: Open Disk Utility from the recovery menu. Select your target SSD/HDD, click Erase , and format it as APFS with a GUID Partition Map .
Inject these values into your config.plist under the PlatformInfo -> Generic section. 3. USB Mapping
: The community hosts detailed Step-by-Step Guides for various hardware generations, including Intel 8th through 12th Gen processors. macos big sur olarila top
Incorrect BIOS settings are the number one cause of Hackintosh boot failures. Restart your PC, mash the Delete or F2 key to enter the BIOS, and apply the following top-recommended settings: Settings to DISABLE: Secure Boot
Once the setup is complete, you must move the EFI folder to your internal drive so you can boot without the USB: : Open Disk Utility from the recovery menu
| | Reported Success | | :--- | :--- | | Intel 4th Gen (Haswell) – e.g., i7‑4770K, Z97 motherboard | Big Sur Beta 1 to Beta 3 running smoothly, using updated kexts and iMacPro1,1 SMBIOS. | | Intel 8th/9th/10th/12th Gen Desktop – e.g., Comet Lake with iGPU | Full installation with OpenCore, requires -igfxvesa boot flag initially, then proper video patch post‑install. | | AMD Ryzen 3000/4000/5000 series | Requires dedicated AMD kernel patches (provided in Olarila’s AMD EFI folder). Beta 7 and later are supported via community patches. | | Laptops (e.g., Dell Inspiron, Lenovo ThinkPad X250, HP Pavilion Gaming) | Successfully installed, but often need extra DSDT patches for audio, trackpad, and USB mapping. |
Navigate to the Olarila "EFI Folders" section. Download the specific folder that matches your CPU architecture (e.g., EFI.Opencore.Desktop.CometLake or EFI.Opencore.Desktop.AMD.Ryzen ). Step 2: Creating the Bootable USB Drive Insert your 16GB+ USB drive into your computer. Open BalenaEtcher . Restart your PC, mash the Delete or F2
Always download the official Olarila image from their dedicated forum page (Olarila.com) to avoid modified/corrupted files. Support is provided through their forum and Telegram channel.