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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.

xsmile · January 14, 2013

Updated first post.

@esqueegee:

Sadly I got no experience with Nvidia at all.

Which drivers did you install?

One thing I did find though.

Supposedly the FakeSMC's Nvidia plugin causes this crash. You can try to remove it.

Mirone · January 14, 2013

Updated first post.

@esqueegee:

Sadly I got no experience with Nvidia at all.

Which drivers did you install?

One thing I did find though.

Supposedly the FakeSMC's Nvidia plugin causes this crash. You can try to remove it.

try this: http://Olarila.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=40

esqueegee · January 15, 2013

Updated first post.

@esqueegee:

Sadly I got no experience with Nvidia at all.

Which drivers did you install?

One thing I did find though.

Supposedly the FakeSMC's Nvidia plugin causes this crash. You can try to remove it.

Hey Xsmile!

http://www.nvidia.com/object/macosx-304.00.05f02-driver.html

I removed it by deleting the kext from my extensions folder and gave it a try on reboot, no luck as well. What's the logic behind how Chimera/multishit boots?

Load specific drivers/kexts.

Objects A, B, and C match, initializing bootup with those settings?

People have said they have gotten the Asus motherboard working I have with intel 4000 Graphics. Well I just wanted to skip the part that loads based the 4000 graphics (Because my processor has instead Intel 2500 graphics) with the new NVIDIA card instead. Is this logically sound or is it more complicated than that?

xsmile · January 15, 2013

Hi again,

the 660 is supposed to work without any modifications.

It must be an issue with your configuration.

Check your bootloader settings and remove any video card settings. The video card must be handled natively by OSX now.

I don't know much about multishit, As far as I know it is a compilation of many drivers and setup scripts.

It would be better to configure your system by hand as you will know what changes you made and which changes you don't need to make.

Again, I can't tell much about Chimera, I have used Chameleon and switched to Clover recently.

Nevertheless, Chimera and Chameleon should have the same configuration options. So just try to boot with GraphicsEnabler=No.

The HD4000 should work with some modifications, yes.

Never tried it though. I got an AMD 7870 which works quite well since 10.8.3, except a startup issue.. but it works

PS: Check your BIOS settings for the primary video card. It should be PCIE. Also disable Virtu MVP.

PPS: Is there a normal way to get to the Mac driver section of Nvidia? I must be blind.

EDIT1:

First post updated with premade DSDT.

EDIT2 2013.01.21:

DSDT updated.

nekitXD · January 23, 2013

Hi everyone!

Please give me patched (unlocked .ROM) file from bios firmware...I just update my uefi-bios to 0908 from official site, but i can't to patch my firmware

xsmile · January 23, 2013

Use this tool and read the first few posts carefully.

http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/285444-pmpatch-uefi-patching-utility/

nekitXD · January 25, 2013

Use this tool and read the first few posts carefully.
http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/285444-pmpatch-uefi-patching-utility/

I'm trying to flash my bios with patched .CAP file. Asus EZ flash refused to flash my bios...

PS. This is normal? (attached photo)

xsmile · January 25, 2013

Yes. It just needs to patch the PowerManagement module and this was done and logged in the first line.

Read this: http://www.applelife.ru/threads/%D0%9F%D0%B0%D1%82%D1%87-%D0%91%D0%B8%D0%BE%D1%81%D0%B0-uefi-%D0%A1%D0%B5%D1%80%D0%B8%D0%B8-%D0%90sus-p8xxx.34578/page-15#post-314986

nekitXD · January 25, 2013

Yes. It just needs to patch the PowerManagement module and this was done and logged in the first line.
Read this: http://www.applelife.ru/threads/%D0%9F%D0%B0%D1%82%D1%87-%D0%91%D0%B8%D0%BE%D1%81%D0%B0-uefi-%D0%A1%D0%B5%D1%80%D0%B8%D0%B8-%D0%90sus-p8xxx.34578/page-15#post-314986

Thank you!

