Sonoma Dell Vostro 7500

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.

Stefan Burczymucha · September 4, 2024

Hi,

I managed to setup almost fully functional Sonoma on Dell Vostro 7500. The only issue is overheating cpu and quick battery runout.

My EFI is basically one for comet lake with some extra kexts for Intel wifi/bluetooth and remapped USB ports. Didn't use extra APCI files, not SSDT nor DSDT.

In idle I see over 60 C degrees (HW monitor), loaded even < 100 C, could make scrambled eggs on it... Battery dropped from 100% to 75% in about 15 minutes.

Can you point me the right direction to fix it or at least make it work better?

Edited September 4, 2024 by Stefan Burczymucha

MaLd0n · September 4, 2024

CpuFriend

Stefan Burczymucha · September 4, 2024

It seems it doesn't work or I am just retard and prepared data provider wrong... Made LFM lowest recommended frequency (800MHz), EPP and perf bias at max power saving. Listed it below cpufriend.kext. No effect, what did I wrong?

Is there a chance that gtx1650 is still running in background even if I set -wegnoegpu in bootargs?

MaLd0n · September 4, 2024

53 minutes ago, Stefan Burczymucha said:

chance that gtx1650 is still running in background even if I set -wegnoegpu in bootargs?

With bootarg GPU is not tottaly off. Use Rehabman method.

Stefan Burczymucha · September 5, 2024

No bigger change. I guess there is no hope...

I also noticed built in microphone doesn't work. I mean device is visible but doesn't listen or permanently muted. Its ALC236, checked all available layouts in AppleALC.kext

Got idea what might be the cause?

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