Low audio volume - macOS Catalina 10.15.2

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.

jcmrdc · December 27, 2019

Hi guys,

Today, I reinstalled macOS Catalina 10.15.2 (dual-booting Windows 10 Pro on a separate HD) on my Lenovo Ideapad 300-15ISK. Everything works, but I noticed that the audio volume is much lower than it was on my previous install, and I did nothing different. I'm using AppleALC + original untouched AppleHDA method. I read that this problem can happen when dual-booting with Windows because of Realtek drivers, but I don't believe that's the case here. Any ideas or suggestions are welcome. Thanks a lot for your time and help.

Happy Holidays!

Lenovo Ideapad 300-15isk 80RS

Intel Core i5 6200U @ 2.40 GHz

Intel HD 520 Graphics

Audio Conexant CX20751/2 (see attached PDF below)

16GB of DDR3L RAM @ 1600Mhz

480GB SSD for macOSas primary boot and system drive

1TB SATAIII HD for Windows 10 Pro

PCI.pdf

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