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Hi, Building my first hackintosh targeting Sequoia/Tahoe using OpenCore

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Motherboard
Asrock B365M Pro4
CPU
Intel i5 Coffee Lake
Graphics
Intel UHD 630, RX 6600 XT
OS X/macOS
15.x
Bootloader
  1. OpenCore (UEFI)
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  1. iMac
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  3. MacBook Pro
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Hi everybody,

Currently learning about hackintoshing --this would be my first hackintosh build. General system: specs ASRock B365m Pro4, Asus RX6600 XT, Ram: 2x16 and 2x8 4ddr kits from different manufacturers, so far the system works well under linux. Below are infomation what I have gathered and am assuming required for it (haven't installed macOS, yet). If there there are anything else I'm missing, please let me know. Thanks and hello :)

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ASRock B365m Pro4​


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Coffee Lake I5 8400​


Rich (BB code): 
🌱 0000:00.00.0 Intel 8th Gen Core Host Bridge/DRAM
│  PciRoot(0x0)
│
├─🎬 0000:00.02.0 Intel CoffeeLake-S UHD Graphics 630 iGPU
│     PciRoot(0x0)/Pci(0x2,0x0)
│
├─🔗 0000:01.00.0 PCIe Bridge to [01-03]
│   │   PciRoot(0x0)/Pci(0x1,0x0)
│   │
│   └─🔗 0000:02.00.0 PCIe Bridge to [02-03]
│      │   PciRoot(0x0)/Pci(0x1,0x0)/Pci(0x0,0x0)
│      │
│      ├─🚀 0000:03.00.0 AMD Navi 23 [RX 6600/6600 XT] dGPU
│      │     PciRoot(0x0)/Pci(0x1,0x0)/Pci(0x0,0x0)/Pci(0x0,0x0)
│      │
│      └─🔊 0000:03.00.1 AMD Navi HDMI/DP Audio
│            PciRoot(0x0)/Pci(0x1,0x0)/Pci(0x0,0x0)/Pci(0x0,0x1)
│
├─🔌 0000:00.14.0 Intel 200/Z370 USB 3.0 xHCI
│     PciRoot(0x0)/Pci(0x14,0x0)
│
├─🌡️ 0000:00.14.2 Intel 200 Series PCH Thermal
│     PciRoot(0x0)/Pci(0x14,0x2)
│
├─🔒 0000:00.16.0 Intel 200 PCH CSME HECI #1
│     PciRoot(0x0)/Pci(0x16,0x0)
│
├─🛢️ 0000:00.17.0 Intel 200 PCH SATA AHCI
│     PciRoot(0x0)/Pci(0x17,0x0)
│
├─🔗 0000:00.1C.0 PCIe Bridge to [04]
│   │  PciRoot(0x0)/Pci(0x1C,0x0)
│   │
│   └─🛢️ 0000:04.00.0 Marvell 88SE9215 4-port SATA Expander <- Interesting if this is compatible
│         PciRoot(0x0)/Pci(0x1C,0x0)/Pci(0x0,0x0)
│
├─⚙️ 0000:00.1F.0 Intel Device a2cc
│     PciRoot(0x0)/Pci(0x1F,0x0)
│
├─⚡ 0000:00.1F.2 Intel 200/Z370 Power Mgmt
│     PciRoot(0x0)/Pci(0x1F,0x2)
│
├─🔊 0000:00.1F.3 Intel 200 PCH HD Audio ▶ Controls: Realtek ALC892 on-board codec
│     PciRoot(0x0)/Pci(0x1F,0x3)
│
├─🧮 0000:00.1F.4 Intel 200/Z370 SMBus
│     PciRoot(0x0)/Pci(0x1F,0x4)
│
└─🖧 0000:00.1F.6 Intel I219-V Ethernet
      PciRoot(0x0)/Pci(0x1F,0x6)


