hackintosh macOS Sonoma doesn't recognize my NVMe SSD (Alder Lake Laptop)

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.

michio nakano · August 14, 2024

Hi, I have booted successfully into macOS Sonoma Installer but it couldn't recogize my NVMe SSD. I tried use NVMeFix.kext and NvmExpressDxe.efi but doesn't working tho.

My specs:

Laptop MSI Cyborg 15 A13UC

CPU: Intel Core i5-13420H

RAM: 8GBx2 SK Hynix HMCG66AGBSA092N

GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop 4GB

NVMe: NVMe KINGSTON OM8PGP4512Q-AI

My EFI Folder: https://gofile.io/d/NjAQUB

Thanks!

Edited August 14, 2024 by michio nakano

MaLd0n · August 14, 2024

Some bios/uefi config. Check there.

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