HackintoshEFIOpenCoreMSIZ490APROMS7C75

January 14, 2023 ยท View on GitHub

EFI(based on OpenCore without GUI) files for MSI Z490A-PRO(MS7C75). Intel UHD graphics is NOT tested.
also available at https://www.cgtsoft.com/archives/108/.

Before we start...

I am not responsible for your PC. For example, if your mishandling causes your PC to become a tree and not boot, you are responsible for it.

Some of my hardware

HardwareDetail
MotherboardMSI Z490-A PRO (MS-7C75)
CPUIntel i5-10600KF
MemoryADATA XPG-Z1 DDR4-3600 8G*2
GraphicGIGABYTE Radeon RX 5500 XT
SSDWD_BLACK SN750 500GB
Wi-Fi & BluetoothBCM94360CD

Supported macOS versions

  • 10.15 Catalina
  • 11 Big Sur
  • 12 Monterey
  • 13 Ventura

OK, Let's start. How to use it?

  • Download latest EFI files (EFI_ms7c75_xxx.zip) from Releases and unzip it. Please note that there may be Pre-release versions which can be unstable but includes new features.
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  • Customize your USBPorts.kext. You can get the template from USB.zip.
    Just delete the unneeded ports according to the callout (JUSBx) next to the USB ports in use on the motherboard.
    Customization is finished when 15 ports remain. (JUSB3/4 need additional confirmation)
    Guide: https://www.cgtsoft.com/archives/203/
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  • Replace your custom USBPorts.kext in ..\OC\Kexts. Then put all files into ESP (EFI System Partition) and add Opencore.efi to the boot menu.
  • Check your BIOS settings. Here's something you care:
    Based on 7C75v2D. Download BIOS from MSI.
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    Enable VT-d
    Enable Resizable BAR
    Disable CFG Lock
  • Enjoy!
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