Guide used: Dortania's OpenCore Install Guide
Hardware | Model |
---|---|
Computer | DELL Inspiron 15R SE 7520 |
Chipset | Intel 7 Series C216 Chipset Family |
Processor | Intel Core i5-3210M (Ivy Bridge) |
Memory | 6GB 1600MHz DDR3 |
GPU | Intel HD Graphics 4000 |
dGPU | AMD Radeon HD 7730M (disabled) |
Display | 1920x1080 Built-In Display |
Sound Card | Conexant Cx20590 (layout-id 28) |
Ethernet | Realtek RTL8168/8111 |
Wireless | Qualcomm Atheros AR9485/AR3012 (DW1703) |
Touchpad | Elan Microelectronics (PS2) |
SD Card Reader | Realtek RTS5179 |
- SSDT-EC and SSDT-HPET
- Created using SSDTTime
- SSDT-PM
- Created using ssdtPRGen
- SSDT-PNLF
- Used prebuilt
- SSDT-dGPU-Off
- Edited sample SSDT
- SSDT-XOSI
- Edited sample SSDT
- HfsPlus.efi
- OpenRuntime.efi (from OpenCore 0.7.8)
- Lilu.kext (1.6.0)
- VirtualSMC.kext (1.2.8)
- SMCProcessor.kext
- SMCBatteryManager.kext
- WhateverGreen.kext (1.5.7)
- AppleALC.kext (1.6.9)
- RealtekRTL8111 (2.4.2)
- USBMap.kext
- Created using USBMap
- VoodooPS2Controller.kext (2.2.7)
- AirPortAtheros40.kext and HS80211Family.kext
- Wi-Fi support for the AR9485
- Ath3kBT.kext and Ath3kBTInjector.kext
- Bluetooth support for the AR3012
- RealtekCardReader.kext (0.9.6)
- Not confirmed working
- HDMI: external monitor isn't working on current config, iGPU patching may fix it
- VGA: not supported
- Hardware based DRM: not supported
- Continuity (AirDrop, Airplay, etc.): not fully supported
- SD Card Reader and DVD drive not tested
- Audio Input works as Line-In but not as Mic (at least on tested headset mic), integrated mic works fine
- Lack of hardware acceleration when macOS is booted from a reboot
- Everything else works
Download the EFI directly from the webpage or by running the command:
git clone https://github.com/matrocheetos/hackintosh-dell-inspiron-7520.git
PlatformInfo
has to be set up using GenSMBIOS. This specific model is best paired with the MacBookPro10,2 SMBIOS.
Follow this guide for further instructions.
Check Triple Boot Guide to triple boot macOS(OpenCore), Windows and Linux.