Apple LED Cinema Display-Not Working

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.

Mdesigntech · October 27, 2023

I worked on Hackintosh set:
Gigabyte Z690 UD AX DDR4
32 GB RAM DDR 4 Crucial (2x16) PC3200
Processor Core i 7 12700K
SSD Samsung EVO 850 500GB
Sapphire Rx 570

I run sonoma 14.1 updated

every thing is OK But

1- Bluetooth and wifi not working

2- when i connect another display (smsung SyncMaster) working with the main display (Apple LED Cinema display Via Display port to Mini display port converter)
but when restarted, The samsung display became the main display, and the Apple Display not working ,

I try to restart many, the same Problem

any one can help?!

Edited October 27, 2023 by Mdesigntech

MaLd0n · October 27, 2023

Try with no adapter

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