Installing macOS on HP ProBook 6470b – A Hackintosh Guide

Guide Step-by-Step:

1. Prepare Bootable USB

• Download the macOS installer (macOS High Sierra, Mojave, or Catalina are recommended for older hardware) from an official source.
• Use CreateInstallMedia to create a bootable USB on a macOS device, or use TransMac on Windows.

2. Download Necessary Files

• Obtain OpenCore or Clover bootloader (OpenCore is recommended for stability).
• Download the following kexts:
  • Lilu.kext (required for compatibility patches).
  • WhateverGreen.kext (for graphics support).
  • AppleALC.kext (for audio).
  • IntelMausiEthernet.kext (for Ethernet).
  • VirtualSMC.kext (for system management).
  • VoodooPS2Controller.kext (for keyboard and trackpad support).
  • Optional: NullCPUPowerManagement.kext if experiencing kernel panics during installation.

3. BIOS Configuration

• Enter BIOS by pressing F10 during startup.
• Set SATA Mode to AHCI.
• Disable Secure Boot.
• Disable VT-d.
• Disable CFG-Lock if present.
• Save settings and exit.

4. Configure OpenCore/Clover

• Place OpenCore/Clover on the EFI partition of the USB.

• Add the downloaded kexts to the /EFI/OC/Kexts/ folder (for OpenCore) or /EFI/CLOVER/kexts/Other (for Clover).

• Configure config.plist as follows:

  • Graphics: Set Platform ID to 0x01660003 for Intel HD Graphics 4000.
  • Audio: Use layout-id as 0x03 for AppleALC.kext compatibility.
  • SMBIOS: Use MacBookPro10,2 for this model.
  • Boot Arguments: Add -v (verbose mode) and dart=0 to disable VT-d.
  • Kernel: Enable DisableIoMapper to prevent VT-d related panics.

5. Boot and Install macOS

• Insert the USB drive into the HP ProBook 6470b and boot from it.
• Select the macOS Installer and follow on-screen instructions.
• Format the target drive as APFS or Mac OS Extended (Journaled), depending on macOS version.
• Proceed with installation.

6. Post-Installation Setup

• Copy OpenCore/Clover and kexts from the USB to the EFI partition on the installed macOS drive.
• Verify functionality:
  • Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 4000 should be detected with full acceleration.
  • Audio: Adjust layout-id if sound isn’t working.
  • Ethernet: IntelMausiEthernet.kext should enable wired Ethernet.
• Replace the WiFi card if necessary, as Intel Centrino Wireless-N 2200 is unsupported. Recommended replacement: Broadcom BCM94360 for native macOS WiFi support.

7. Troubleshooting Tips

• Kernel Panics: Check verbose boot (-v) for specific errors.
• Black Screen on Boot: Re-check Platform ID or ensure WhateverGreen.kext is installed.
• Audio Issues: Try alternative layout-ids (0x0c or 0x0b) in config.plist.

Sample Config.plist Snippet

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<dict>
    <key>PlatformInfo</key>
    <dict>
        <key>Generic</key>
        <dict>
            <key>SystemProductName</key>
            <string>MacBookPro10,2</string>
        </dict>
    </dict>
    <key>DeviceProperties</key>
    <dict>
        <key>Add</key>
        <dict>
            <key>PciRoot(0x0)/Pci(0x2,0x0)</key>
            <dict>
                <key>AAPL,ig-platform-id</key>
                <data>AwAGEA==</data> <!-- This is 0x01660003 for HD4000 -->
            </dict>
        </dict>
    </dict>
    <key>Kernel</key>
    <dict>
        <key>Quirks</key>
        <dict>
            <key>DisableIoMapper</key>
            <true/>
        </dict>
    </dict>
    <key>Boot</key>
    <dict>
        <key>Arguments</key>
        <string>-v dart=0</string>
    </dict>
</dict>

This setup should get you started with a Hackintosh on the HP ProBook 6470b.