Z390 Aorus Pro

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.

genes69stang · October 22, 2021

To any and all, Hello. I'm fairly new to your site and have found it to be the absolute best Hackintosh information anywhere. Never had any issues with your downloads, till recently with Monterey betas(9 and 10). Up to and including Monterey betas the EFI folder does not contain the information for the USB ports for this board and the installation fails all the time. It launches and when installer needs more from the install file it cannot find it. Can't get back to the usb installer. Tried with the EFI from my working Big Sur and even though it get further it will still not install. I know it is the EFI information because using this EFI in both my working Big SUR and Catalina, it launches the OS nicely but all ports fail. Anyone that may have some guidance for me is greatly appreciated.

Gigabyte Z390 Aorus Pro
Intel i7 4700K
Asus Radeon RX580Fenvi T919 Wireless Card
SSD Samsung 860 Pro

MaLd0n · October 22, 2021

u need use usb2 ports and remap usb after installation

https://www.olarila.com/topic/14220-video-guide-usb-port-mapping-guide-2021-mojave-catalina-bigsur-monterey/

genes69stang · October 24, 2021

I did use 2.0 and it still failed to complete install. Thanks for the reply. Maybe I'll have better luck with the official release.

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