[HELP] Opencore Boot

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.

therudd · December 21, 2021

Good day guys. How U doing?
Well. I'm trying A Vanilla Opencore in my Laptop and was able to install the system. But I can boot only using another flashdrive with Clover.
I already set up the EFI with the files needed and it just reboots after choosing macOS in OC picker.
Used ocvalidate and it reports the config.plist is fine.
I'll leave the EFI folder with the last boot report after the specs.

Laptop Specs:
Alienware M'11xR3
CPU: Core i5-2537M 1.4Ghz
RAM: 8GB DDR3/1333 (2x4)
iGPU: Intel HD Graphics 3000
dGPU: Nvidia GF GT540M (Disabled in BIOS)
Storage: Kingston SSD 480GB

EFI Folder: https://www57.zippyshare.com/v/LnVhScvE/file.html

Regards.

MaLd0n · December 21, 2021

need check on OC manual things for legacy boot

therudd · December 21, 2021

Actually I can boot from flashdrive, but not from the SSD.

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