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.

Peterag · August 4, 2012

I tried both -f boot option and also tried patching it as detailed in the link you provided but still I am not able to see my internal hd. Alternatively I tried to install it on a USB external hard drive and the installation went fine. However, I am not able to boot from it as my bios recognises only 1 USB drive. I am either able to see the bootable drive or the installed ML external hard drive. Is there a way I can overcome this and boot ML from the external hard drive. Appreciate your help in this regard.

If SATA is as AHCI in BIOS the HD should be listed in DU. Try booting with -f, maybe you have this problem http://Olarila.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=26&t=1701

Cassio · August 4, 2012

Did you use -f after patching IOAHCIBlockStorage?

You can try a CD to boot the external HD http://Olarila.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=26&t=1616

Peterag · August 4, 2012

Did you use -f after patching IOAHCIBlockStorage?

You can try a CD to boot the external HD http://Olarila.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=26&t=1616

Yes, I tried with -f but no luck. I used a cd boot and when I tried to boot the installed external drive it says hfs signature was not present and then can't find /mach_kernel. Please help.

Prang123 · August 4, 2012

Hi there,

I checked the md5sum of the .raw file like you said, and it is exactly the same as the one here (4251f2d2866417add966ffcec848cc4f).

Where can I find the other file there is an md5sum for?

Cassio · August 4, 2012

Where can I find the other file there is an md5sum for?

What do you mean? I don't understand.

Prang123 · August 4, 2012

Sorry, that didn't make a lot of sense.

Where can I find InstallESD.dmg?

Cassio · August 4, 2012

InstallESD is inside the installer from App Store. If the md5 of .raw file matches, it should be fine. Did you try erasing the target partition and installing again?

Prang123 · August 4, 2012

I just burned/extracted the .raw onto the USB again. Will try re-install

Clams · August 5, 2012

Hello Everyone,

Been trying to get ML on my system for hours.

Booted from usb drive and installed ML successfuly but problems starts when try to boot for the first time.

Tried loads of commands but nothing works.

Been stuck on this error.

waitforservice [appleintelcpupowermanagement] timed out

I have attached screenshot and my system specs are down below.

Hope someone will help me out.

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

drteeth84 · August 5, 2012

Hi i've had problems using the usb method. So I've downloaded the DSDT editor and made my own dsdt.aml file, patched it for my motherboard (ASROCK p43twins1600) but now i have a dsdt.aml file and i don't know how to integrate that into the USB installer.

Please help.

cheers.

(Im noob btw)

danmar · August 5, 2012

It looks like a of people when they create a new user are only able to make a standard account. I haven't been able to figure it out either. I'll let you guys know if I find something somewhere else on the web.

prashanthz · August 5, 2012

hey can i use this to dual boot mac os x 10.8.0 and windows 7.. if not plz provide me with the link (which doesnt work on virtual machine)...

Peterag · August 5, 2012

Followed everything, and it installed fine. I am able to boot into the system using the boot USB, but once I get in I can't do anything. The setup that runs on first boot created my account as a standard account, so there's no admin account. I tried removing .applesetupdone and it *did* redo that setup, but to the same effect-- no admin account, two standard user accounts.

I have tried various methods in single-user mode to create a new account, but none of them work, most all commands error out with "the daemon encountered an error..." or something more cryptic. EDIT: something as simple as "passwd administrator" comes back with the daemon error specified earlier. Running dseditgroup to try to add my standard user to the admin group comes back with "getNodeRef failed to obtain a node reference."

Any ideas?

EDIT: If it helps, I'm also seeing the same thing as Burnoutagain here: http://Olarila.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=1627&start=60#p14017

Perhaps it's related to the same issue?

Burnoutagain-- if you read this can you check your user accounts and see if you have an admin?

EDIT again: Apparently third time is a charm. I'm in and everything seems to be working properly -- at least to get it running. Loads of driver issues though. Burnout-- you have to tell it to show you fixed disks in the preferences.

I also ran into the same issue where the setup created a standard account instead of an administrative account. Please let me know what you did to resolve it.

Cassio · August 5, 2012

Booted from usb drive and installed ML successfuly but problems starts when try to boot for the first time.

Tried loads of commands but nothing works.

Probably a video problem http://Olarila.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=1677

now i have a dsdt.aml file and i don't know how to integrate that into the USB installer.

Put it in folder /Extra using TransMac.

hey can i use this to dual boot mac os x 10.8.0 and windows 7

Yes, you can.

Cassio · August 5, 2012

The setup that runs on first boot created my account as a standard account, so there's no admin account. I tried removing .applesetupdone and it *did* redo that setup, but to the same effect-- no admin account, two standard user accounts.

EDIT again: Apparently third time is a charm. I'm in and everything seems to be working properly -- at least to get it running.

Did you do something different this time?

No idea on this "no admin account" problem.

I also ran into the same issue where the setup created a standard account instead of an administrative account. Please let me know what you did to resolve it.

It looks like a of people when they create a new user are only able to make a standard account. I haven't been able to figure it out either. I'll let you guys know if I find something somewhere else on the web.

phasor · August 7, 2012

I have read through this entire thread many times and followed a number of other posts around the forum but still no luck.

Managed to get the USB installer up to the point of BluetoothHCI but then it simply goes black and the screen switches off.

Have deleted all the ATI* and AppleIntelHD* kexts from the correct folder and also using the arguments "GraphicsEnabler=no -x -f"

Also notice that my CMOS is reset on every boot which I have to fix to AHCI and other settings before proceeding again.

My build is as follows:

Mobo: Gigabyte GA-EG45M-UD2H

CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E7500

RAM: 2 x 2Gb DDR-2 800

GPU: Sparkle Nvidia 8800GT

Peterag · August 7, 2012

Did you do something different this time?

No idea on this "no admin account" problem.

Atlast after severl hours of researching and multiple trials fixed this issue by following these steps

1. Boot in single user mode (-s) and run the following commands

2. /sbin/mount -uw /

3. rm /var/db/dslocal/nodes/Default/groups/admin.plist (This file will not be available mostly but this will ensure it is removed if incase it is available and corrupt)

4. cp /System/Library/DirectoryServices/DefaultLocalDB/Default/groups/admin.plist /var/db/dslocal/nodes/Default/groups/admin.plist

5. rm /var/db/.AppleSetupDone (This is to trick Mac that setup was not already done and it will run setup process again through which we can create the new admin user)

6. reboot

Boot again with the flags that works for you and create a new user. Viola this new account should have admin priviledges.

Cassio · August 7, 2012

Have deleted all the ATI* and AppleIntelHD* kexts from the correct folder and also using the arguments "GraphicsEnabler=no -x -f"

GPU: Sparkle Nvidia 8800GT

You should remove nVidia kexts, not Intel and ATI.

Also notice that my CMOS is reset on every boot which I have to fix to AHCI and other settings before proceeding again.

Apply DSDT patch for your mobo http://Olarila.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=385

Atlast after severl hours of researching and multiple trials fixed this issue by following these steps

Thanks for sharing, added a link on first post.

drteeth84 · August 7, 2012

i get this error msg. I'm thinking along the lines that it has something to do with the boot process not detecting the HD that I'm trying to install to or the way it's formatted?

Pls help, i'm a noob....thanks again.

http://img593.imageshack.us/img593/7620/20120807161723.jpg

Cassio · August 7, 2012

I don't see an error there. What if you boot without Wait=yes?

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