Skip to content

MathewCNichols/dell-7577-hackintosh

 
 

Repository files navigation

dell-7577-hackintosh

Now with Big Sur and OpenCore!

The repo is archived because I barely use my hack these days (though I might unarchive it one day and add updates if I get back to it).

Based on Dortania's Guide and my previous Clover hack.

Attention

I advise against using my EFI directly, treat it as a reference for creating Your own. Read The Guide, manuals for every kext etc.

Thanks

Whole hackintosh community, @lersy

Info

Dell Inspiron 7577 Gaming

MacOS 11.0.1 Big Sur
OpenCore 0.6.3

CPU: Intel Core i5-7300HQ (Kaby Lake)
iGPU: Intel HD Graphics 630 (64MB DVMT prealloc default)
dGPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q
RAM: 16GB DDR4
Chipset: Intel HM175
Audio: VEN_8086&DEV_A171 – Intel CM238, VEN_10EC&DEV_0256 – Realtek ALC256 (ALC3246)
Eth: Intel RTL8168
WiFi and Bluetooth: Lenovo Broadcomm BCM94352Z (FRU 04x6020)
Screen: 15" FHD 60Hz
BIOS version: 1.11.0

Not working

  • ???
  • Combo Jack Headphones+Mic partially (not 100% reliably but I was pretty successful with https://github.com/hackintosh-stuff/ComboJack)
  • DRM (not supported on Big Sur yet)
  • Ambient Light Sensor
  • USB-C/TB3 hotplug (external display over USB-C>HDMI dongle is hotpluggable though)
  • SD Card reader (never will iirc)
  • Fingerprint (never will)
  • HDMI (but USBC works, see notes below)

External displays

GTX 1060 version of this laptop has HDMI port wired directly to the Nvidia card, which means there is no way to use it on Mojave+. Instead, You can use e.g. an USB-C (DisplayPort)>HDMI dongle, USB-C docking station, TB3 accessories (not tested).

GTX1050(Ti) versions reportedly have HDMI port connected to iGPU however, so yes You can use it! I don't have means to test it so I won't include config for this in my repo – head over to @lersy instead.

Kexts

Kext Version Why
AirportBrcmFixup.kext 2.1.2 Wi-Fi; for Big Sur AirPortBrcm4360_Injector.kext must be disabled
AppleALC.kext 1.5.5 Audio, using layout 13
BrcmBluetoothInjector.kext 2.5.6 Bluetooth
BrcmFirmwareData.kext 2.5.6 Bluetooth
BrcmPatchRAM3.kext 2.5.6 Bluetooth
BrightnessKeys.kext 1.0.1 Handles brightness up/down fn keys (instead of BRT6 patch)
CPUFriend.kext 1.2.2 CPU Power Management
CPUFriendDataProvider.kext n/a Created with fewtarius fork of CPUFriendFriend commit ae123c0 – settings: 800MHz, balance power, bias 07, additional savings enabled
CtlnaAHCIPort.kext 341.0.2 SATA controller; I had "still waiting for root device" on Catalina fixed by AHCIPortInjector.kext and guide stated this kext should replace it
Lilu.kext 1.5.0 General
RealtekRTL8111.kext 2.4.0d5 Ethernet
SMCBatteryManager.kext 1.1.9 VirtualSMC plugin; battery
SMCLightSensor.kext 1.1.9 VirtualSMC plugin; ambient light sensor
SMCProcessor.kext 1.1.9 VirtualSMC plugin; CPU
SMCSuperIO.kext 1.1.9 VirtualSMC plugin; fan speed
USB-Map-Dell7577.kext n/a Created manually with Dortania guide; see inside kext or in journal for map details
VirtualSMC.kext 1.1.9 General
VoodooI2C.kext 2.5.2 Touchpad I2C
VoodooI2CHID.kext 2.5.2 Touchpad I2C
VoodooPS2Controller.kext 2.1.9 Keyboard; PS2 touchpad plugins disabled because it is handled by VoodooI2C
WhateverGreen.kext 1.4.5 Graphics

ACPI

Prebuilt from Dortania's guide:

  • SSDT-EC-USBX-LAPTOP.aml
  • SSDT-PLUG-DRTNIA.aml
  • SSDT-PNLF.aml

Custom:

  • SSDT-GPI0-VI2C.aml – enables I2C Precision Touchpad (incorporates Dortania's SSDT-GPI0)
  • SSDT-HPET.aml – Patch out IRQ Conflicts (done with SSDTTime)
  • SSDT-SBUS-MCHC.aml – Enable SMBus (stock Dortania matched my hardware actually)
  • SSDT-OCWork-DELL.aml – Enable brightness keys and power LED

Pre-install

Generate Your own SMBIOS.

Post-install

  • Sleep
sudo pmset autopoweroff 0
sudo pmset powernap 0
sudo pmset standby 0
sudo pmset proximitywake 0

execute these commands for safety (see Dortania https://dortania.github.io/OpenCore-Post-Install/universal/sleep.html#preparations)

Multi-booting

I do not recommend using OpenCore to boot Windows. Injection should probably be disabled for other OSes, but it still may break something. Better to use rEFInd of just BIOS F12.

About

No description, website, or topics provided.

Resources

Stars

Watchers

Forks

Packages

No packages published

Languages

  • ASL 100.0%