[Guide] Install/Restore BigSur with Clover

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 19, 2020

2 hours ago, Olarilayass said:

No i try to install from olarila big sur beta 2 usb

dont boot good from usb for now. use restore way

Olarilayass · July 19, 2020

5 hours ago, MaLd0n said:

dont boot good from usb for now. use restore way

ok will try the restore way then

thanks Maldon

Josele · July 20, 2020

Hi. @MaLd0n

The kernel patches it the same for Haswell 9?

Can you compile a new premade EFI folder for Haswell 9 with the latest drivers and kexts?

thanks

lpukraine · July 20, 2020

Hi @MaLd0n!

Tried to instal BS with this tutorial but I can't even start to boot the OS. I stuck on the plus symbols after clover text.

I restored BS dmg to disk successfully. Installed Clover 5120 on flash drive. Already tried different settings in config.plist but with no luck. always stuck at one place.

So I need your help again.

Run Me app was executed on Catalina.

Also I attached link to clover 5120 folder from my bootable usb - https://www.dropbox.com/s/uzrurkrbkbwavfu/CLOVER5120.zip?dl=0

Thanks!

Send me andreys-iMac.zip

MaLd0n · July 20, 2020

8 hours ago, Josele said:

The kernel patches it the same for Haswell 9?

is same for now

6 hours ago, lpukraine said:

So I need your help again.

use folder from first post for now

macattackjack · July 21, 2020

Hi MaLd0n

I downloaded your Big Sur beta 2 image and made a flash drive.

I have tried Big sur beta 2 to boot with OC, and it freezes at PCI begin. So I tried with clover using
1. 5108 EFI that works with 10.15.6, 10.14.6, and 10.13.6.
2. 5118 Clover that works with Catalina 10.15.6
3. Your Premade Skylake EFI
4. My 5118 EFI with your efi files and my Kexts.
5. My 5118 EFI with your config file.
6. other variations I don't remember.

ALL get stuck at ++++++++++++++++++++

OCQuirks efi and plist don't make any difference.

i7-9800X CPU
ASUS Prime-A X299
32 BG RAM
EVGA GT710 GPU

MSR lock disabled on motherboard. All settings on motherboard work with 10.13, 10.14 and 10.15.

Any thoughts?

Here's an image of when it freezes on ++++++++++++++++++++++++++

IMG_9082.JPG.zip

MaLd0n · July 21, 2020

7 hours ago, macattackjack said:

Hi MaLd0n

configure quirks for x299

macattackjack · July 22, 2020

HI

Configuring OCQuirks worked for getting past +++++++

Now, if I use your config.plist it gets stuck at PCI Begin.

If I use my config.plist for the Asus x299 Prime-A, (which is different than the EVGA X299 Micro) it gets stuck at apfs_module_start.

I updated whatevergreen, Lilu, internetMausi, etc, to most recent versions. TSCAdjustReset.kext (no unsynchronized TSC errors by the way)

removed Skylake ACPI Patch. It wasn't making any difference at this point.

Nothing makes a difference with either config.plist

big sur boot freeze.zip configs.zip

Also, the Open core EFI is getting stuck at PCI Begin as well.

A while back, I forget which system, there was an issue with trying to install from a USB 3.0 port instead of a USB 2.0 port. Once the program tried to load the drivers for the file system it couldn't read the 3.0 ports.

The 299X Asus Prime-A has only 3.0 ports.

it's the only other thing I can think of, besides the GPU.

Prathapsingh · July 22, 2020

This is my Run Me Files...

Please Help for Install Big Sur...

Send me Singhs-MacBook-Pro.rar

d5aqoep · July 22, 2020

11 hours ago, macattackjack said:

HI

Configuring OCQuirks worked for getting past +++++++

Now, if I use your config.plist it gets stuck at PCI Begin.

If I use my config.plist for the Asus x299 Prime-A, (which is different than the EVGA X299 Micro) it gets stuck at apfs_module_start.

I updated whatevergreen, Lilu, internetMausi, etc, to most recent versions. TSCAdjustReset.kext (no unsynchronized TSC errors by the way)

removed Skylake ACPI Patch. It wasn't making any difference at this point.

