependancies on MacPro7,1 and iMacPro1,1 SMBIOS (Using Duet Display as alternative)

BIOS Settings

• Based off Pro WS X299 Sage II on BIOS 0901 but should be valid for any Asus X299 Motherboard running the latest BIOS.
• Reset to Default Settings before changing these settings

AI Tweaker

• AI Overclock Tuner - Enabled

Advanced

CPU Configuration

• MSR Lock Control - [Disabled]

  CPU Power Management Configuration

  • Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology - Enabled
  • Turbo Mode - Enabled
  • Autonomous Core C-State - Enabled
  • Enhanced Halt State (C1E) - Enabled
  • CPU C6 Report - Enabled
  • Package C State - C6(non Retention) state
  • Intel(R) Speed Shift Technology - Enabled
  • MFC Mode Override - OS Native Support

System Agent (SA) Configuration

• Intel VT for Directed I/O (VT-d) - Enabled

PCH Storage Configuration

• SATA Mode Selection - AHCI

Boot

• Above 4G Decoding - [On]

CSM (Compatability Support Module)

• Launch CSM - [Disabled]

Secure Boot

• OS Type - Other OS

Comments

The ASUS WS X299 Sage series (WS X299 Sage, WS X299 Sage/10G, Pro WS X299 Sage II) are great motherboards with 7 PCIe slots running at 16x/8x/8x/8x/8x/8x/8x and multiple M.2/U.2 connections. The Sage/10G even includes dual 10Gb Intel X550-AT2 LAN ports that are compatible with macOS. Unfortunately the motherboards only have a few USB ports and only a single 19 Pin USB 3.0 header for internal ports. In order to connect internal USB devices such as Bluetooth or RGB Controllers there are a few options. Note that the specific cables/card listed below are examples. Just make sure the PCIe card is compatible with macOS.

• 1. USB 3.0 20 Pin Female to USB 2.0 Pin Male Adapter
  • This adapter converts the internal USB 3.0 19 pin header to a USB 2.0 9 pin.
  • Currently using this in my build with a USB 2.0 9 Pin Header 1 to 4 Extension Hub Splitter to connect Bluetooth.
• 2. USB 2.0 IDC 5 Male to USB A Male adapter
  • Uses one of the USB ports on the back of the motherboard to connect internal devices in the case. You can get two of these and remove 1 of the pins to make a "9 pin internal adapter". If the cable is too short from the back to inside the case, you can get some regular USB A extension cables.
• 3. PCIe USB 3.0 Card with Internal USB Connector
  • Inateck USB 3.0 Card
  • StarTech USB 3.1 PCIe Card
  • Can use the internal header on the card for the case USB ports or to connect internal devices.
  • NOTE: Wake from Bluetooth devices does not work with this so it's best to connect Bluetooth to one of the motherboard ports.

Additional Kexts

• SmallTreeIntel8259x
  • Enables built-in Intel 10G ethernet ports on the Sage/10G.
  • Install the version compatible with your version of macOS.
  • Ubuntu EEPROM modding in from MacRumors thread is required for this kext to work.
• IntelMausi
  • Enables ethernet for most intel controllers
• SmallTreeIntel82576
  • Enables ethernet for I211 NICs
  • Version 1.3 is for macOS Catalina, Version 1.2.5 is for macOS 10.13 and 10.14
• AGPMInjector
  • Apple Graphics Power Management injector

Credits

• Apple : macOS
• Acidanthera : OpencorePkg, kexts, etc.
• Dortania : Opencore guide
• dracoflar : Modified SSDT-EC-USBX, PLUG, and SBUS-MCHC files, SmallTree 211 patch, SSDT-RTC0 patch for macOS Big Sur
• Pavo : AGPMInjector