Z490M Gaming X

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.

ssprod · July 27, 2021

Greetings Maldon. New build.. I'm using your appropriate EFI, however system needs "-igfxvesa" to boot to a display. I'm using integrated graphics. Any assistance with DSDT patching would be most appreciated. Thanks very much!

Gigabyte Z490M Gaming X

i5-10600K

HD630

Big Sur 11.4

OC 0.7.1

Send me ssprod-Mac-Pro.zip

MaLd0n · July 27, 2021

try this folder. reset nvram one time

EFI.zip

ssprod · July 27, 2021

Thanks Maldon. Doesn't boot to a display without -igfxvesa. I've tried both HDMI and DP.

MaLd0n · July 27, 2021

use this video patch

Quote

           <key>PciRoot(0x0)/Pci(0x2,0x0)</key>
           <dict>
               <key>AAPL,ig-platform-id</key>
               <data>BwCbPg==</data>
               <key>device-id</key>
               <data>mz4AAA==</data>
               <key>disable-external-gpu</key>
               <data>AQAAAA==</data>
               <key>enable-hdmi20</key>
               <data>AQAAAA==</data>
               <key>enable-lspcon-support</key>
               <data>AQAAAA==</data>
               <key>framebuffer-con0-busid</key>
               <data>AQAAAA==</data>
               <key>framebuffer-con0-enable</key>
               <data>AQAAAA==</data>
               <key>framebuffer-con0-type</key>
               <data>AAgAAA==</data>
               <key>framebuffer-con1-busid</key>
               <data>AgAAAA==</data>
               <key>framebuffer-con1-enable</key>
               <data>AQAAAA==</data>
               <key>framebuffer-con1-has-lspcon</key>
               <data>AQAAAA==</data>
               <key>framebuffer-con1-pipe</key>
               <data>CAAAAA==</data>
               <key>framebuffer-con1-preferred-lspcon-mode</key>
               <data>AQAAAA==</data>
               <key>framebuffer-con1-type</key>
               <data>AAgAAA==</data>
               <key>framebuffer-con2-busid</key>
               <data>BAAAAA==</data>
               <key>framebuffer-con2-enable</key>
               <data>AQAAAA==</data>
               <key>framebuffer-con2-pipe</key>
               <data>CgAAAA==</data>
               <key>framebuffer-con2-type</key>
               <data>AAgAAA==</data>
               <key>framebuffer-patch-enable</key>
               <data>AQAAAA==</data>
               <key>hda-gfx</key>
               <string>onboard-1</string>
           </dict>

ssprod · July 27, 2021

Thank you.. Do I do this in Hackintool and export it to my OC config?

MaLd0n · July 27, 2021

just open config.plist with o good txt app and apply in device properties. remove old video patch and paste new

ssprod · July 28, 2021

Thanks for your patience! That seems to work. Much Appreciated!

Edited July 28, 2021 by ssprod

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