xalucardx · January 30, 2013

Hi, first I wanna thank you for the thread, I have basically the same set up as you but I'm kinda noob on this, I'm running 10.8.3 and I also have a Hd 7870, I'm using cover rl1050 since for some reason chameleon don't wanna work for me, I installed the patches bios too but my sleep doesn't work, I get the same black screen as you but later I started getting a white screen,, I tried to follow thishttp://rampagedev.wordpress.com/2012/12/04/about-amd-7970-working-with-full-qe/ but I'm clueless, any help will be appreciated

xsmile · January 30, 2013

Hi xalucardx,

currently there is no fix for the white screen. The only workaround is to go into Sleep Mode and Wake again on each reboot to get output. Black or white screen is just a matter of resolution I think.

You should try which framebuffer works for you by using Clover. Usually Aji or Chutoro will do. Then you can add it to your DSDT yourself, if you want. I attached a patch which is compatible with the device names I use in my DSDT (PEG0/GFX0 instead of PEG0/PEGP). You will have to change the framebuffer name for each port you got.

Additionally you might want to try these SSDT files for the 3570k. Turn off any "generate c/p-state" options and do not drop existing tables in Clover. Also use iMac13,1 in your SMBIOS.

They should enable turbo and C-States.

Have you tried resetting the CMOS after flashing the BIOS? Which DSDT do you use? Can you post your Clover config?

patch_7870.zip

ssdt_3570k.zip

xalucardx · January 30, 2013

the only change i did to the clover config was to disable GraphicsEnabler , i posted the config and my dsdt, i also reseted cmos after the bios update , i can only boot with -x and for some reason my sleep its not working

*edit* got it working ,i was stupid enough to forger to zip the files

config.rar

DSDT.rar

Edited January 30, 2013 by Guest

xsmile · January 30, 2013

I don't see the files, you must click "add the file" after choosing the filename.

Sleep is probably not working because you are in safe mode.

Try enabling GraphicsEnabler and experiment with FBConfig. For me "Aji" worked with the DVI port.

xalucardx · January 30, 2013

Im using hdmi for now since i got it hooked to my TV since i had to borrow my monitor to my aunt for a few days , ill try to fix sleep using the intel hd which is working just fine

xsmile · January 30, 2013

Are you using the exact same file you uploaded? If yes, it is invalid - you must compile it with DSDT Editor first. You can't just change the file ending from .dsl to .aml.

Also turn off the DSDT patches of Clover as you don't need them.

Which card version have you got? The original from AMD?

xalucardx · January 30, 2013

I'm think it is, when I get home I'll boot whit the Intel and make an extract, I got a gigabyte ghz edition 7870

xalucardx · January 31, 2013

Ok now i got a new problem.... now im getting a drm problem at boot and can only boot on save boot with the Intel 4000 , here i posted now 2 dsdt , one clean and the other one is parched with DTGP , deleted clover and installed again still getting the drm issue , im gonna browse thru the settings to see if i got something wrong there. thanks alot for your help

*edit* I just found one of my issues, AppleHDADrivers somehow was preventing the OS from booting, also changed to chameleon enoch rev2171

dsdts.zip

xsmile · January 31, 2013

What issues do you have now? Is Sleep working?

Regarding the white screen: You can indeed use the HD4000 as primary device to avoid it, but you won't be able to see the boot screen.

I can't help you here though, I don't use this method.

PS: The DTGP method is just a helper method for other modifications. It won't change anything if you add it alone.

xalucardx · January 31, 2013

I was able to fix the booting problem I had with the Hd4000 w/ GE=yes but sleep its not working I double check the bios settings, I got is as iMac 13,1 and the only boot options I got enable is the ethernet, resolution and GE=yes, I don't know if I should reinstall and start over? Could it be a problem caused by the fact I'm using HDMI? This thing got me scratching my head lol

xsmile · January 31, 2013

Don't reinstall, it will be a waste of time. Glad you got the IGPU working.

You are using 10.8.3, right?

Try to use the DSDT I attached to the first post. Modify the "SystemMemory" lines, compile it and place it as /Extra/DSDT.aml. It should be about 40kb in size in the end.

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