ASUS-FX504GE-Hackintosh_OpenCore

Hackintosh Guide for Asus FX504GE

This guide it’s updated to OpenCore 0.9.7 and tested on my main device with macOS High Sierra, Mojave, Catalina, Big Sur, Monterrey, Ventura and Sonoma.

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Asus FX504GE running macOS Big Sur

Specifications

Here’s the Amazon Link for this exact model, it cost me 1.199€ when purchased on 18/09/2018

| Component | Name | |:— |:—| | Motherboard: | FX504GE HM370 | | CPU: | Intel i7-8750H | | RAM: | SK Hyinix HMA82GS6CJR8N-VK 16GB 2666Mhz | | iGPU: | Intel UHD 630 (Mobile) | | dGPU: | nVidia GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (DISABLED) | | NVMe: | Samsung 970 EVO Plus | | HDD: | HGST HTS721010A9E630 | | Wifi/BT: | Intel Wireless-AC 9560 160MHz (Type CNVi) | | Audio: | RealTek ALC255 | | Ethernet: | RealTek RTL8111 | | Trackpad: | ELAN1200 Precision TouchPad (Type HID) | | Keyboard: | PS/2 Keyboard (ISO Spain)|

Note: The NVMe is the only component that has been replaced from STOCK

Working Status

  🔍  In-depth Info

 | Name | Solution | |:--- |:--- | | Built-In Display | Works thanks to `SSDT-PNLF-CFL.aml` *(Backlight Fix)* and `WhateverGreen.kext` *(iGPU Fixes)*. | | All USB Ports | Thanks to `USBMap.aml` *(Ports mapped for macOS)* and `SSDT-EC-USBX.aml`. | | Jack 3.5mm, Speakers & Microphone | Thanks to `AppleALC.kext` *(Audio Driver)* and layout setted to "30" (Dec) or "1E000000" (Hex). | | DC-IN & Battery| `VirtualSMC.kext` with `SMCBatteryManager.kext` allows management off charging and Battery Info. | | NVMe & HDD | It used to be something tricky but having SATA on AHCI Mode on *BIOS/UEFI* and latest firmware for the NVMe is enough. | | Camera | Is connected via Internal USB and it works. | | Ethernet | Thanks to `RealtekRTL8111.kext` (Ethernet Driver). | | Keyboard | Thanks to `VoodooPS2.kext` (Driver for PS2 devices). | | Trackpad | Thanks to `SSDT-XOSI.aml`(Make some Windows Features Avaible for macOS too) and with `VoodooI2C.kext` in combination with `VoodooI2CHID.kext`(Driver for I2C and HID devices like my trackpad). | | PowerOff, Reboot & Sleep | Working thanks to having correct configs for CPU, iGPU, disabled dGPU, mapped USB Ports and executed these commands after macOS installation: `sudo pmset autopoweroff 0`, `sudo pmset powernap 0`, `sudo pmset standby 0`, `sudo pmset proximitywake 0`, `sudo pmset tcpkeepalive 0`.| | | | | WiFi | Thanks to [AirportItlwm.kext](https://github.com/OpenIntelWireless/itlwm/releases) (Driver for Intel WiFi Card) and loading from system the kext: `IO80211Family.kext`. | | Bluetooth | Thanks to [IntelBluetoothFirmware.kext](https://github.com/OpenIntelWireless/IntelBluetoothFirmware/releases) and [BlueToolFixup.kext](https://github.com/acidanthera/BrcmPatchRAM/releases). | | HDMI Port | Thanks to DeviceProperties Patch from [MegaStood Guide](https://github.com/MegaStood/Hackintosh-FX504GE-ES72#hdmi). But Audio over HDMI is totally broken and **Hi-Res Displays** can cause visual bugs or unstable connections. | | Continuity Features | With the exception of **"AirDrop"** And **"Apple Watch AutoLogin"** all other Features work thanks to [AirportItlwm.kext](https://github.com/OpenIntelWireless/itlwm/releases),[IntelBluetoothFirmware.kext](https://github.com/OpenIntelWireless/IntelBluetoothFirmware/releases),[FeatureUnlock.kext](https://github.com/acidanthera/FeatureUnlock/releases); Sidecar, AirPlay to Mac, NightShift and Universal Control are working [(More Info)](https://github.com/acidanthera/FeatureUnlock#featureunlock). | | | | | dGPU | This laptop use Optimus and dGPU is not usable on macOS and Mojave dropped support for [nVidia Web Drivers](https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/324195-nvidia-web-driver-updates-for-macos-high-sierra-update-nov-13-2020/) (Not even try this...). |

