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Intel NUC7i3BNH Changelog

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  • 02-12-2023 by EK

    OpenCore

    • added complete EFI folder for macOS on a NUC7i3BNK:
      • kext files are updated with OpenCore Auxiliary Tools
      • [kext] 'Airportitlwm' v. 2.1.0_stable ready for macOS High Sierra

  • 01-24-2023

    OpenCore

    • Update config.plist:
      • Optimized Intel(R) HD Graphics 620 support editing many entries
      • Added devide-id entry for Intel(R) Sunrise Point-LP High Defintion Audio Controller

  • 01-23-2023

    Update Readme file: added a new section for setting up BenQ PD2500Q speakers as default audio output device

  • 01-18-2023

    Update

    • Update OpenCore v. 0.8.8
    • Update [kext] AppleALC v. 1.7.8
    • Update [kext] Lilu v. 1.6.3
    • Update [kext] WhateverGreen v. 1.6.3
    • Update [driver] HfsPlus.efi (commit c2a9898): fix W^X for firmware drivers for ExFAT and HFS+
    • Update [driver] HfsPlus.efi (commit c2a9898): fix W^X for firmware drivers for ExFAT and HFS+

    OpenCore

    • Update config.plist to support OpenCore v. 0.8.8
    • Update for not showing EFI partition folder in pickup boot menu since now the magic Acidanthera sequence from OpenCore (v. 0.8.8+) files is removed (dual boot with Windows is preserved with no issues)

  • 01-06-2023

    Update

    • Update OpenCore v. 0.8.7
    • Update [kext] AppleALC v. 1.7.7
    • Update [kext] FeatureUnlock v. 1.1.2
    • Update [kext] HibernationFixup v. 1.4.7
    • Update [kext] RestrictEvents v. 1.0.9
    • Update [kext] WhateverGreen v. 1.6.2
    • Update [kext] stripped AirportItlwm_Big_Sur v. 2.2.0 beta (commit e0f745e): some little fixes added to default code
    • Update [kext] stripped IntelBluetoothFirmware v. 2.3.0 beta (commit 693f2dc)

    OpenCore

    • Update config.plist to support OpenCore v. 0.8.7

  • 10-31-2022

    Update to macOS Big Sur 11.7.1 (20G918)

    Update

    • Update [kext] FakePCIID v. 1.3.16
    • Update [kext] FakePCIID_Intel_HDMI_Audio v. 1.3.16

  • 10-06-2022

    Update

    • Update OpenCore v. 0.8.5
    • Update [kext] VoodooPS2Controller v. 2.3.1
    • Update [kext] stripped AirportItlwm_Big_Sur v. 2.2.0 beta (commit ee56708)
    • Update [kext] stripped AirportItlwm_Catalina v. 2.2.0 beta (commit ee56708)
    • Added [kext] FeatureUnlock v. 1.0.9
    • Added [kext] USBPorts with proper mapping for USB Controllers and related active ports (applied some changes in BIOS)

    OpenCore

    • No change needed for config.plist to support OpenCore v. 0.8.5
    • Reduced warning messages number for Intel(R) HD Graphics 620 in system log during boot phase: they are correct/normal, however eliminating those warnings reduces log-file size thus reducing slightly boot loading time.

  • 09-16-2022

    Update to macOS Big Sur 11.7 (20G817)

  • 09-11-2022

    Update to macOS Big Sur 11.6.8 (20G730)

    Modified SMBIOS to Macmini8,1

    Update

    • Update OpenCore v. 0.8.4
    • Update [kext] AppleALC v. 1.7.5
    • Update [kext] CPUFriend v. 1.2.6
    • Update [kext] HibernationFixup v. 1.4.6
    • Update [kext] IntelMausi v. 1.0.7
    • Update [kext] Lilu v. 1.6.2
    • Update [kext] NVMeFix v. 1.1.0
    • Update [kext] RestrictEvents v. 1.0.8
    • Update [kext] VirtualSMC + plugins v. 1.3.0
    • Update [kext] VoodooPS2Controller v. 2.2.9
    • Update [kext] WhateverGreen v. 1.6.1
    • Update [kext] stripped AirportItlwm_Big_Sur v. 2.2.0 beta (commit bb86d9f)
    • Update [kext] stripped AirportItlwm_Catalina v. 2.2.0 beta (commit bb86d9f)

