[Guide] MSI DOMINATOR GT60 2PC macOS Sierra

[dimmu123]

Working macOS Sierra 10.12.3 on MSI DOMINATOR GT60 2PC!!! :X

Full specs:
-i7-4810MQ
-nVidia GTX 870M
-8GB RAM DDR3 1600Mhz
-Intel HM87 Chipset

( https://www.msi.com/Laptop/GT60-2PC-Dominator.html#hero-specification )

It took me 4-5 days to figure out various things therefore I decided to write a quick guide, if I miss anything then please let me know. Basically, I am providing quick hints so that it take less time for anyone else working on same project. Thanks!

Keep in mind that WiFi that this laptop comes with it's not compatible with macOS Sierra or any other OSX. I replaced my Intel 7260HWM with Atheros AR5B93 , if you can`t find this WiFI card, you can follow this guide for working wifi cards on MacOS Sierra:
https://www.tonymacx86.com/threads/guide-airport-pcie-half-mini-v2.104850/

Keep in mind that we need Half Mini cards for this model of Laptop.

What works:
-WiFI (without any Kexts ) Atheros AR5B93
-Audio
-Intel HD4600
-Keyboard
-Trackpad
-USB 2.0-3.0,

What doesn`t work yet:
-Adjust Display Brightness
-Sleep (when it wakes, the screen remains black)
-Microphone
-Bluetooth (not sure yet, didn't tested)
-nVidia GTX 870M (not compatible with MacOS because it uses Optimus)

Steps:
1. Create the USB installer using this method: https://www.tonymacx86.com/threads/guide-booting-the-os-x-installer-on-laptops-with-clover.148093/
2. BIOS , default settings, with UEFI mode enabled.
3. Proceed with instalation process as normal.
4. Once instalation is completed , reboot.
5. To install Clover on your HDD/SSD, use the same method from the link from Step #1, in the link follow the #2 thread.

Now after you restart, the System will not boot without Installer USB. For that you need Ubuntu/Linux USB Installation. To make it boot without Installer USB, you have to follow these steps. (I spent 1 day to fix that, but RehabMan helped me a lot, and thats why i bought a Sticker with TonyMacx86 logo (its on my MSI now) + one Coffee Mug .)

In Ubuntu/Linux terminal:

RehabMan guide:
"
# add Clover entry
sudo efibootmgr -c -L "Clover UEFI" -l "\EFI\CLOVER\CLOVERX64.EFI"

Most of the time, the new entry will be added to the BootOrder first. But if not, you can change it.

Change the argument to -o based on output from efibootmgr (assumes "Clover UEFI" entry was added as Boot0004):
Code (Text):

# change order (if needed)
sudo efibootmgr -o 4

The advantage of using 'efibootmgr' is that you won't need to rename bootmgfw.efi and Clover won't be lost as a result of Windows updates.
"


Now you should have a working Clover without Installer USB.



Next steps, based on spsingh113 (10000 thanks to him also!!): https://www.tonymacx86.com/threads/guide-msi-gt60-2oc-mac-osx-sierra.207472/

1. Get KextWizzard from here: http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/253395-kext-wizard-easy-to-use-kext-installer-and-more/
1.1 Get Clover Configurator: https://www.tonymacx86.com/resources/clover-configurator.328/

Look on Google for the kexts that we need:

2. Intel 4600 GPU:

• FakePCIID_Intel_HD_Graphics.kext

Go in Clover Configurator, Mount the EFI partition, (don`t forget to open the config.plist from EFI > Clover with Clover) , Look for Devices in the Left menu, after that Copy this: 0x0a260006 in the ig-platoform-ID field. Save and close.
Open again the config.plist but this time with a text editor, and look for: IntelGfx , add this value to his field: 0x04128086.
Now you should have a working Intel HD 4600

3. Battery:

• Search for RehabMan-Battery-2016-0628 > ACPIBatteryManager.kext

4. For Audio/Sound i used the Voodoo 2.8.8 from Multibeast. I didn`t tryed to Inject/patch the AppleHDA.kext because i really don`t have idea how even if i follow the tutorial.
4.1 The microphone is not working.

5. Keyboard - Trackpad
--- Install RehabMan-Voodoo



For dual boot with Windows 10 from the same HDD/SSD, follow this guide: https://www.tonymacx86.com/threads/guide-booting-the-os-x-installer-on-laptops-with-clover.148093/ , do not forget to create 2 MAC OS Journalated partitions! One will be for macOS, and one will be for Windows (when you reach windows installer, format that MAC OS Journaled to NTFS, and install as normal (spent 5-6 hours till i find that)).


