OpenCore EFI for HP Z420 & Catalina 10.15

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.

KUBES · April 13, 2023

hi,
i have a Workstastion HP z420
with cpu : XEON E5-2670 V2
BIOS : 3.96
INTEL IVY-BRIDGE (X79)
Mouse and keyboard are wired

I domwnloaded this EFI from here : https://olarila.com/files/OPENCORE.MOD1/EFI.Opencore.Desktop.HEDT.Sandy.Bridge-E.Ivy.Bridge-E.MOD.zip
After , i drag and drop EFI in usb pen
when boot it's all ok , but when i stay in Disk Utility i no have mouse & keyboard
where i wrong?

Edited April 13, 2023 by KUBES

MaLd0n · April 14, 2023

Check here

https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/355539-how-to-usb-ports-map-for-macos-with-usbtoolbox/

KUBES · April 14, 2023

Thanks @MaLd0nfor your availability.
nothing to do...
I followed the guide on the same PC (hp z420)with Windows 10, I created the UTBMap.kext file
I downloaded USBToolBox.kext from github, put it in order as the guide said,
but when I restart from the Pen Drive I always have the same situation. I am attaching the config.plist

config.rar

KUBES · April 15, 2023

After several tries, I managed to get it started, 
I eliminated in config.plist---- ACPI------patch : this

<key>Base</key>
				<string></string>
				<key>BaseSkip</key>
				<integer>0</integer>
				<key>Comment</key>
				<string>RTC _STA</string>
				<key>Count</key>
				<integer>0</integer>
				<key>Enabled</key>
				<true/>
				<key>Find</key>
				<data>oAqTU1RBUwE=</data>
				<key>Limit</key>
				<integer>0</integer>
				<key>Mask</key>
				<data></data>
				<key>OemTableId</key>
				<data></data>
				<key>Replace</key>
				<data>oAqRCv8L//8=</data>
				<key>ReplaceMask</key>
				<data></data>
				<key>Skip</key>
				<integer>0</integer>
				<key>TableLength</key>
				<integer>0</integer>
				<key>TableSignature</key>
				<data>RFNEVA==</data>
			</dict>
			<dict>
				<key>Base</key>
				<string></string>
				<key>BaseSkip</key>
				<integer>0</integer>
				<key>Comment</key>
				<string>EUSB to EH01</string>
				<key>Count</key>
				<integer>0</integer>
				<key>Enabled</key>
				<true/>
				<key>Find</key>
				<data>RVVTQg==</data>
				<key>Limit</key>
				<integer>0</integer>
				<key>Mask</key>
				<data></data>
				<key>OemTableId</key>
				<data></data>
				<key>Replace</key>
				<data>RUgwMQ==</data>
				<key>ReplaceMask</key>
				<data></data>
				<key>Skip</key>
				<integer>0</integer>
				<key>TableLength</key>
				<integer>0</integer>
				<key>TableSignature</key>
				<data></data>
			</dict>
			<dict>
				<key>Base</key>
				<string></string>
				<key>BaseSkip</key>
				<integer>0</integer>
				<key>Comment</key>
				<string>USBE to EH02</string>
				<key>Count</key>
				<integer>0</integer>
				<key>Enabled</key>
				<true/>
				<key>Find</key>
				<data>VVNCRQ==</data>
				<key>Limit</key>
				<integer>0</integer>
				<key>Mask</key>
				<data></data>
				<key>OemTableId</key>
				<data></data>
				<key>Replace</key>
				<data>RUgwMg==</data>
				<key>ReplaceMask</key>
				<data></data>
				<key>Skip</key>
				<integer>0</integer>
				<key>TableLength</key>
				<integer>0</integer>
				<key>TableSignature</key>
				<data></data>
			</dict>
			<dict>
				<key>Base</key>
				<string></string>
				<key>BaseSkip</key>
				<integer>0</integer>
				<key>Comment</key>
				<string>CUU0</string>
				<key>Count</key>
				<integer>0</integer>
				<key>Enabled</key>
				<true/>
				<key>Find</key>
				<data>cA1DUFVTQ0swAENVVTA=</data>
				<key>Limit</key>
				<integer>0</integer>
				<key>Mask</key>
				<data></data>
				<key>OemTableId</key>
				<data></data>
				<key>Replace</key>
				<data>AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA=</data>
				<key>ReplaceMask</key>
				<data></data>
				<key>Skip</key>
				<integer>0</integer>
				<key>TableLength</key>
				<integer>0</integer>
				<key>TableSignature</key>
				<data>RFNEVA==</data>
			</dict>
			<dict>
				<key>Base</key>
				<string></string>
				<key>BaseSkip</key>
				<integer>0</integer>
				<key>Comment</key>
				<string>CUU1</string>
				<key>Count</key>
				<integer>0</integer>
				<key>Enabled</key>
				<true/>
				<key>Find</key>
				<data>cA1DUFVTQ0sxAENVVTE=</data>
				<key>Limit</key>
				<integer>0</integer>
				<key>Mask</key>
				<data></data>
				<key>OemTableId</key>
				<data></data>
				<key>Replace</key>
				<data>AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA=</data>
				<key>ReplaceMask</key>
				<data></data>
				<key>Skip</key>
				<integer>0</integer>
				<key>TableLength</key>
				<integer>0</integer>
				<key>TableSignature</key>
				<data>RFNEVA==</data>
			</dict>
			<dict>
				<key>Base</key>
				<string></string>
				<key>BaseSkip</key>
				<integer>0</integer>
				<key>Comment</key>
				<string>CUU2</string>
				<key>Count</key>
				<integer>0</integer>
				<key>Enabled</key>
				<true/>
				<key>Find</key>
				<data>cA1DUFVTQ0syAENVVTI=</data>
				<key>Limit</key>
				<integer>0</integer>
				<key>Mask</key>
				<data></data>
				<key>OemTableId</key>
				<data></data>
				<key>Replace</key>
				<data>AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA=</data>
				<key>ReplaceMask</key>
				<data></data>
				<key>Skip</key>
				<integer>0</integer>
				<key>TableLength</key>
				<integer>0</integer>
				<key>TableSignature</key>
				<data>RFNEVA==</data>
			</dict>
			<dict>
				<key>Base</key>
				<string></string>
				<key>BaseSkip</key>
				<integer>0</integer>
				<key>Comment</key>
				<string>CUU3</string>
				<key>Count</key>
				<integer>0</integer>
				<key>Enabled</key>
				<true/>
				<key>Find</key>
				<data>cA1DUFVTQ0szAENVVTM=</data>
				<key>Limit</key>
				<integer>0</integer>
				<key>Mask</key>
				<data></data>
				<key>OemTableId</key>
				<data></data>
				<key>Replace</key>
				<data>AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA=</data>
				<key>ReplaceMask</key>
				<data></data>
				<key>Skip</key>
				<integer>0</integer>
				<key>TableLength</key>
				<integer>0</integer>
				<key>TableSignature</key>
				<data>RFNEVA==</data>
			</dict>


and putting usbmap and usbtool worked fine... 
I managed to install Catalina.
Now work :audio, mouse, keyboard, Lan.
How do I go about configuring an Nvidia Quadro k2200 ? Thank you .

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