OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion bootable USB

Q: What is a Hackintosh?

A non-Apple computer configured to run macOS using compatible PC hardware combined with a custom bootloader and configuration files to emulate a real Mac environment.

Q: Is building a Hackintosh legal?

Installing macOS on non-Apple hardware violates Apple’s End User License Agreement (EULA). It is generally not illegal for personal experimentation but not permitted for commercial use.

Q: What hardware is best for a Hackintosh?

The best hardware closely matches real Apple systems, with Intel CPUs (6th Gen to Core Ultra), AMD Radeon GPUs, compatible chipsets, and Intel-based Wi-Fi cards offering higher success rates.

Q: Can I build a Hackintosh with an AMD CPU?

Yes, macOS can run on AMD Ryzen CPUs using kernel patches, but Intel CPUs provide better native compatibility.

Q: What is OpenCore?

OpenCore is a modern Hackintosh bootloader that provides near-native macOS behavior and is the recommended bootloader for new installations.

Q: Is Clover still supported?

Yes, Clover is still supported but less recommended compared to OpenCore for modern systems.

Q: Which macOS versions support Hackintosh?

Hackintosh systems support macOS versions from Leopard up to recent releases, depending on hardware compatibility.

Q: Do NVIDIA graphics cards work on Hackintosh?

Only older NVIDIA GPUs work on older macOS versions; modern NVIDIA GPUs are incompatible with current macOS releases due to lack of driver support.

Q: What is an EFI folder?

The EFI folder contains the bootloader, drivers, kexts, and configuration files required to boot macOS on a Hackintosh.

Q: What are kexts?

Kexts (kernel extensions) are drivers that enable hardware functionality such as audio, Ethernet, USB, and graphics.

unknet · August 8, 2012

I'm trying your command. I'm checking with md5sum to test if dd has copied it correctly.

Im checking this also http://en.opensuse.org/openSUSE:SUSE_Studio_Disc_Image_Howtos

unknet · August 8, 2012

Finally I managed to boot from USB but I cant reach installation.

My System

System: DELL XPS1730

CPU=Intel® Core2 Duo CPU T9300 @ 2.50GHz

Graphics= 2x Nvidia M8800GTX

Using -f option I can reach

ACPI: System State (S0 S3 S4 S5) (S3)

and hangs.

Other messages seen without -f

No SMBIOS replacement found.

ACPI table not found: DSDT.aml

ACPI table not found: SSDY.aml

.....

System uptime XXXXXX and hangs

Any ideas?

Cassio · August 9, 2012

Post a picture of the screen (normal boot).

unknet · August 9, 2012

Here is the capture

Cassio · August 9, 2012

Post 1

If you need, use TransMac to remove kexts which are causing problems (System/Library/Extensions) and use the flag -f (ignore caches) at boot, or remove /System/Library/Caches/com.apple.kext.caches/Startup/Extensions.mkext

If you get KP related to ApplePolicyControl.kext remove /System/Library/Extensions/AppleGraphicsControl.kext/Contents/PlugIns/ApplePolicyControl.kext

Schatje · August 9, 2012

Hi all...

Just try install from USB, and success booting directly with HDD (after many error)

Now i'm stuck on this

http://s18.postimage.org/lsh9xba3b/2012_08_09_14_16_59.jpg

http://s18.postimage.org/ltr7qqbx3/2012_08_09_14_17_20.jpg

If i use -x on boot flag, it success

Here is my Hardware lists

http://s10.postimage.org/e0f54p3t3/2012_08_09_12_59_42.jpg

Peterag · August 9, 2012

Installed Chameleon boot loader and tried to load ML from the Hard Disk, it is rebooting instantly after loading all kext. Please help.

I am not able to enable wireless network in my machine. I tried several kext and nothing worked. My wireless card is broadcom BCM 4315. Please suggest a kext which will work on mountain lion.

unknet · August 9, 2012

Post 1

I have removed the extension and started with but results are eactly the same. Starting with -f and extension removed get me stuck in ACPI (S1 S2 S3 S4) (S3)

Cassio · August 9, 2012

Hi all...

