stewilko Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 (edited) Hi guys, I'm a total n00b when it comes to Hackintosh. The reason I want to create one is so I can learn to code xCode (I've got a book from my university library on how to do that!) However, I am running into snags along the way! Firstly, I've downloaded the vanilla Yosemite install file from the Mac App store (via one of the university's Macs) and successfully created a bootable USB in Windows following a guide on these forums (which I might add is amazing because last time I tried creating a Hackintosh it wasn't possible!) Now, I can boot to Clover with the USB but when I try to install Yosemite I get the following error: This version of Mac OS X is not supported on this platform! Reason: Z87-HD3 My machine setup is: Gigabyte Z87-HD3 Intel i5 - 4460 3.20 GHz MSI GTX 960 After searching the internet, for what seemed like an eternity, I came across several posts on the forum that shall not be named of people who have successfully installed Yosemite on this mobo. Instructions were as follows VT-d = Disabled Secure Boot = Disabled "Other OS" Graphics = IGFX and several different boot flags to try I've even tried with the boot flag "kext-dev-mode=1" and with "-f" after it But I am still getting this error. Has anyone, anywhere, got any advice for me? Or has anyone actually managed to install Yosemite to this board? I really don't want to have to resort to getting hold of someone else's Mac and using the "beast" bootable USB drive (for it to not bloody work!) Sorry for the essay, it's just that I've been trying this since 8am today and it is now quarter to 1 in the morning! So it may seem that the issue could be because my BIOS is only on F7 and I've seen that F8 is needed. I'll try this tomorrow and report back if I encounter anything else! (Still if anyone has any advice in the mean time I'm all ears) Thanks guys! Edited June 30, 2015 by stewilko Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 You are using a SMBios? And make sure for use a SMBios very similar of your hardware. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewilko Posted July 1, 2015 Author Share Posted July 1, 2015 You are using a SMBios? And make sure for use a SMBios very similar of your hardware. Hi Allan, sorry but like I said I am a total n00b when it comes to this. How do I find out if I am using SMBios? And if not how/where do I find one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artur_pt Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 hello see here http://clover-wiki.zetam.org/Configuration#Config.plist-structure http://clover-wiki.zetam.org/Configuration/SMBIOS good hack 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewilko Posted July 1, 2015 Author Share Posted July 1, 2015 hello see here http://clover-wiki.zetam.org/Configuration#Config.plist-structure http://clover-wiki.zetam.org/Configuration/SMBIOS good hack Thanks artur-pt, but to be perfectly honest I have absolutely no clue what I'm looking at with those pages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 All about how Clover works, and how you can use it in right way you can find here: Clover v.2 Instructions Inside this topic, you can find how use SMBios: Post#22 Custom SMBios Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holyfield Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 I can confrim that if you add -no_compat_check flag on Clover custom boot args, then hardware compatibility check is bypassed and can be booted fine macOS sierra by using MacBookPro5.1 SMIOS. Otherwise I got an error at boot time: This version of Mac OS X is not supported on this platform Reason: Mac-F42D86C8 Boot arg -no_compat_check will fix it. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moustafa Mahmoud Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 On 10/26/2016 at 3:47 PM, holyfield said: I can confrim that if you add -no_compat_check flag on Clover custom boot args, then hardware compatibility check is bypassed and can be booted fine macOS sierra by using MacBookPro5.1 SMIOS. Otherwise I got an error at boot time: This version of Mac OS X is not supported on this platform Reason: Mac-F42D86C8 Boot arg -no_compat_check will fix it. i used this flag and it loads to apple logo then the installer then the Restart button !! what should i do !!? 10.12.3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STLVNUB Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 58 minutes ago, Moustafa Mahmoud said: what should i do !!? First off, make a signature with your specs, then we may be able to help you more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moustafa Mahmoud Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 System Manufacturer: Hewlett-Packard System Model: HP 620 BIOS: Default System BIOS (type: BIOS) Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU T6570 @ 2.10GHz (2 CPUs), ~2.1GHz Memory: 2048MB RAM On 11/9/2018 at 4:18 PM, STLVNUB said: First off, make a signature with your specs, then we may be able to help you more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STLVNUB Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 Like I said, make a SIGNATURE , look at mine A signature is there with ALL your posts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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