Nothing makes a difference with either config.plist

big sur boot freeze.zip 5.48 MB · 11 downloads configs.zip 6.14 kB · 4 downloads

Also, the Open core EFI is getting stuck at PCI Begin as well.

A while back, I forget which system, there was an issue with trying to install from a USB 3.0 port instead of a USB 2.0 port. Once the program tried to load the drivers for the file system it couldn't read the 3.0 ports.

The 299X Asus Prime-A has only 3.0 ports.

it's the only other thing I can think of, besides the GPU.

You can try my Clover 5120 EFI which is MSI X299 Tomahawk AC. Just make sure you are using the latest bios.

https://www104.zippyshare.com/v/XqkFUqaR/file.html

You may have to change the uia_exclude=HS01,HS02 entry under Boot arguments to disable your unneeded USB ports. Figure that out using Hackintool. I don't use HS01 and HS02 ports. Delete them if you want.

Edit: New link of my EFI because this one is the correct one.

Edited July 22, 2020 by d5aqoep

macattackjack · July 23, 2020

Also, the Open core EFI is getting stuck at PCI Begin as well.

A while back, I forget which system, there was an issue with trying to install from a USB 3.0 port instead of a USB 2.0 port. Once the program tried to load the drivers for the file system it couldn't read the 3.0 ports.

The 299X Asus Prime-A has only 3.0 ports.

it's the only other thing I can think of, besides the GPU.

The link you provided is not valid. All links lead to ads.

6 hours ago, d5aqoep said:

You can try my Clover 5120 EFI which is MSI X299 Tomahawk AC. Just make sure you are using the latest bios.

https://www104.zippyshare.com/v/XqkFUqaR/file.html

You may have to change the uia_exclude=HS01,HS02 entry under Boot arguments to disable your unneeded USB ports. Figure that out using Hackintool. I don't use HS01 and HS02 ports. Delete them if you want.

Edit: New link of my EFI because this one is the correct one.

The link you provided is not valid. All links lead to ads, and all download links on that page lead to ads

d5aqoep · July 23, 2020

1 hour ago, macattackjack said:

Also, the Open core EFI is getting stuck at PCI Begin as well.

A while back, I forget which system, there was an issue with trying to install from a USB 3.0 port instead of a USB 2.0 port. Once the program tried to load the drivers for the file system it couldn't read the 3.0 ports.

The 299X Asus Prime-A has only 3.0 ports.

it's the only other thing I can think of, besides the GPU.

The link you provided is not valid. All links lead to ads.

The link you provided is not valid. All links lead to ads, and all download links on that page lead to ads

The link is absolutely valid. Click on the huge Download Now button. You cannot mistake it.

Use a good adblocker. Sometimes 2nd or 3rd click leads to actual download (If you don't have adblocker.)

Edited July 23, 2020 by d5aqoep

MaLd0n · July 23, 2020

1 hour ago, macattackjack said:

The link you provided is not valid. All links lead to ads, and all download links on that page lead to ads

Use adblocker ever in media fire. i put warning there some time ago

suren munoo · July 23, 2020

Hey Guys, if you BS is working and you on beta 2 DO NOT update to beta 3, it will break your OS, I did the update now and it broke it.

@MaLd0n will there be an update pre-made folder for OC for beta 3?

d5aqoep · July 23, 2020

Yes the pre-made folder from @MaLd0n has stopped working on Beta 3. I did a VM install and tried to use the same Clover folder.

suren munoo · July 23, 2020

8 hours ago, d5aqoep said:

Yes the pre-made folder from @MaLd0n has stopped working on Beta 3. I did a VM install and tried to use the same Clover folder.

Did that work?

MaLd0n · July 23, 2020

this efi stay work for me via usb boot xD

suren munoo · July 23, 2020

51 minutes ago, MaLd0n said:

this efi stay work for me via usb boot xD

Which efi? The clover one or the OC?

MaLd0n · July 23, 2020

6 minutes ago, suren munoo said:

Which efi? The clover one or the OC?

opencore premade without any change. if update things boot is broken

suren munoo · July 23, 2020

25 minutes ago, MaLd0n said:

opencore premade without any change. if update things boot is broken

Should I make another USB for beta 3

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