/MSI-GF63-9RCX_OpenCore-Hackintosh

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GF63 Thin 9RCX Hackintosh with OpenCore bootloader

Vanilla macOS Catalina installation on GF63 Thin 9RCX.

Configuration

Specifications Detail
Computer model GF63 Thin 9RCX 15.6' (GTX 1050 TI)
Processor Intel Core i7-9750H Processor
Memory 8 Go DDR4 2666 Mhz
Hard Disk Samsung NVMe SSD Controller PM981
Integrated Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 630
Monitor IPS FHD 1920x1080 (15.6 inch)
Sound Card Realtek Audio ALC269VC
Wireless Card Intel Wireless 8265
USB 1x USB type C port and 3x USB 3.2 gen 1 ports

What Works

  • Native Power Management
  • Intel UHD 630 Graphics Acceleration
  • HDMI Video/Audio Out
  • Brightness control
  • Sleep/Wake (with hibernate mode 3)
  • Realtek 229VC Audio
  • Integrated Camera
  • Trackpad with multi-touch gestures
  • Battery status
  • Integrated Bluetooth (IntelBluetoothFirmware installation needed)
  • All USB Ports
  • Function Key

What Doesn't Work

  • Discrete graphic card is not working, since macOS doesn't support Optimus technology
  • Integrated Intel Wifi card
  • PM981 NMVe (NMVe port is enabled by default. You can replace original NVMe with a supported one or disable port by enable SSDT-DNVME in config.plist)

Installation

First-time Installation Steps

  • Change BIOS settings

    • Show hidden settings with: CTRL Right + Maj Right + ALT Left + F2
    • Turn off Secure Boot
    • Turn off CFG Lock
    • Disable Fast Boot
    • Select UEFI mode without CSM
    • Set "FCLK Frequency for early Power On" to 1GHz under Advanced -> CPU Configuration

  • Create install media

    • Follow Windows, macOS or Linux guide
    • Copy the provided EFI folder into the USB drive EFI partition of the newly created install media
    • Change ROM configuration of OpenCore, follow this guide

  • Install macOS (do not install on NVMe hard drive as it is unstable, you can use a secondary SSD with the SATA port of the laptop)

  • Copy the EFI folder from the USB installation media to the EFI partition of the installed macOS drive, follow this guide

Upgrade

  • Replace the EFI folder of your macOS install.
  • Restore your ROM configuration in OpenCore config.plist.