Rich (BB code): 
📁 EFI/OC/AHCPI​
│
├─ 1️⃣ 🛢️ SSDT-DISABLE-MARVEL.aml
│     ├─ Status : Disabled ⚫
│     ├─ Source : Custom
│     └─ Purpose: Disables the Marvell 88SE9215 4-port SATA Expander (if causing issues).
│
├─ 2️⃣ ⚙️ SSDT-AWAC.aml
│     ├─ Status : Enabled 🟢
│     ├─ Source : OpenCore (Prebuilt)
│     │            https://github.com/dortania/Getting-Started-With-ACPI/blob/master/extra-files/compiled/SSDT-AWAC.aml
│     └─ Purpose: Fixes time issues caused by AWAC usage.
│
├─ 3️⃣ ⚙️ SSDT-EC-USBX-DESKTOP.aml
│     ├─ Status : Enabled 🟢
│     ├─ Source : OpenCore (Prebuilt)
│     │            https://github.com/dortania/Getting-Started-With-ACPI/blob/master/extra-files/compiled/SSDT-EC-USBX-DESKTOP.aml
│     └─ Purpose: Creates a dummy EC for macOS compatibility.
│
├─ 4️⃣ ⚙️ SSDT-PLUG-DRTNIA.aml
│     ├─ Status : Enabled 🟢
│     ├─ Source : OpenCore (Prebuilt)
│     │            https://github.com/dortania/Getting-Started-With-ACPI/blob/master/extra-files/compiled/SSDT-PLUG-DRTNIA.aml
│     └─ Purpose: Enables native CPU power management.
│
└─ 5️⃣ ⚙️ SSDT-PMC.aml
      ├─ Status : Enabled 🟢
      ├─ Source : OpenCore (Prebuilt)
      │            https://github.com/dortania/Getting-Started-With-ACPI/blob/master/extra-files/compiled/SSDT-PMC.aml
      └─ Purpose: Enables native NVRAM support on newer chipsets.

Rich (BB code): 
📁 EFI/OC/Drivers​
│
├─ 1️⃣ ⚙️ OpenRuntime.efi
│     ├─ Status : Enabled 🟢
│     ├─ Source : OpenCore
│     │            https://github.com/acidanthera/OpenCorePkg
│     └─ Purpose: Essential for OpenCore memory/runtime services.
│
├─ 2️⃣ ⚙️ HfsPlus.efi
│     ├─ Status : Enabled 🟢
│     ├─ Source : acidanthera/OCBinary
│     │            https://github.com/acidanthera/OCBinary
│     └─ Purpose: Allows reading macOS HFS+/APFS boot volumes.
│
├─ 3️⃣ 🖥️ OpenCanopy.efi
│     ├─ Status : Enabled 🟢
│     ├─ Source : OpenCore
│     │            https://github.com/acidanthera/OpenCorePkg
│     └─ Purpose: Provides the graphical boot picker interface.
│
├─ 4️⃣ 🐧 OpenLinuxBoot.efi
│     ├─ Status : Enabled 🟢
│     ├─ Source : OpenCore
│     │            https://github.com/acidanthera/OpenCorePkg
│     └─ Purpose: Enables booting Linux via standard UEFI.
│
├─ 5️⃣ 🧩 ext4.efi
│     ├─ Status : Enabled 🟢
│     ├─ Source : acidanthera/OCBinary
│     │            https://github.com/acidanthera/OCBinary
│     └─ Purpose: Allows reading Linux EXT4 partitions.
│
└─ 6️⃣ 🧩 btrfs_x64.efi
      ├─ Status : Enabled 🟢
      ├─ Source : acidanthera/OCBinary
      │            https://github.com/acidanthera/OCBinary
      └─ Purpose: Allows reading Linux BTRFS partitions.