GUIDE OF INSTALLATION

Making the Bootable USB

From macOS:

<a href="https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201372"</a>Link to Apple's Guide

**Download installers:** [Ventura](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/macos-ventura/id1638787999) - [Monterrey](https://apps.apple.com/es/app/macos-monterey/id1576738294) - [Big Sur](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/macos-big-sur/id1526878132) - [Catalina](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/macos-catalina/id1466841314) - [Mojave](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/macos-mojave/id1398502828) - [High Sierra](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/macos-high-sierra/id1246284741) [(Alternative Download (Mr. Machintosh Post))](https://mrmacintosh.com/how-to-download-macos-catalina-mojave-or-high-sierra-full-installers/) 1. Connect a >=16 GB pendrive. 2. Open *Disk Utility* and Erase the USB with the name: *MyVolume*. 3. Open *Terminal* and use the proper commands for your macOS installer: - Ventura: `sudo /Applications/Install\ macOS\ Ventura.app/Contents/Resources/createinstallmedia --volume /Volumes/MyVolume` - Monterrey: `sudo /Applications/Install\ macOS\ Monterey.app/Contents/Resources/createinstallmedia --volume /Volumes/MyVolume` - Big Sur: `sudo /Applications/Install\ macOS\ Big\ Sur.app/Contents/Resources/createinstallmedia --volume /Volumes/MyVolume` - Catalina: `sudo /Applications/Install\ macOS\ Catalina.app/Contents/Resources/createinstallmedia --volume /Volumes/MyVolume` - Mojave: `sudo /Applications/Install\ macOS\ Mojave.app/Contents/Resources/createinstallmedia --volume /Volumes/MyVolume` - High Sierra: `sudo /Applications/Install\ macOS\ High\ Sierra.app/Contents/Resources/createinstallmedia --volume /Volumes/MyVolume` ![Terminal](/ASUS-FX504GE-Hackintosh_OpenCore/Docs/Images/Guide/BootableUSB.png) ### From Windows: [**Link to Dortania's Guide**](https://dortania.github.io/OpenCore-Install-Guide/installer-guide/winblows-install.html) ### From Linux: [**Link to Dortania's Guide**](https://dortania.github.io/OpenCore-Install-Guide/installer-guide/linux-install.html) ---

BIOS Settings

 - Make Sure you have [Latest BIOS v323](https://www.asus.com/supportonly/FX504GE/HelpDesk_BIOS/) - After Updating the BIOS, stock configuration works, so don't worry about this part. ---

