Hackintosh Guide - Sierra / High Sierra / Mojave / Catalina / BigSur on Serie 100/200/300/400 with Clover Bootloader

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.

MaLd0n · November 12, 2018

[ref]pridees[/ref],

Baptiste94 · November 13, 2018

Baptiste94, the patches

change GFX0 to IGPU

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change HDAS to HDEF

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change HECI to IMEI

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494d4549

change SAT0 to SATA

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is mandatory, some ssdt oem have a device and need rename too

the IGPU is mandatory for good hardware acceleration, work together with NVIDIA/AMD

Hi MaLd0n, thank you for your detailed answer. I've changed my config.plist and enabled the IGPU of the 8700k according to your advices.

I attached the "send me" file, can you please provide me a fully patched DSDT ?

8700k - 64Go DDR 3200MHz - Z370 Aorus Gaming 5 - Gigabyte GTX 1080Ti - Samsung 860 Pro - Samsung 970 Pro NVme - Blackmagic DeckLink Mini Monitor 4K

MacOS 10.13.6

Thank you

Send me BlueGene.zip

MaLd0n · November 13, 2018

[ref]Baptiste94[/ref], CLOVER.zip

Baptiste94 · November 13, 2018

[ref]MaLd0n[/ref], Thanks a lot, I'll test and report back .

OBRIGADO !!

MaLd0n · November 13, 2018

[ref]Baptiste94[/ref],

Baptiste94 · November 13, 2018

[ref]MaLd0n[/ref], Just one question, my main SSD used for the OS ( Samsung 860 Pro) has T.R.I.M support disabled under "About My Mac>SATA" is it normal ? My Nvme 970 Pro has TRIM support enabled under "About My Mac>NVMExpress".

Thanks

MaLd0n · November 13, 2018

[ref]Baptiste94[/ref], NVME have a native trim, SATA HDD/SSD no, u need enable it, in some cases trim+apfs cause a slow boot time

Baptiste94 · November 13, 2018

[ref]MaLd0n[/ref], ok, would you recommend turning it on even tho my ssd is APFS ? I don't mind slow boot time.

Can I revert to TRIM disabled if the boot time is way to long or is it permanent once enabled ? Thanks

MaLd0n · November 13, 2018

[ref]Baptiste94[/ref], yes and yes, u can use without any problem, just gain some seconds in boot

Baptiste94 · November 13, 2018

[ref]MaLd0n[/ref], Thank you very much for your help

Maxdawg · November 15, 2018

[ref]MaLd0n[/ref], I hope you can help me with DSDT patching. Attached is the output from the runme.app. I am using a gigabyte h370n wifi board, i5-8400 and igpu. Let me know if you need anything else. Thanks.

Archive.zip

MaLd0n · November 15, 2018

[ref]Maxdawg[/ref], DSDT.aml.zip

klraj · November 15, 2018

open . /System/Library/PrivateFrameworks/AppleSystemInfo.framework/Versions/A/Resources/English.lproj/

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open . /System/Library/PrivateFrameworks/AppleSystemInfo.framework/Versions/A/Resources/English.lproj/

MaLd0n · November 15, 2018

[ref]klraj[/ref], ?

Maxdawg · November 15, 2018

[ref]MaLd0n[/ref], thanks.

Mexox · November 16, 2018

Hello MaLd0n, great work here!

Can you help me?

Obrigado de Portugal

Send me Nelios-iMac.lan.zip

MaLd0n · November 16, 2018

[ref]Mexox[/ref], DSDT.aml.zip

Mexox · November 17, 2018

Thanks MaLdOn!

Unfortunately I've got a kp and I am having difficulties booting with your EFI folder.

Can you please suggest a config.plist for my computer?

I am also trying to use 2 monitors connected to dp. Thank you

Computing System
Processor Intel Core i5-6400T Processor (quad core 2.2GHz, up to 2.8 GHz)

Chipset Intel 100 series chipset

System Memory 2 x DDR3L-1600 SODIMM Slots, Max 16GB

Graphics

Graphics Engine Intel HD Graphics 530

Video Output 2 x DisplayPort: 3840x2160 @ 60Hz;

HDMI: 4096x2160 @ 24Hz

(max 4K@60Hz output with one panel display)

Storage

Hard Drive 1 x 2.5" SATA 6Gbps HDD/SSD Slot

Mass Storage N/A

Optical Drive N/A

mSATA N/A

M.2 1 x M.2 SATA SSD slot (22/42,22/60,22/80)

Card Reader 3-in-1 (SD/SDHC/SDXC) / USB 3.1 port Combo

I/O Ports

Audio Stereo output , Microphone

USB Port 1 x USB 3.1 type-C (front)

2 x USB 3.0 (back)

1 x USB 2.0 (top)

LAN 2 x 10/100/1000 Mbps

Antenna Yes

Wifi 802.11ac

Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.0

Legacy I/O N/A

CIR Infrared Port Yes

MaLd0n · November 17, 2018

[ref]Mexox[/ref], use our clover folder for serie 100

post one KP photo

kaitgaming · November 17, 2018

help me patch DSDT thank you

Send me GACONs-iMac.zip

Edited November 17, 2018 by Guest

Mexox · November 17, 2018

Mexox, use our clover folder for serie 100

post one KP photo

Get KP trying to install Mojave. I also get KP if I use your clover folder for my current High Sierra install.

The boot sequence is very quick and I get to the attached screen. Thanks

MaLd0n · November 17, 2018

[ref]kaitgaming[/ref], DSDT.aml.zip

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[ref]Mexox[/ref], u need check what cause it, some drivers UEFI or InjectIntel

pi2in3 · November 22, 2018

hi MaLd0n

i'd installed Mojave and was using it before sent my MB for warranty... now i got it back and i cant boot into OS or Installer...

i used this link to install but i boot into OS with your provided EFI :

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i tried many different EFI's or methods to create USB Installer but the same problrm.

my hack specs : msi B360 gaming plus - 8700k - 16GB ram - ssd EVO 960 250GB - GTX 1070

may you help me?

MaLd0n · November 22, 2018

[ref]pi2in3[/ref], MSI, ASROCK and ASUS, new mobos 300 series, have a problems, the best now is Gigabyte

pi2in3 · November 22, 2018

tnx

i found the the problem origin, the updated my bios to last version. i downgraded to older one. and now i'm on majave 10.14.1 but i have some problem.

USB3.1(0) ports only detect USB2.0 devices. USB3.1(0) devices work only on USB2.0 Ports.

when i power-off it restarts instead , and it's obvious that restart isn't a real reboot.

i think i need some DSDT patch but i'm not familiar with.

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