HP Prodesk 400 G4 SFF Hackintosh Opencore EFI Catalina 10.15.6
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Guide: Installing Hackintosh on HP Prodesk 400 G4 SFF Using OpenCore
Target Audience: Intermediate
Preparation:
- Check compatibility: Ensure your HP Prodesk 400 G4 SFF matches the specifications (Intel Core i5-7500, 16GB DDR4 RAM, 120GB Samsung 840 EVO SSD, Intel HD Graphics 620, Realtek RTL8111G network, Conexant CX20632 audio codec).
- Backup data: Always back up your data before proceeding with installation.
Installation Steps:
- Create a Bootable Installer:
- Download macOS Catalina 10.15.6.
- Prepare a USB drive (16GB or larger) and create a bootable macOS installer using a tool like BalenaEtcher.
- Download and Prepare EFI Folder:
- Download the EFI folder specific to HP Prodesk 400 G4 SFF from this link.
- Copy the EFI folder to the EFI partition of your bootable USB drive.
- BIOS Settings:
- Disable Secure Boot.
- Enable UEFI mode.
- Set SATA to AHCI mode.
- Install macOS:
- Insert the USB drive into your HP Prodesk 400 G4 SFF.
- Boot from the USB drive.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to install macOS Catalina.
- Post-Installation:
- Once the installation is complete, boot from the USB again but select your system drive this time.
- Copy the EFI folder from the USB drive to the EFI partition of your system drive.
- You may need to configure system-specific settings (like serial number) using OpenCore Configurator.
- Known Issues:
- Sleep/Wake: The system cannot wake from sleep, resulting in a black screen. This is a common issue and may require specific tweaks in the EFI configuration or BIOS settings to resolve.
- Visual Aid:
- Diagrams for BIOS settings.
- Screenshots for each installation step.
- Feedback and Updates:
- For feedback or questions, visit our iATKOS Project Page.
- Regular updates will be provided to address new issues and macOS updates.
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