confi.plist Explanation

 >Here (Under these Dropdown Menus) are written only **Enabled** Parameters, Leave everything default on a supposedly new `sample.conf`, I have explained what does and why every parameter, I hope you understand something.
ACPI >**ACPI** are related mainly to modifying or patching the device firmware (DSDT). ##### Add 1. `SSDT-PLUG.aml` (Allows for native CPU power management) 2. `SSDT-PMC` (Enable Native NVRAM for HM370 MotherBoard) 3. `SSDT-dGPU-Off.aml` (PowerOff GTX 1050Ti) 4. `SSDT-EC-USBX.aml` (Fix the embedded controller and USB power) 5. `SSDT-PNLF-CFL.aml` (Backlight support for Coffee Lake machines) 6. `SSDT-XOSI.aml` (This is for Trackpad ELAN HID) 7. `SSDT-USBMap.aml` (All Ports Mapped Correctly) ##### Patch 1. `Rename _OSI to XOSI` (Important for trackpad (Without this patch trackpad is not gonna work)) | 0 | Dictionary | 12 key/value pairs | |:--- |:---:|:--- | | Comment | String | Change _OSI to XOSI | | Find | Data | 5F4F5349 | | Replace | Data | 584F5349 | ##### Quirks **Enabled:** 1. `ResetLogoStatus` (Recomended for correctly displaying Apple logo  on Boot)
Booter >**Booter** related when booting. ##### Quirks **Enabled:** 1. `AvoidRuntimeDefrag` (Fixes for common NVRAM properties) 2. `EnableSafeModeSlide` (Needed for something called KASLR) 3. `ProvideCustomSlide` (Needed for something called KASLR) 4. `RebuildAppleMemoryMap` (Makes the current Memory Map compatible to Apple's Expected one) 5. `SetupVirtualMap` (Fix for virtual memory accessing) 6. `SyncRuntimePermissions` (Fix for permission memory over OpenRuntime)
DeviceProperties >**DeviceProperties** is related to explaining to the SO the devices you have and info you want to "fake" to them. ##### Add Audio Card Properties: | PciRoot(0x0)/Pci(0x1F,0x3) | Dictionary | Keys / Values | Info about | |:--- |:---:|:---:|:--- | | AAPL,slot-name | String | Internal@0,31,3 | Indicates Virtual Slot for Audio Card | | device-id | Data | 70A10000 | Giving it a Unique ID | | device_type | String | Audio device | Just to know what it is | | hda-gfx | String | onboard-1 | Indicates board that is located (1) | | layout-id | DATA | 1E000000 | Best layout for the best Jack 3.5 and Speakers audio quality | iGPU (Integrated Graphics Processing Unit) Properties: | PciRoot(0x0)/Pci(0x2,0x0) | Dictionary | Keys / Values | Info about | |:--- |:---:|:---:|:--- | | AAPL,ig-platform-id | DATA | 00009B3E | Indicates iGPU ID for macOS | | AAPL,slot-name | String | Internal@0,2,0 | Indicates Virtual Slot for iGPU | | device-id | DATA | 9B3E0000 | Fake iGPU ID (Just in case / Futureproof) | | agdpmod | DATA | 01000000 | Disable port checking so HDMI output works | | disable-external-gpu | DATA | 1000000 | Disables All GPUs Except iGPU | | enable-backlight-registers-fix | DATA | 1000000 | Fix for Backlight Display | | framebuffer-patch-enable | DATA | 01000000 | Switch for next patches | | framebuffer-unifiedmem | DATA | 000080BE | Makes VRAM be 3048 MB instead of the 1500 MB| | framebuffer-con1-enable | DATA | 01000000 | | | framebuffer-con1-index | DATA | 01000000 | | | framebuffer-con1-busid | DATA | 01000000 | | | framebuffer-con1-pipe | DATA | 12000000 | | | framebuffer-con1-type | DATA | 00080000 | Indicates that Connector 1 is HDMI | | framebuffer-con1-flags | DATA | 87010000 | I have no idea | | enable-lspcon-support | DATA | 01000000 | Switch for Enabling LSPCON Drivers | | framebuffer-con1-has-lspcon | DATA | 01000000 | Indicate that con1 has LSPCON | | framebuffer-con1-preferred-lspcon-mode | DATA | 01000000 | Makes LSPCON Default for con1 | | hda-gfx | String | onboard-1 | Indicates board that is located (1) | | model | String | Intel UHD 630 | Name Displayed Under  → About this Mac |
Kernel >**Kernel** are things related with kernel an ".kext"(kernel extension). ##### Add **ORDER MATTER!** Think about which kexts should load before which. 1. [Lilu.kext](https://github.com/acidanthera/lilu/releases) (Allows kernel injection and modification ) 2. [VirtualSMC.kext](https://github.com/acidanthera/VirtualSMC/releases) (Allows monitoring and controlling of system parameters) - SMCProcessor.kext (Allow monitoring and controlling of CPU) - SMCSuperIO.kext (Allow monitoring and controlling of IO(fans,WhaterPumps,etc..)) - SMCBatteryManager.kext (Allow monitoring and in some cases controlling battery) 3. [WhateverGreen.kext](https://github.com/acidanthera/WhateverGreen/releases) (Graphics Driver) 4. [AppleALC.kext](https://github.com/acidanthera/AppleALC/releases) (Audio Driver) 5. [RealtekRTL8111.kext](https://github.com/Mieze/RTL8111_driver_for_OS_X/releases) (RJ45 Driver) 