Sorry, I no longer use macOS on my X230. If a maintained fork is formed, it will be listed here.
Complete EFI packs are available in the releases page.
I will try my best to keep the repo updated with the latest kexts and OpenCore version.
Please do not clone or download the main branch for daily use: it may include unstable code just because it is my repository.
This EFI is configured with Catalina and Big Sur. (Not completed for Monterey).
With every EFI update you retrieve from here please remember to go through the post install guide.
SidecarFixup.kext for enable Sidecar.RestrictEvents.kext for Process Blocker.Repo
EFI-Install_USB for installing and booting macOS first time.README_MONTEREY for MacOS Monterey.
SSDT-HPET : used SSDTTime.SSDT-PNLF : remove LEVD not used.SSDT-PTWK : fix typo.SSDT-THINK: remove WNTF not used.SSDT-XOSI : add Windows.Disabled SSDT-PTWK and patch.
Updated OpenCore 0.7.1 to the latest commit.
Updated kexts to nightly for support MacOS 12.
SUMMARY
Feature
Status
Dependency
Fingerprint Reader
❌
DISABLED in BIOS to save power.
Wireless WAN
❌
DISABLED in BIOS to save power.
VGA Port
❌
Does not exist on real apple computers.
Feature
Status
Dependency
Full Graphics Accleration (QE/CI)
✅
WhateverGreen.kext
Audio Recording
✅
AppleALC.kext with Layout ID = 55 and SSDT-HPET.aml
Audio Playback
✅
AppleALC.kext with Layout ID = 55 and SSDT-HPET.aml
Automatic Headphone Output Switching
✅
AppleALC.kext with Layout ID = 55 and SSDT-HPET.aml
Dock Audio Port
✅
AppleALC.kext with Layout ID = 55 and SSDT-HPET.aml
Feature
Status
Dependency
Battery Percentage Indication
✅
ECEnabler.kext
iGPU Power Management
✅
XCPM, enabled by SSDT-PM.aml
S3 Sleep/ Hibernation Mode 3
✅
SSDT-PWTK.aml
Custom Charge Threshold
✅
SSDT-EC.aml, YogaSMC.kext , and YogaSMCPane
Fan Control
✅
SSDT-EC.aml, YogaSMC.kext , and YogaSMCPane
Battery Life
✅
Native, comparable to Windows/Linux.
Feature
Status
Dependency
WiFi
✅
AirportItlwm.kext
Bluetooth
✅
IntelBluetoothFirmware.kext
Ethernet
✅
IntelMausi.kext
USB 2.0, USB 3.0
✅
USBPorts.kext
USB Power Properties in macOS
✅
SSDT-EC-USBX.aml
Feature
Status
Dependency
Brightness Adjustments
✅
WhateverGreen.kext, SSDT-PNLF.aml and BrightnessKeys.kext
TrackPoint
✅
VoodooPS2Controller.kext
TrackPad
✅
VoodooPS2Controller.kext
Built-in Keyboard
✅
VoodooPS2Controller.kext
Multimedia Keys
✅
BrightnessKeys.kext and YogaSMC
Feature
Status
Dependency
iCloud, iMessage, FaceTime
✅
Whitelisted Apple ID, Valid SMBIOS
AirDrop
✅
Not tested
Time Machine
✅
Native
REFERENCES Read these before you start:
REQUIREMENTS
A macOS machine(optional): to create the macOS installer.
Flash drive, 12GB or more, for the above purpose.
Xcode works fine for editing plist files on macOS, but I prefer PlistEdit Pro .
ProperTree if you need to edit plist files on Windows.MaciASL , for patching ACPI tables and editing ACPI patches.MountEFI to quickly mount EFI partitions.IORegistryExplorer , for diagnosis.Hackintool , for diagnostic ONLY, Hackintool should not be used for patching, it is outdated.Patience and time, especially if this is your first time Hackintosh-ing.
HARDWARE
Category
THINKPAD X230
THINKPAD T530
THINKPAD T430s
CPU
Intel Core i5-3320M
Intel Core i5-3320M
Intel Core i7-3520M
SSD
Samsung 870 Evo 250GB
SanDisk A400 256GB
Samsung 870 Evo 256GB
Display
12.5' IPS HD (1366x1768)
15.6' TN FHD (1920x1080)
14' TN HD+ (1600x900)
WiFi & BT
Intel Wireless-AC 7260
DW1550 (BCM94352HMB)
Intel Centrino N-6205
GETTING STARTED Before you do anything, please familiarize yourself with basic Hackintosh terminologies and the basic Hackintosh process by throughly reading Dortania guides as linked in REFERENCES
BENCHMARKS
macOS 11.4, EFI OpenCore 0.7.1
CPU
Single-Core
Multi-Core
Cinebench R23
1576
Geekbench 5
694
1421
GPU
OpenCL
Metal
Geekbench 5
1028
193
OTHER REPOSITORIES
X230-hackintosh repositories:
CREDITS
