H97N-WIFI Hackintosh
macOS 13 is not supported by this repository - refer to macOS Ventura and OpenCore Legacy Patcher Support
OpenCore configuration for running macOS 12 on the Gigabyte GA-H97N-WIFI motherboard. Without obsolete or cosmetic patches, the goal is simply macOS 12 working well on compatible hardware.
Notes
- For features listed as `in-scope` that are not working as expected, it may be beneficial for all to open an issue here
- Where something is listed as `out-of-scope` more explicit information will surely be found in various places across the internet, or in the OpenCore documentation
- [TextMate](https://macromates.com/) ([github.com/textmate/textmate](https://github.com/textmate/textmate)) is free software useful for editing `config.plist`
- Nvidia graphics cards are [no longer supported](/README/README-Nvidia.md)
- H97N-WIFI firmware supports NVMe devices in the x16 PCIe slot
- WiFi and Bluetooth work natively in macOS 12 using an m.2 Broadcom BCM94360NG and mini-PCIe-m.2 adapter
in-scope
- Accelerated graphics on supported Intel and AMD GPUs
- Built-in audio
- Built-in ethernet
- Airport and Bluetooth using a natively supported device
- USB
- CPU power management
- PCIe active-state power management
- System wake, sleep, and shutdown
- macOS installation and updates
- System stability
out-of-scope
- [Apple ID problems](https://dortania.github.io/OpenCore-Post-Install/universal/iservices.html)
- UEFI Secure Boot
- [OpenCore Security and FileVault](https://dortania.github.io/OpenCore-Post-Install/universal/security.html)
- Airport and Bluetooth using a device that is not natively supported
- [BrcmPatchRam](https://github.com/acidanthera/BrcmPatchRAM)
- [AirportBrcmFixup](https://github.com/acidanthera/AirportBrcmFixup)
- [OpenIntelWireless](https://github.com/OpenIntelWireless)
- [DRM and hardware video decoding or encoding](https://github.com/acidanthera/WhateverGreen/blob/master/Manual/FAQ.Shiki.en.md)
- [NVMe problems](https://github.com/acidanthera/NVMeFix)
Credits
- [acidanthera](https://github.com/acidanthera)
- [apple](https://github.com/apple)
- [corpnewt](https://github.com/corpnewt)
- [dortania](https://github.com/dortania)
- [mieze](https://github.com/Mieze)
- [Piker-Alpha](https://github.com/Piker-Alpha)
- [RehabMan](https://github.com/RehabMan)
Firmware Settings
BIOS Features
| Field |
Value |
| Fast Boot |
Disabled |
| VT-d |
Enabled |
| Windows 8 Features |
Windows 8 WHQL |
| CSM Support |
Never |
| Secure Boot |
Disabled |
Peripherals
| Field |
Value |
| XHCI Mode |
Enabled |
| Intel Processor Graphics |
Enabled |
| Intel Processor Graphics Memory Allocation |
96M* |
| DVMT Total Memory Size |
MAX |
| Legacy USB Support |
Disabled |
| XHCI Handoff |
Enabled |
| Super IO Configuration → Serial Port A |
Disabled |
* 96M Broadwell, 64M Haswell HD Graphics, 32M Haswell connectorless
Source: dortania.github.io/OpenCore-Install-Guide/config.plist/haswell.html#intel-bios-settings
Graphics
The default config.plist in this repo targets Haswell systems with a supported AMD graphics card.
If your system has a Haswell CPU and uses a supported AMD graphics card then graphics-related changes to the default config.plist may not be required.
In all other cases, refer to README-Intel-Graphics.md
SMBIOS
Before installing macOS it is useful to generate certain serial numbers and identifiers.
Refer to README-SMBIOS.md
Reset NVRAM
At the picker, press space, choose Reset NVRAM.
Reset NVRAM at first boot and whenever the bootloader files have changed.
Post-Install
USB
Generate a valid USBPorts.kext.
Refer to README-usbtool.command.md
NVMe
NVMeFix is a set of patches for the Apple NVMe storage driver, IONVMeFamily. Its goal is to improve compatibility with non-Apple SSDs.
Refer to github.com/acidanthera/NVMeFix
Dortania Post-Install
Refer to dortania.github.io/OpenCore-Post-Install/