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

Q: What is a Hackintosh?

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

Q: Is building a Hackintosh legal?

Installing macOS on non-Apple hardware violates Apple's macOS license agreement. It is generally used for educational and experimental purposes.

Q: What hardware is best for Hackintosh?

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

Q: What is OpenCore in Hackintosh?

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

Q: Can Hackintosh be updated like a real Mac?

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

Q: Is Hackintosh suitable for professional work?

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.

Q: Can macOS run faster on Hackintosh than on a Mac?

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

MaLd0n · September 10, 2018

nothing about video in dsdt edited, use config.plist for it

kuroshe · September 10, 2018

Unread post by MaLd0n » 10 Sep 2018, 11:06

nothing about video in dsdt edited, use config.plist for it

I will try thanks again

lagbooger · September 10, 2018

Hi There,

I have a working Mojave beta now, aside from audio being clear. Once the final is released, how would I go about doing a fresh install? Do I copy my existing clover. I have it from your assistance with hardly any extra kexts.

Thanks!

MaLd0n · September 10, 2018

Hi There,

I have a working Mojave beta now, aside from audio being clear. Once the final is released, how would I go about doing a fresh install? Do I copy my existing clover. I have it from your assistance with hardly any extra kexts.

Thanks!

Use same folder and files

abutter · September 10, 2018

"plugin-type"=0x01"

Thanks, MaLd0n. I just found it has been in config.plist.

ford2201 · September 11, 2018

where mojave beat 10 nvidia install drivers how slow or speed graphics

MaLd0n · September 11, 2018

u need check if ur gpu have support in Moja

student_al · September 11, 2018

Hi Mald0n,

I really need help. After many years on Snow Leopard (10.6.8) based system I had decided to installed High Sierra 10.13.6. I successfully installed new system but I immediately faced with the problem regarding power management. I used DSDT and SSDT which obviously did not completely match my configuration. So, my system reboots every two minutes if I do not use NullCPUpowermanagment kext.

I really need help because I do not know how to choose proper fixes and patches if I need some of them. I think that I have almost perfect configuration for Hackintosh. Except “native” GPU: XFX 5770, I also use WiFi Bluethoot card BCM943602CDP from iMac and USB 3 card Inateck KTU3FR-5O2I.

I ran Your application “Run me” and It generated “send me” file, but at some point, I saw two notifications with same error: “VDADecoderCreate failed. Err: -12473”.

You can see that message below:

https://ibb.co/dvGKc9

Link for file "Send me":

https://mega.nz/#!2BMC0Y7I!2yoJ4_JKjA549SkNk0IPeG_ushK_qHM_Plw7ZIPEJYw

I could not upload file "Send me" with my message because error: “File too large”.

MaLd0n · September 11, 2018

Hi Mald0n,

I really need help. After many years on Snow Leopard (10.6.8) based system I had decided to installed High Sierra 10.13.6. I successfully installed new system but I immediately faced with the problem regarding power management. I used DSDT and SSDT which obviously did not completely match my configuration. So, my system reboots every two minutes if I do not use NullCPUpowermanagment kext.

I really need help because I do not know how to choose proper fixes and patches if I need some of them. I think that I have almost perfect configuration for Hackintosh. Except “native” GPU: XFX 5770, I also use WiFi Bluethoot card BCM943602CDP from iMac and USB 3 card Inateck KTU3FR-5O2I.

I ran Your application “Run me” and It generated “send me” file, but at some point, I saw two notifications with same error: “VDADecoderCreate failed. Err: -12473”.

You can see that message below:

https://ibb.co/dvGKc9

Link for file "Send me":

https://mega.nz/#!2BMC0Y7I!2yoJ4_JKjA54 ... lw7ZIPEJYw

I could not upload file "Send me" with my message because error: “File too large”.

CLOVER.zip

use full clover folder, reboot and extract new SEND_ME

student_al · September 11, 2018

Thank you very much for your prompt reply.

OK, I did it. I hope it is all right now.

New_Send me Alijas-iMac.zip

MaLd0n · September 11, 2018

Thank you very much for your prompt reply.

OK, I did it. I hope it is all right now.

run geekbench and check score

student_al · September 12, 2018

I forgot to say I saw the same error when generating SEND_ME file:: “VDADecoderCreate failed. Err: -12473”.

