maxime25 Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Hi everyone, I am new in the mackintosh and I would like to install Sierra 12.4 on this configuration: - Asus p8z77-v lx - Intel i5 3450 - Asus GTX 460 1 Go - DDR 6 Go corsair Do you think it will work and what the easy way for the install ? Thanks Maxime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyberdevs Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Hi there, Yes, you can Install mac OS on your computer. But about the easy way, well it's not really that easy, unless you find someone with the exact same settings as you whom already installed macOS on their computer, you most likely need to do some trial and error first. You will need some kexts and a DSDT file or SSDT files to get all the components of your computer to work properly. We will be here to help you out if you needed it you can also check the following thread to find out more: http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/285697-asus-p8z77-v-lk/?hl=+asus%20+p8z77#8208v%20+lx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxime25 Posted May 15, 2017 Author Share Posted May 15, 2017 Thanks a lot Maxime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyberdevs Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 you're welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxime25 Posted May 15, 2017 Author Share Posted May 15, 2017 Just a little question: Is the this guide fully compatible with the LX version and Sierra ? Thanks Maxime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyberdevs Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Well I suppose so, in general they are some differences between these two mainboards but I posted the link for you to get familiar with the concept. In order to make it work on your computer we'll need some adjustment. You can Install macOS and we'll patch things along the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxime25 Posted May 15, 2017 Author Share Posted May 15, 2017 Thanks for the great help ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyberdevs Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Sure thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxime25 Posted May 15, 2017 Author Share Posted May 15, 2017 What is the better boot loader to use Clover or Ozmosis ? I can't find a guide to prepare the usb install key, can you advise me one ? Thanks Maxime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyberdevs Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 What is the better boot loader to use Clover or Ozmosis ? I can't find a guide to prepare the usb install key, can you advise me one ? Thanks Maxime I suggest clover. Do you have access to a real mac or a working hackintosh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxime25 Posted May 16, 2017 Author Share Posted May 16, 2017 Yes I do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyberdevs Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Good, 1. Download the latest macOS Sierra from App Store if you already didn't download it. 2. Prepare a 16 GB Flash disk, format it using "Disk Utility" Select Mac OS X Extended (Journaled) and from Scheme select: "GUID Partition Map" and leave the Name as "Untitled" 3.Open Terminal and run the following command: sudo /Applications/Install\ macOS\ Sierra.app/Contents/Resources/createinstallmedia --volume /Volumes/Untitled --applicationpath /Applications/Install\ macOS\ Sierra.app --nointeraction 4.Download clover bootloader from: https://sourceforge.net/projects/cloverefiboot/ 5. Once your USB disk is ready it's now time to make it bootable by installing clover on it. 6. Install clover bootloader and select the following items by clicking "Customize" button and then click install. 7. After installation is done you'll need to add some extra files and settings to your /EFI/Clover folder. 8. Once you successfully installed macOS we'll continue to make the necessary adjustments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxime25 Posted May 16, 2017 Author Share Posted May 16, 2017 Thanks I will try it but I have to download the os Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyberdevs Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 No problem. In the meanwhile I'll put together some necessary files and I will post them here. All you have to do is to copy them into their places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxime25 Posted May 16, 2017 Author Share Posted May 16, 2017 Thanks Windows is actually installed on my HDD but I would like to erase it completely in order to install MacOS, I have to erase this HDD with a specific format ? Maxime PS: I already have installed the last Bios version Steps from 1 to 6 are done, thanks for this very clear explanation !! Maxime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyberdevs Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 In order to install macOS you need to format the hard disk just like the picture I posted earlier, "Format: Mac OS X Extended (Journaled)" and "Scheme: GUID Partition Map" but remember to backup your data if you have any. If you have more than one partition on the disk make sure you backup them as well because it will ease all partitions on the disk. You also need to configure your BIOS settings to specific settings required for Mac OS to run: Load Optimized Defaults SATA Configuration must be set to AHCI VT-d must be disabledDisable Secure Boot ModeSet OS Type to Other OSDisable SerialPort or Serial IOSet XHCI Handoff to Enabled EHCI Hand-off must be enabled Set Primary Display to PCIE Disable iGPU if it's enabled Set Boot Device Control UEFI only Set Boot from Storage Devices to UEFI driver first Once you saved the new settings save and reboot and press F8 for Boot Menu and then select the UEFI USB Disk you created and let's hope you boot into macOS installer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxime25 Posted May 16, 2017 Author Share Posted May 16, 2017 All the settings were done but when I boot from the USB install key in UEFI mode It launches the BIOS settings not the MacOS installer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyberdevs Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 replace the EFI folder on your USB disk with this one EFI.zip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxime25 Posted May 16, 2017 Author Share Posted May 16, 2017 Thanks I'll try it The USB key is not recognized anymore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyberdevs Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Did you mount the EFI partition on the USB Disk and replaced the EFI folder? and Did you set your BIOS to UEFI? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxime25 Posted May 16, 2017 Author Share Posted May 16, 2017 The install is not recognized by my real Mac so I can't replace the EFI folder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyberdevs Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Can you see the USB disk in Disk Utility? or it's not showing there as well? If you see the Flash Disk in disk utility erase it and create another one if not try another USB disk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxime25 Posted May 16, 2017 Author Share Posted May 16, 2017 Yes I see it in Disk Utility, ok create another one Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyberdevs Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 When your disk is created, mount the EFI partition and copy the EFI folder I posted into the root of the EFI partition. The EFI partition must look like this: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxime25 Posted May 16, 2017 Author Share Posted May 16, 2017 The key boots thanks !! But after choosing OSX Install on Clover it shows only the white apple logo and after a prohibition sign I boot without any argument Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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