Dell Optiplex 7010 Cannot install macOS Monterey

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.

mandy bander · October 16, 2021

Hello everyone, i have been trying to install macOS Monterey to my Optiplex 7010 for some time now with no luck at all.It just tells keeps on telling me it is not a compatible version even though I have seen it be installed to 3rd gen machines in youtube.I have had success installing Mojave,Catalina and Big Sur.I am using a 3rd gen ivy bridge processor core i7.Could it be that I need to have an updated version of Open Core,update my bios,change machine model identifier or amend the config.plist?

I would really love get it working on my setup so if anyone has any pointers they would be greatly appreciated.

I have attached an image of my Big Sur install.

IMG_5581.JPG.zip

MaLd0n · October 17, 2021

check opencore patcher

mandy bander · October 20, 2021

On 10/17/2021 at 1:11 PM, MaLd0n said:

check opencore patcher

Thank you.

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