iATKOS | United Kingdom

SOLUTION:

Target Audience: Intermediate to Expert users familiar with Hackintosh setup and basic troubleshooting.

Step 1: Verify BIOS Settings

• Ensure that your BIOS settings are correctly configured for a Hackintosh installation. Key settings include:
  • Disable CSM (Compatibility Support Module)
  • Set SATA mode to AHCI
  • Disable Secure Boot

Step 2: Check Bootloader Configuration

• Verify your bootloader configuration (Clover or OpenCore) is set up for AMD Ryzen systems. This includes ensuring that the correct kernel patches for AMD are applied.

Step 3: Review config.plist File

• Double-check your config.plist file. This file must be tailored to your specific hardware, especially for Ryzen CPUs.
• Use a plist editor to verify settings.

Step 4: USB Mapping

• Since you've already USB mapped, confirm that your USB ports are correctly identified in the system. Incorrect USB mapping can cause installation failures.

Step 5: Graphics Card Compatibility

• Nvidia GPUs, especially newer ones, have limited support in macOS. Research your specific GPU model for compatibility and required drivers or workarounds.

Step 6: SSDT and DSDT Patches

• If you are using SSDT or DSDT patches, make sure they are compatible with your motherboard and CPU. Incorrect patches can prevent booting.

Step 7: Verbose Mode Booting

• Boot in verbose mode to see where the boot process is halting. This is done by adding the -v flag in your bootloader settings.

Step 8: macOS Version and Installer Check

• Make sure you're using a compatible version of macOS for your hardware. Some versions have better Ryzen support than others.
• Confirm that your macOS installer is not corrupted.

Step 9: Disk Preparation

• Ensure the partition you're installing macOS on is correctly formatted (APFS for newer macOS versions).
• If possible, try installing on a separate SSD rather than a partition to rule out partitioning issues.

Step 10: Community Support

• If the issue persists, seek help from Hackintosh communities. Provide them with your verbose boot logs and system specifications for more detailed assistance.

Feedback and Updates:

• Share your experience and any additional steps that helped resolve the issue to assist others in the community.
• Regularly check for updates on Hackintosh methods and compatibility for Ryzen systems.

For visual guides, troubleshooting tips, and community support, visit iATKOS Inside Blog.