Creating EFI for i3 8100, ASUS PRIME B360M-A with UHD 630

SOLUTION:

Target Audience: Intermediate to Advanced Hackintosh Builders

Objective:

To build a custom EFI folder for a Hackintosh with an i3-8100 CPU, ASUS PRIME B360M-A motherboard, and Intel UHD 630 Graphics.

Steps to Create EFI:

1. Gather Necessary Files:

   • Download the latest version of OpenCore.
   • Acquire necessary kexts such as Lilu, WhateverGreen, VirtualSMC, AppleALC, and IntelMausi.

2. Kexts for UHD 630:

   • Ensure you have WhateverGreen.kext for GPU support.
   • Use the latest Lilu.kext as it is a dependency for WhateverGreen.

3. SSDTs for Power Management and USB:

   • SSDT-PLUG for CPU power management.
   • SSDT-EC for fixing embedded controller issues.
   • Create custom SSDT or use a USBMap tool for proper USB port configuration.

4. Config.plist Setup:

   • Use OpenCore Configurator or ProperTree to set up your config.plist.
   • Follow the Coffee Lake guide on the Dortania's OpenCore Install Guide.

5. BIOS Settings:

   • Disable CFG Lock, VT-d (if not using for VMs), Secure Boot, and Fast Boot.
   • Enable XHCI Hand-off.

6. Audio Configuration:

   • For audio, use AppleALC.kext with the appropriate layout ID for your motherboard.

7. Network Configuration:

   • IntelMausi.kext should be used for Ethernet.

8. Verify Configuration:

   • Use the sanity checker for OpenCore to verify your config.plist.

9. Post-Installation:

   • After installation, fine-tune your EFI folder based on system performance and stability.
   • Update your kexts and OpenCore version regularly.

Feedback Mechanism:

• Join forums like tonymacx86, InsanelyMac, or Reddit’s r/hackintosh to share your EFI folder or seek assistance.
• Share your EFI folder configurations and ask for community feedback for improvements.

Reminder:

• Due to copyright reasons, directly sharing EFI folders is not recommended.
• Always test your EFI on a USB stick before moving it to the main EFI partition.

Creating a custom EFI folder can be complex and requires understanding your hardware and how it interacts with macOS. If you are not comfortable creating your own EFI, seek out community resources and forums for guidance.