Dell 7410 - unable to install, failing at EXITBS:START

[BaileyBoy]

I hope someone can help. I've tried many different approaches (different versions of MacOS installer, boot from different USB devices, boot from HD) and the install always gets stuck at the same point:

AAPL: #[EB|LOG:EXITBS:START] 2023-11-10T15:58:02

My machine is:

Dell 7410. i7-10810U (Comet lake)
16GB
intel AX201 wifi
500GB Samsung 970 Evo Pro (with updated firmware)
Realtek ALC3254

I have disabled secure boot in the BIOS, unlocked the BIOS, and disabled lots of different combinations of peripherals/features. The install always fails at the same point.

The log errors don't mean anything to me, I had my config checked by a number of experts, and don't know what else to try. I saw a post on another forum where a user said they installed Big Sur but with Dell Bios 1.5.2. I'm on 1.24.0 but Dell doesn't allow a downgrade, so I can't try that path.

My config is attached, along with a typical opencore log file. If anyone can help, it would be fantastic.

 

[EliteMacx86]

I hope someone can help. I've tried many different approaches (different versions of MacOS installer, boot from different USB devices, boot from HD) and the install always gets stuck at the same point:

AAPL: #[EB|LOG:EXITBS:START] 2023-11-10T15:58:02

My machine is:

Dell 7410. i7-10810U (Comet lake)
16GB
intel AX201 wifi
500GB Samsung 970 Evo Pro (with updated firmware)
Realtek ALC3254

I have disabled secure boot in the BIOS, unlocked the BIOS, and disabled lots of different combinations of peripherals/features. The install always fails at the same point.

The log errors don't mean anything to me, I had my config checked by a number of experts, and don't know what else to try. I saw a post on another forum where a user said they installed Big Sur but with Dell Bios 1.5.2. I'm on 1.24.0 but Dell doesn't allow a downgrade, so I can't try that path.

My config is attached, along with a typical opencore log file. If anyone can help, it would be fantastic.

Your configuration is not as per the guide.

Start here:

GUIDE - How to Boot macOS Installer on Desktops and Laptops using OpenCore [UEFI/Legacy] - OpenCore Install Guide

How to Boot macOS Installer on Desktops and Laptops using OpenCore [UEFI/Legacy] - OpenCore Install Guide Booting the OS X/macOS installers on a non-Apple computer can be challenging for new users. This guide is intended for those who wish to use OpenCore as a Bootloader and it covers a...

elitemacx86.com

 

[BaileyBoy]

@EliteMacx86. Could you please explain more? I've used the Dortania guide and that's then been checked by others. What do I have configured that's wrong? I'd appreciate any insight. Thanks

 

[EliteMacx86]

Could you please explain more? I've used the Dortania guide and that's then been checked by others. What do I have configured that's wrong? I'd appreciate any insight. Thanks

There are a lot of things which are not as per the guide posted on this forum. If the written guide is difficult to follow, you can follow the video guide on the Channel