Beta testing v2.0 with OpenCore about hac-mini

[22dm]

• Scenarios tested: 2, 3
• HaC Mini version: 2.0*
• OSX version: 10.15 beta 7
• NUC model: NUC8i7HVK
• Boot SSD model and protocol: Samsung 970 Pro 512GB NVME
• Second SSD model and protocol: Another Samsung 970 Pro 512GB NVME
• First DIMM model: Samsung DDR4-2666 16GB (overclocked to 3200)
• Second DIMM model: Same as the 1st one
• Display port(s) used: USB-C / HDMI
• Display resolution(s): 3K(via USB-C)** / 2K 120Hz(via HDMI)
• Any TB3 devices: N/A
• Any USB devices:
  • Yubikey
  • USB to SATA HDD box
  • printer
  • Logitech unifying receiver
  • Touchscreen with the 3K display via TB3 port***
• Geekbench score: OK
• All ports: OK****
• Sleep / Resume: OK

* Added AirportBrcmFixup.kext, BrcmBluetoothInjector.kext and some boot options for my DW1820A(BCM94350ZAE) to work (I have to use the 2nd M.2 ssd slot so I can't use the model mentioned in the guide).
** 2880x1620, same as clover, sometimes flickering, if I change to 2878x1618, flickering will be less.
*** Touchscreen not work, same as clover after 1.4, may because of 9d6e711
**** Front headphone jack not work, #4.

UPDATE
Sorry for some confusing words. In fact, in order to be avoid of unknown problems, I actually installed the package on my USB drive, after everything is ok, I moved the EFI directory from USB drive to my hard drive, and I didn't meet the "trying to install content to the system volume" problem.

Now I have tested installing to my hard drive directly, same problem appeared.

[osy]

Do you mean “unique identifiers”?
…

Yes

[osy]

• Scenarios tested: 2,3
• HaC Mini version: 2.0
• OSX version: 10.14.6
• NUC model: NUC8i7HVK
• Boot SSD model and protocol: Samsung EVO 860 1TB, SATA
• Second SSD model and protocol: none
• First DIMM model: Patriot DDR4-2666 16GB
• Second DIMM model: none
• Display port(s) used: USB-C
• Display resolution(s): 4K
• Any TB3 devices: none
• Any USB devices: USB keyboard, USB mouse

[XploitKR]

install on 10.15 beta 7 installer not work.

[22dm]

install on 10.15 beta 7 installer not work.

Sorry for some confusing words. In fact, in order to be avoid of unknown problems, I actually installed the package on my USB drive, after everything is ok, I moved the EFI directory from USB drive to my hard drive, and I didn't meet the "trying to install content to the system volume" problem.

Now I have tested installing to my hard drive directly, same problem appeared.

[XploitKR]

install on 10.15 beta 7 installer not work.

Sorry for some confusing words. In fact, in order to be avoid of unknown problems, I actually installed the package on my USB drive, after everything is ok, I moved the EFI directory from USB drive to my hard drive, and I didn't meet the "trying to install content to the system volume" problem.

Now I have tested installing to my hard drive directly, same problem appeared.

ok i try later. thx.

[osy]

@kowbot on 10.15 I think you have to disable SIP. Can you try that?

[XploitKR]

@kowbot on 10.15 I think you have to disable SIP. Can you try that?

@osy86 i already disable SIP.

[XploitKR]

@osy86 https://www.reddit.com/r/MacOS/comments/caiue5/macos_catalina_readonly_file_system_with_sip/

i think is this new feature >= 10.15

[osy]

I see, can you file a new issue

If you ran into any issues, you should file a new issue in addition to replying to this issue with your test report. Do it even if there is an existing issue open because we now have a new issue template that requests more information and should make things easier to track. Older issues will be closed as duplicates when newer issues with more information are opened. Eventually, issues only in v1.x will not be resolved.

[XploitKR]

@osy86 new issue created.

[XploitKR]

• Scenarios tested: 2, 3

• HaC Mini version: 2.0*

• OSX version: 10.15 beta 7

• NUC model: NUC8i7HVK

• Boot SSD model and protocol: Samsung 970 Pro 512GB NVME

• Second SSD model and protocol: Another Samsung 970 Pro 512GB NVME

• First DIMM model: Samsung DDR4-2666 16GB (overclocked to 3200)

• Second DIMM model: Same as the 1st one

• Display port(s) used: USB-C / HDMI

• Display resolution(s): 3K(via USB-C)** / 2K 120Hz(via HDMI)

• Any TB3 devices: N/A

• Any USB devices:

  • Yubikey
  • USB to SATA HDD box
  • printer
  • Logitech unifying receiver
  • Touchscreen with the 3K display via TB3 port***

• Geekbench score: OK

• All ports: OK****

• Sleep / Resume: OK

• Added AirportBrcmFixup.kext, BrcmBluetoothInjector.kext and some boot options for my DW1820A(BCM94350ZAE) to work (I have to use the 2nd M.2 ssd slot so I can't use the model mentioned in the guide).
  ** 2880x1620, same as clover, sometimes flickering, if I change to 2878x1618, flickering will be less.
  *** Touchscreen not work, same as clover after 1.4, may because of 9d6e711
  **** Front headphone jack not work, #4.

