Alejandro Barreiro

Since it is a Ryzen processor with integrated graphics, I would recommend checking the NootedRed repository. Judging by the image, the issue lies with the graphics.

Good morning, Daniel @MaLd0n. Sorry for the delay in replying. I thought you were asking for the CoreAudio log extracted from the Console—my apologies... Here is the information you requested. HDAUniversal-Fast-Diagnostics-2026-10-14_10-08-17.zip

@MaLd0n I did what you mentioned, but while testing, I realized that CoreAudio has the same problem we had at the beginning: it can't handle the rear line-in (rear light blue) and the front microphone input (front pink) at the same time. Can this be fixed? AudioLog.txt.zip

Good morning, Daniel @MaLd0n: Well... checking in again. It’s working well... There is some noise, though I’m not sure if it’s a defect in the cables, the jacks, or the controller, so I’ll keep testing for a few more days. However, there is one thing that isn't working, and I don't know why. In macOS Tahoe's "Audio MIDI Setup," the onboard audio, USB interface, and HDMI all appear correctly and function properly. However, the "Aggregate Device" feature—intended to centralize input and output operations—doesn't work after setup. It fails with any device: onboard audio, the (generic) USB interface individually, or even when grouping the two devices. There is no audio input or output. I want to try restoring AppleHDA.kext to see if I encounter the same problem without AppleALC.kext, but I can't seem to install it. Do you have any idea why the "Aggregate Device" issue might be happening? I tried using MyKextInstaller to install AppleHDA.kext, but it won't install. I can't use OCLP forks because I need the official version to enable my Polaris graphics, given my processor's lack of AVX2 instructions. Is there a tool that can successfully install AppleHDA.kext on Tahoe? Thanks, as always...

Good morning, Daniel @MaLd0n. I have to reiterate what I said in my previous comment: YOU ARE A GENIUS!!! Everything is working correctly so far. I still need to run audio quality tests and try it out with Logic Pro or some mixing software to see if everything can be used simultaneously—the way I do with AppleALC.kext, though without the rear line-in (light blue) port. It seems that with your new driver, this should be possible without major issues by setting up an aggregate device in macOS's Audio MIDI Setup. Now, I have a few questions: 1- Is this package you sent me specific to my hardware, or can anyone with my codec get it working the same way? 2- Is this package only for the ALC887, or does it also include solutions for other codecs? 3- Do you release updates for this driver, like the developers of other drivers do? Here is the information generated by the last package we tested. Tomorrow, I’ll send you the results of the tests I run with a DAW—I’ll likely use Logic. This work will be published online with the appropriate credits. A million thanks... HDAUniversal-Fast-Diagnostics-2026-10-11_09-40-09.zip

@MaLd0n Okay... it works and the names don't change, but the behavior is strange. It’s as if the line-in and the front microphone can't work at the same time. If I select the front microphone, the line-in stops working—and no matter what I do, it won't work—so I have to select the rear microphone and then the line-in to get it active again. But then the front microphone deactivates and won't work even if I select it; I have to select the rear microphone and then the front one to get that working, and so on. Basically, whenever I switch between them, one of them always ends up not working. I’m going to be out of town for a few days and will be back on Sunday, so I’m leaving this info here and will get back in touch with you on Sunday or Monday. You're a genius!!! Best regards HDAUniversal-Fast-Diagnostics-2026-10-09_12-30-30.zip

Good morning, Daniel @MaLd0n . In this version, the line-in works, but selecting it changes the name of the front microphone, and the microphone stops working. This behavior is shown in the attached video. Both the front microphone and the line-in change names when one or the other is selected; what I am looking for is to have three separate stereo inputs (Rear Speakers, Headphones, Rear Microphone, Rear Line-in, and Front Microphone). The video is inside the ZIP file. Audio Tahoe 3.zip HdaCodecDump-Clover.zip

Sorry, Daniel @MaLd0n; I'm resending the message and attaching the information. No... ID 170 shows a name change. "Internal Speakers" are renamed to "Line Out," but everything works the same way. What we are looking to do is activate "Line In." Audio Sonoma.zip Audio Tahoe 2.zip HdaCodecDump-Clover.zip

No... ID 170 shows a name change. "Internal Speakers" are renamed to "Line Out," but everything works the same way. What we are looking to do is activate "Line In."

@MaLd0n Here is the codec dump extracted with Clover.HdaCodecDump-Clover.zip

I'll send it to you as soon as I can... Please wait a bit for me...

Thanks a lot, Daniel @MaLd0n, great work, as always! Everything works just like with AppleALC.kext. The only thing left is to test the sound quality, which I'll get to today. And well... the "Line In" (the light blue rear port) still isn't working; it would be fantastic if that could be fixed, but if not, it's fine as is.

Hi Daniel @MaLd0n ... Well, I managed to install macOS Tahoe 26.7.1 (25G241) on Ivy Bridge. Hardware: Processor: i5-3330 3.0 GHz Motherboard: GA-H61M-S1 Graphics: AsRock Phantom Gaming RX 570 4GB The motherboard's audio codec is ALC887; across macOS versions from High Sierra to Sequoia, I’ve always used layout-ID 11. This allows me to have two stereo "pink" inputs (which I split into four mono inputs) and two stereo "green" outputs (which I can also split into four mono outputs if I wish). Both audio outputs appear when expanding the menu bar menu, allowing for manual selection; the rear output shows up as "Internal Speakers," while the front output initializes as "Headphones." The only downside to this ID is that the "light blue" line-in port doesn't work. In macOS Tahoe, using HDAUniversal with the boot argument "alcid=11" results in the same initialization, but the front "Headphones" output doesn't work when selected in "System Settings," nor does it appear in the menu bar selection list. No matter what changes I make, audio always plays through the rear output. I’m sending you the codec info extracted from Sonoma (where it works with AppleALC.kext) and the info extracted from Tahoe (using HDAUniversal.kext) to see if there’s a solution. It would also be fantastic if we could get the rear "light blue" line-in port working. Audio Sonoma.zip Audio Tahoe.zip

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MaLd0n Excellent tutorial !!! Thanks.