Graphics issue Sierra Asus G73sw

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.

FCU4ever · August 19, 2018

After succesfull installing Sierra 10.12 on my Asus G73sw I experience a graphics issue with my Nvidia GTX460m graphics card. Without the Nvidiawebdrivers I can only boot with the nvdisable=1 bootflag and with the Nvidiawebdrivers installed I can boot Sierra normally untill I logged in to the system. My screen looks like {censored}, see attached picture. Can someone help me?

CLOVER.zip

MaLd0n · August 19, 2018

with Web Driver, remove all other config about video, use only it

FCU4ever · August 20, 2018

Edited the config.plist but still same error.

For full screen in Cloverbootloader I have to inject EDID.

More solutions to fix this problem?????

config.zip

MaLd0n · August 20, 2018

config.plist.zip

FCU4ever · August 21, 2018

config.plist.zip

Many thanks for editing and cleaning up my config.plist.

I downloaded the config.plist copied to the EFI folder and reboot the laptop. Can't complete loading the apple bar. So I changed the SMBios to Macbookpro10,2 can load the apple bar for now but reboot at the end. Added nvdrv=1 to the config.plist and reboot. Now the apple bar loads and the laptop doesn't reboot. Reached the login screen, logged in and....... same error.

Then I decided to remove the Nvidiawebdrivers and uncheck it in the config.plist. Also removed the nvdrv=1 bootflag. Then I checked Inject Nvidia, Injed EDID, Load vBios and Patch vBios. Reboot and...... YEAH it's working (see attached config.plist)

Now I need a patched DSDT. For now I used the patched DSDT I used in El Capitan, with this DSDT my WIFI is working. The guy from this thread (https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/322566-asus-g73sw-macos-sierra-10124/) claimed to have most of all working on his Asus G73sw with his patched DSDT. So I downloaded his DSDT but I'm not able to compile the DSDT.dsl and can't test if that DSDT is working for me too (without the audio). To fix the audio (ALC269) I found this thread (https://www.tonycrapx86.com/threads/guide-asus-rog-g73jh-using-clover-uefi.242770/) but I'm not able to apply the patch..... yeah I know, I'm a n00b with patching DSDT.

Can someone help me to create a correct patched DSDT with everything working? I extracted my origin files with Clover, See attachment. In the patched folder you can find the DSDT I used for now.

Here's an overview of what is working at the moment:

- Nvidia Geforce GTX460M -> config.plist

- Wifi -> El Capitan DSDT

- USB 2.0

- Batterypercentage -> ACPIBatteryManager.kext

- FNkeys ->AsusNBFnKeys.kext

And what's not working:

- Audi ALC269

- USB3.0

- Brightness FNkey (works only with nv_disabled)

- Backlight keyboard

- Cardreader

- Bluetooth

ACPI.zip

config.zip

MaLd0n · August 21, 2018

send me a full dump

RunMe.app

FCU4ever · August 21, 2018

send me a full dump

RunMe.app

Thank you! I’ll do it after work!

FCU4ever · August 21, 2018

send me a full dump

RunMe.app

See attachment

Send me mbp-van-koen.home.zip

MaLd0n · August 21, 2018

See attachment

use it

DSDT.aml.zip

reboot and extract new SEND_ME

FCU4ever · August 22, 2018

reboot and extract new SEND_ME

Thank you! Here is the new SEND_ME folder

Send me mbp-van-koen.home.zip

MaLd0n · August 22, 2018

Thank you! Here is the new SEND_ME folder

DSDT.aml.zip

audio u have many options

inject via clover and test

FCU4ever · August 22, 2018

I'll try after work.

Before testing do I need to install 'G73JH.kext(contains dummy HDA)' just like the guy in this thread (same audio but other type of laptop) (https://www.tonycrapx86.com/threads/guide-asus-rog-g73jh-using-clover-uefi.242770/) because I also have the patches in my config.plist.

Or will the audio work with only the patched DSDT without the kext and patches in config.plist?

MaLd0n · August 22, 2018

just inject ids here, save, reboot, test one by one with Lilu + AppleAlc

remove patches in config.plist

FCU4ever · August 22, 2018

remove patches in config.plist

I remove it in my config.plist.

just inject ids here, save, reboot, test one by one with Lilu + AppleAlc

Then I install Lilu + AppleAlc and try (after work) with inject ID 1,2 and 3 and look wich one works.

FCU4ever · August 22, 2018

The Audio works fine after set Audio inject to detect and installing Lilu + AppleAlc in combination with the first DSDT you send me.

With the second DSDT you send me the Audio and Wifi aren't working.

So what's working for now:

- Nvidia Geforce GTX460M

- Wifi

- Audio

- USB2.0

- Batterypercentage

- AsusFNkeys

And what's not working for now:

- USB3.0

- Cardreader

- Keyboard backlight

- Brigthness FNkeys (only with nv_disabled=1)

- Bluetooth

- LAN (can't test, mine is broken. Guess it works with RealtekRTL8111.kext installed)

Also extracted a new SEND_ME folder.

config.plist.zip

DSDT.zip

Send me mbp-van-koen.home.zip

MaLd0n · August 22, 2018

usb 3 is non-intel, u need a genericxhci kext, but this kext cause some problem after el capitan

brightness need check for nvidia gpu

genewang · August 23, 2018

Hello, please help

im having trouble booting up to after installing nvidia web driver high sierra 10.13.6

Asus Rampage IV Extreme board

7-4930K

nvida Gtx 10x

MaLd0n · August 23, 2018

Hello, please help

im having trouble booting up to after installing nvidia web driver high sierra 10.13.6

Asus Rampage IV Extreme board

7-4930K

nvida Gtx 10x

open one topic

here is Asus Notebook

FCU4ever · August 23, 2018

usb 3 is non-intel, u need a genericxhci kext, but this kext cause some problem after el capitan

You mean installing this kext https://bitbucket.org/RehabMan/os-x-generic-usb3/downloads/?

brightness need check for nvidia gpu

What do you mean?

The guy from this thread (https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/322566-asus-g73sw-macos-sierra-10124/) has USB3.0 and bluetooth working with his DSDT.

And how to get the backlight and cardreader working?

This morning I tried to generate a SSDT with ssdtPRGen.sh from Piker-Alpha. First I get this error:

Changed the SMBios to Macbookpro8,2, reboot, black screen

Changed the SMBios back to Macbookpro10,1, reboot and start the SSDT generator again. Typed y after the error and sees what happend

0 Errors, 0 warning, 0 remarks, 0 optimizations. Does that mean I can use the generated SSDT even with the board-id error?

In the ssdtPRGen folder I see in the root a ssdt.aml file

And in the ACPI folder I see another SSDT.aml file and a SSDT-1.aml file.

Wich files do I have to copy to the EFI/ACPI/Patched folder??? Do I need to also add something to the config.plist to get te SSDT working?

MaLd0n · August 23, 2018

usb3 is non-intel, don't work native

with macbookpro8 system don't work?

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