UPDATE
Sorry for some confusing words. In fact, in order to be avoid of unknown problems, I actually installed the package on my USB drive, after everything is ok, I moved the EFI directory from USB drive to my hard drive, and I didn't meet the "trying to install content to the system volume" problem.

Now I have tested installing to my hard drive directly, same problem appeared.

i have very very similar system.
can u attach ur OC EFI?

i can't boot with OC.

[22dm]

• Scenarios tested: 2, 3

• HaC Mini version: 2.0*

• OSX version: 10.15 beta 7

• NUC model: NUC8i7HVK

• Boot SSD model and protocol: Samsung 970 Pro 512GB NVME

• Second SSD model and protocol: Another Samsung 970 Pro 512GB NVME

• First DIMM model: Samsung DDR4-2666 16GB (overclocked to 3200)

• Second DIMM model: Same as the 1st one

• Display port(s) used: USB-C / HDMI

• Display resolution(s): 3K(via USB-C)** / 2K 120Hz(via HDMI)

• Any TB3 devices: N/A

• Any USB devices:

  • Yubikey
  • USB to SATA HDD box
  • printer
  • Logitech unifying receiver
  • Touchscreen with the 3K display via TB3 port***

• Geekbench score: OK

• All ports: OK****

• Sleep / Resume: OK

• Added AirportBrcmFixup.kext, BrcmBluetoothInjector.kext and some boot options for my DW1820A(BCM94350ZAE) to work (I have to use the 2nd M.2 ssd slot so I can't use the model mentioned in the guide).
  ** 2880x1620, same as clover, sometimes flickering, if I change to 2878x1618, flickering will be less.
  *** Touchscreen not work, same as clover after 1.4, may because of 9d6e711
  **** Front headphone jack not work, #4.

UPDATE
Sorry for some confusing words. In fact, in order to be avoid of unknown problems, I actually installed the package on my USB drive, after everything is ok, I moved the EFI directory from USB drive to my hard drive, and I didn't meet the "trying to install content to the system volume" problem.
Now I have tested installing to my hard drive directly, same problem appeared.

i have very very similar system.
can u attach ur OC EFI?

i can't boot with OC.

EFI.zip

Here, I did't make any change except for adding the support for my wireless card.

[XploitKR]

• Scenarios tested: 2, 3

• HaC Mini version: 2.0*

• OSX version: 10.15 beta 7

• NUC model: NUC8i7HVK

• Boot SSD model and protocol: Samsung 970 Pro 512GB NVME

• Second SSD model and protocol: Another Samsung 970 Pro 512GB NVME

• First DIMM model: Samsung DDR4-2666 16GB (overclocked to 3200)

• Second DIMM model: Same as the 1st one

• Display port(s) used: USB-C / HDMI

• Display resolution(s): 3K(via USB-C)** / 2K 120Hz(via HDMI)

• Any TB3 devices: N/A

• Any USB devices:

  • Yubikey
  • USB to SATA HDD box
  • printer
  • Logitech unifying receiver
  • Touchscreen with the 3K display via TB3 port***

• Geekbench score: OK

• All ports: OK****

• Sleep / Resume: OK

• Added AirportBrcmFixup.kext, BrcmBluetoothInjector.kext and some boot options for my DW1820A(BCM94350ZAE) to work (I have to use the 2nd M.2 ssd slot so I can't use the model mentioned in the guide).
  ** 2880x1620, same as clover, sometimes flickering, if I change to 2878x1618, flickering will be less.
  *** Touchscreen not work, same as clover after 1.4, may because of 9d6e711
  **** Front headphone jack not work, #4.

UPDATE
Sorry for some confusing words. In fact, in order to be avoid of unknown problems, I actually installed the package on my USB drive, after everything is ok, I moved the EFI directory from USB drive to my hard drive, and I didn't meet the "trying to install content to the system volume" problem.
Now I have tested installing to my hard drive directly, same problem appeared.

i have very very similar system.
can u attach ur OC EFI?
i can't boot with OC.

EFI.zip

Here, I did't make any change except for adding the support for my wireless card.

thx. i try later.

