Hey guys need help with Asus x99 AII Big Sur install

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.

Adam Peter · April 18, 2021

I'm running an Asus x99 A2 with E5 2696v3 xeon-AMD RX560 (unlocked bios for all core turbo boost *) with Clover , tried to install BIG SUR but nothing.

I installed until CATALINA with KGP guide so it was easy but now he's gone .

I heard that is a problem with NVRAM but I'm a newbie with not much skills.

I can upload my SSDT files and config so maybe someone can help.

Any help is highly appreciated!!!!

ASUS CONFIG.zip

MaLd0n · April 18, 2021

https://tinyurl.com/yymycyc7

Adam Peter · April 18, 2021

Thanks for the help Maldon but it doesn't work

I formatted the ssd named it Big sure after installation 12 minutes remaining it restarts and it comes back.

It sees all my other SSD s only the Big SUR one doesn't.

I have another option Mac os installation or something like that(not from the USB) when I try to boot that partition it starts white bar is charging for a bit after that it restarts the PC with error