Help can you do the efi in Open Core I was trying to do it but nothing can be done.

These are the specifications of the pc:

# OCSysInfo #

─ CPU └── Intel(R) Celeron(R) CPU G3900 @ 2.80GHz ├── Cores: 2 ├── Threads: 2 ├── SSE: SSE4.2 └── SSSE3: Supported

─ Motherboard ├── Model: H110M-H-CF └── Manufacturer: Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd.

─ GPU └── Intel(R) HD Graphics 510 ├── Device ID: 0x1902 ├── Vendor: 0x8086 ├── PCI Path: PciRoot(0x0)/Pci(0x2,0x0) └── ACPI Path: _SB.PCI0.GFX0

─ Memory └── (Part-Number) ├── Type: DDR4 ├── Slot │ ├── Bank: BANK 2 │ └── Channel: ChannelB-DIMM0 ├── Frequency (MHz): 2133 MHz ├── Manufacturer: 04CB └── Capacity: 4096MB

─ Network ├── RTL8111/8168/8411 PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet Controller │ ├── Device ID: 0x8168 │ ├── Vendor: 0x10EC │ ├── PCI Path: PciRoot(0x0)/Pci(0x1c,0x0)/Pci(0x0,0x0) │ └── ACPI Path: _SB.PCI0.RP05.PXSX └── Mediatek MT7601 WLAN USB Dongle ├── Device ID: 0x7601 └── Vendor: 0x148F

─ Audio ├── Realtek ALC887 │ ├── Device ID: 0x0887 │ └── Vendor: 0x10EC └── Unknown Sound Device ├── Device ID: 0x2809 └── Vendor: 0x8086

─ Storage ├── ADATA SU630 │ ├── Type: Solid State Drive (SSD) │ ├── Connector: Serial ATA (SATA) │ └── Location: Internal └── APPLE HDD HTS545050A7E362 ├── Type: Hard Disk Drive (HDD) ├── Connector: Serial ATA (SATA) └── Location: Internal

I wanted to do it in opencore

Please help me community I know you can do it :)

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  1. Creating an EFI for a Hackintosh with OpenCore can be quite detailed and requires specific configuration based on the hardware you're using. Here's a general step-by-step guide to get you started, but keep in mind that you may need to adjust the steps based on the specifics of your build and the version of macOS you're planning to install.

    ### Title:
    "Building an OpenCore EFI Folder for Intel Celeron G3900 and Gigabyte H110M Hackintosh"

    ### Guide Step by Step:

    1. **Gather Required Resources:**
    - Download the latest version of OpenCore.
    - Download the necessary kexts (kernel extensions) such as Lilu, WhateverGreen, VirtualSMC, AppleALC, RealtekRTL8111, and any others required for your hardware.
    - Obtain the SSDT files for CPU power management and any other necessary ACPI patches.

    2. **Set Up EFI Structure:**
    - Create the EFI folder structure on a FAT32 formatted USB drive with `EFI/OC`.
    - Place the OpenCore `BOOTx64.efi` and `OpenCore.efi` in `EFI/BOOT` and `EFI/OC` directories, respectively.

    3. **Configure config.plist:**
    - Use a plist editor like ProperTree to edit your `config.plist`.
    - Under ACPI, add any necessary SSDT files.
    - Under DeviceProperties, add properties for your GPU and audio layout-id.
    - Under Kernel, add the kexts you have downloaded.
    - Under Misc, configure boot settings and debug options.
    - Under NVRAM, set appropriate boot-args (like `debug=0x100`, `keepsyms=1`, `-v` for verbose mode).
    - Under PlatformInfo, generate a serial number and other SMBIOS information appropriate for a similar real Mac model.
    - Under UEFI, configure drivers and input options.

    4. **Create ACPI SSDTs:**
    - Use SSDTTime or a similar tool to generate SSDT files for your CPU and other components. Place these files in `EFI/OC/ACPI`.

    5. **Add Kexts:**
    - Place your kexts in `EFI/OC/Kexts`. Ensure you have the latest versions compatible with your macOS version.

    6. **Add UEFI Drivers:**
    - Place necessary UEFI drivers (like HfsPlus.efi or OpenHfsPlus.efi) in `EFI/OC/Drivers`.

    7. **Finalize config.plist:**
    - Validate your `config.plist` with the OpenCore Configuration Sanity Checker or a similar tool.

    8. **BIOS Configuration:**
    - Adjust your BIOS settings according to OpenCore's recommendations. This typically includes settings like disabling CSM, enabling AHCI, disabling Secure Boot, and others.

    9. **First Boot:**
    - Boot from the USB drive, and if everything is configured correctly, you should reach the macOS installer.

    10. **Troubleshooting:**
    - If you encounter boot issues, reference the troubleshooting section of the OpenCore documentation.

    11. **Post-Installation:**
    - After successful installation, mount the EFI partition of your installed macOS and copy the EFI folder from the USB to the EFI partition.

    ### Conclusion:
    This guide provides a framework for building an EFI folder for your specific hardware using OpenCore. Given the complexity of the process, you should expect to spend some time on troubleshooting and possibly seeking help from the Hackintosh community for issues specific to your hardware.

    Remember, creating a Hackintosh is a complex process and is against Apple's End User License Agreement. The stability and functionality of a Hackintosh can vary greatly, and there is always a risk of data loss or other issues, so ensure you have backups and proceed with caution.

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