[lmshsqlc]

Scenarios tested: 2
HaC Mini version: 2.0
OSX version: 10.14.6
NUC model: NUC8I7HNK
Boot SSD model and protocol: Samsung 970 EVO 1TB, NVME
Second SSD model and protocol (if installed):Intel 660p 1TB, NVME
First DIMM model: Crucial DDR4-2400 8GB
Second DIMM model: Crucial DDR4-2400 8GB
Display port(s) used: HDMI
Display resolution(s): 1080p@60
Any TB3 devices: No
Any USB devices: USB Receiver for Logitech Keyboard & Mouse, USB Receiver for Logitech Gaming Mouse.

Using DW1830 Wireless Card, With additional BrcmPatch Kext set.

Now AppleALC is not working properly. After an nvram Reset, it worked.

[22dm]

Updated to 10.15 beta 8, seems nothing broken.

[HorstBrack75]

install.log
Windows was already installed on Samsung NVME (Slot without WiFi card)

Installed HacMini.pkg on 1.4.1 -> Boot only to Windows possible.
Clover disappeared, OC is not being launched.
Only remaining boot entry is Windows boot manager.

Tried rescue bbedit command from guide. Fails with attached error message.

Scenarios tested: 2
HaC Mini version: 1.4.1 -> 2.0
OSX version: 10.14.6 (18G95)
NUC model: NUC8I7HVK
Boot SSD model and protocol: Intel 660p 1TB
Second SSD model and protocol (if installed): Samsung NVME 970 EVO 1TB, NVME
First DIMM model: Crucial DDR4-2400 16GB
Second DIMM model: Crucial DDR4-2400 16GB
Display port(s) used: 2x mDP
Display resolution(s): 2x1600x1200@60
Any TB3 devices: No
Any USB devices: USB Receiver for Logitech Keyboard & Mouse

Using DW1820 Wireless Card, with additional BrcmPatch kexts for Bluetooth.

[HorstBrack75]

install.log
Windows was already installed on Samsung NVME (Slot without WiFi card)

Installed HacMini.pkg on 1.4.1 -> Boot only to Windows possible.
Clover disappeared, OC is not being launched.
Only remaining boot entry is Windows boot manager.

Tried rescue bbedit command from guide. Fails with attached error message.

Scenarios tested: 2
HaC Mini version: 1.4.1 -> 2.0
OSX version: 10.14.6 (18G95)
NUC model: NUC8I7HVK
Boot SSD model and protocol: Intel 660p 1TB
Second SSD model and protocol (if installed): Samsung NVME 970 EVO 1TB, NVME
First DIMM model: Crucial DDR4-2400 16GB
Second DIMM model: Crucial DDR4-2400 16GB
Display port(s) used: 2x mDP
Display resolution(s): 2x1600x1200@60
Any TB3 devices: No
Any USB devices: USB Receiver for Logitech Keyboard & Mouse

Using DW1820 Wireless Card, with additional BrcmPatch kexts for Bluetooth.

This fixed it for me:

1.) Repaired Windows Bootloader with only Windows SSD plugged in.
2.) Installed HacMini.pkg with only MacOS SSD plugged in.
3.) Reset NVRAM
4.) Added Settings to show OC picker upon boot (can't access otherwise using wireless keyboard)
5.) Changed boot order in BIOS to boot from MacOS / OC drive by default

[lmshsqlc]

it seems that the "OpenCore Configurator" will change some properties in DeviceProperties. All "name" data type were changed to "Data" and string won't be put into. This caused my SDCard Reader not working. If anyone is facing the same problem maybe it can be worked around.
simply change the value type to "String" and put the correct string can fix it.

[HorstBrack75]

Scenarios tested: 2
HaC Mini version: 2.0 -> 2.1
OSX version: 10.14.6 (18G95)
NUC model: NUC8I7HVK
Boot SSD model and protocol: Intel 660p 1TB, NVME
Second SSD model and protocol (if installed): Samsung 970 EVO 1TB, NVME
First DIMM model: Crucial DDR4-2400 16GB
Second DIMM model: Crucial DDR4-2400 16GB
Display port(s) used: 2x mDP
Display resolution(s): 2x1600x1200@60
Any TB3 devices: No
Any USB devices: USB Receiver for Logitech Keyboard & Mouse

Using DW1820 Wireless Card, additional kexts BrcmBluetoothInjector, BrcmFirmwareData, BrcmPatchRAM2

No issues

[XploitKR]

Scenarios tested: 2, 3
HaC Mini version: 2.0*
OSX version: 10.15 beta 8
NUC model: NUC8i7HVK
Boot SSD model and protocol: Samsung 970 Evo 512GB NVME
Second SSD model and protocol: Samsung 970 Pro 512GB NVME
First DIMM model: Samsung DDR4-2666 16GB
Second DIMM model: Same as the 1st one
Display port(s) used: HDMI
Display resolution(s): 4K 60Hz (via HDMI)
Any TB3 devices: N/A
Any USB devices:
MS Wireless keyboard mouse combo receiver
Geekbench score: OK
All ports: OK
Sleep / Resume: OK

• Added BrcmFirmwareData, BrcmPatchRAM2

working good.

ㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡ

does OC have set default boot volume is not support?

[ts1g]

Scenarios tested: 1 (attempted installation of Hac Mini 2.0 or 2.1 on USB with macOS Mojave 10.14.6.04 (Aug 20, 2019 build) from MacBook Pro 13 on macOS Catalina 10.15 beta8 (19A573a)

Running into same issue noted by jasegti on September 12 on InsanelyMac: "I cannot for the life of me get the usb installer to work. Followed instructions to create usb installer which works fine and running HaCMini.pkg and selecting patch osx ends in a failed installation."
osy asked: "Did you format the installer usb as GUID? Anyways please make a new issue in github since I don't check the forums often. Thanks."

Following the steps in the guide, and confirming that the USB is formatted as GUID Mac OS journaled, the first attempt to install either HaCMini 2.0 or 2.1 on the Mojave installer USB yields this image:

Second attempt (attempt to go back and reinstall HaC Mini yields this image).

[osy]

Please file a new ticket, fill in the requested info, and attach install.log

[ts1g]

Please file a new ticket, fill in the requested info, and attach install.log

Done

[HorstBrack75]

Scenarios tested: 2
HaC Mini version: 2.1
OSX version: 10.14.6 (18G95) -> (18G103)
NUC model: NUC8I7HVK
Boot SSD model and protocol: Intel 660p 1TB, NVME
Second SSD model and protocol (if installed): Samsung 970 EVO 1TB, NVME
First DIMM model: Crucial DDR4-2400 16GB
Second DIMM model: Crucial DDR4-2400 16GB
Display port(s) used: 2x mDP
Display resolution(s): 2x1600x1200@60
Any TB3 devices: No
Any USB devices: USB Receiver for Logitech Keyboard & Mouse

Using DW1820 Wireless Card, additional kexts BrcmBluetoothInjector, BrcmFirmwareData, BrcmPatchRAM2

Installed yesterdays 14.6. Supplemental Update 2.
Upon second restart OC wanted to boot into Windows instead of MacOS Installer.
Selecting MacOS Installer via Picker went back into update and update finished without issues (3 reboots).

18G103 running fine. No issues.
1044 Single-Core Score
4432 Multi-Core Score
28777 OpenCL Score
29810 Metal Score

24 Compute Units reported

[runninglol]

Scenarios tested: whats this?
HaC Mini version: 2.1
OSX version: 10.15 beta 7 (upgraded to 19A573a beta 8 or 9? from system software update)
NUC model: NUC8i7HVK
Boot SSD model and protocol: Samsung 960 Plus 256GB, NVME
Second SSD model and protocol: none
First DIMM model: HyperX Impact DDR4 2400 8GB
Second DIMM model: HyperX Impact DDR4 2400 8GB
Display port(s) used: hdmi and dp for 2 monitors (one is samsung 28inch, the other is LG 27inch)
Display resolution(s): 2 monitors both are 4K
Any TB3 devices: none
Any USB devices: USB hub, USB keyboard, USB mouse, USB DAC

I used my macbook (10.15 beta 7) to created installer usb, but install pkg does not work which always shows install fail. I directly copied EFI folder and it works.
I used about one week after clean install, everything looks good.

Question 1:
@22dm Im trying to switch wifi card to a DW1820A which is less than 10 USD.
I copied AirportBrcmFixup.kext, BrcmBluetoothInjector.kext and some boot options from your EFI attached, thank you so much. 5G WIFI is good (I have no 2.4G wifi), but bluetooth shows nothing, it can not find any devices, do you know whats wrong?

Question 2:
I got a Samsung 970 Plus 256GB as my second SSD, I want to install win 10 on it, but which is more safe.
Directly install windows to second SSD and select system from BIOS use F10, or use bootcamp method and select system from OpenCore boot?

[HorstBrack75]

Scenarios tested: whats this?
HaC Mini version: 2.1
OSX version: 10.15 beta 7 (upgraded to 19A573a beta 8 or 9? from system software update)
NUC model: NUC8i7HVK
Boot SSD model and protocol: Samsung 960 Plus 256GB, NVME
Second SSD model and protocol: none
First DIMM model: HyperX Impact DDR4 2400 8GB
Second DIMM model: HyperX Impact DDR4 2400 8GB
Question 1:
@22dm Im trying to switch wifi card to a DW1820A which is less than 10 USD.
I copied AirportBrcmFixup.kext, BrcmBluetoothInjector.kext and some boot options from your EFI attached, thank you so much. 5G WIFI is good (I have no 2.4G wifi), but bluetooth shows nothing, it can not find any devices, do you know whats wrong?

