HELP! BIOS Issue on Ideapad S340-14IWL Monterey Beta10

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.

tasco11 · October 18, 2021

Hello guys, i have some problem.

I can boot into macOS Big Sur 11.6, Windows and Monterey (currently Beta 10) perfectly use Opencore 0.7.4 (0.7.5 beta also booted), but the thing comes after that. When I did restart or shut down from Monterey, the laptop restarted or completely shut down, no issue about shutdown and restart, but i can't move any keys on the next phase using my laptop keyboard. So i can't choose which OS i want to boot after i did restart/shutdown from Monterey. The problem doesn't exist if i restart/shut down from Big Sur. To get it working back, i have to let the OpenCore boot into other OS first, and then restart again or I have to use USB keyboard to select OS. I tried update the BIOS but no luck so far. I also tried use Clover 5141 but also no luck. If any have some idea or advice, please lemme know. Any help would be appreciated. TIA!

Here's the specs:
Lenovo ideapad S340 - 14IWL
CPU : i5-8265U
iGPU: UHD620
dGPU: MX230 (Unsupported)
RAM: 2x 4GB DDR4
Bootloader : OC 0.7.4 Release Version
macOS : BigSur 11.6; Monterey Beta10
Boot Mode: UEFI GPT
BIOS Version : ALCN33WW (v2.10)
EC Version: ALEC33WW (v2.10)

MaLd0n · October 18, 2021

post ur efi folder here

tasco11 · October 18, 2021

9 hours ago, MaLd0n said:

post ur efi folder here

No mean to be rude, but doesn't it feels like the problem comes from the BIOS itself? I've tried used Legacy Boot Support under BIOS and the keys are normal working, only i can't choose which OS as default boot option by pressing Cmd+Enter. Any possibilities related to EFI config?

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