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.

Clams · August 10, 2012

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

OK I found kext that is partialy working for intelHD2000 over here http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=279284

So basically I remove all the other video kext and copy this downloaded kext??

Thanks

Edit : just tried to install with unishit but got the same problem.

Now writting back your image on usb drive and gonna try to delete some video kexts, see if that helps.

P.S. Olarila USB was the only one that let me install the osx on the hard drive but after the restart I got the same error as I am getting know.

Cassio · August 10, 2012

That's because you don't read the instructions, they are very clear on first post.

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 boot stops right before reaching the installer, or graphics aren't working right, remove video kexts and boot with GraphicsEnabler=No -f

ATI = ATI*

Intel = AppleIntelHD* AppleIntelSNB*

nVidia = GeForce* NVDA*

Post install issues:

Video (if you had to remove kexts to install) http://Olarila.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=1677

Clams · August 12, 2012

Ok thanks! Finally after deleting all the video kexts I managed to boot with graphicsenabler=No and -f.

That error was still there but after few seconds welcome screen appeared.

Next problem is the IntelHD 2000. I could not get a proper resolution tried different kext that was suppose to work but everything failed and I was stuck with that terrible resolution.

Anyway I have left Hackintoshing to the side now as I dont have much time for it know and am stuck with windows for now.

Can anyone recommend my video card to replace my Intel HD 2000? Price would be in 150$/100£ range or cheaper as I dont need it for games or any apps with big resources.

scrads · August 12, 2012

not sure if this issue has been dealt with before;

when i try to boot from usb i get nothing and then it reverts to my usual os choice

im running on a hp 2230s intel core duo

intel 4 series express chipset

tried deleting the video kext as mentioned - though not sure if i did that correctly as im new to all of this.

if someone can give me some pointers that'd be great.

Methos · August 13, 2012

keeps getting stuck at:

HFS:vol:os x install usb very low disk: freeblks:22701,danger limit:24513

any ideas? am using a 8GB usb drive to install

My set up is

Asus P8 Z77-V-LX

Bios 0607

Intel i5 2500k 3.3ghz

1TB Hitachi sata hard drive

2TB Western Digital sata hard drive

invisiblelim · August 14, 2012

hi..

i'm stuck at "PCI configuration begin"

i had tried to type npci=0x2000 on the boot : but it still the same..

my Spec is as below

Sony Vaio F-Series

i7-740QM

Intel PM55 Motherboard

8GB DDR3 RAM

500GB HDD

GT330M

thanks alot

Cassio · August 14, 2012

Replace IOPCIFamily by this one http://Olarila.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=1706

djfreak · August 14, 2012

First of all,thanx for the tutorial, i have installed it on my Sony Vaio VPCEB. i just have a few problems.

1. when i go to "About this mac" the desktop crashes and puts me on the login screen

2. could not solve graphics (Ati Mobility Radeon HD5470)

3. ethernet (some Marvell 80E8059)

4. audio not working,but i dont nedd it anyway

5. Alps trackpad not working

Could someone please help me with the 1. , 2. and 5. problem?

thanx

oldnapalm · August 14, 2012

1. common problem with Vaios, use this kext (SMBIOS values are hardcoded in kext) http://www.mediafire.com/?o0mpbdam7c3mba3

2. http://Olarila.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=736

5. http://www.projectosx.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=1937

mjra007 · August 14, 2012

I´m having a problem with appleps2trackpad.

Please help me

Edited August 14, 2012 by Guest

sos007 · August 14, 2012

If I download this file and transfer it to my USB flash, it would be the same as downloading ML and restore it to USB? am i currect ?!!!

oldnapalm · August 14, 2012

I´m having a problem with appleps2trackpad.

Please help me

Image is not visible.

If I download this file and transfer it to my USB flash, it would be the same as downloading ML and restore it to USB? am i currect ?!!!

If you download ML you need Mac OS running to restore it to USB

http://Olarila.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=1014

mjra007 · August 14, 2012

I change the image

oldnapalm · August 14, 2012

I change the image

It's not a trackpad problem. Is that from USB or HD (SATA) boot?

mjra007 · August 14, 2012

It's not a trackpad problem. Is that from USB or HD (SATA) boot?

It´s from USB.

oldnapalm · August 14, 2012

It´s from USB.

If USBBusFix=yes (or USBLegacyOff=yes) doesn't help, you probably need to patch DSDT (EHCI and/or UHCI).

http://Olarila.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=634

mjra007 · August 14, 2012

If USBBusFix=yes (or USBLegacyOff=yes) doesn't help, you probably need to patch DSDT (EHCI and/or UHCI).

http://Olarila.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=634

The DSDT isn´t just to apply after the installation of Mac OS X?

oldnapalm · August 14, 2012

The DSDT isn´t just to apply after the installation of Mac OS X?

Usually, yes, but in this case it's needed for USB boot, so you have to do it in Windows and put patched dsdt.aml in /Extra using TransMac.

mjra007 · August 14, 2012

Usually, yes, but in this case it's needed for USB boot, so you have to do it in Windows and put patched dsdt.aml in /Extra using TransMac.

Is there any program to edit the DSDT? for windows

oldnapalm · August 14, 2012

Is there any program to edit the DSDT? for windows

Yes, DSDT Editor, check the link I posted

If USBBusFix=yes (or USBLegacyOff=yes) doesn't help, you probably need to patch DSDT (EHCI and/or UHCI).
http://Olarila.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=634

rajinfinity · August 15, 2012

hi everybody i am new to this community and new to mac also i don't know how to install i want to know how to install this and does os could get install to my systems configuration

here are my systems description its compaq sg3570il

core 2 duo 2.67 ghz

ddr2 3 gb ram

320 hd

ms 7525(Boston) motherboard

i need ur help guys.

help me out

thnks to all

IlPrincipino · August 15, 2012

Im trying to install it, I go to Utilities, select the empty partition and put erase partition, I select Mac OS X Extended but it says the following: "couldnt modify partition map"

This is my setup, im trying to install it in G drive:

Thanks.

oldnapalm · August 15, 2012

If you have one free primary partition, it's enough. You'll format it as "Mac OS X Extended" only in OS X installer.

IlPrincipino · August 15, 2012

Yes, but the installer didnt allow me that, I dont know what. I ended creating the partition in Windows with Paragon Partition Manager and then the installer let me select that partition and install Lion there. However, I have now another problems and desktop wont boot.

I have at Intel i3 2100 and a Gigabyte b75m-3dv. I know that Im going to have problems with the Intel HD 2000, but I just want to try the experimental solution so I can try if everything else work and if it does, buy a graphic card.

I tried this and still desktop wont appear:

fsck -fy

mount -uw /

mkdir /kext_backup

cd /System/Library/Extensions

mv AppleIntelHD* AppleIntelSNB* ATI* GeForce* NVDA* /kext_backup

reboot

oldnapalm · August 15, 2012

Where does it stop?

Make sure you type the commands exactly as they are on the topic, including spaces.

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