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+# Fixing Embedded Controllers: Manual
+
+* [Finding the ACPI path](#finding-the-acpi-path)
+  * [DSDT](#DSDT)
+  * [DeviceManager](#devicemanager)
+* [Edits to the sample SSDT](#edits-to-the-sample-ssdt)
+* [Edge Cases](#edge-cases)
+* [Compiling the SSDT](#compiling-the-ssdt)
+* [Wrapping up](#wrapping-up)
+
+TO-DO:
+
+* Finish Edge cases and sample SSDT edits
+
+## Finding the ACPI path
+
+To find the ACPI pathing, you have 2 methods:
+
+* [DSDT](#DSDT)
+* [DeviceManager](#devicemanager)
+
+### DSDT
+
+Finding the ACPI pathing is quite easy actually, first open your decompiled DSDT you got from [Dumping the DSDT](/Manual/dump.md) and [Decompiling and Compiling](/Manual/compile.md) with either maciASL(if in macOS) or any other text editor if in Windows or Linux(VSCode has an [ACPI extension](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=Thog.vscode-asl) that can also help).
+
+Next, search for `PNP0C09`. You should get something similar:
+
+![](/images/Desktops/pnp.png)
+
+From the above example we see 2 main things:
+
+* Name of our embedded controller
+  * In this case being `EC0`
+* Pathing of our embedded controller
+  * `PC00.LPC0`
+
+But now we get into edge case territory, what fun!
+
+The main ones to check for are:
+
+* [Multiple PNP0C09's show up](#multiple-pnp0c09s-show-up)
+* [No PNP0C09 show up](#no-pnp0c09-show-up)
+* [PNP0C09 already named `EC`](#pnp0c09-already-named-ec)
+* [PNP0C09 already has an `_STA` method](#pnp0c09-already-has-an-sta-method)
+
+If none of the above apply to you, you're ready for the next section:
+
+### DeviceManager
+
+If you already have Windows installed on this machine, finding the EC pathing is fairly easy.
+
+Start by opening up Device Manager in Windows and looking for a device named `Embedded Controller`. Once found, click on it and select the `BIOS device Name` entry. You should get something like this:
+
+![](/images/Desktops/ec.png)
+
+From the above, we can see that our pathing is `SB.PC00.LPC0.EC0`
+
+Now with the pathing, you can head here: [Edits to the sample SSDT](#edits-to-the-sample-ssdt)
+
+## Edits to the sample SSDT
+
+Now that we have our ACPI path, lets grab our SSDT and get to work:
+
+* [SSDT-EC-USBX](https://github.com/acidanthera/OpenCorePkg/blob/master/Docs/AcpiSamples/SSDT-EC-USBX.dsl)
+  * For Skylake and newer and all AMD systems
+* [SSDT-EC](https://github.com/acidanthera/OpenCorePkg/blob/master/Docs/AcpiSamples/SSDT-EC.dsl)
+  * For Broadwell and older
+
+## Edge Cases
+
+### Multiple PNP0C09's show up
+
+When multiple PNP0C09 show up, we need to next check for the following properties:
+
+* `_HID` (Hardware ID)
+* `_CRS` (Current Resource Settings)
+* `_GPE` (General Purpose Events)
+
+What these signify is whether this PNP0C09 device is real or not, as per the [ACPI spec](https://uefi.org/sites/default/files/resources/ACPI_6_3_final_Jan30.pdf).
+
+* Note: If _STA shows up as well, you'll need to go here: [PNP0C09 already has an `_STA` method](#pnp0c09-already-has-an-sta-method)
+
+### No PNP0C09 show up
+
+When this happens, you'll only need to create a "dummy" EC for macOS. You'll still want to find the PCI and LPC pathing for this device.
+
+### PNP0C09 already named `EC`
+
+Congrats! No need to create an SSDT-EC! However you will still want USBX if you're skylake or newer.
