Haswell.Broadwell install help

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.

SDB60 · December 24, 2023

Hi,

I used the EFI.Opencore.Desktop.Haswell.Broadwell.zip. and installed Mojave 10.14.6.

I have an Intel Core i7-4770K Quad-Core Desktop Processor (3.5 GHz, 8 MB Cache, Intel HD graphics, BX80646I74770K) and my motherboard is a GA-Z87X-UD5H, 32GB RAM, using built in graphics and built in Ethernet.

Built in HDMI/Ethernet are working, and USB ports seem to work, but occasionally the Apple USB keyboard freezes until I reboot.

Not sure if there are other settings/config .plist changes, etc. I need to make or can make at this point, without starting over?

I really only use the machine for Pro Tools HD. Would be great if you can help, just to make sure I have everything correct.

My sendmezip is 3.2MB and I can't post it here? Is there somewhere else to post it?

Screen Shot 2023-12-24 at 1.41.36 PM.zip

Thanks!

Edited December 25, 2023 by SDB60

SDB60 · December 27, 2023

anybody here?

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