    OpenCore

    • Update config.plist to support OpenCore v. 0.8.4

  • 02-16-2022

    Updated to macOS Catalina 10.15.7 (19H1715) latest Security Update

  • 02-02-2022

    Updated to macOS Catalina 10.15.7 (19H1713) latest Security Update

  • 12-22-2021

    Updated BIOS to BNKBL357.86A.0085.2021.0901.1844

  • 11-10-2021

    Update

    • Update [kext] stripped AirportItlwm_Catalina v. 2.1.0 beta (commit 576b9e1): iwm support for LDPC in 11n/11ac mode and better Bluetooth/WiFi coex
    • Update [kext] stripped IntelBluetoothFirmware v. 2.1.0 beta (commit a9217e8): updated firmware for Intel Bluetooth 8265 (Build REL1221 Release version 22.50.0.4)
    • Update [kext] stripped IntelBluetoothInjector v. 2.1.0 beta (commit a9217e8): updated firmware for Intel Bluetooth 8265 (Build REL1221 Release version 22.50.0.4)

  • 10-31-2021

    Installed Security Update 2021-007 for macOS Catalina 10.15.7

    Update

    • Update [kext] stripped AirportItlwm_Catalina v. 2.1.0 beta (commit 3aab4a6)
    • Update [kext] stripped IntelBluetoothFirmware v. 2.0.1
    • Update [kext] stripped IntelBluetoothInjector v. 2.0.1

    Update Safari v. 15.1

  • 09-10-2021

    Update

    • Update OpenCore v. 0.7.3
    • Update [kext] AppleALC v. 1.6.4
    • Update [kext] Lilu v. 1.5.6
    • Update [kext] HibernationFixup v. 1.4.3
    • Update [kext] RestrictEvents v. 1.0.4
    • Update [kext] VirtualSMC + plugins v. 1.2.3
    • Update [kext] WhateverGreen v. 1.5.3
    • Update [kext] stripped AirportItlwm_Catalina v. 2.1.0 beta (commit 1e857b9)
    • Update [kext] stripped IntelBluetoothFirmware v. 2.0.0 beta (commit 06f9d25)
    • Update [kext] stripped IntelBluetoothInjector v. 2.0.0 beta (commit 06f9d25)

    OpenCore

    • Update config.plist to support OpenCore v. 0.7.3

    Update to macOS Catalina 10.15.7 (19H1323) latest Security Update

  • 08-21-2021

    Update

    • Update [kext] stripped AirportItlwm_Catalina v. 2.1.0 beta (commit 6bf409c)
    • Update [kext] stripped IntelBluetoothFirmware v. 2.0.0 beta (commit dbe8fcc)
    • Update [kext] stripped IntelBluetoothInjector v. 2.0.0 beta (commit dbe8fcc)

  • 06-27-2021

    Update

    • Revert back to [kext] stripped IntelBluetoothFirmware v. 1.1.3 stable (commit 562de1c): Magic Mouse 2 showed some lags with v. 2.0.0 beta (commit beb5224)
    • Revert back to [kext] stripped IntelBluetoothInjector v. 1.1.3 stable (commit 562de1c)

  • 06-25-2021

    Apple Magic Mouse 2 is working wonderfully

    Update

    • Update [kext] stripped AirportItlwm_Catalina v. 2.0.0 beta (commit 93bf81f)
    • Update [kext] stripped IntelBluetoothFirmware v. 2.0.0 beta (commit beb5224)
    • Update [kext] stripped IntelBluetoothInjector v. 2.0.0 beta (commit beb5224)

  • 05-31-2021

    Update

    • Update [kext] stripped AirportItlwm_Catalina v. 2.0.0 beta (commit 4590cd1)
    • Update [kext] stripped IntelBluetoothFirmware v. 1.1.3 beta (commit ed27c85)
    • Update [kext] stripped IntelBluetoothInjector v. 1.1.3 beta (commit ed27c85)
    • Update SSDT-PM.aml: Implemented two different sliders for Display and Device sleeping
    • Add SSDT-NMVE.aml

    OpenCore

    • Update [driver] HfsPlus.efi from latest fw (IM201 and IM161)
    • Update config.plist: Improved PCI Devices information coherence

  • 05-30-2021

    Update

    • Update OpenCore v. 0.6.9
    • Update [kext] AppleALC v. 1.6.0
    • Update [kext] IntelMausi v. 1.0.6
    • Update [kext] Lilu v. 1.5.3
    • Update [kext] NVMeFix v. 1.0.7
    • Update [kext] RestrictEvents v. 1.0.1
    • Update [kext] Sinetek-rtsx v. 9.0
    • Update [kext] VirtualSMC + plugins v. 1.2.3
    • Update [kext] stripped AirportItlwm_Catalina v. 2.0.0 beta (commit 604a33b)
    • Update [kext] stripped IntelBluetoothFirmware v. 1.1.3 beta (commit ed27c85)

