Installing macOS Sonoma 14.2.1 on Intel i5-13600K & AMD Radeon RX 570

Hackintosh Guide for Intel i5-13600K & AMD Radeon RX 570

Specs:

• CPU: 13th Gen Intel i5-13600K
• Motherboard: GigaByte Z790 UD
• RAM: G.Skill DDR5 32GB (2x16GB) 6000MHz Trident Z5 RGB Silver
• GPU: AORUS GigaByte Radeon RX 570 4GB GDDR5
• Ethernet: Realtek® 2.5GbE LAN chip
• Sound: E-MU 0404 PCI via PCI-E to PCI adapter with ASM1083 Chip
• Bootloader: OpenCore 0.9.7 with MacPro7,1 SMBIOS

Installation Steps:

1. BIOS Setup:

   • Disable CSM and Secure Boot.
   • Enable Above 4G Decoding.
   • Set SATA mode to AHCI.
   • Disable onboard Wi-Fi and Bluetooth (if applicable).

2. Create Bootable USB:

   • Use a macOS machine or a virtual machine to create a bootable USB of macOS Sonoma.

3. EFI Configuration:

   • Customize your EFI folder for OpenCore 0.9.7, ensuring it includes correct SSDTs, Kexts, and driver files for your hardware.

4. Kexts:

   • Essential kexts include Lilu, VirtualSMC, WhateverGreen, and AppleALC.
   • For Ethernet, use the RealtekRTL8111 kext.
   • Check for any additional kexts that might be needed for USB ports or other motherboard-specific features.

5. ACPI Configuration:

   • Generate or use pre-made SSDTs for CPU power management and other motherboard-specific functionalities.

6. config.plist Configuration:

   • Use a plist editor to customize your config.plist file according to your hardware.
   • Enable features like iGPU (if using), disable unsupported features, and set up SMBIOS as MacPro7,1.

7. Installation Process:

   • Boot from the USB drive.
   • Format the SSD using Disk Utility to APFS format and install macOS.
   • After installation, boot using the USB and select the installed macOS to complete the setup.

8. Post-Installation:

   • Copy the EFI folder from USB to the EFI partition of your SSD.
   • Adjust your config.plist for any post-installation tweaks.
   • Install additional software and drivers as needed.

9. Troubleshooting:

   • If you encounter issues, refer to the verbose boot messages. Boot with the -v flag to enable verbose mode.
   • Check forums and guides specific to your motherboard and GPU for detailed troubleshooting steps.

Notes:

• The compatibility of the Z790 chipset with macOS Sonoma might need specific tweaks or patches, which you should verify from Hackintosh communities or guides.
• The E-MU 0404 PCI sound card may require specific drivers or kexts, as it's not a common configuration in Hackintosh builds.

This guide provides a general overview and might require adjustments based on the specific behavior of your hardware with macOS Sonoma 14.2.1. For detailed guides and community support, it's recommended to visit Hackintosh forums and discussion platforms.