Big Sur and eGPU FileVault turned on Working!

[SnowWhiteFF]

I can confirm that the update to Big SUR with dual monitors connected to my eGPU and file vault turned ON work flawlessly. I can FINALLY be happy again. No issues at all with restarts and turning off the mac mini and turning it back on.

 

[nyskifan]

I can confirm that the update to Big SUR with dual monitors connected to my eGPU and file vault turned ON work flawlessly. I can FINALLY be happy again. No issues at all with restarts and turning off the mac mini and turning it back on.

Excellent news! Does the apple boot screen appear? Can you select the startup disc by holding option? I may take the plunge soon.

 

[SnowWhiteFF]

Yes the boot screen appears, it does take a second to recognize login. I didn’t check the start up disc but I think they removed that upon public release .

 

[jagooch]

Doesn't work for me unless I turn Filevault off.


With filevault on, I have to open up my Macbook from Clamshell mode , type in my credentials to unlock my disks, and then close it.

From there on boot is normal and my eGPU connected displays + bluetooth keyb/mouse work normally. Before that none of those work.

HW/SW
2019 Macbook Pro 16"
Razer Core X 5700XT GPU
Big Sur

 

[SnowWhiteFF]

Doesn't work for me unless I turn Filevault off.


With filevault on, I have to open up my Macbook from Clamshell mode , type in my credentials to unlock my disks, and then close it.

From there on boot is normal and my eGPU connected displays + bluetooth keyb/mouse work normally. Before that none of those work.

HW/SW
2019 Macbook Pro 16"
Razer Core X 5700XT GPU
Big Sur

Still works for me. It depends on a lot of situations. Update came out today to concern something’s download it and try again?

 

[jagooch]

Still works for me. It depends on a lot of situations. Update came out today to concern something’s download it and try again?

11.2 didn't fix it.
Test 1 was to shutdown and then connect power by connecting thunderbolt cable.
The eGPU powered on
My Caldigit dock lit up to show it was getting signal from my 2019 Macbook Pro.
The external displays remained blank, and my external bluetooth keyboard connection light flashed to show it could not connect to the laptop.
I opened the laptop and entered my password to unlock it.
I closed the laptop and after that the external screens and keyboard worked.

Test 2 The laptop is logged in and docked. External screens and mouse/keyboard are working. I restart the laptop.
The screens go dark.
I wait but the screens don't come back on.
I open the laptop and the display is blank.
I press the power button, then login/unlock the laptop just as before.
I close the case.
The external displays come on and external mouse/keyboard work as expected.

Time to turn Filevault back off.