Hackintosh Guide with Clover Bootloader on Serie 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

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.

Sarbaz · November 5, 2018

i am using uefi

MaLd0n · November 5, 2018

is a XFX card?

Sarbaz · November 5, 2018

no its a saphire pulse 4gb

MaLd0n · November 5, 2018

[ref]Sarbaz[/ref], u use Olarila Image?

farniera · November 5, 2018

No luck for me. The same thing with SMBIOS to iMac 13.1.

No luck with ssd, when I put an hd, I've got a KP when 2 mn remaining ...

I also try to install with usb disk (install from osx to usb ssd disk, and then put the ssd sata, but clover doesn't see the ssd

NB : I'm in legacy mode, no UEFI with my motherboard.

Did someone have an idea ?

(I will try Mojave tomorrow or after tomorrow)

MaLd0n · November 5, 2018

[ref]farniera[/ref], in insanelymac have one topic about it, check there

huyjackson · November 6, 2018

I have a few small problems, can you help me?

I asked the DSDT Patch a few days ago and I'm very grateful for that, so now I'm having a problem when I close the screen (lid close) when I wake up the screen with the power button. However, the screen does not show up (black). I'm just the only way is shut off and restarted by pressing and holding the power button down.

I can not adjust the brightness of the screen, you can guide me fixed it. I have re-created the send me item and attached it below.

My display: https://drive.google.com/open?id=123tpOMrmn8kE5yMMDURWU-9byCfjEUiC

I look forward to hearing from you, thank you very much.

Send me Nguyens-MacBook-Air.zip

MaLd0n · November 6, 2018

[ref]huyjackson[/ref], https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/335018-intel-fb-patcher-v159/

DiegoIrineu3nd · November 6, 2018

thank a lot for the great job

but i'm sending my files for you

Send me Diegos-MacBook-Air.zip

MaLd0n · November 6, 2018

[ref]DiegoIrineu3nd[/ref], DSDT.aml.zip

DiegoIrineu3nd · November 6, 2018

i've already replaced the kexts AppleALC and Lilu for latest version and changed layout id for 3 or 7 in Clover but my audio doesn't work.

can you help me?

MaLd0n · November 6, 2018

[ref]DiegoIrineu3nd[/ref],

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delete Apple folder in EFI too

InfamousGamer · November 6, 2018

Hi MaLd0n,

I've got macOS Mojave up and running all thanks to you & Olarila.com.

I've got a Asrock Z75 Pro3 motherboard.

All my USB ports , HDMI, LAN port, back audio works.

Only my front HD Audio port doesn't work right now.

I've got the Realtek ALC892 Audio Codec on my motherboard.

I've attached my send_me file below.

https://www85.zippyshare.com/v/W8aBhptN/file.html

Hope you can help me out with the DSDT.

Thanks

MaLd0n · November 6, 2018

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

Audio check here

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pangu74 · November 7, 2018

pangu74, https://github.com/RehabMan/OS-X-ACPI-Debug

Hi [ref]MaLd0n[/ref], I got this output while trying to map brightness keys. Can you guide me what to do next? Thanks...

