EFI folder for Catalina 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.

Trevor · December 1, 2021

I'm trying to install Catalina on my desktop pc but it seems like my monitor does not support hence when it enters the graphical install screen the monitor turns off. Any fix? a EFI file that could fix this?

Thanks

MaLd0n · December 1, 2021

https://www.olarila.com/topic/20908-guide-easy-fast-and-perfect-hackintosh-vanilla-step-by-step-clover-and-opencore-bootloader/

Trevor · December 1, 2021

Which EFI file should I download?

MaLd0n · December 1, 2021

u need check what ur hardware

Trevor · December 1, 2021

I have attached a copy of my specs, kindly let me know which file should I have?

This worked fine on my laptop but not on my desktop i think because of my monitor that works with VGA cable and it does not have HDMI.

SPECs.rar

MaLd0n · December 1, 2021

use kabylake desktop folder and add -igfxvesa, change smbios to iMac18,1

u need check a correct video patch but vga is not good under macos

Trevor · December 1, 2021

I will try that. How can I add -igfxvesa ? is there a video that shows how to do it?

MaLd0n · December 1, 2021

bootargs

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EFI folder for Catalina desktop

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