[DSDT-Request] ThinkPad W520

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.

gothic860 · October 7, 2011

Hi,

im from germany so sry for my (maybe) bad english. I get Lion 10.7.2 to work on my ThinkPad W520 i really hope someone can help me with my DSDT now.

I extracted the file from Windows with DSDT-Editor from insanelymac.com. If you need any information about my system just let me know.

I tried a lot of things to get it to work and it took me 2 Weeks to get Lion installed so i hope i get a working system at the end with the dsdt .

ThinkPad W520 NY424GE

- with 16GB Ram

- 120GB OCZ Vertex Turbo

My CPU- Performance (i7-2720) is the main problem. Under Windows i get around 5,2 in Cinebench and in OS X only 4,2. Maybe a problem with Speedstep or Turboboost? I tried diffrent Benchmarks but nothing changed.

If i get it to work i will donate for your hard work!

W520.rar

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