fchung0712 Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 As the title states, I would like to install the OS on my Mac first, then plug the drive into my Hackintosh build. Here is my build: CPU(s): Xeon X5570 x2 (soon to become X5650's) GPU(s): Internal: Matrox G200ew Dedicated: GTX 960 Zotac AMP! edition 4GB Motherboard: Supermicro X8DTI-F RAM: 8GB Hynix HMT31GR7BFR4C-H9 (Soon to be upgraded to 16GB+) Hard Drive: 500GB Seagate ST500LM000-SSHD-8GB (Will be upgraded to 4TB WD Blue WD40E31X) The reason I wish to do this is because, my build should be completely compatible with Mac OS Vanilla, however I need to install my GPU driver (Nvidia Web Driver) before it will boot. I am aware that it is possible to boot Mac's from USB, so I would like to know if it is possible for me to install Mac OS and the Nvidia driver on my Mac, then plug the drive into my Hackintosh. Thanks, Franco Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/311432-can-i-install-mac-os-on-my-mac-then-bring-it-over-to-my-hackintosh/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
JahStories Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 Yes, you can, why not? 1 Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/311432-can-i-install-mac-os-on-my-mac-then-bring-it-over-to-my-hackintosh/#findComment-2224633 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fchung0712 Posted March 18, 2016 Author Share Posted March 18, 2016 Thanks for your help! I was asking, as I was concerned about whether or not the sudden hardware change would not allow Mac OS to boot. (My Mac has an i5 3330s, with a GT640m) Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/311432-can-i-install-mac-os-on-my-mac-then-bring-it-over-to-my-hackintosh/#findComment-2224636 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JahStories Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 obviously then you have to install a boot loader and kexts to boot on a pc. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/311432-can-i-install-mac-os-on-my-mac-then-bring-it-over-to-my-hackintosh/#findComment-2224638 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fchung0712 Posted March 18, 2016 Author Share Posted March 18, 2016 I am aware of the kexts that would be necessary, however if Mac OS is like Windows, It wouldn't let me install a driver for a graphics card I don't have installed... Correction: If the Nvidia drivers for Mac OS are like the ones for Windows, I would not be allowed to install them without the graphics card being installed. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/311432-can-i-install-mac-os-on-my-mac-then-bring-it-over-to-my-hackintosh/#findComment-2224642 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LockDown Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 nv_disable=1 1 Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/311432-can-i-install-mac-os-on-my-mac-then-bring-it-over-to-my-hackintosh/#findComment-2224643 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fchung0712 Posted March 18, 2016 Author Share Posted March 18, 2016 Thanks for the suggestion! However, I have already tried that method. It doesn't work for me. Others with the same graphics card (different brand most of the time, but still a Maxwell GTX 960) have been able to succeed by using internal graphics, which mine does not support, or a second graphics card, which I do not own, then installing the drivers. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/311432-can-i-install-mac-os-on-my-mac-then-bring-it-over-to-my-hackintosh/#findComment-2224645 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LockDown Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 youl be allowed afaik. if not, boot in clover menu and trick the GPU's device id by giving its fakeid 2 Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/311432-can-i-install-mac-os-on-my-mac-then-bring-it-over-to-my-hackintosh/#findComment-2224646 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fchung0712 Posted March 18, 2016 Author Share Posted March 18, 2016 I'll try that if transferring drives doesn't work. Thanks for your help Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/311432-can-i-install-mac-os-on-my-mac-then-bring-it-over-to-my-hackintosh/#findComment-2224708 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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