How to Fix Kernel panic post install just before first boot to MacOS

How to Fix Kernel panic post install just before first boot to MacOS

This mini-guide provides a structural approach to troubleshoot and fix the issue.

Prerequisites

• Confirm your hardware specifications (CPU, GPU, Motherboard).
• Ensure you have a bootable recovery USB and backup your EFI.

Fix Steps

1. Boot with -v keepsyms=1 debug=0x100 to identify the exact kernel panic.
2. Validate your config.plist using ocvalidate.
3. Ensure your EFI matches the Dortania guide specifications for your CPU generation.

Verification

• Reboot and verify if the functionality is restored and stable under typical usage.

Original Question:

I've been able to install MacOS 10.15.7. On the third reboot when MacOS is chosen and not the usb installer I get stuck on this kernel panic message (attached). ​ https://preview.redd.it/5mo81wz1aql61.jpg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a6cb53a160771d0a24193daefcb3da5752cb4c26 I've double checked my work in my plist and bios and can't figure out the fix. Setup: i9 10850k, Gigabyte Vision G, bios F8c, OpenCore 0.6.7, MacOS Catalina 10.15.7 submitted by /u/Matthazza [link] [comments]