Hackintosh Guide for Surface Go 2 with Pentium Gold and 64 GB: Running macOS Catalina

1. Backup your data: Always ensure you have a backup of your data before you begin.
2. Check Compatibility: Verify that your hardware is compatible with macOS Catalina. You can check this on various online forums and communities.
3. Create a macOS Catalina Bootable USB: Download the macOS Catalina installer from the Mac App Store. Use a tool like Unibeast to create a bootable USB drive.
4. Configure BIOS Settings: Reboot your computer and enter your BIOS setup. Configure settings as recommended for Hackintosh. This usually involves disabling VT-d, disabling CFG-Lock, and setting SATA to AHCI mode.
5. Install macOS Catalina: Reboot your computer, boot from the USB drive, and follow the prompts to install macOS Catalina.
6. Post-Installation Setup: After installation, you’ll need to make the installation bootable from the hard drive using a tool like Multibeast. You may also need to install additional drivers for your hardware.
7. Troubleshooting: If you encounter issues, use online resources such as the tonymacx86 forum for troubleshooting.

Creating a Hackintosh involves installing Apple’s macOS on non-Apple hardware. However, it’s important to note that this process is not officially supported by Apple and may violate their software license agreement. It can also lead to system instability and other issues.

That being said, it seems there are some resources available that might help you in your endeavor. For instance, there’s a GitHub repository named “Surface-Go-2-OpenCore” which provides some information about installing macOS on the Surface Go 2¹. However, it’s important to note that these hacks may potentially brick your computer¹.

As for the compatibility of macOS Catalina with the Surface Go 2, Apple’s official support document does not list any non-Apple hardware as being compatible². The October 2022 update (16.66) is the last build to support macOS Catalina 10.15³.