    OpenCore

    • Update config.plist to support OpenCore v. 0.6.9

  • 05-27-2021

    Update

    • Update SSDT-VDEV.aml: removed PGMM device for undefined PCI device 0x00080000 (Intel Corporation Core Processor Gaussian Mixture Model)
    • Add SSDT-IGMM.aml:
      • assigned ACPI device name IGMM to undefined PCI device 0x00080000 (Intel Corporation Core Processor Gaussian Mixture Model)
      • now PCI0.IGMM@8 is properly populated in IORegistryExplorer app

  • 05-26-2021

    Update Safari v. 14.1.1

  • 05-05-2021

    Update Safari Security Patch for WebKit

  • 04-28-2021

    Update to macOS Catalina 10.5.7 Security Update 2021-002 (build 19H1030)

    Update Safari v. 14.1

    OpenCore

    • Update config.plist:
      • Misc -> Debug -> ApplePanic key set to true (previous value was false)
      • Removed -igfxtypec boot parameter since it determines slow shutdown/reboot

    Added a new section in Readme.md for making macOS zsh Terminal colorful (therefore improving readability in Terminal.app)

  • 04-18-2021

    Update

    • Update SSDT-UIAC.aml: proper support for 8086:15db (secondary) USB controller (SSS1 port)

    OpenCore

    • Update config.plist:
      • Added -igfxtypec boot parameter to force DP connectivity for Type-C platforms

  • 04-11-2021

    Update

    • Update SSDT-INIT.aml for enabling with native approach secondary XHCI interface with USB type-C port

    Totally fixed issue described here for my QHD monitor BenQ PD2500Q (resolution: 2048x1152 hiDPI for optimal readability)

  • 04-09-2021

    Update

    • Update [kext] VirtualSMC + plugins v. 1.2.3 beta (commit 1cb8fd1): fixed fan speed reading
    • Update SSDT-PM.aml:
      • Modified structure for PMCR device using as Hardware ID APP9876 as found on iMac18,3
      • Assigned ACPI device name THRM to undefined PCI device 0x00140002 (Intel Corporation Thermal Subsystem) in IODeviceTree list for enhancing compatibility with thermal zone
    • Update SSDT-VDEV.aml:
      • Added BUS1 device for SMBUS Controller (more native or Apple-like approach)
      • Assigned ACPI device name PGMM to undefined PCI device 0x00080000 (Intel Corporation Core Processor Gaussian Mixture Model) in IODeviceTree list for enhancing compatibility

    OpenCore

    • Update config.plist:
      • Added compatibility key for PciRoot(0x0)/Pci(0x14,0x2) with value pci8086,9d21 resulting to vanilla detection for thermal zone (pair with SSDT-PM.aml update)

  • 04-08-2021

    Update

    • Update [kext] stripped AirportItlwm_Catalina v. 1.3.0 beta (commit 68bc77c)
    • Update [kext] stripped IntelBluetoothFirmware v. 1.1.2 (commit 16bc609)
    • Update SSDT-EC-USBX.aml: original H_EC device is disabled (through _STA method) for not loading AppleACPIEC.kext
    • Update SSDT-PM.aml: changed returning value for PMCR._STA method from 0x0F to 0x0B
    • Add SSDT-FWHD.aml for enabling Intel 82802 Firmware Hub Device

    OpenCore

    • Update config.plist:
      • Added H_EC._STA,0,N to H_EC.XSTA,0,N binary patch (pair with SSDT-EC-USBX.aml)

  • 04-06-2021

    Update

    • Update [kext] AppleALC v. 1.5.9
    • Update [kext] HibernationFixup v. 1.4.0
    • Update [kext] Lilu v. 1.5.2
    • Update [kext] NVMeFix v. 1.0.6
    • Update [kext] VirtualSMC + plugins v. 1.2.2
    • Update [kext] WhateverGreen v. 1.4.9

    Debug

    • Update MaciASL v. 1.6.0

    Since SMCSuperIO.kext from official v. 1.2.2 release seems to be bugged reporting always 0 rpm for FAN sensor, it is replaced with old version taken from previous working beta release

  • 04-05-2021

    Update to macOS Catalina 10.5.7 Supplemental Update + Security Update (build 19H524)

    Update

    • Add [kext] HibernationFixup v. 1.3.9

    OpenCore

    Moving from Debug OpenCore v. 0.6.7 to Release one since system should be stable enough

    • Updated config.plist:
      • Misc -> Debug -> AppleDebug key set to false (previous value was true)
      • Misc -> Debug -> ApplePanic key set to false (previous value was true)
      • Misc -> Debug -> Target key set to 3 (previous value was 67)
      • Removed in NVRAM -> boot-args key -v keepsysm=1 debug=0x100 (only needed for debugging purpouses)

    Enabling GUI for OpenCanopy in config.plist: - Misc -> Boot -> PickerMode key set to External (previous value was Builtin) - Misc -> Boot -> PickerVariant key set to Modern (previous value was Auto)

