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Note the “Install MacOS Catalina.app”. This is where we will build the full installation package next. Building the Full Installer. Go to the gibMacOS’ subdirectory (“/macOS Downloads/public release/061-44387-10.15.3 macOS Catalina”, or similar) where the full list of installation files you have downloaded earlier.

I am currently working on some Hackintosh projects especially using AMD Ryzen processor. I have successfully installed macOS Catalina on my Lenovo ThinkPad T450 series. It was satisfying to run macOS on non-Apple hardware. In this article, I will start by creating the macOS Catalina 10.15.4 USB installation disk. If you are looking to Install Catalina on PC view Hackintosh Catalina Guide. Global Nav Open Menu Global Nav Close Menu; Apple; Shopping Bag +. Catalina How to install macOs Catalina 10.15 Hackintosh on any pc. Mac Os Mojave was just released in 7th October 2019. This is the major release by an Apple.

MacOS (Currently Catalina 10.15.6) working on ThinkPad X230

Status: Work In Progress

DISCLAIMER: Read the entire README before you start. I am not responsible for any damages you may cause.

Introduction

My hardware

Specifications	Detail
Computer model	Lenovo ThinkPad X230 (Type: 2325)
Processor	Intel Core i7-3520M (2C4T, 2.9/3.6Ghz, 4MB)
Memory	Crucial 16GB DDR3L 1867MHz, dual-channel
Hard Disk	Crucial BX500 3D-NAND 240GB
Integrated Graphics	Intel HD Graphics 4000
Display	12.5' HD (1366x768) TN - B125XW01.V0
Audio	Realtek ALC3202 (Layout-id: `18`)
Ethernet	Intel 82579LM Gigabit Network Connection
WIFI+BT	AzureWave AW-CB160H (BCM94360HMB)
Keyboard	6-row, multimedia Fn keys, LED backlight
Dock	ThinkPad UltraBase Series 3

Hardware compatibility

This EFI will suit any X230 regardless of CPU model, amount of RAM, display resolution, and internal storage.

Optional custom CPU Power Management guide (see below post-install)
Modified
- 1440p display models should change NVRAM>>Add>>7C436110-AB2A-4BBB-A880-FE41995C9F82>>UIScale: 2
- X220 7-row keyboard should use : SSDT-X220-KBD.aml

Main software

Component	Version
MacOS Catalina	10.15.6 (19G2021)
OpenCore	0.6.1

Kernel extensions

Kext	Version
AirportBrcmFixup	2.0.9
AppleALC	1.5.2
BrcmPatchRAM	2.5.4
EFICheckDisabler	0.5.0
IntelMausi	1.0.3
Lilu	1.4.7
USBPorts
VirtualSMC	1.1.6
VoodooPS2Controller	2.1.6
WhateverGreen	1.4.2

UEFI drivers

Driver	Version
HfsPlus.efi	OcBinaryData
OpenRuntime.efi	OpenCorePkg 0.6.1

Installation

How to install macOS

To install macOS follow the guides provided by Dortania

Useful tools by CorpNewt and headkaze

Complete EFI is available in the releases page

BIOS settings :100:

A simple method to install a modified BIOS is available here (no external programmer required).

Main	Sub #1	Sub #2	Sub #3	Setting
Config	Network	Wake On Lan	Disabled
Serial ATA (SATA)	Mode	AHCI
Advanced	System Agent (SA) configuration	Graphics Configuration	DVMT Pre-Allocated	128MB
DVMT Total Gfx Mem	MAX
Security	Security Chip	Disabled
Memory Protection	Execution Prevention	Enabled
Anti-Theft	Current Setting	Disabled
Computrace	Current Setting	Disabled
Secure Boot	Disabled
Startup	UEFI/Legacy Boot	UEFI Only
CSM Support	Disabled

Post-install

Generate your own SMBIOS

For setting up the SMBIOS info, use GenSMBIOS

Run GenSMBIOS, pick option 1 for downloading MacSerial and Option 3 for selecting out SMBIOS
- MacBookPro10,2
Open Config.plist, find PlatformInfo >> Generic
- The Serial part gets copied to SystemSerialNumber.
- The Board Serial part gets copied to MLB.
- The SmUUID part gets copied to SystemUUID.

Reminder that you want either an invalid serial or valid serial numbers but those not in use, you want to get a message back like: 'Invalid Serial' or 'Purchase Date not Validated'Apple Check Coverage

CPU power management

Recommended additional steps to improve battery life with optimized CPU power management:

Open Terminal, copy and paste the following command:
A customized SSDT.aml for your specific machine will now be in the directory /Users/yourusername/Library/ssdtPRGen
Rename to SSDT-PM.aml , and copy to EFI/OC/ACPI/
Open Config.plist, enable ACPI>>Add>>SSDT-PM.aml
Reboot

USB ports map

If you are using different model and alternative kext from Other folder does not work for you. Try:

Fully functioning multimedia Fn keys

Download and install ThinkpadAssistant
Open the app and check the launch on login option

Use PrtSc key as Screenshot shortcut

Go under SystemPreferences > Keyboard > Shortcuts > Screenshots
Click on Screenshot and recording options key map
Press PrtSc on your keyboard (it should came out as F13)

Mac bootloader GUI

Download Binary Resources and OpenCanopy.efi
Copy the Resources folder to EFI/OC
Add OpenCanopy.efi to EFI/OC/Drivers
Make these changes inside config.plist:
- Misc >> Boot >> PickerMode: External
- Misc >> Boot >> PickerAttributes:1
- UEFI >> Drivers and add OpenCanopy.efi