6. [VoodooPS2Controller.kext](https://github.com/acidanthera/VoodooPS2/releases) (PS/2 Driver) 7. [VoodooI2C.kext](https://github.com/VoodooI2C/VoodooI2C/releases) (I2C Devices Driver) - VoodooI2CHID.kext (Driver for this specific trackpad) 8. [Airportitlwm.kext](https://github.com/OpenIntelWireless/itlwm/releases) (Intel WiFi Driver) 9. [IntelBluetoothFirmware.kext](https://github.com/OpenIntelWireless/IntelBluetoothFirmware/releases) (Intel Bluetooth Driver) - IntelBluetoothInjector.kext (Required Enabled on Big Sur or lower, now just required but Disabled) 10. [BlueToolFixup.kext](https://github.com/acidanthera/BrcmPatchRAM/releases) (Bluetooth Fix for Monterrey) 11. [BrightnessKeys.kext](https://github.com/acidanthera/BrightnessKeys/releases) (Fix some of fn Keys like Brightness or Audio) 12. [FeatureUnlock.kext](https://github.com/acidanthera/FeatureUnlock/releases) (Bring Back Handoff, UniversalControl, and other Apple Fancy Features) ##### Force We need to force `IO80211Family.kext` from `System/Library/Extensions` to have complete support of WiFi with Airportitlwm.kext. | 0 | Dictionary | Keys / Values | Info about | |:--- |:---:|:---:|:--- | | BundlePath | String | System/Library/Extensions/IO80211Family.kext | Location of the Driver Loaded by Force | | Identifier | String | com.apple.iokit.IO80211Family | Internal Identifier | | ExecutablePath | String | Contents/MacOS/IO80211Family | Location of the Executable File | ##### Quirks **Enabled:** 1. `AppleXcpmCfgLock` (We don't have options to unlock de CFG-Lock on the BIOS so this option will create a virtual CFG) 2. `DisableLinkeditJettison` (Let Lilu.kext and other kexts run better) 3. `PowerTimeoutKernelPanic` (Prevents kernel panics because Apple Drivers)
Misc >**Misc** things related with Visual and security also Boot Picker of OpenCanopy. ##### Debug **Enabled:** 1. `DisableWatchDog` (Disables Timeouts on Boot wen Debug ##### Security **Enabled:** 1. `AllowSetDefault` (Allow setting a Default Boot entry on the picker) 2. `BlacklistAppleUpdate` (Stop reciving firmware updates intended for real Mac hardware) - `DmgLoading` Signed - `ScanPolicy` 0 - `SecureBootModel` Default - `Vault` Optional ##### Tools Remove from `EFI/OC/Tools` everything. This should be a clean `key`
NVRAM >**NVRAM** things for the *Non-volatile memory* ##### Add | 7C436110-AB2A-4BBB-A880-FE41995C9F82 | Dictionary | Keys / Values | |:--- |:---:|:--- | | boot-args | String | | | csr-active-config | DATA | 00000000 | | prev-lang:kbd | String | en-US:0 | ##### WriteFlash `Enable`
PlatformInfo >**PlatformInfo* is mainly for "faking" your macOS model so it fits better with macOS expected specifications. ##### Automatic `enabled` ##### Generic Download [GenSMBIOS (opens new window)](https://github.com/corpnewt/GenSMBIOS), and open the *GenSMBIOS.command* with *Right-Click > Open*, follow the intructions on the Terminal Window. | Generic | Dictionary | Keys / Values | |:--- |:---:|:--- | | AdviseWindows | Boolean | False | | SystemMemoryStatus | String | Auto | | MLB | String | *Generate your own with [GenSMBIOS](https://github.com/corpnewt/GenSMBIOS)* | | ProcessorType | Number | 0 | | ROM | DATA | *[Your own MAC Address](https://dortania.github.io/OpenCore-Post-Install/universal/iservices.html#derive-the-corresponding-rom-value)* | | SpoofVendor | Boolean | True | | SystemProductName | String | MacBookPro15,3 | | SystemSerialNumber | String | *Generate your own with [GenSMBIOS](https://github.com/corpnewt/GenSMBIOS)* | | SystemUUID | String | *Generate your own with [GenSMBIOS](https://github.com/corpnewt/GenSMBIOS)* | **These values are masked from the provided config file, make sure you enter your own before testing!** UpdateDataHub `Boolean` `Enable` UpdateNVRAM `Boolean` `Enable` UpdateSMBIOS `Boolean` `Enable` UpdateSMBIOSMode `String` `Create`
UEFI >**UEFI** have multiple porpouses for all things. ##### APFS **Enabled:** 1. EnableJumpStart (Load APFS driver from APFS Container) 2. HideVerbose (Hide APFS Verbose on boot) ##### AppleInput **Enabled:** 1. GraphicsInputMirroring (Fixes for Keyboard input on certain stages) ##### ConnectDrivers `Boolean` `enabled` ##### Drivers (must-have) 1. `OpenRuntime.efi` (OpenCore Engine) 2. `HFsPlus.efi` (Driver for HFsPlus on every hadrware) 3. `OpenCanopy.efi` (Fancy Boot Picker) ##### Input **Enabled:** 1. `KeySupport` ##### Output **Enabled:** 1. `ProvideConsoleGop` ##### ProtocolsOverride **Enabled:** 1. `FirmwareVolume` ##### Quirks **Enabled:** 1. `EnableVectorAcceleration` 2. `ReleaseUsbOwnership` (Mainly for USB fixes) 3. `RequestBootVarRouting` (Redirects some Variables for macOS) ---

