Dell XPS 9500 Hackintosh

Run macOS on your XPS9500 with OpenCore

OpenCore Version: 0.6.8

macOS Version: Big Sur 11.2.3

Specification

Specification	Details
Model	Dell XPS 9500 P91F001
Processor	Intel Core i7-10750H
Integrated Graphics	Intel UHD Graphics 630
Discrete Graphics	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti
RAM	16GB DDR4-2933MHz, 2x8G
Storage	Western Digital PC SN530 NVMe SSD
Sound Card	Realtek ALC3281 (ALC289 rebranded)
Wireless Card	Killer(R) Wi-Fi 6 AX1650
SD Card Reader	Realtek RTS5260 PCI-E Card Reader

Functional Status

Function / Hardware	Status
iGPU UHD630 Acceleration	Working
CPU Power Management	Working
Laptop Keyboard	Working
Laptop Trackpad	Working
Laptop Headphones Jack	Partially working
Built-in Speakers	Partially working
Built-in Mic	Not tested
Hotkeys for audio	Not tested
USB 3.x	Working
USB 2.0	Working
Fingerprint Sensor	Not working
SD Card Slot	Not working
Screen brightness	Working, hotkeys fn+S/fn+B to decrease/increase brightness
Built-in WiFi	Working
Built-in Bluetooth	Not tested
Dell USB3.1 dock	Not tested
Built-in webcam	Working
Sleep	Not working

Instructions

Create USB installer

• Follow this guide to generate a new serial number and put that in src/smbios.txt (see smbios-sample.txt)
• Run ./download.sh to download necessary kernel extensions
• Run ./build.sh to build EFI folder
• Follow this guide to create a USB with macOS installer. Use the EFI folder in build.

BIOS Settings

• Disable Secure boot

Unlock CFG

• Set ShowPicker to true and Timeout to a positive integer.
• Boot from the USB. Select modGRUBShell at OpenCore boot menu.
• Enter the following commands:

setup_var CpuSetup 0x3e 0x0
setup_var CpuSetup 0xda 0x0
exit

• Restart and install macOS.

Disable Sleep

Sadly, sleep doesn't work on macOS due to BIOS error. To disable sleep permanently in macOS, run this command in Terminal:

sudo pmset -a sleep 0; sudo pmset -a hibernatemode 0; sudo pmset -a disablesleep 1;

This way, sleep can be stay enabled on BIOS settings so other OS can still use it.

Enable HiDPI

Use one-key-hidpi (3000x2000 Display).

Brightness Hotkeys

The BRT6 patch used by previous Dell XPS models isn't working on the XPS 9500. However, fn+S and fn+B hotkeys are functioning in place of the original fn+F6 and fn+F7.

Notes

• This can also run Catalina, but since download.sh downloads Big Sur version of AirportItlwm. If you use Catalina, you need to manually download Catalina version.

Credits

• https://github.com/zachs78/MacOS-XPS-9500-OpenCore/
• https://github.com/BenDevelopment/MacOS-XPS-9500-2020-OpenCore