Help with Sequoia on Kaby Lake

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.

George Hall · February 17, 2025

Hi there

Im trying to install/upgrade to macOS Sequoia on my Dell Latitude 5480 with a i5-7200U. I have 2 instances of Ventura full working and installed on the laptop however when make a usb installer (balena etcher, and then copying the EFI over, as seen on @teema.everythingtech) I get errors after selecting the macOS installer. I know that the EFI works and I have tried setting the SMBIOS from MacBookPro14,1 to MacBookPro15,2 and still have problems. I tried with the installer twice, the first time then reset NVRAM and then again. On the second there was an error about CPU which makes me think it is somthing to do with the fact that Sequoia has officially dropped support for Kaby Lake. If anyone could help or at least point me in the right direction it would really help. I will attach the files to the post (I have placed the files/logs inside the .zip labeled as Error Files), thanks in advance.

I have just realised there is a file size limit here is a google drive link instead

MaLd0n · February 17, 2025

https://olarila.com/topic/5676-hackintosh-efi-folder-with-clover-and-opencore/

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