SSD not showing up boot menu or in Mac

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A Hackintosh is a non-Apple computer that runs macOS using compatible hardware and custom bootloaders such as OpenCore or Clover.

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Intel CPUs with compatible chipsets and supported AMD GPUs are typically best for Hackintosh. Hardware compatibility is critical for stability and performance.

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OpenCore is a modern bootloader used to boot macOS on non-Apple hardware. It provides better compatibility, security, and system stability than older bootloaders.

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Hackintosh systems can be updated, but updates should be done carefully. Bootloader, kexts, and configuration files often need updates before installing new macOS versions.

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A properly configured Hackintosh can be stable enough for professional tasks such as software development, audio production, and video editing, depending on hardware compatibility.

Q: Does Hackintosh support Intel and AMD processors?

Hackintosh supports both Intel and AMD processors, although Intel systems generally offer broader compatibility and easier configuration.

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In some cases, high-end Hackintosh hardware can outperform older Macs, but performance depends on hardware choice, configuration quality, and macOS compatibility.

SeddaJape · 2026-02-05T10:16:25Z

I followed the vanilla guide to dual boot macOS and windows 11 on my NVMe, but windows wouldn't boot no more. So I kept my NVMe for windows but added a Kingston SSD to use solely for macOS. I formatted the SSD to apfs and gpt scheme, and I even installed sequoia on it. But for some reason once I was in Mac, the only drive showing up was the thumb drive and when it removed the thumb drive, it still worked. As soon as I turned off the PC and booted into bios, I couldn't find my SSD in my boot menu and windows boot manager was my only option. How do I make my SSD appear in my boot menu and on Mac? I have the NVMefix kext and I think maybe that's messing it up but I'm not too sure. Anyone know a fix?

MaLd0n · 2026-02-05T11:54:25Z

Check bios/uefi setup for storage config

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