Hackintosh OpenCore Vanilla Guide, Step by Step

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 · July 29, 2020

35 minutes ago, imacosiris said:

Hi ACPI Eater

DSDT.aml.zip

imacosiris · July 29, 2020

1 hour ago, MaLd0n said:

DSDT.aml.zip 21.02 kB · 0 downloads

You sir are a genius !!

Thanks a lot !!

MaLd0n · July 29, 2020

1 hour ago, imacosiris said:

Thanks a lot !!

Just enjoy!

jmacie2000@yahoo.com · July 30, 2020

I am trying to make an Opencore bootloader for my Asus x99 pro usb3.1 i7-6800k Msi Radeon RX480. I have followed several guides yet I get stuck on boot at pci configuration begin. in verbose. In the opencore debug txt it sticks at [EB|#LOG:EXITBS:START]. I followed all Dortania troubleshooting and can't get anywhere. I modded BIOS to unlock CFG-Lock

AppleCpuPmCfgLock	YES	Not needed if `CFG-Lock`is disabled in the BIOS
AppleXcpmCfgLock	YES	Not needed if `CFG-Lock`is disabled in the BIOS

Anyone have any ideas where I can go from here? Thanks johnm

Also the only error I get in sanity check is in Security: BlacklistAppleUpdate was deprecated in OpenCore v0.6.0 - See run-efi-updater under NVRAM instead I don't seem to be able to find any info to correct this error

I'm attaching my OC config.plist the debug text, and Sanity check from last attempted boot. Thanks MaLd0n

config.plist.zip opencore-2020-07-29-223158.txt.zip Sanity check.zip

MaLd0n · July 30, 2020

18 minutes ago, jmacie2000@yahoo.com said:

I am trying to make an Opencore bootloader for my Asus x99 pro usb3.1 i7-6800k Msi Radeon RX480.

x99 need a pci kext patch

jmacie2000@yahoo.com · July 30, 2020

Thank you, Is it a common kext patch, or do I need to read somewhere to find this answer. I appreciate your help.

MaLd0n · July 30, 2020

9 minutes ago, jmacie2000@yahoo.com said:

Thank you, Is it a common kext patch, or do I need to read somewhere to find this answer. I appreciate your help.

<dict>
				<key>Comment</key>
				<string>IOPCIFamily Patch</string>
				<key>Disabled</key>
				<false/>
				<key>Find</key>
				<data>SIH7AAAAQA==</data>
				<key>InfoPlistPatch</key>
				<false/>
				<key>MatchOS</key>
				<string>10.13.x</string>
				<key>Name</key>
				<string>com.apple.iokit.IOPCIFamily</string>
				<key>Replace</key>
				<data>SIH7AAAAgA==</data>
			</dict>
			<dict>
				<key>Comment</key>
				<string>IOPCIFamily Patch</string>
				<key>Disabled</key>
				<false/>
				<key>Find</key>
				<data>SD0AAABA</data>
				<key>InfoPlistPatch</key>
				<false/>
				<key>MatchOS</key>
				<string>10.14.x,10.15.x</string>
				<key>Name</key>
				<string>com.apple.iokit.IOPCIFamily</string>
				<key>Replace</key>
				<data>SD0AAACA</data>
			</dict>

jmacie2000@yahoo.com · July 30, 2020

Will this patch will go into opencore? On the Kernel section in Patch? Thank you

Edited July 30, 2020 by jmacie2000@yahoo.com
update

jmacie2000@yahoo.com · July 30, 2020

13 hours ago, MaLd0n said:


<dict>
				<key>Comment</key>
				<string>IOPCIFamily Patch</string>
				<key>Disabled</key>
				<false/>
				<key>Find</key>
				<data>SIH7AAAAQA==</data>
				<key>InfoPlistPatch</key>
				<false/>
				<key>MatchOS</key>
				<string>10.13.x</string>
				<key>Name</key>
				<string>com.apple.iokit.IOPCIFamily</string>
				<key>Replace</key>
				<data>SIH7AAAAgA==</data>
			</dict>
			<dict>
				<key>Comment</key>
				<string>IOPCIFamily Patch</string>
				<key>Disabled</key>
				<false/>
				<key>Find</key>
				<data>SD0AAABA</data>
				<key>InfoPlistPatch</key>
				<false/>
				<key>MatchOS</key>
				<string>10.14.x,10.15.x</string>
				<key>Name</key>
				<string>com.apple.iokit.IOPCIFamily</string>
				<key>Replace</key>
				<data>SD0AAACA</data>
			</dict>

Will this patch will go into opencore?

cesar flores · July 30, 2020

Hola, buenas tardes te envío el send me.zip, solo tengo un problema no puedo conseguir aceleración gráfica con nvidia gt 640, y es mi primer ryzentosh con open core y algunas cosas exceden mi capacidad de configuración. gracias .- Por cierto excelente trabajo.

Send me2 2.zip

MaLd0n · July 31, 2020

7 hours ago, cesar flores said:

Hola, buenas tardes te envío el send me.zip, solo tengo un problema no puedo conseguir aceleración gráfica con nvidia gt 640, y es mi primer ryzentosh con open core y algunas cosas exceden mi capacidad de configuración. gracias .- Por cierto excelente trabajo.

i think ur gpu loose support in new system

cesar flores · July 31, 2020

Ok muchas gracias, y cual placa de video seria la recomendable para poder usar dentro de las económicas lei algo sobre la gt710 2SL como la mas barata que funciona bien en catalina/mojave no se si con aceleración de hardware, AMD no tengo idea hace tiempo no las utilizo. gracias

MaLd0n · July 31, 2020

23 minutes ago, cesar flores said:

cual placa de video seria la recomendable para poder usar dentro de las económicas lei algo sobre la gt710 2SL

rx 560

tomqsher · August 10, 2020

Can I request to have my DSDT be patched fully? Thank you for this comprehensive guide, I appreciate this. More power. Attached herewith is my Sendme File as well as the extracted IOreg file because I had an error on saving the ioreg from runme.app

https://1drv.ms/u/s!AortbKCVZXjwjnPaljId0NI0MlUe?e=XAPXK9

https://1drv.ms/u/s!AortbKCVZXjwjnTWucW3NNUOoMO_?e=PoY3yO

Sorry I can't attached file here directly as it reached the max file size for upload.

MaLd0n · August 10, 2020

25 minutes ago, tomqsher said:

Can I request to have my DSDT be patched fully?

use it, reboot and extract new with correct renames

config.plist.zip

tomqsher · August 10, 2020

My trackpad has stopped working after I use the config, plist. Btw here's the new extracted sendme files.

https://1drv.ms/u/s!AortbKCVZXjwjnbByycF4NlS2jOa?e=Xy8pSz

https://1drv.ms/u/s!AortbKCVZXjwjnVYPqqsHa8hYrhy?e=QZ38tY

Also sometimes I had kernel panic randomly. See attached pic.

https://1drv.ms/u/s!AortbKCVZXjwjneQUSFw2LSYDSr6?e=ubwFBp

Thank you for your hardwork!

Edited August 10, 2020 by tomqsher

MaLd0n · August 10, 2020

DSDT.aml.zip

remove ssdts

about KP, is a video problem. use a correct video patch

tomqsher · August 10, 2020

What video patch will I use?

MaLd0n · August 10, 2020

21 minutes ago, tomqsher said:

What video patch will I use?

https://www.olarila.com/topic/6420-guide-mobile-intel-hd-graphics-skylake/

titoneto · August 10, 2020

Olá MadLon, todas as imagens do Big Sur estão com cota excedida, tem algum outro link?

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