2018-11-07 13:38:09.149916+0800 0x2451     Default     0x0                  520    kextcache: kext-dev-mode allowing invalid signature -67062 0xFFFFFFFFFFFEFA0A for kext ACPIDebug.kext
2018-11-07 13:42:03.964222+0800 0xae       Default     0x0                  0      kernel: (ACPIDebug) ACPIDebug: Version 0.1.4 starting on OS X Darwin 16.7.
2018-11-07 13:42:04.155843+0800 0xe7       Default     0x0                  0      kernel: (ACPIDebug) ACPIDebug: "EC _Q47 enter"
2018-11-07 13:42:04.167077+0800 0xe7       Default     0x0                  0      kernel: (ACPIDebug) ACPIDebug: "EC _Q47 exit"
2018-11-07 13:44:42.929876+0800 0x76       Default     0x0                  0      kernel: (ACPIDebug) ACPIDebug: "EC _Q11 enter"
2018-11-07 13:44:42.929974+0800 0x76       Default     0x0                  0      kernel: (ACPIDebug) ACPIDebug: "EC _Q11 exit"
2018-11-07 13:44:54.264982+0800 0xf8       Default     0x0                  0      kernel: (ACPIDebug) ACPIDebug: "EC _Q12 enter"
2018-11-07 13:44:54.265085+0800 0xf8       Default     0x0                  0      kernel: (ACPIDebug) ACPIDebug: "EC _Q12 exit"
2018-11-07 13:44:54.527712+0800 0x145      Default     0x0                  0      kernel: (ACPIDebug) ACPIDebug: "EC _Q12 enter"
2018-11-07 13:44:54.527813+0800 0x145      Default     0x0                  0      kernel: (ACPIDebug) ACPIDebug: "EC _Q12 exit"
2018-11-07 13:44:55.094122+0800 0x145      Default     0x0                  0      kernel: (ACPIDebug) ACPIDebug: "EC _Q12 enter"
2018-11-07 13:44:55.094222+0800 0x145      Default     0x0                  0      kernel: (ACPIDebug) ACPIDebug: "EC _Q12 exit"
2018-11-07 13:44:59.605046+0800 0x535      Default     0x0                  0      kernel: (ACPIDebug) ACPIDebug: "EC _Q11 enter"
2018-11-07 13:44:59.605148+0800 0x535      Default     0x0                  0      kernel: (ACPIDebug) ACPIDebug: "EC _Q11 exit"
2018-11-07 13:45:33.081570+0800 0x535      Default     0x0                  0      kernel: (ACPIDebug) ACPIDebug: "EC _Q12 enter"
2018-11-07 13:45:33.081671+0800 0x535      Default     0x0                  0      kernel: (ACPIDebug) ACPIDebug: "EC _Q12 exit"
2018-11-07 13:45:37.591301+0800 0x76       Default     0x0                  0      kernel: (ACPIDebug) ACPIDebug: "EC _Q11 enter"
2018-11-07 13:45:37.591405+0800 0x76       Default     0x0                  0      kernel: (ACPIDebug) ACPIDebug: "EC _Q11 exit"
2018-11-07 13:49:59.045109+0800 0xf8       Default     0x0                  0      kernel: (ACPIDebug) ACPIDebug: "EC _Q12 enter"
2018-11-07 13:49:59.045212+0800 0xf8       Default     0x0                  0      kernel: (ACPIDebug) ACPIDebug: "EC _Q12 exit"
2018-11-07 13:49:59.614259+0800 0x535      Default     0x0                  0      kernel: (ACPIDebug) ACPIDebug: "EC _Q12 enter"
2018-11-07 13:49:59.614395+0800 0x535      Default     0x0                  0      kernel: (ACPIDebug) ACPIDebug: "EC _Q12 exit"
2018-11-07 13:50:03.218273+0800 0x535      Default     0x0                  0      kernel: (ACPIDebug) ACPIDebug: "EC _Q11 enter"
2018-11-07 13:50:03.218439+0800 0x535      Default     0x0                  0      kernel: (ACPIDebug) ACPIDebug: "EC _Q11 exit"
2018-11-07 13:50:04.087818+0800 0x535      Default     0x0                  0      kernel: (ACPIDebug) ACPIDebug: "EC _Q12 enter"
2018-11-07 13:50:04.087922+0800 0x535      Default     0x0                  0      kernel: (ACPIDebug) ACPIDebug: "EC _Q12 exit"
2018-11-07 13:50:04.502299+0800 0x535      Default     0x0                  0      kernel: (ACPIDebug) ACPIDebug: "EC _Q12 enter"
2018-11-07 13:50:04.502410+0800 0x535      Default     0x0                  0      kernel: (ACPIDebug) ACPIDebug: "EC _Q12 exit"
2018-11-07 13:50:07.344070+0800 0xf8       Default     0x0                  0      kernel: (ACPIDebug) ACPIDebug: "EC _Q12 enter"
2018-11-07 13:50:07.344176+0800 0xf8       Default     0x0                  0      kernel: (ACPIDebug) ACPIDebug: "EC _Q12 exit"
2018-11-07 13:50:08.517105+0800 0x145      Default     0x0                  0      kernel: (ACPIDebug) ACPIDebug: "EC _Q12 enter"
2018-11-07 13:50:08.517211+0800 0x145      Default     0x0                  0      kernel: (ACPIDebug) ACPIDebug: "EC _Q12 exit"
2018-11-07 13:50:58.234934+0800 0xf8       Default     0x0                  0      kernel: (ACPIDebug) ACPIDebug: "EC _Q11 enter"
2018-11-07 13:50:58.235046+0800 0xf8       Default     0x0                  0      kernel: (ACPIDebug) ACPIDebug: "EC _Q11 exit"

Edited November 7, 2018 by Guest

InfamousGamer · November 7, 2018

Hi MaLd0n,

I moved the DSDT file that you generated to /Clover/acpi/patched directory.

But it looks like the DSDT was not loaded.

Can you check my boot.log and confirm

bootlog.txt

MaLd0n · November 7, 2018

[ref]pangu74[/ref], _Q11, _Q12?

just apply patch with it

Added in 42 seconds:

[ref]InfamousGamer[/ref], extract new SEND_ME

RunMe.app

pangu74 · November 7, 2018

pangu74, _Q11, _Q12?

just apply patch with it

now brightness keys are working but Fn+F12 & Pause/Break BTN still adjust brightness too? How to apply the patch? Edited November 7, 2018 by Guest

MaLd0n · November 7, 2018

[ref]pangu74[/ref], idk u need test

pangu74 · November 7, 2018

pangu74, idk u need test

how to apply patch?

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