I can't boot to installer with CPU Sandy Bridge

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.

RickyTechYT · March 28, 2023

Hi, I wanted to do a hackintosh on a computer with CPU i3 2100.
I wanted to install High Sierra considering it supports nvidia cards, having a Nvidia Geforce 9400 GT 1GB.
Too bad I try to boot the USB with the EFI for Sandy Bridge but the bootloader does not start.
Whereas I changed the BIOS settings: AHCI Mode
Secure Boot OFF
UEFI BIOS
CMS OFF
So I would like to get help.
Thank you

MaLd0n · March 30, 2023

I think u need a legacy way.

https://www.olarila.com/topic/20908-easy-fast-and-perfect-vanilla-hackintosh/

RickyTechYT · April 2, 2023

But I try the legacy guide but I fail, in the sense that it works

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