@runninglol

Depends on the flavour of your DW1820A there are several threads by Hérve on OsxLatitude.
I had the same behaviour you describe. In my case, adding BrcmFirmwareData and BrcmPatchRAM2 kexts did the trick.

[Vitoli-o]

Hi,

Please find my testing below:

• Scenarios tested: 1 and 3
  

• HaC Mini version: 2.1
  

• OSX version: Catalina 10.15 (19A583)
  

• NUC model: NUC8i7HVK3
  

• Boot SSD model and protocol: Crucial MX500 1TB SATA
  

• Second SSD model and protocol: Crucial MX500 1TB SATA
  

• First DIMM model: Ballistix SODIMM 8GB 2666Mhz
  

• Second DIMM model: Ballistix SODIMM 8GB 2666Mhz
  

• Display port(s) used: HDMI
  

• Display resolution(s): 1080p (I know!)
  

• Any TB3 devices: -
  

• Any USB devices: Different usb 3.0/3.1 sticks and Logitech receiver for keyboard/mouse
  

I had to set ShowPicker to true under boot to actually boot otherwise I would get a black screen. The ALT key method did not work for me at all.

I could not use the HacMini package as it was giving me errors, so I just copied the EFI folder from the release page after creating the bootable Catalina installer from an original Mac App Store download.

I have noticed that on some YouTube video with Firefox the colours seem a bit off, particularly when looking a shades of black backgrounds. I have not noticed this under Windows 10.

Fonts are looking bigger than normal, compared to a normal Mac (Mini) as well.

[Tonyce]

@osy86 I have to say the thx to you.
I have test the latest version (2.2) that you release, and replace wifi card with the BCM DW1560 . for now , everything looks work well, include the TB3. but my eGPU card is GTX1070, there is no card driver for now.

Thanks for you make the most powerful Mac mini

[iiicwx]

Hi,

upgraded from hac mini v2.1 to 2.2, stuck at the white apple logo stage, took more than 1 hour for the loading bar to reach to the end, but still nothing happened.

Scenarios tested: 2
HaC Mini version: 2.2
OSX version: Catalina 10.15
NUC model: NUC8i7HVK3
Boot SSD model and protocol: sandisk extreme pro 500g m.2 for macos
Second SSD model and protocol: samsung 970 evo plus 500g m.2 for win10
First DIMM model: micron SODIMM 8GB 2666Mhz
Second DIMM model: none
Display port(s) used: mini dp to dp
Display resolution(s): 3440x1440
Any TB3 devices: -
Any USB devices: logitech g810 and g502

[osy]

Can you try enabling verbose boot? Look in the support section in the guide for how to.

[iiicwx]

@osy86
here is the -v mode screenshot, thank you so much for this great project!

[osy]

@iiicwx I think your config.plist hasn't been updated to 2.2. Can you confirm that it's updated by comparing to the EFI.zip release. If you're still having issues, please open a new ticket and fill in the requested information in the issue template.

[iiicwx]

@osy86
I think config.plist should have been updated, since I added the timeout and usepicker in the boot section in the v2.1. And When this issue happened, I downloaded the efi.zip and use it to replace the efi folder again. But issue still exists. Now I returned back to v2.1 and will try a clean upgrade again tomorrow, and will summit a issue ticket if issue persists. Thank you and have a nice evening!

[sekunho]

• Scenarios tested: 2, 3 (Tested 1 with 2.1)
• HaC Mini version: 2.2
• OSX version: 10.14.6
• NUC model: NUC8i7HVK
• Boot SSD model and protocol: Samsung 970 PRO 512GB, NVME
• Second SSD model and protocol: none
• First DIMM model: HyperX 16GB HX424S14IBK2/32
• Second DIMM model: HyperX 16GB HX424S14IBK2/32
• Display port(s) used: HDMI
• Display resolution(s): 1080p
• Any TB3 devices: none
• Any USB devices: USB keyboard, USB mouse

Geekbench 5 tests

• CPU: 1092 4526 https://browser.geekbench.com/v5/cpu/380950
• Compute OpenCL: 27713 https://browser.geekbench.com/v5/compute/158941
• Compute Metal: 28485 https://browser.geekbench.com/v5/compute/158945

Issues

1. Dock progress bar (not sure what to call it) don't reflect the actual progress. e.g Firefox's download is a third done but the dock icon indicator reflects 0%.

2. During installation (v2.1), it would say something about No _ schema for Boot at 1 index (I can vaguely recall) so I had to add ShowPicker true under Boot in config.plist but installation is otherwise smooth.