+
+Prebuilt can be grabbed here: [SSDT-USBX.aml](https://github.com/dortania/USB-Map-Guide/blob/master/extra-files/SSDT-USBX.aml)
+
+### PNP0C09 already has an `_STA` method
+
+This is the equivalent of not having an EC as we can't control it with our SSDT-EC, instead we'll need to create a "dummy" EC for macOS. You'll still want to find the PCI and LPC pathing for this device.
+
+Example of an EC with STA already:
+
+![Credit to rottenpants466](/images/Desktops/sta.png)
+
+## Compiling the SSDT
+
+ With the SSDT done, you're now [ready to compile the SSDT!](/Manual/compile.md)
+
+## Wrapping up
+
+Once you're done making your SSDT, either head to the next page to finish the rest of the SSDTs or head here if you're ready to warp up:
+
+* [**Cleanup**](/cleanup.md)

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+# Fixing Embedded Controllers: Prebuilt
+
+By far the easiest way to fix your Embedded Controller is just downloading one of the files below:
+
+**Desktop**:
+
+* [SSDT-EC-USBX-DESKTOP](https://github.com/dortania/Getting-Started-With-ACPI/blob/master/extra-files/compiled/SSDT-EC-USBX-DESKTOP.aml)
+  * For Skylake desktops and newer and AMD CPU based systems
+* [SSDT-EC-DESKTOP](https://github.com/dortania/Getting-Started-With-ACPI/blob/master/extra-files/compiled/SSDT-EC-DESKTOP.aml)
+  * For Broadwell desktops and older
+
+**Laptops**:
+
+* [SSDT-EC-USBX-LAPTOP.aml](https://github.com/dortania/Getting-Started-With-ACPI/blob/master/extra-files/compiled/SSDT-EC-USBX-LAPTOP.aml)
+  * For Skylake laptops and newer
+* [SSDT-EC-LAPTOP.aml](https://github.com/dortania/Getting-Started-With-ACPI/blob/master/extra-files/compiled/SSDT-EC-LAPTOP.aml)
+  * For Broadwell laptops and older
+
+The main things to note with this method:
+
+* Quite Bloated
+  * There's ACPI naming for every type, this means there's added delays in boot times
+* Doesn't really teach you anything
+  * For most, this doesn't matter. But to some knowing what makes your hackintosh tick is part of the journey
+
+## Wrapping up
+
+Once you're done making your SSDT, either head to the next page to finish the rest of the SSDTs or head here if you're ready to warp up:
+
+* [**Cleanup**](/cleanup.md)

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+# Fixing Embedded Controllers: SSDTTime
+
+The second involves using SSDTTime which automates most of the process. See here on how to use it: [SSDTs: Easy Way](/ssdt-methods/ssdt-easy.md)
+
+To get the SSDT-PLUG, run the following:
+
+* `4. Dump DSDT` then run `2. FakeEC`
+
+This will provide you with some files, the main one you care about is SSDT-EC**.aml**. The DSDT and .dsl are only left for referencing or verification.
+
+The main things to note with this method:
+
+* Doesn't work on HEDT and server hardware(ie. X99 and X299)
+  * While the majority following this guide are likely on consumer hardware, those with fancier hardware will need to either use the [Prebuilt](#prebuilts) or [Manual](#manual) method
+* Doesn't work on Laptops
+  * Just like with HEDT, you will need to either use the [Prebuilt](#prebuilts) or [Manual](#manual) method
+* Doesn't provide you the USBX property to fix power
+  * This can easily be fixed by using this prebuilt file in addition to SSDT-EC: [SSDT-USBX.aml](https://github.com/dortania/USB-Map-Guide/blob/master/extra-files/SSDT-USBX.aml)
+  * Note USBX is only needed for Skylake and newer
+* Doesn't really teach you anything
+  * For most, this doesn't matter. But to some knowing what makes your hackintosh tick is part of the journey
+
+## Wrapping up
+
+Once you're done making your SSDT, either head to the next page to finish the rest of the SSDTs or head here if you're ready to warp up:
+
+* [**Cleanup**](/cleanup.md)