Upgrading to Monterey from a Working Big Sur - System

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.

Toni Sirkiä · July 18, 2022

Hi ...

I'd like to go for Monterey, but ...

I've prev. installed Monterey on blank hdd and I recall my MSI GT 710 not working as it should (unsupported I guess) ;

Now, if I upgrade from Big Sur to Monterey will I lose the fully working graphics setup, that I have in Big Sur ?

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Big Sur _ MSI GeForce GT 710.zip

MaLd0n · July 18, 2022

u can use a mod driver

Toni Sirkiä · July 19, 2022

A mod driver ; does that stand for modified, and where can I find one for my MSI / NVIDIA GT710 ?

MaLd0n · July 19, 2022

https://github.com/chris1111

Toni Sirkiä · July 24, 2022

I've got a working Monterey install (Upgraded from Big Sur) and I got my MSI (nVIDIA) GT 710 installed using the Geforce-Kepler-patcher by Chris1111 .

Now ... How can I get my dual display setup working ? I have a Asus VT229H 21,5" Full HD (obviously connected via HDMI) and a HP vs19 VGA display . The multitouch Asus is working fully, but I can't get a signal to the HP VGA display .

Any Help around here ?

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MaLd0n · July 25, 2022

this card dont have support on monterey and need this driver from previous version

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