Hackintosh Guide - Catalina / Big Sur / Monterey on Mobos Series 100, 200, 300, 400 and 500 with OpenCore 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.

December 31, 2019

OC you mean overclock?

I mean, I successfully used OpenCORE to boot Mac OS 15.2

wastedbrain · December 31, 2019

I mean, I successfully used OpenCORE to boot Mac OS 15.2

Oh! haha, sorry, I am a noob so I am not so familiar with the abbreviations.

I have no idea what OpenCore is, not sure if it is in my hackintosh too. All I did was install the image, have some stuff in the EFI and patched DSDT from Mald0n.

I'd be interested to know about OpenCore stuff.

enraenra · January 2, 2020

[ref]236560739[/ref], DSDT.aml.zip

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[ref]enraenra[/ref], install system first, after it i'll patch for u

Hi Maldon, thanks for your reply.

I am struggling getting the system installed in the first place, hence I was asking for ACPI patches.

Which guide do you recommend me to follow, I really tried many so far, Clover, OpenCore with no luck.

I am trying to get 10.15.2 so to have my card fully supported but seems like Clover doesn't support yet last update and OpenCore (which supports 10.15.2) requires too much tweaking with the ACPI and doesn't matter how many times I go through the guides can't make it right.

Can you point me in the right direction?

avilopes · January 2, 2020

Unread post by MaLd0n » 26 Dec 2019, 22:35

avilopes, use o Clover

Não sei o que devo ticar ou alterar neste setup do clover. Pode me dar uma dica?

diamonddust · January 2, 2020

OpenCore with your folder boot ok, could you patch my DSDT for it, thanks https://filebin.net/gm4uviyhw59coy1v

Can I use the DSDT you patched for Clover?

jazzygff · January 4, 2020

Attached are my files, entirely new to Opencore couldnt boot with my own OC build but found an efi folder posted on the forum which got me up adn running (I know not recommended to do that but wanted it up and running). I added my OC folder to the zip (which Im using from USB) as the OC folder didnt seem to be there. Ive updated kexts but when I update OC version I have boot failures. Running usb wifi as onboard intel wifi wont work and onboard ethernet doesnt seem to work with installed kexts. A patched DSDT would be awsome and any other tips.

https://drive.google.com/open?id=18RzI28d1bui9T8oadTWCQQfTAQyraMy7

Thanks!

Arial123 · January 4, 2020

Hi MalDon, can you help me for this please Thanks!

Send you.zip

JulianL50 · January 4, 2020

Hello - Here is my file . . .

http://s000.tinyupload.com/index.php?file_id=36414992386761729437

in order to boot I had to disable igfx

other than that seems ok with oc efi.

thanks

aldebaran · January 5, 2020

Hi MaLd0n,

I have Gigabyte Z370 HD3 board and Clover bootloader and your DSDT.

Do you think that it would be better to go with OC.

In that case I can replace my EFI folder with OC EFI folder for 300 chipset and send you sendme file.

Best regards,

Aldebaran

MaLd0n · January 5, 2020

[ref]JulianL50[/ref], DSDT.aml.zip

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[ref]aldebaran[/ref], oc or clover = perfect hack, just use one good dsdt

sjoseph · January 5, 2020

HI I used your EFI folder to boot my machine and is successfully booted. I wasnt able to boot since from 5.3 OC. now it is booting fine thank you. but I have one problem though as my machine isn't shutting down but restarting. any help will be appreciated.

Thank you

MaLd0n · January 5, 2020

[ref]sjoseph[/ref], u need a full dsdt patchin' for full solution

skoot500 · January 7, 2020

I am attempting to upload the send me file but it is too large.

nugrohocrew · January 8, 2020

here my files https://drive.google.com/file/d/1W2OBB9XP-IzfLbc5z4Xjo-EdT32n7H8I/view?usp=sharing

please help me config opencore sir. thankyou.

MaLd0n · January 8, 2020

[ref]nugrohocrew[/ref], u need boot with opencore, not clover

keith163 · January 8, 2020

Could you can help to fix OpenCore DSDT file?

https://filebin.net/hwtmv8xtnr9r5l4g/Send_me_Keiths-Mac-Pro.zip?t=duz3x9rj

Thank you!!!!!!

nugrohocrew · January 8, 2020

can you review my patching on clover?

correct or wrong? thankyou

tucano2000 · January 8, 2020

Hey MaLd0n

Please help me with OpenCore DSDT Catalina 10.15.2

Send me MacBook-Pro-de-tucano.zip

jhajib · January 10, 2020

Hi Maldon, mine did not boot using the above EFI folder. Thanks

Added in 53 minutes 51 seconds:

Hi Maldon, found another EFI folder here that you posted and my system now is booting. However, I have no audio and my Windows drive is not showing in boot menu. Looking forward for your DSDT patch. Thank you so much.

Send me Caspers-iMac.zip

uzmi · January 11, 2020

Olá Maldon:

Você poderia me ajudar com essa equipe?

Como o tema USB é gerenciado com o OpenCore?

Com Clover, usei su SSDT 6-A M I modificado

Muito obrigado.

http://s000.tinyupload.com/index.php?file_id=73006630909595963161

MaLd0n · January 11, 2020

[ref]uzmi[/ref], gera um injector com o hackintool

uzmi · January 11, 2020

[ref]uzmi[/ref], gera um injector com o hackintool

De acordo.

E você poderia me ajudar com meu dsdt? Nem config.plist

Não faço ideia de como é para o Open Core

MaLd0n · January 11, 2020

[ref]uzmi[/ref], use a pasta do primeiro post com o seu dsdt editado e crie uma injector usb com o hackintool

gallis · January 13, 2020

could you please patch my DSDT for me please file is located here http://s000.tinyupload.com/index.php?file_id=02185144573500394421

MaLd0n · January 13, 2020

could you please patch my DSDT

u need use a opencore, not clover, this topic is about opencore

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