  • 04-03-2021

    Update

    • Add [kext] FakePCIID: atm it's needed for enabling audio over HDMI (it's not a vanilla solution)
    • Add [kext] FakePCIID_Intel_HDMI_Audio: atm it's needed for enabling audio over HDMI (it's not a vanilla solution)

    OpenCore

    • Update config.plist:
      • Updated layout-id to 45 for Audio device (PciRoot(0x0)/Pci(0x1f,0x3))
      • Proper set-up for supporting MAT device:
        • Booter/Quirks/EnableWriteUnprotector set to false (previous value was true)
        • Booter/Quirks/ProvideCustomSlide set to false (previous value was true)
        • Booter/Quirks/RebuildAppleMemoryMap set to true (previous value was false)
        • Booter/Quirks/SyncRuntimePermissions set to true (previous value was false)
      • Added acpi-wake-type key for USB 3.0 xHCI Controller (PciRoot(0x0)/Pci(0x14,0x0)) for supporting wake-up from keyboard (since it's a desktop I'm not very interested in sleep...)
      • updated config for PciRoot(0x0)/Pci(0x2,0x0):
        • enabled enable-hdmi-dividers-fix property
        • enabled framebuffer-con2-enable property
        • enabled framebuffer-con2-has-lspcon property
        • enabled framebuffer-con2-preferred-lspcon-mode property
        • enabled framebuffer-camellia property
        • enabled framebuffer-conX-busid property
        • enabled framebuffer-conX-flags property
        • enabled framebuffer-conX-index property
        • enabled framebuffer-conX-pipe property
        • enabled framebuffer-conX-type property
        • enabled framebuffer-flags property
        • enabled framebuffer-memorycount property
        • enabled framebuffer-mobile property
        • enabled framebuffer-pipecount property
        • enabled framebuffer-portcount property
      • fixed layout for my keyboard

  • 04-02-2021

    Update

    • Update SSDT-RTC0.aml: enabling native RTC device only for macOS
    • Add SSDT-INIT.aml for initialize HPTE (disabling HPET device) and OSYS variables
    • Add [kext] IntelMausi v. 1.0.5 for enabling support for Intel Ethernet (en2)

    OpenCore

    • Update config.plist:
      • cleaned testing stuff
      • added PCI0._INI,0,S to XINI,0,S binary patch
      • added standard HPET._CRS to XCRS binary patch
      • forced loading for com.apple.iokit.IO80211Family in Kernel -> Force section
      • updated config for PciRoot(0x0)/Pci(0x2,0x0):
        • enabled enable-dpcd-max-link-rate-fix property
        • enabled enable-lspcon-support property
        • enabled force-online property
        • enabled framebuffer-con1-enable property
        • enabled framebuffer-con1-has-lspcon property
        • enabled framebuffer-con1-preferred-lspcon-mode property
        • enabled framebuffer-patch-enable property

    After extensive tests, there is no real benefit on enabling ALSD and PNLF devices through SSDT-ALSD.aml and SSDT-PNLF.aml: I tried since my 2k monitor BenQ PD2500Q is equipped with an Ambient Light Sensor.

  • 04-01-2021

    Update

    • Add [kext] USBInjectAll v. 0.7.7
    • Add SSDT-UIAC.aml (Thunderbolt Controller not yet included...)
    • Update SSDT-PM.aml with proper CPU frequency vector data for Intel 7100U (Low Frequency Mode LFM is set @ 08 i.e. 800 MHz according to Intel Specifications while Perf Bias is set @ 01 i.e. default setting for performance)

    OpenCore

    • Update config.plist:
      • Added PCI devices properties
      • Updated Kernel -> Quirks -> XhciPortLimit key: now set @ false (previous value was true) according to new USB config

  • 03-31-2021

    Update

    • Update [kext] VirtualSMC v. 1.2.2 beta:
      • SMCSuperIO supports Embedded Controller sensors for any (atm just one) fan reading in macOS injecting Intel_EC_V3 value in ec-device for PciRoot(0x0)/Pci(0x1f,0x0)
    • Update SSDT-EC-USBX.aml for implementing Apple EC device and USBX management (modified version from Dortania's one for Desktop machine)
    • Update SSDT-PM.aml for proper power management (CPU frequency scaling is still missing)
    • Add SSDT-SHARE.aml
    • Add SSDT-VDEV.aml adding various virtual devices for macOS compatibility

  • 03-30-2021

    Initial setup for GitHub repo:

    • Update Changelog
    • Update Readme

  • 03-29-2021

    Getting complete ACPI dump loading SysReport quirk in config.plist

  • 03-21-2021

    • Update Safari to v. 14.0.3
    • Successful (but very rough...) install for Catalina 10.5.7 (19H2) on Intel NUC7i3BNH