Hackintosh Dell Optiplex 3040 SFF Dual Monitor Issues

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.

sakib963 · March 29, 2024

Hi,

I successfully installed MacOS Ventura 13.6.6 in my Dell Optiplex 3040 SFF. The MB has both DP and HDMI port, and I spoofed my igpu to Intel HD 630. When I plug my monitors in either HDMI or DP port, they work fine. But when I connect both of them, the monitor connected to DP works, and HDMI port monitor remains black. I can drag my files from one monitor to another, so it means that the second monitor (black display) is working but not showing anything.

I opened Hackintool and checked that both my monitor is connected to DP port, which is true for only one monitor. I am new on how to connector patching. Please guide me on how to achieve dual monitor setup.

MaLd0n · March 30, 2024

https://github.com/acidanthera/WhateverGreen/blob/master/Manual/FAQ.IntelHD.en.md

sakib963 · March 30, 2024

Hi, I don't understand how to use the provided link as I am new here. Please provide me further instructions to setup dual monitor.

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