Failing to install Monterey on Lenovo v520 HD630 (i5-7400 (200 Series)) Desktop

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.

GuiltyS33d · November 15, 2021

In shot I have Levono v520 with i5-7400 | 8gig | 200 Series Desktop

When i use the Clover EFI i get stuck at preboot and with the opencore i get stuck on (domain=nsposixerrordomain code=30)

it's a 3rd day now and i don't know what to think

MaLd0n · November 15, 2021

use kabylake desktop folder. use usb 2 port

if have only igpu change smbios to imac18,1 and use -igfxvesa

GuiltyS33d · November 18, 2021

i tried, thank you it worked

now on post i can get acceleration. i tried to mess with deferent buffers with no success

it boots blank screen after verbose mode.

please see attached OC file i used

config.zip

MaLd0n · November 18, 2021

use -igfxvesa

create ur video patch

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