Setting up a triple-boot system with macOS Sonoma, macOS Big Sur, and Windows 11 on a Hackintosh can be a complex but rewarding project. Given the hardware and software specifications you've provided, here's a guide in HTML format, tailored to intermediate to advanced users familiar with partitioning, UEFI, and bootloaders.
Guide to Triple-Boot macOS Sonoma, Big Sur, and Windows 11 on Hackintosh
Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced
A comprehensive guide for setting up a triple-boot system with macOS Sonoma 14.2.1, macOS Big Sur 11.2.3, and Windows 11 on a Hackintosh.
System Specifications:
- CPU: Intel i5 8500
- GPU: UHD 630 iGPU (Planning for AMD RX 6600 dGPU)
- Motherboard: POWERX H310C
- RAM: Adata 16GB 2400MHz
- SSD: POWERX NE1000 512GB
- Monitor: Motorola 43” 4K Android TV
Preparation:
- Partition SSD: Allocate 160GB for macOS and a separate 200MB FAT32 partition for EFI.
- Install Windows 11: Use remaining space for Windows installation.
- Install macOS: Install macOS Sonoma and Big Sur on allocated partitions.
OpenCore Configuration:
- Use OpenCore 0.9.7: As your bootloader.
- SMBIOS: Set to iMac19,1.
- EFI Partition: Place OpenCore EFI on the separate 200MB EFI partition.
- OC Auxiliary Tools: Use for editing and troubleshooting EFI.
Post-Installation:
- USB Mapping: Complete USB port mapping for stability.
- Hardware Checks: Verify IGPU acceleration, HDMI audio, and Ethernet functionality.
- Resolve Issues: Address non-functional sleep, Bluetooth, and WiFi as needed.
Note: Triple-boot systems require careful partition management and bootloader configuration. Ensure data backup and system stability checks at each stage.
 | PARTS :CPU : intel i5 8500 GPU : UHD 630 igpu (I’m Gonna buy amd RX 6600 to work as dGPU in future) Motherboard : POWERX H310C Ram : Adata 16GB 2400MHz SSD : POWERX NE1000 512GB (gave 160 gb to macOS and 200 mb for separate EFI Fat32 partition (will use git version control on Efi partition too to keep log of all the changes)) Cabinet : POWERX V200 pro Monitor : Motorola 43” 4k Android TV OPENCORE version : 0.9.7 SMBios : iMac19,1 TOOLS :MiniTool Partition Wizard - ——————————————- To assign and remove letter to that 200 mb EFI partition (in windows to edit with OCAT) OCAuxilliaryTool - —————————— (i tried the propertree way and got stuck on “support.apple.com/mac/startup” error. and there were many things missing and i was not able to see all variables at once, but OCAT came to rescue) CURRENT SITUATION :WORKING - —————— IGPU Acceleration HDMI audio Realtek ALC Audio Ethernet Usb tethering (Horndis.kext) USB (through usbinjectall.kext , usb mapping still pending) NOT WORKING : ————————— Sleep (so i disabled it) Blutooth wifi (it’s cuz I don’t have any bt wifi card) Notes :I used separate 200 MB label-less Fat32 volume to put OC EFI rather than putting it in windows EFI , so that windows updates don’t corrupt OPENCORE bootloader. Windows 11 vs Hackintosh Same PC:CPU Performance comparison —————————————————- iGpu Performance comparison —————————————————— It was a good experience, got a lot to learn. How UEFI works, how macos utilises hardware etc. Thank you r/hackintosh community for your constant support. My next hackintosh project :My laptop : hp pavillion gaming 15-ec0101ax with ryzen 5 3550h and vega 8 iGpu with nVidia GTX 1650 dGpu. Once again thank y’all ma homies. Signing off ~ ranjeetrocky [link] [comments] |
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