ACPI error when trying to start macOS Big Sur installation

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.

Miguel Marquez · May 1, 2022

Hello, how are you? I am having problems when starting the installation of macOS Big Sur from the USB, after starting the USB gives me error ACPI AE_NOT_FOUND SSDT also throws error SB.PCI0.LPC0

Could someone please help me to solve this problem? Thank you for your time.

My Notebook: HP Pavilion Gaming 15
CPU: Intel Core i5 10300H
RAM: 32GB
GPU1: Intel UHD Graphic Commet-Lake H-GT2
GPU2: NVIDIA GTX 1650
Disk1: NVME 256 GB SK Hynix BC511
Disk2: M.2 Samsung 870 EVO

BIOS Settings:
Safe Mode: Off
SATA: AHCI
Virtualization: Off

Edited May 1, 2022 by Miguel Marquez

MaLd0n · May 1, 2022

use -igfxvesa for easy installation

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

Miguel Marquez · May 1, 2022

3 hours ago, MaLd0n said:

use -igfxvesa for easy installation

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

How can this procedure be done prior to the installation of olarila mac os? As I understand it is a configuration of config.plist.
The problem is that I can not start my installation to configure that file.

Miguel Marquez · May 2, 2022

@MaLd0n how can i enter the configuration section of the olarila botteo? i don't see that option

Edited May 2, 2022 by Miguel Marquez

MaLd0n · May 2, 2022

5 hours ago, Miguel Marquez said:

@MaLd0n how can i enter the configuration section of the olarila botteo? i don't see that option

red apple in the screen and go to installation

Miguel Marquez · May 3, 2022

@MaLd0n Could you tell me how to access the configuration? How can I solve this error? Something specific. Maybe a little more than 3 words. Maybe it's silly for you but for new people it's not. I know I'm having problems with the gpu but I don't have access to a configuration.

Edited May 3, 2022 by Miguel Marquez

MaLd0n · May 3, 2022

Some Basic Information

-Use USB2 port for easy installation with no remap USB

-Delete old EFI folder and paste new. Don't use merge files

-Don't use Drag and Drop into EFI partition. Use Copy/Paste instead

-Reset NVRAM one time - with OpenCore use entry "Reset Nvram" / with Clover use F11 key on boot screen

-If you need edit config.plist use OpenCore Configurator last version and change Fork to MOD and Configuration Properties to last Development Version.
https://tinyurl.com/52tjt85m

-This OpenCore fork have good additional feature and we can boot into Windows with no problems with full ACPI solution.

-Remap USB
https://tinyurl.com/4r7paeen

Miguel Marquez · May 3, 2022

57 minutes ago, MaLd0n said:

Some Basic Information

-Use USB2 port for easy installation with no remap USB

-Delete old EFI folder and paste new. Don't use merge files

-Don't use Drag and Drop into EFI partition. Use Copy/Paste instead

-Reset NVRAM one time - with OpenCore use entry "Reset Nvram" / with Clover use F11 key on boot screen

-If you need edit config.plist use OpenCore Configurator last version and change Fork to MOD and Configuration Properties to last Development Version.
https://tinyurl.com/52tjt85m

-This OpenCore fork have good additional feature and we can boot into Windows with no problems with full ACPI solution.

-Remap USB
https://tinyurl.com/4r7paeen

I thank you for your time I have seen those psobiles solutions that are post macos installation. My problem is that I can not get to install macOS, the error that I throw is at the time of the first boot to start the pre installation of macOS.

I burned the olarilla image on a pendrive 2.0.

MaLd0n · May 3, 2022

but u replace efi folder for ur hardware?

Miguel Marquez · May 3, 2022

36 minutes ago, MaLd0n said:

but u replace efi folder for ur hardware?

the efi folder is replaced at the end of the installation and start macos right? i can not start the installation.

1: I downloaded macOS Olarila.raw and burned it in BalenaEtcher.
2: Download EFI folder for my hardware and burn it in another pendrive.
3: Configure the BIOS:
Safe Mode off.
Virtualization off.
SATA MODE. AHCI
3: Boot the flash drive on which you are recording macOS Olarila.raw. Click on the red apple and there I get the error that I show

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MaLd0n · May 3, 2022

u need burn olarila image and replace efi folder into usb stick

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

Miguel Marquez · May 3, 2022

54 minutes ago, MaLd0n said:

u need burn olarila image and replace efi folder into usb stick

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

apparently i was able to solve the problem i had with the EFI. now i have this problem when i start the installer.

note: in the configuration section, the config2 option for notebook devices does not appear.

Edited May 3, 2022 by Miguel Marquez

MaLd0n · May 3, 2022

config2 is a old thing. forget it

check ur procedure. something wrong there

Miguel Marquez · May 3, 2022

10 minutes ago, MaLd0n said:

config2 is a old thing. forget it

check ur procedure. something wrong there

obviously if something is wrong.

download image olarila.raw
save olarila.raw with BalenaEtcher
Assign EFI folder to another non-existing partition
Replace EFI Clover for intel 300 series notebook folder
Configure BIOS
Resetie NVRAM

Maybe config.plis needs some changes for my specific case? or should I boot the installation with the config.plis that comes with my hardware?

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