- Joined
- Sep 15, 2017
- Messages
- 6
- Motherboard
- Lenovo 520S
- CPU
- i7 7500U
- Graphics
- Intel 620 / GeForce 940MX
- Mac
- Mobile Phone
Hello, everyone!
I feel truly ashamed that I had to open a new thread in order to have my issues solved, but I wasn't able to find a discussion about this particular laptop model, the required BIOS settings, and which of its parts work with MacOS Sierra.
I did try to use the basic guide on the forum (https://www.tonymacx86.com/threads/...ierra-on-any-supported-intel-based-pc.200564/), but the system simply freezes after the Clover screen, after I choose to boot from USB. I've been patient and let the laptop load for about an hour, but it wasn't doing anything: I just sat there and watched the Apple logo and a bar that wasn't loading.
It's worth noting that the computer was heating and I noticed the cooler running faster than usual during some moments. But I thought that an hour of waiting for nothing is more than enough. I did try once again by changing the USB port, and got the exact same result.
I've followed the steps described in the guide very strictly and from the BIOS settings screen I've deactivated "Secure Boot" (though the other options are missing). Also, when creating the bootable USB flash drive, I've chosen to use UEFI and nVidia drivers installation - if it froze due to one of these choices, then I'd like to know.
The complete specs of my system are the following:
Intel Core i7 7500U, Kaby Lake, 2.7 Ghz
8 GB of RAM
Ramaxel 256 SSD storage
nVidia GeForce 940MX / Intel 620 graphics card (probably the former will have to be disabled)
Intel Wireless 3165 is a 1x1 AC-WLAN (probably won't work, but I bought this external USB adapter)
BIOS Version: 4QCN25WW (V 1.05)
I bought the laptop earlier today and chose it instead of a HP 440 G4 because I like the keyboard better and it has the dedicated video card which can be used for some gaming in Windows. Otherwise, I thought they were very similar. Hopefully, the card reader, the sound card, and the touch pad will work just fine. I currently own a 21-inch iMac 4K Retina, but I needed a Mac laptop to record music on the go using Logic. Since I can't afford a Macbook right now, I decided to take the Hackintosh way.
If there's anyone who can guide me to success, I'd be really grateful. So far, I can't even boot from the USB drive.
I feel truly ashamed that I had to open a new thread in order to have my issues solved, but I wasn't able to find a discussion about this particular laptop model, the required BIOS settings, and which of its parts work with MacOS Sierra.
I did try to use the basic guide on the forum (https://www.tonymacx86.com/threads/...ierra-on-any-supported-intel-based-pc.200564/), but the system simply freezes after the Clover screen, after I choose to boot from USB. I've been patient and let the laptop load for about an hour, but it wasn't doing anything: I just sat there and watched the Apple logo and a bar that wasn't loading.
It's worth noting that the computer was heating and I noticed the cooler running faster than usual during some moments. But I thought that an hour of waiting for nothing is more than enough. I did try once again by changing the USB port, and got the exact same result.
I've followed the steps described in the guide very strictly and from the BIOS settings screen I've deactivated "Secure Boot" (though the other options are missing). Also, when creating the bootable USB flash drive, I've chosen to use UEFI and nVidia drivers installation - if it froze due to one of these choices, then I'd like to know.
The complete specs of my system are the following:
Intel Core i7 7500U, Kaby Lake, 2.7 Ghz
8 GB of RAM
Ramaxel 256 SSD storage
nVidia GeForce 940MX / Intel 620 graphics card (probably the former will have to be disabled)
Intel Wireless 3165 is a 1x1 AC-WLAN (probably won't work, but I bought this external USB adapter)
BIOS Version: 4QCN25WW (V 1.05)
I bought the laptop earlier today and chose it instead of a HP 440 G4 because I like the keyboard better and it has the dedicated video card which can be used for some gaming in Windows. Otherwise, I thought they were very similar. Hopefully, the card reader, the sound card, and the touch pad will work just fine. I currently own a 21-inch iMac 4K Retina, but I needed a Mac laptop to record music on the go using Logic. Since I can't afford a Macbook right now, I decided to take the Hackintosh way.
If there's anyone who can guide me to success, I'd be really grateful. So far, I can't even boot from the USB drive.