Hackintosh Setup Guide for Laptops with Ryzen Pro CPUs

Ryzen Pro CPUs, like other AMD processors, have a different architecture from the Intel CPUs that macOS is designed to work with. However, the Hackintosh community has made progress in getting AMD processors to work with macOS through custom kernels and patches.

The document suggests checking hardware compatibility lists (HCL) available on sites like the OSX86 Project for specific hardware support details. For Ryzen Pro CPUs, you would need to look for a custom kernel, often referred to as "AMD Kernel" or "Ryzen Kernel," which is designed to allow macOS to run on non-Intel CPUs.

Here's a guide to help you set up a Hackintosh on a laptop with a Ryzen Pro CPU:

GUIDE STEP BY STEP:

1. Research Compatibility:

• Visit hardware compatibility lists such as those found on the OSX86 Project site to see if your specific Ryzen Pro CPU and laptop model have been successfully used in Hackintosh builds​​.

2. Obtain a Custom Kernel:

• Look for a community-developed custom kernel that supports Ryzen Pro CPUs. This will replace the vanilla macOS kernel which only supports Intel CPUs.

3. Prepare the Installer:

• Create a macOS Big Sur installer USB drive. You will need to use a real Mac or an existing Hackintosh to download Big Sur from the Mac App Store and create the installer using a tool like balenaEtcher.

4. Modify the Installer:

• Replace the macOS kernel on the installer with the custom Ryzen kernel you obtained.
• Add necessary kexts (kernel extensions) and SSDTs (ACPI tables) that are specific to AMD systems.

5. Adjust BIOS Settings:

• Access your laptop's BIOS and make changes to settings such as disabling virtualization features, setting the SATA mode to AHCI, and other recommended settings for AMD Hackintosh systems.

6. Install macOS:

• Boot from your installer USB drive.
• Use Disk Utility to format the target drive as APFS and install macOS Big Sur.

7. Post-Installation:

• After installation, boot from the USB drive again and select your new macOS installation.
• Run a post-install tool like OpenCore Configurator to add your Ryzen kernel and AMD-specific patches to the EFI partition of your SSD.

8. Troubleshoot:

• You may need to troubleshoot issues such as graphics acceleration, audio, networking, etc., by finding and applying the correct kexts.

9. Dual-Boot Setup (Optional):

• If you plan to dual-boot Windows and macOS, partition your drive accordingly and install Windows first, followed by macOS, using separate partitions.

Notes:

• Hackintoshing a Ryzen system is more complex than Intel systems due to the lack of native support for AMD CPUs in macOS.
• The community around AMD Hackintoshes is vibrant, and resources like the AMD OS X website can be invaluable.
• Always back up your data before attempting to create a Hackintosh, as the process can lead to data loss if something goes wrong.

Given the complexity of setting up a Hackintosh on AMD hardware, especially on laptops which add another layer of complexity due to proprietary components, you might need to be prepared for an intensive troubleshooting process and to spend time in forums and communities to get everything working as desired.