Post Installation

 Fixing Trackpad - What I identified is: - 2 fast clicks = 1 Force Click - 1 click = nothing on most parts of OS or bug with Voodoo2IC - Small issues with trackpad... Here's the Settings I Use for myself (Ventura's Settings are a mess) ![My Trackpad Settings](/Docs/Images/Postinstall-Trackpad.png) Open Terminal.app and run those commands: ~~~ sudo pmset autopoweroff 0 sudo pmset powernap 0 sudo pmset standby 0 sudo pmset proximitywake 0 sudo pmset tcpkeepalive 0 ~~~ >These 5 commands help fixing possible Sleep/Wake Issues ~~~ - sudo rm /Library/Preferences/SystemConfiguration/NetworkInterfaces.plist - sudo rm /Library/Preferences/SystemConfiguration/preferences.plist ~~~ >These 2 commands help fixing possible iCloud Ban/iMessages Ban or WiFi/Ethernet Issues (Use only if you want or need) ---

Aditional Info

BenchMarks
Cinebench R23 ![Cinebench R23](/ASUS-FX504GE-Hackintosh_OpenCore/Docs/Images/Benchmarks/Cinebench_R23.png)
GeekBench 5 ![GeekBench 5_CPU Score](/ASUS-FX504GE-Hackintosh_OpenCore/Docs/Images/Benchmarks/GeekBench5_CPU.png) ![GeekBench 5_GPU Score](/ASUS-FX504GE-Hackintosh_OpenCore/Docs/Images/Benchmarks/GeekBench5_GPU.png) https://browser.geekbench.com/v5/cpu/5707123 ---

Credits

 [Apple](https://apple.com) (macOS) [OpenCore Team](https://github.com/acidanthera/OpenCorePkg) (Bootloader) [Dortania](https://dortania.github.io/OpenCore-Install-Guide/config-laptop.plist/coffee-lake.html#starting-point) (Guide) [PoomSmart](https://github.com/PoomSmart/ASUS-FX504GE-Hackintosh) (Base Repo) [MegaStood](https://github.com/MegaStood/Hackintosh-FX504GE-ES72) (iGPU Properties) ---

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