Rich (BB code): 
📁 EFI/OC/Kexts​
│
├─ 1️⃣ ⚙️ Lilu.kext
│     ├─ Status : Enabled 🟢
│     ├─ Source : acidanthera/Lilu
│     │            https://github.com/acidanthera/Lilu
│     └─ Purpose: Patcher required by most other kexts.
│
├─ 2️⃣ ⚙️ VirtualSMC.kext
│     ├─ Status : Enabled 🟢
│     ├─ Source : acidanthera/VirtualSMC
│     │            https://github.com/acidanthera/VirtualSMC
│     └─ Purpose: Emulates Apple's System Management Controller.
│
├─ 3️⃣ ⚙️ WhateverGreen.kext
│     ├─ Status : Enabled 🟢
│     ├─ Source : acidanthera/WhateverGreen
│     │            https://github.com/acidanthera/WhateverGreen
│     └─ Purpose: Graphics patching for the AMD Navi 23 [RX 6600/6600 XT] dGPU (DRM/Framebuffers).
│
├─ 4️⃣ 🧩 SMCProcessor.kext
│     ├─ Status : Enabled 🟢
│     ├─ Source : acidanthera/VirtualSMC
│     │            https://github.com/acidanthera/VirtualSMC
│     └─ Purpose: Provides CPU temperature monitoring.
│
├─ 5️⃣ 🧩 SMCSuperIO.kext
│     ├─ Status : Enabled 🟢
│     ├─ Source : acidanthera/VirtualSMC
│     │            https://github.com/acidanthera/VirtualSMC
│     └─ Purpose: Provides fan speed and sensor monitoring.
│
├─ 6️⃣ 🌡️ SMCRadeonSensors.kext
│     ├─ Status : Enabled 🟢
│     ├─ Source : ChefKissInc/SMCRadeonSensors
│     │            https://github.com/ChefKissInc/SMCRadeonSensors
│     └─ Purpose: Provides hardware monitoring for the AMD Navi 23 [RX 6600/6600 XT] dGPU.
│
├─ 7️⃣ 💾 NVMeFix.kext
│     ├─ Status : Enabled 🟢
│     ├─ Source : acidanthera/NVMeFix
│     │            https://github.com/acidanthera/NVMeFix
│     └─ Purpose: Power management and fixes for NVMe SSDs.
│
├─ 8️⃣ 🔊 AppleALC.kext
│     ├─ Status : Enabled 🟢
│     ├─ Source : acidanthera/AppleALC
│     │            https://github.com/acidanthera/AppleALC
│     └─ Purpose: Enables native HD audio for Realtek ALC892 (on-board codec) and AMD Navi HDMI/DP Audio.
│
└─ 9️⃣ 🖧 IntelMausi.kext
      ├─ Status : Enabled 🟢
      ├─ Source : acidanthera/IntelMausi
      │            https://github.com/acidanthera/IntelMausi
      └─ Purpose: Driver for Intel I219-V Ethernet (LAN).

Rich (BB code): 
📁 EFI/OC/Tools​
│
├─ 1️⃣ ⚙️ OpenShell.efi
│     ├─ Status : Enabled 🟢
│     ├─ Source : OpenCore (https://github.com/acidanthera/OpenCorePkg)
│     └─ Purpose: Provides an interactive UEFI shell environment.
│
└─ 2️⃣ ⚙️ CleanNvram.efi
      ├─ Status : Enabled 🟢
      ├─ Source : OpenCore (https://github.com/acidanthera/OpenCorePkg)
      └─ Purpose: Adds an option to clear the motherboard’s NVRAM.


​

⚙️ ASRock AMI BIOS Settings​


No.FieldValueLocationPurpose (Brief)
1​
Fast Boot
Disabled ⚫​
BootPrevents system skipping device initialization.
2​
CSM (Compatibility Support Module)
Disabled ⚫​
Boot/CSMForces full UEFI boot mode (Required for macOS).
3​
Secure Boot
Disabled ⚫​
SecurityMust be Disabled ⚫ for OpenCore.
4​
Intel PTT
Disabled ⚫​
SecurityPrevents conflicts with VirtualSMC (TPM).
5​
OS Type
Other OS​
No OptionPrevents Windows-specific secure boot checks.
Note: Disabling secure boot already achieves this.
6​
Legacy USB Support
Disabled ⚫​
Advanced/USB ConfigurationAllows macOS to manage all USB ports.
7​
XHCI Hand-off
Enabled 🟢​
Advanced/USB ConfigurationEnsures proper USB port power/management hand-off.
8​
Serial Port
Disabled ⚫​
Advanced/Super IO ConfigurationDisables a port macOS does not use.
9​
VT-d
Enabled 🟢​
Advanced/Chipset ConfigurationMust be enabled if using dart=0 boot-arg.
10​
Above 4G Decoding
Enabled 🟢​
Advanced/Chipset ConfigurationFixes CSM memory mapping for powerful GPUs (RX 6600 XT).
11​
Primary Graphics Adapter
PCI Express (PEG)​
Advanced/Chipset ConfigurationForces dGPU (RX 6600 XT) to be primary display.
12​
IGPU Multi-Monitor
Enabled 🟢​
Advanced/Chipset ConfigurationEnables iGPU (UHD 630) for headless mode.
13​
Shared Memory (DVMT Pre-Allocated)
128MB​
Advanced/Chipset ConfigurationAllocates VRAM for the iGPU in headless mode.
 
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