Geekbench 4

New scores:3929/12904 (Imac 12.2)

Old scores: 3711/13188 (Imac 14.2)

Geekbench scores.zip

MaLd0n · September 12, 2018

I forgot to say I saw the same error when generating SEND_ME file:: “VDADecoderCreate failed. Err: -12473”.

Geekbench 4

New scores:3929/12904 (Imac 12.2)

Old scores: 3711/13188 (Imac 14.2)

this error is about hw, u can try a correct shikigva flag for u

Geekbench looks good, have a little variations every time

Aidzi · September 12, 2018

MaLd0n

Could you please write to me what to do specifically? I do not understand your answers ..

MaLd0n · September 12, 2018

MaLd0n

Could you please write to me what to do specifically? I do not understand your answers ..

what u need?

Aidzi · September 12, 2018

by MaLd0n » 12 Sep 2018, 16:33

Aidzi wrote: ↑

MaLd0n

Could you please write to me what to do specifically? I do not understand your answers ..

what u need?

by MaLd0n » 09 Sep 2018, 18:42

Aidzi wrote: ↑

Hello MaLd0n, thanks for your advice on how to make graphics work - even if it did not work and I bought another one that installed more easily.

I have a question - would you help me make the sound on my ga-b150m-ds3h ddr3 (rev 1.0), High Sierra 10.13.5, CPU Intel Core i5 - 6500, I tried more tutorials, but I can not make it operational.

Thank you for your time..

CLOVER.zip

(1.63 MiB) Downloaded 1 time

I wrote :

Post by MaLd0n » 10 Sep 2018, 16:08

Aidzi wrote: ↑

Good morning, MaLd0n ..

Maybe I got it wrong, but I overwritten the CLOVER folder with what you sent me but no sound driver appeared ..

extract new SEND_ME

MaLd0n · September 12, 2018

sound just change layout id, use previous

student_al · September 12, 2018

Hi Lald0n,

Unfortunately, I still have problems with power management. I do not know did you check my second „SEND_ME“ file because I have not received any information about that. So, I do not know did you properly fix DSDT and SSDT file?

Temporary my main problem is “Sleep”.

If my system goes to sleep, it is actually shutdown. The system can only be started if I press power button. And then it started as it is turning on from the beginning (BIOS logo -- Clover --Apple logo--Desktop).

MaLd0n · September 12, 2018

Install IntelPowerGadget and check PM

https://Olarila.com/files/Utils/Install%20Intel%20Power%20Gadget.pkg.zip

check this option and check if sleep work

student_al · September 12, 2018

Unfortunately, It does not work. Some story as before.

MaLd0n · September 12, 2018

PM is working and geekbench is good for ur processor, need check sleep

reboot after wake?

student_al · September 13, 2018

Hi MaLd0n,

I have problem how to wake up the computer. For illustration purposes I have made short video that reflect my problem.

https://mega.nz/#!rI0DFKZK!_7Di6VM4q9VqHKeKU4xWXbHThGTJVOPZeVgSdNEfCB4

And yes, I have problem with spinning ball on my machine. Very often I see spinning ball, especially when I want to copy some elements for example in Excel.

It seems to me that I will have to reinstall the system. Although I am afraid it will not change anything.

MaLd0n · September 13, 2018

Hi MaLd0n,

I have problem how to wake up the computer. For illustration purposes I have made short video that reflect my problem.

https://mega.nz/#!rI0DFKZK!_7Di6VM4q9Vq ... VgSdNEfCB4

And yes, I have problem with spinning ball on my machine. Very often I see spinning ball, especially when I want to copy some elements for example in Excel.

It seems to me that I will have to reinstall the system. Although I am afraid it will not change anything.

i think is about ur GPU and serie 6 and x79 chipsets have a some problems with sleep

try a fresh install, install clover bootloader and replace clover folder

ford2201 · September 15, 2018

ASUS H61M-K

I3-2120

NVIDIA GTS 480 1GB

SCREN 1440X900

ALC887

RTL8168

please fixed please https://www88.zippyshare.com/v/8EoHnXFG/file.html fixed not sleep / week all you test

MaLd0n · September 15, 2018

i have patched it, use same files

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