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DSDT Database Update: ASUS Socket 1156 H55/P55 Verified Edits

Posted by tonymacx86 on Monday, April 18, 2011
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We've done a major update to the DSDT Database, adding hand edited, verified DSDTs for all ASUS Socket 1156 motherboards. We've supplied only the bare minimal edits, as most of these motherboards will function well without DSDTs. Special thanks to Beelzebozo for spearheading this effort! 

Here's a list of the 28 new DSDTs we've just added:
  • ASUS Maximus III Extreme - BIOS 1204
  • ASUS Maximus III Formula - BIOS 2104
  • ASUS Maximus III GENE - BIOS 2103
  • ASUS P7H55 - BIOS 0901
  • ASUS P7H55 USB3 - BIOS 1606
  • ASUS P7H55-M - BIOS 1101
  • ASUS P7H55-M LE - BIOS 0706
  • ASUS P7H55-M PRO - BIOS 1604
  • ASUS P7H55 -M USB3 - BIOS 0901
  • ASUS P7H55D-M EVO - BIOS 1604
  • ASUS P7H55D-M PRO - BIOS 1604
  • ASUS P7H57D-V EVO - BIOS 1606
  • ASUS P7P55 LX - BIOS 1102
  • ASUS P7P55 M - BIOS 0904
  • ASUS P7P55 WS SUPERCOMPUTER - BIOS 1201
  • ASUS P7P55D - BIOS 2003
  • ASUS P7P55D DELUXE - BIOS 2003
  • ASUS P7P55D EVO - BIOS 2004
  • ASUS P7P55D LE - BIOS 2003
  • ASUS P7P55D PREMIUM - BIOS 2003
  • ASUS P7P55D PRO - BIOS 2003
  • ASUS P7P55D-E - BIOS 1504
  • ASUS P7P55D-E DELUXE - BIOS 1504
  • ASUS P7P55D-E EVO - BIOS 1504
  • ASUS P7P55D-E LX - BIOS 1602
  • ASUS P7P55D-E PREMIUM - BIOS 1504
  • ASUS P7P55D-E PRO - BIOS 1602
  • ASUS Sabertooth 55I - BIOS 2003
Instructions on how to use with MultiBeast's UserDSDT are available here.  Good luck, and let us know how it goes with these new additions to the DSDT Database!

-tonymacx86 & MacMan


DSDT-Free and UserDSDT Solutions for ASUS Socket 1156 H55/P55 Motherboards

Posted by tonymacx86 on Sunday, April 17, 2011
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I've always been a Gigabyte fan. When looking at last year's ASUS specs for 1156, standard Realtek ALC HDEF audio made Gigabyte the best choice. However, we recently picked up the ASUS P7H55-M LE. We figured it would be an important board to test, as many people buy ASUS, and would like them better supported. 

I was astounded that when booting without a DSDT, most of everything just worked! No kernel panic on power management, built in USB hubs, SATA recognized- and best of all sleep worked! 

As far as buying advice goes, because of the Sandy Bridge onslaught, there are some amazing deals on both Gigabyte and Asus 1156 stuff right now, and they're 100% supported. Here are 2 methods you can use for Post-Installation on most ASUS 1156 motherboards.

ASUS 1156: DSDT-FREE METHOD
Using a DSDT is not necessary for most ASUS Socket 1156 boards using a recent BIOS. Most implement RMH (Rate Matching Hubs) for USB, use VIA audio, and initiate Power Management on their own with no further tweaks. This means sleep works, even without DSDT edits! Please note that you'll still have to install audio, graphics, and network support separately.
  1. Backup and delete your /Extra folder
  2. Run MultiBeast
  3. Install choices below and reboot.
ASUS 1156: UserDSDT METHOD
In general, a DSDT is a helpful thing to have if you are planning on tweaking and optimizing. If you want to configure 2 graphics cards via DSDT graphics edit, or if you want to add support for HDMI (HDAU edit) you need a DSDT. To utilize AppleHDA instead of VoodooHDA for Realtek ALC8xx audio, you need a DSDT. Please note that you'll still have to install audio, graphics, and network support separately.
  1. Backup and delete your /Extra folder
  2. Download your motherboard's DSDT from the DSDT Database
  3. Place the .aml file on Desktop
  4. Run MultiBeast
  5. Select UserDSDT + System Utilities
  6. Reboot
OUR BUDGET PICK
ASUS P7H55-M PRO - AMAZON / NEWEGG  $99.00

Please report back in comments if the DSDT-Free method works for you!  Thanks!