Many many many many thanks to RehabMan!!!!
If someone is having trouble , don`t hesitate to contact me! I dreamt about having MacOS on this laptop from 2 years ago, but it never worked till macOS Sierra.

Resources:
- https://www.tonymacx86.com/threads/guide-msi-gt60-2oc-mac-osx-sierra.207472/
- https://www.tonymacx86.com/threads/any-problem-after-installed-sierra-in-asus-n550lf.208451/page-2
- https://www.tonymacx86.com/threads/guide-booting-the-os-x-installer-on-laptops-with-clover.148093/
- https://www.tonymacx86.com/threads/guide-airport-pcie-half-mini-v2.104850/


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[freaky2xd]

will this work for the GS70 2QE Stealth Pro as well?

i7-4720HQ Quad Core
Intel HD 4600
GTX 970M 3GB GDDR5
1920*1080 17.3 inch
250GB Samsung EVO 850 mSATA SSD
Intel HM87 Express Chipset

 

[dimmu123]

will this work for the GS70 2QE Stealth Pro as well?

i7-4720HQ Quad Core
Intel HD 4600
GTX 970M 3GB GDDR5
1920*1080 17.3 inch
250GB Samsung EVO 850 mSATA SSD
Intel HM87 Express Chipset

Hi!

Not sure, but you can try. Make the installation USB, and give it a try. If you can see the Installation screen , it will work. Not sure what WiFi Card you have, but if its Intel WiFi card , it will not work, you have to replace it.

 

[freaky2xd]

I have

Hi!

Not sure, but you can try. Make the installation USB, and give it a try. If you can see the Installation screen , it will work. Not sure what WiFi Card you have, but if its Intel WiFi card , it will not work, you have to replace it.

its Killer 1525 Wireless-AC. but with yosemite it didnt work, I believe its based on a atheros wifi card

 

[dimmu123]

I have

its Killer 1525 Wireless-AC. but with yosemite it didnt work, I believe its based on a atheros wifi card

Yosemite didnt worked on my laptop. You have the same chipset like me, i think macOS Sierra will work for sure.

 

[freaky2xd]

Yosemite didnt worked on my laptop. You have the same chipset like me, i think macOS Sierra will work for sure.

I`ll test it and tell you then
maybe tomorrow, even though I have a latin exam ^^

 

[dimmu123]

I`ll test it and tell you then
maybe tomorrow, even though I have a latin exam ^^

Ok, good luck at exam and at installation. Let us know how it goes.

 

[freaky2xd]

Hey again. It is 2am in austria and I should go to sleep but I have one more question!

I was able to install sierra on my ssd and keep Windows 10 on the other one! I did exactly how I should, the last thing I did which worked was installing the kexts and rhe clover bootloader on the osx ssd. I tried your method with ubuntu of course but unfortunately I still cant boot into sierra without the installer! The menu pops up but when I select the correct osx boot drive the apple logo appears for a second and then the notebook reboots again into clover! Booting into windows 10 via clover works fine without the installer! Do you have any advice?

 

[dimmu123]

Hey again. It is 2am in austria and I should go to sleep but I have one more question!

I was able to install sierra on my ssd and keep Windows 10 on the other one! I did exactly how I should, the last thing I did which worked was installing the kexts and rhe clover bootloader on the osx ssd. I tried your method with ubuntu of course but unfortunately I still cant boot into sierra without the installer! The menu pops up but when I select the correct osx boot drive the apple logo appears for a second and then the notebook reboots again into clover! Booting into windows 10 via clover works fine without the installer! Do you have any advice?

It will work but backup first everything in case something goes wrong. You can choose from Clover boot options.

 

[freaky2xd]

Hey again. It is 2am in austria and I should go to sleep but I have one more question!​

I was able to install sierra on my ssd and keep Windows 10 on the other one! I did exactly how I should, the last thing I did which worked was installing the kexts and rhe clover bootloader on the osx ssd. I tried your method with ubuntu of course but unfortunately I still cant boot into sierra without the installer! The menu pops up but when I select the correct osx boot drive the apple logo appears for a second and then the notebook reboots again into clover! Booting into windows 10 via clover works fine without the installer! Do you have any advice?​

​

It will work but backup first everything in case something goes wrong. You can choose from Clover boot options.​

well I dont know how it should work?!?! as I said. without the usb installer CLOVER boots but only W10 works and when selecting macOS Sierra the white Apple logo appears for a short time and then the laptop restarts into clover again....