Just try install from USB, and success booting directly with HDD (after many error)

Now i'm stuck on this

http://s18.postimage.org/lsh9xba3b/2012_08_09_14_16_59.jpg

http://s18.postimage.org/ltr7qqbx3/2012_08_09_14_17_20.jpg

If i use -x on boot flag, it success

Here is my Hardware lists

http://s10.postimage.org/e0f54p3t3/2012_08_09_12_59_42.jpg

Try moving video kexts http://Olarila.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=1677

Cassio · August 9, 2012

I have removed the extension and started with but results are eactly the same. Starting with -f and extension removed get me stuck in ACPI (S1 S2 S3 S4) (S3)

What if you remove /System/Library/Caches/com.apple.kext.caches/Startup/Extensions.mkext and boot without -f?

unknet · August 9, 2012

I have it currently removed. I have also been trying by removing apic from Extensions folder but it keep hanging on acpi so i have restored it. I have tried -x with speedstep disabled from bios, withouth usb periferics conected (and i have ahci enabled). I dont know how to tell to ¿Kernel? to start at s0 instead s3 if it were the problem.

drteeth84 · August 9, 2012

thank you cassio i have ML running on my desktop.

I got the mac bug and now I'm trying it on my laptop.

This is the error i get. I have patched the dsdt file and put it in extras for the 945 mobile intel express chipset.

http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/8661/20120809174736.jpg

cheers in advance!

Cassio · August 9, 2012

What exactly did you patch in DSDT? You probably need EHCI/UHCI/DTGP/IRQs patches.

drteeth84 · August 9, 2012

ok, to be honest, what i did was found someone else's patch for a different mobo but with the same chipset as mine, as I have no clue as to what patches are needed in general.

But now you've told me, i've still got the original DSDT file so I will apply those patches you've mentioned.

Is there any other patches i need?/How do you know in general which patches are needed? (This is a big question i know, so i don't really expect an answer.)

Thank you for getting back to me again.

cheers.

Cassio · August 9, 2012

These are the most usual patches http://Olarila.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=634

You know what you need based on tests.

unknet · August 9, 2012

Cassio any one options to try? I don know where to continue. Im reading about dtsd (not known till now) should I fix it?

Cassio · August 9, 2012

I really have no idea why it hangs there when you use -f, it's not a common issue.

You can try patching your DSDT with patch from http://Olarila.com/forum/packs.php

Put the patched dsdt.aml in /Extra folder.

unknet · August 9, 2012

I really have no idea why it hangs there when you use -f, it's not a common issue.

You can try patching your DSDT with patch from http://Olarila.com/forum/packs.php

Put the patched dsdt.aml in /Extra folder.

Patching doesn work. I have managed to get into the instalation window throught mv AppleACPIPlatform.kext /dev/null and reemplacing it with 1.3.5 version. But now it cant see any hard disk to install.

Im reimaging my usb to start with a clean one and keep trying

Cassio · August 9, 2012

Is your SATA configured as AHCI in BIOS? If you don't have this option you may need to add/patch kext for ATA controller.

unknet · August 9, 2012

Is your SATA configured as AHCI in BIOS? If you don't have this option you may need to add/patch kext for ATA controller.

Yes it is configured as ACHI. Im gonna try to rebbot again modifying only ACPI kext without further mods and see what happens.

Schatje · August 10, 2012

Try moving video kexts http://Olarila.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=1677

Yes..!!!.. It's working now without any boot flag

Now need your advice again about the right kext for my hardware, it's:

Motherboard MSI H61M-E33 (B3)

Processor Intel i3

VGA NVidia GT7300 (Pci-ex)

LAN Chipset RTL8111E Done with lnx2mac 0.0.90

Sound Chipset Realtek® ALC887 Done with VoodoHDA 2.7.4

and There is ASM1083 Chipset (i'm not sure what is this?? HDMI? )

Thanks

Clams · August 10, 2012

Hello does anyone know how to bypass this error?

ACPI_SMC_PlatformPlugin : start - wait for service (resaurce maching(AppleIntelCPUPowerManagement timed out)

Cant even get to installer, tried with various installers including Olarila bootable usb.

Does anyone has any ideas? any help appreciated.

Thanks

Intel Core i3 2120 3.3GHz

Asus P8H61-M LE/USB3 Intel H61

Corsair 4GB DDR3 1333MHz

Samsung HD103SJ Spinpoint F3 1TB - Used as data storage

Sandisk Extreme SSD - Used for windows 7

WD My passport 500 GB External drive - Used for OS X

LiteOn iHAS124 24x DVD±RW DL & RAM SATA Optical Drive

Cassio · August 10, 2012

Probably a video issue, read first post.

Clams · August 10, 2012

Probably a video issue, read first post.

I did, I have built in IntelHD2000 Graphics, tried using flag GraphicsEnable=Yes/No and no progress.

Anything other I can do?

Thanks.

Cassio · August 10, 2012

Keep reading, there's other workaround (remove video kexts).

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