GUIDE:
etc.) to EFI/OC/Kexts
.
- Insert the necessary SSDT files for your hardware in
EFI/OC/ACPI
. - Configure your
config.plist
according to your hardware specifics, ensuring correct settings for CPU, GPU, and peripherals.
Step 5: Installing macOS Big Sur
- Insert the USB installer into the Dell Precision Tower 7910.
- Boot from the USB drive by selecting it as the boot device.
- Once in the macOS installer, use Disk Utility to format the SATA drive where you plan to install macOS.
- Proceed with the installation of macOS Big Sur on the selected drive.
Step 6: Post-Installation Setup
- After installation, mount the EFI partition of your system's drive.
- Copy the EFI folder from the USB installer to the system's EFI partition.
- Boot from the system's drive to ensure that macOS loads correctly.
Step 7: Fine-Tuning macOS
- Run the necessary software updates from System Preferences.
- Configure system preferences for energy saver, display, and sound to optimize for your setup.
- Install additional drivers or software needed for your peripherals (Wi-Fi/Bluetooth).
Step 8: System Optimization and Monitoring
- Test system performance using benchmarks such as Cinebench R23 and Geekbench.
- Monitor system temperature and performance to ensure stability.
- Fine-tune as necessary based on performance metrics and personal needs.
Step 9: Final Checks and Validation
- Verify that all hardware is recognized and functioning correctly through System Information.
- Check sound output and input through System Preferences to ensure the AppleALC kext is working.
- Validate graphics acceleration by checking for smooth UI animations and testing video playback.
- Confirm Wi-Fi and Bluetooth functionality by connecting to networks and devices.
- Perform a final benchmark test to compare against initial results and ensure everything is running optimally.
- Set up Time Machine for backups to safeguard your installation.
- Document your working EFI configuration for future reference or troubleshooting.
- Restart the system multiple times to ensure consistent booting without issues.
[SUCCESS] Dell Precision Tower 7910 * E5-2699V4 * RX5700XT * Opencore 0.8
I would like to share my config if it helps anyone else.
Model - Dell Precision Tower 7910
Processor - 2x E5-2699 v4
Memory - 256GB (8x32GB) Samsung DDR4 2130MHz
Graphics Card - RX5700XT
Wi-Fi/BT - Broadcom BCM94360CD
* Big Sur 11.6.5
* Cinebench R23 Score: 23237
* Geekbench 5 Score: 16358
Model - Dell Precision Tower 7910
Processor - 2x E5-2699 v4
Memory - 256GB (8x32GB) Samsung DDR4 2130MHz
Graphics Card - RX5700XT
Wi-Fi/BT - Broadcom BCM94360CD
* Big Sur 11.6.5
* Cinebench R23 Score: 23237
* Geekbench 5 Score: 16358
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