Hackintosh Guide - El Capitan / Sierra / High Sierra / Mojave / Catalina on LGA 775 mobos 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 · October 24, 2018

[ref]jinkaal420[/ref], only gma950 and x3100

Pluts · October 25, 2018

Hello forums.

I read somewhere HP Elite 8000 is a cost effective hardware for Hackintosh. So I got one, unfortunately it is the smallest size without any PCI(e) slots, lspci tells me I have Intel 4 Series Graphics [8086:2e12].

Did I get a paperweight?

MaLd0n · October 25, 2018

[ref]Pluts[/ref], buy one gpu, onboard serie 4 don't work

Pluts · October 26, 2018

Thanks, thought so. There is no place for add-on GPU.

Alright. I have an ASUS PK5-V motherboard (also LGA 775). This one has no AHCI mode for hard drive (some stupid Intel patent issue at the time of manufacturing). Will it work in IDE mode?

MaLd0n · October 26, 2018

ich7 work without ahci, use el capitan

eddie1681 · October 26, 2018

Hi

I just follow your video to install Mojave on the Hackintosh, I did everything but the DSDT part, I am lost on that. There is a file in your video I can't seem to find - its the MaLdon Serie 10,20,30 file.

another problem I have is when I shut it down, on restart it requires me to use the USB with the Mojave on it to work. If I don't use it to reboot it , the error ask for a boot file

Thank you for the help!!

MaLd0n · October 26, 2018

[ref]eddie1681[/ref], post ur files

RunMe.app

prashant · October 26, 2018

Hi MaLd0n,

I removed DSDT.aml from clover folder but now system restarts instead of shutdown.

MaLd0n · October 26, 2018

[ref]prashant[/ref], dilema

Pluts · October 26, 2018

ich7 work without ahci, use el capitan

Thanks again. I think I have a PCI AHCI controller somewhere, what experience tells, may it work?

MaLd0n · October 26, 2018

Thanks again. I think I have a PCI AHCI controller somewhere, what experience tells, may it work?

i never test but i think work too

eddie1681 · October 26, 2018

eddie1681, post ur files

RunMe.app

I try to to do a RunMe.app, but it has errors, let me try again

Thanks

MaLd0n · October 26, 2018

[ref]eddie1681[/ref],

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falkortv · October 31, 2018

Hello, i have P5GC-MX/GBL, only IDE mode. On High Sierra installation stuck on Kernel Panic:

Thread 0: 0xffffff802689d9e0

Full Spec:

P5GC-MX/GBL 0407 Beta bios

Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 2.66(Only 2133MHz on 1066 FSB)

4GB DDR2 666

250GB WD HDD

Gigabyte GTX 460 1GB GDDR5

MaLd0n · October 31, 2018

[ref]falkortv[/ref], u need check if ur processor have sse4.1

falkortv · November 1, 2018

Okey, i install Olarila El Capitan. But my mainboard died. I changed to Asus P5KPL-AM EPU(Processor, ram, hdd and GPU from P5GC-MX/GBL).

Intel Core 2 Duo E6750(I will change to E8500)

Motherboard spec:

Chipset Intel® G31 / ICH7

Audio VT1708 6 -Channel High-Definition Audio CODEC

Bios settings:

Storage Configuration: Enhanced(I can change to Compatible)

Mode: S-ATA

CPU Configuration

C1E Support: Enabled

Vanderpool Technology: Enabled

CPU TM Function: Enabled

Execute Disable Bit: Enabled

Intel Speedstep: Enabled

Chipset:

Memory Remap: Enabled

Configure DRAM Timing by SPD: Enabled

Initiate Graphic Adapter: PEG/PCI (I can change to "IGD", "PCI/IGD", PCI/PEG", "PEG/IGD")

Internal Graphics Mode Select: Disabled

Audio Controller: Azalia HD Audio

Onboard PCIE GbE LAN: Enabled

Serial and Parallel Port: Disabled

USB Functions: Enabled

USB 2.0 Controller: Enabled

Legacy USB Support: Enabled

USB 2.0 Controller Mode: HiSpeed

Plug And Play O/S: Yes

Suspend Mode: S3 Only

ACPI 2.0 Support: Enabled

ACPI APIC Support: Enabled

In installation, i can't format drive(Freeze Keyboard( LED's on keyboard blink and Mouse on "Unmounting disk")

Format on another PC, Start Instalation and freeze.

I Can't install, please help

I can change mainboard from Fujitsu Esprimo P3520 E85+(Intel G41, 1333FSB, LAN BCM5784M and Audio ALC663)

Edited November 2, 2018 by Guest

MaLd0n · November 2, 2018

[ref]falkortv[/ref], the asus mobo work fine, use bios in default, just set sata mode to AHCI

falkortv · November 2, 2018

just set sata mode to AHCI

I can't. This mobo have only this mode.

On Fujitsu have: Waiting on IOProviderClassIOResources

MaLd0n · November 2, 2018

[ref]falkortv[/ref], some mobos ich7 work with ide mode

What GPU u use?

falkortv · November 2, 2018

What GPU u use?

GTX 460, on P5GC-MX/GBL working with "InjectNVidia", same on P5KPL-AM EPU, installation working on GTX 460.

Fujitsu mainboard is D2841-A11, error USB

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