[zhengwuyue]

@osy86 I have to say the thx to you.
I have test the latest version (2.2) that you release, and replace wifi card with the BCM DW1560 . for now , everything looks work well, include the TB3. but my eGPU card is GTX1070, there is no card driver for now.

Thanks for you make the most powerful Mac mini

I use dw1560,but it can't work. Can you share your EFI please

[ryinnyc]

@osy86 I have to say the thx to you.
I have test the latest version (2.2) that you release, and replace wifi card with the BCM DW1560 . for now , everything looks work well, include the TB3. but my eGPU card is GTX1070, there is no card driver for now.

Thanks for you make the most powerful Mac mini

@Tonyce - Would you be able to share your EFI? I also have a DW1560 but cannot get Bluetooth to work. Thank you!

[runninglol]

Scenarios tested: whats this?
HaC Mini version: 2.1
OSX version: 10.15 beta 7 (upgraded to 19A573a beta 8 or 9? from system software update)
NUC model: NUC8i7HVK
Boot SSD model and protocol: Samsung 960 Plus 256GB, NVME
Second SSD model and protocol: none
First DIMM model: HyperX Impact DDR4 2400 8GB
Second DIMM model: HyperX Impact DDR4 2400 8GB
Display port(s) used: hdmi and dp for 2 monitors (one is samsung 28inch, the other is LG 27inch)
Display resolution(s): 2 monitors both are 4K
Any TB3 devices: none
Any USB devices: USB hub, USB keyboard, USB mouse, USB DAC

I used my macbook (10.15 beta 7) to created installer usb, but install pkg does not work which always shows install fail. I directly copied EFI folder and it works.
I used about one week after clean install, everything looks good.

Question 1:
@22dm Im trying to switch wifi card to a DW1820A which is less than 10 USD.
I copied AirportBrcmFixup.kext, BrcmBluetoothInjector.kext and some boot options from your EFI attached, thank you so much. 5G WIFI is good (I have no 2.4G wifi), but bluetooth shows nothing, it can not find any devices, do you know whats wrong?

Question 2:
I got a Samsung 970 Plus 256GB as my second SSD, I want to install win 10 on it, but which is more safe.
Directly install windows to second SSD and select system from BIOS use F10, or use bootcamp method and select system from OpenCore boot?

After about one month, I still can not get bluetooth to work on 10.15 with my DW1820A. I almost tried everthing.
So I put apple wireless adapter back, and used my second nvme Samsung 970 plus with a USB 3.1 nvme drive enclosure as an extenal ssd drive. And I used rufus to installed an Window 10 To Go version windows on it which I used to play WOW, LOL and PUBG few hours a week, nothing is wrong.

OpenCore shows Windows to go as a bootcamp, use ShowPicker in config file, I can choose which system to boot. I also can choose startup system in macos and it will automatically boot.
Everthing is fine in Windows to go this month except I can not enabel hyper-v.

[22dm]

Scenarios tested: whats this?
HaC Mini version: 2.1
OSX version: 10.15 beta 7 (upgraded to 19A573a beta 8 or 9? from system software update)
NUC model: NUC8i7HVK
Boot SSD model and protocol: Samsung 960 Plus 256GB, NVME
Second SSD model and protocol: none
First DIMM model: HyperX Impact DDR4 2400 8GB
Second DIMM model: HyperX Impact DDR4 2400 8GB
Display port(s) used: hdmi and dp for 2 monitors (one is samsung 28inch, the other is LG 27inch)
Display resolution(s): 2 monitors both are 4K
Any TB3 devices: none
Any USB devices: USB hub, USB keyboard, USB mouse, USB DAC
I used my macbook (10.15 beta 7) to created installer usb, but install pkg does not work which always shows install fail. I directly copied EFI folder and it works.
I used about one week after clean install, everything looks good.
Question 1:
@22dm Im trying to switch wifi card to a DW1820A which is less than 10 USD.
I copied AirportBrcmFixup.kext, BrcmBluetoothInjector.kext and some boot options from your EFI attached, thank you so much. 5G WIFI is good (I have no 2.4G wifi), but bluetooth shows nothing, it can not find any devices, do you know whats wrong?
Question 2:
I got a Samsung 970 Plus 256GB as my second SSD, I want to install win 10 on it, but which is more safe.
Directly install windows to second SSD and select system from BIOS use F10, or use bootcamp method and select system from OpenCore boot?

After about one month, I still can not get bluetooth to work on 10.15 with my DW1820A. I almost tried everthing.
So I put apple wireless adapter back, and used my second nvme Samsung 970 plus with a USB 3.1 nvme drive enclosure as an extenal ssd drive. And I used rufus to installed an Window 10 To Go version windows on it which I used to play WOW, LOL and PUBG few hours a week, nothing is wrong.

