
Even if you have another windows partition or a separate drive for just Windows, just like me, it will not affect it because it practically does nothing. If you do not do this, you will run into problems. Also in your BIOS, under OC (Overclocking setting), scroll down to "CPU Features", and Disable VT-d Tech.After post-installation process, you can re-install the other stick of RAM. For example, if you have 2 x 4GB RAM installed on your computer like I did, take out one stick and leave only one 4GB stick installed. If you do not do this, you will for sure get a kernel panic. When installing Mavericks, only have ONE STICK OF RAM installed on the computer throughout the whole process.Just like I did and spent countless hours on trying to fix it and finally got a fully running Mavericks install just yesterday night. After the process, your BIOS should be patched!Įven after it is patched, you will most likely run into problems. It will restart once or twice so don't be alarmed. Step 12: Then it will tell you to choose your USB, and then select the file. Step 11: Since the BIOS we are flashing is fairly new, MSI requires us to update the BIOS using the option "BIOS + ME." So choose the option that says "Select one file to update BIOS and ME" On the left side of your screen, click on "M-Flash" Step 9: Turn off the computer, plug in the USB you just created and boot into the BIOS. Also rename the patched bios file to just "E7850IMS.170" so the BIOS is able to recognize it better. Root meaning not in any folder, just directly onto the USB. Once the USB is formatted, copy the new patched bios file to the root of the USB.

Also tick "Quick Format" since it isn't required to do a full format. Now make sure that the file system is set to FAT32. To format, right click on the USB and click "Format". Step 8: Plug in a USB to your computer and format it. Now we shall proceed to updating the BIOS by creating the USB. Step 7: Now there should be a new file called "pE7850IMS.170". Once in the PMPatch folder type in this: PMPatch E7850IMS.170 pE7850IMS.170 If you are using BIOS version 1.7, then what you want to do is path your way to the PMPatch folder. It should look something like this: "PMPatch input.file output.file" Step 5: Now take the BIOS file which should be named "E7850IMS.170" and copy it to the PMPatch_0.5.14_win folder. Hopefully now you have a folder called PMPatch_0.5.14_win. Step 4: This is the part where you are having your problem. Step 3: Now since you have PMPatch downloaded and hopefully in your Downloads folder, you want to extract it by right clicking on the PMPatch_0.5.14_win.zip file and click on "Extract All." A pop up will open and click on Ok and the file should unzip in the Downloads folder. Step 1: Download the latest version of PMPatch. You will know when the BIOS file is patched when the script in command prompt is put through and at the end it says "Output file generated." The only way for you to get Mavericks installed on this specific motherboard, it needs to be patched. I will just start from step one and guide you through. I used to be in the same boat as you and I have a solution to your problem.

Building a CustoMac Hackintosh: Buyer's Guide