-tonymacx86 & MacMan

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Building a CustoMac: Three Updated LGA 1156 Builds for OS X

Posted by tonymacx86 on Thursday, February 10, 2011
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By request, here are three updated builds, based on the original CustoMac post from June 2010.  These builds are our most current 1156 recommendations for fully compatible budget builds running Mac OS X as the primary operating system.  

All three builds include:
  • Gigabyte LGA 1156 Motherboard
  • Intel Core i-series Quad-Core CPU
  • 4GB or 8GB of RAM, expandable up to 16GB
  • 1 TB Hard Drive
  • CD/DVD Burner
  • Case and Power Supply
  • Mac OS X Snow Leopard Retail DVD
We've included all components besides monitor, as any standard monitor will do.  You can use these recommendations as a jumping off point for further customization, or as a shopping list.  Prices reflect those as of February 2011, and do not include shipping or tax. 

Budget Power Build 1
Core i5-760 / Gigabyte GA-H55M-UD2H / GeForce GT 240 / 4GB DDR3 RAM
$683.88

Motherboard:  GA-H55M-UD2H $94.99


Hard Drive: Samsung Spinpoint 1 TB $62.99

CD/DVD Burner: Sony Optiarc Black $36.95

Power Supply: Antec 550W Continuous Power $64.99

Operating System: Mac OS X Snow Leopard $29.00

Budget Power Build 2
Core i7-870 / Gigabyte GA-H55M-UD2H / Radeon HD 5770 / 4GB DDR3 RAM
$991.23


Motherboard:  GA-H55M-UD2H $94.99



Hard Drive: Samsung Spinpoint 1 TB $62.99

CD/DVD Burner: Sony Optiarc Black $36.95

CPU Cooler: Scythe Mugen 2 $47.35

Power Supply: Corsair 650HX Modular 650W $119.99

Operating System: Mac OS X Snow Leopard $29.00

Budget Power Build 3
Core i7-870 / Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD3 / Radeon HD 5870 / 8GB DDR3 RAM
 $1211.41

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD3 $130.22

Graphics: Diamond ATI Radeon HD 5870 1GB $234.99

Hard Drive: Samsung Spinpoint 1 TB $62.95
CD/DVD Burner: Sony Optiarc Black $36.95

CPU Cooler: Scythe Mugen 2 $47.35
Case: Antec 900 $99.99

Power Supply: Corsair 650HX Modular 650W $119.99

Operating System: Mac OS X Snow Leopard $29.00

Optional Accessories
NOTE: Only MODEL NO: ACB10us v1.0 will wake from sleep.

Oh, and don't forget, if you end up buying anything, click through one of the links above, or in the sidebar.  That way, you'll be supporting the site, as well as getting the best prices.  Thanks in advance!   

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Building a CustoMac: CustoMac Mini

Posted by tonymacx86 on Thursday, December 09, 2010
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It used to be that any tiny system was too underpowered to be a real workstation.  Mini-ITX systems with Atom processors and integrated graphics are no good for gaming or HD, let alone having enough horsepower to run professional applications.

Over the past year, many manufacturers have put out Socket 1156 (Intel Core-i3/i5/i7 compatible) Mini-ITX motherboards, completely changing the custom mini-build landscape.  Now one can build a tiny powerhouse capable of running a full-sized graphics card, and a modern quad-core CPU. 

The transition to 1156 has also altered people's ideas of an HTPC, as now your television can be the centerpiece of a very fast, and quiet computer build.  We've put together the following spec build based on a rig that was contributed to the site earlier this year.  It's meant to be a jumping off point for further customization, but if purchased verbatim would work 100% with audio + video through HDMI. This system is fully supported by iBoot + MultiBeast.

CustoMac Mini
Core i3-540 - Gigabyte GA-H55N-USB3 - NVIDIA GT 240 1GB - 4GB DDR3 RAM
$616.96

CPU: Intel Core i3-540 3.06GHz $109.99


Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H55N-USB3 $104.99

Optical Drive: Sony Optiarc 8X SATA DVD+/-RW Slim $39.79

RAM: OCZ 4GB DDR3 1333 (2 x 2GB) $61.99

Adapter: Micro Sata to Sata (for Slim Optical)  $14.99
Operating System: Mac OS X Snow Leopard $26.99


Optional Accessories
NOTE: Only MODEL NO: ACB10us v1.0 will wake from sleep.



Optional Upgrades
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