OpenCore shows Windows to go as a bootcamp, use ShowPicker in config file, I can choose which system to boot. I also can choose startup system in macos and it will automatically boot.
Everthing is fine in Windows to go this month except I can not enabel hyper-v.

I am very sorry, because I am busy with my studies, I have not paid attention on GitHub for a while, please see if #91 helps.

These kexts updated several times in the past month, maybe you can try the EFI I offered in that issue.

[ts1g]

Scenarios tested: 2 (updated over HaC Mini version 2.0)
HaC Mini version: 2.3 (newest)
OSX version: 10.15
NUC model: NUC8i7HVK

Just ran the installer again, over my 2.0 install, using the standard settings of v2.3, and it definitely takes care of the black screen issue at boot up. But the machine still identifies as a 21 inch iMac. The release notes mention that #59 had been addressed, so is there something that I manually need to do to reflect a Mac mini rather than a 21 inch iMac?

[Tonyce]

I have install the v2.3, and I found the OpenCore boot menu cannot be select.

[osy]

Scenarios tested: 2 (updated over HaC Mini version 2.0)
HaC Mini version: 2.3 (newest)
OSX version: 10.15
NUC model: NUC8i7HVK

Just ran the installer again, over my 2.0 install, using the standard settings of v2.3, and it definitely takes care of the black screen issue at boot up. But the machine still identifies as a 21 inch iMac. The release notes mention that #59 had been addressed, so is there something that I manually need to do to reflect a Mac mini rather than a 21 inch iMac?

You need to select the option to regenerate serial numbers.

[osy]

I have install the v2.3, and I found the OpenCore boot menu cannot be select.

Explain what you mean. Maybe provide a picture.

[ts1g]

Do you mean “unique identifiers”?

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On Oct 28, 2019, at 1:37 PM, osy86 ***@***.***> wrote:  Scenarios tested: 2 (updated over HaC Mini version 2.0) HaC Mini version: 2.3 (newest) OSX version: 10.15 NUC model: NUC8i7HVK Just ran the installer again, over my 2.0 install, using the standard settings of v2.3, and it definitely takes care of the black screen issue at boot up. But the machine still identifies as a 21 inch iMac. The release notes mention that #59 had been addressed, so is there something that I manually need to do to reflect a Mac mini rather than a 21 inch iMac? You need to select the option to regenerate serial numbers. — You are receiving this because you commented. Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub, or unsubscribe.

[Tonyce]

I have install the v2.3, and I found the OpenCore boot menu cannot be select.

Explain what you mean. Maybe provide a picture.

I mean the OpenCore boot menu items cannot be selected. Just like the keyboard doesn't work.

[Tonyce]

@ryinnyc @zhengwuyue This is EFI with v2.3 that I am using. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1f0ZNfrCogodA9mhDjPZFIf5dX5Mq2Inw/view?usp=sharing

[osy]

You mean your number keys do not work?

[Tonyce]

You mean your number keys do not work?

yes

[osy]

Can you try a different keyboard? Also try pressing “5” for nvram reset.

[Tonyce]

Yes, I just want press 5 to reset nvram. but it not work. so i use my USB installer with v2.2 to do this. USB installer with v2.2 works well, i remember USB installer with v2.3 seems not work as well.

[osy]

It’s probably an opencore bug. v2.3 uses the latest opencore.

[K-telj]

just did the catalina update to 10.15.1 and it broke all video [hdmi/DP], you can screenshare in but graphics show up as unknown display and don't output to the monitor. troubleshooting it now

Scenarios tested: 2 (updated over HaC Mini version 2.2 things were fine until OS update)
HaC Mini version: 2.3
OSX version: 10.15.1 update
NUC model: NUC8i7HNK

[osy]

I literally pinned the issue for a reason. #1 10.15.1 breaks the graphics.

[K-telj]

sorry wasnt trying to rile you.
rolling back to 10.15.0 but while im doing it i see reading around theres a wharevergreen update that might fix this, WhateverGreen.kext (1.3.4). going to try it after I go through the reinstall, will send back news.

[osy]

I think this will be a difficult problem to fix. The reason graphics works at all in 10.14.5+ is due to the workaround. 10.15.1 breaks the workaround so the options are either to fix the workaround or to fix the original problem. I’m hoping to fix the original problem because it’s a more long term fix.

[K-telj]

works with that updated kext.
the compiled whatevergreen 1.3.4 is what i used
got through the reinstall of 10.5.1.

i am finding bluetooth is busted, its a BCM943602CS too, the wifi is still working.
https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/339175-brcmpatchram2-for-1015-catalina-broadcom-bluetooth-firmware-upload/
looking there to see if theres anything to learn no killer issue but figure id report it

[osy]

Great news! Guess the workaround continues to leave for another update.

[HorstBrack75]

Scenarios tested: 2
HaC Mini version: 2.2 -> 2.3
OSX version: 10.14.6 (18G95) -> 10.14.6 (18G1012) (2019 Security Update, Boot Picker required to select MacOS Installer upon reboot of updater)
NUC model: NUC8I7HVK
Boot SSD model and protocol: Intel 660p 1TB, NVME
Second SSD model and protocol (if installed): Samsung 970 EVO 1TB, NVME
First DIMM model: Crucial DDR4-2400 16GB
Second DIMM model: Crucial DDR4-2400 16GB
Display port(s) used: 2x mDP
Display resolution(s): 2x1600x1200@60
Any TB3 devices: No
Any USB devices: USB Receiver for Logitech Keyboard & Mouse

Using DW1820 Wireless Card, additional kexts BrcmBluetoothInjector, BrcmFirmwareData, BrcmPatchRAM3

No issues

[HorstBrack75]

Scenarios tested: 2
HaC Mini version: 2.3 -> 2.3.1
OSX version: 10.14.6 (18G1012)
NUC model: NUC8I7HVK
Boot SSD model and protocol: Intel 660p 1TB, NVME
Second SSD model and protocol (if installed): Samsung 970 EVO 1TB, NVME
First DIMM model: Crucial DDR4-2400 16GB
Second DIMM model: Crucial DDR4-2400 16GB
Display port(s) used: 2x mDP
Display resolution(s): 2x1600x1200@60
Any TB3 devices: No
Any USB devices: USB Receiver for Logitech Keyboard & Mouse

Using DW1820 Wireless Card, additional kexts BrcmBluetoothInjector, BrcmFirmwareData, BrcmPatchRAM3

Still had to reorder kexts to see CPU temp sensors.

[Tonyce]

@HorstBrack75 Could you share your config.plist ?

[HorstBrack75]

@HorstBrack75 Could you share your config.plist ?

Vanilla like it is now in 2.3.3 where the temp sensor issue is solved now.

Only added this section for DW1820A at the very end of the Kernel section:

                        <dict>
				<key>BundlePath</key>
				<string>BrcmBluetoothInjector.kext</string>
				<key>Comment</key>
				<string>Bluetooth</string>
				<key>Enabled</key>
				<true/>
				<key>ExecutablePath</key>
				<string></string>
				<key>PlistPath</key>
				<string>Contents/Info.plist</string>
			</dict>
			<dict>
				<key>BundlePath</key>
				<string>BrcmFirmwareData.kext</string>
				<key>Comment</key>
				<string>Bluetooth</string>
				<key>Enabled</key>
				<true/>
				<key>ExecutablePath</key>
				<string>Contents/MacOS/BrcmFirmwareData</string>
				<key>PlistPath</key>
				<string>Contents/Info.plist</string>
			</dict>
			<dict>
				<key>BundlePath</key>
				<string>BrcmPatchRAM3.kext</string>
				<key>Comment</key>
				<string>Bluetooth</string>
				<key>Enabled</key>
				<true/>
				<key>ExecutablePath</key>
				<string>Contents/MacOS/BrcmPatchRAM3</string>
				<key>PlistPath</key>
				<string>Contents/Info.plist</string>
			</dict>

BrcmBluetoothInjector.kext.zip
BrcmFirmwareData.kext.zip
BrcmPatchRAM3.kext.zip

[SpookHCK]

Scenarios tested [1,3]:
HaC Mini version [2.3.3]:
OSX version [10.15.1]:
NUC model [NUC8i7HNK]:
Boot SSD model and protocol [Intel, SSDPEKNW512G8, NVMe]:
Second SSD model and protocol (if installed) [N/A]:
First DIMM model [Crucial 16GB DDR4-2400 SODIMM]:
Second DIMM model [Crucial 16GB DDR4-2400 SODIMM]:
Display port(s) used [HDMI, mini DP, mini DP]:
Display resolution(s) [4K, 1920x1080, 1920x1080]:
Any TB3 devices: No
Any USB devices: Logitech HD Pro Webcam C920

Using BCM94360CS2 and adapter, only on 10.15.x intermittent bluetooth dropout... using Apple bluetooth Keyboard and mouse, every 10 minutes or so bluetooth will stop working for about 10 seconds... Mouse freezes and keyboard stops responding... system self recovers... this behavior cannot be reproduced in 10.14.x I have tried resetting the com.apple.bluetooth preferences, but the issue persists...
All other operations work great, unlock from watch, handoff, sidecar, etc.

I have not noticed this if I boot using clover BM, only with OC BM...
But I am using an older version of drivers with clover... I will investigate further and share results when I have them (ETA 1 month due to other commitments.). Also need to test if this happens when I'm playing music over Bluetooth to AirPods... But I haven't noticed music cut out...