Note: I WILL NOT RESPONSIBLE IF YOU MESS UP YOUR COMPUTER USING THIS GUIDE!
This BIOS is actual only for Asus TUF Gaming FX505GE
| Version | |
|---|---|
OpenCore |
0.6.3 (RELEASE) |
Catalina |
10.15.7 (19H2) |
This repository has no other purpose but sharing. I want to share my hackintosh configuration for this particular laptop with the whole world. This is not a step by step guide, rather a thing that can greatly help you on your way of turning this or similar laptop into a hackintosh. Though you can just grab and use this if you have same or very similar laptop model, I greatly encourage you not do so, but instead read all the things I will mention below and get some knowledge.
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Please create USBMap or
USBPort.kext(I use Hackintool to do this) after install for best USB plug experience (uncheck SSDT-USBX-LAPTOP in config.plist or remove it when using USBMap/USBPort.kext) -
Enable itlwm.kext (wifi) and all IntelBluetoothFirmware + IntelBluetoothInjector (bluetooth) kexts in config.plist
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Create one-key cpufriend if you often use battery, power-plug always is not recommended for best performance
Asus TUF Gaming FX505GE
| Specifications | macOS 10.15 Catalina compatibility | |
|---|---|---|
Chipset |
Mobile Intel Chipset | No issues |
CPU |
Intel Core i7-8750H processor, 6 Cores / 12 Threads, 2.2GHz / 4.1GHz, 9MB Cache | No issues |
Memory |
16GB dual-channel DDR4-2667MHz, up to 64GB | No issues |
GPU |
Intel UHD Graphics 630 | No issues |
dGPU |
Nvidia 1050 Ti (4GB GDDR5 VRAM) | Nvidia Drivers absent for Catalina. ACPI should be patched to disable dGPU |
Storage |
SK Hynix 128GB NVMe M.2 + 1TB HDD | No issues |
Screen |
15.6" Full HD 60Hz, 1920 x 1080 IPS | No issues |
Webcam |
Built-in IR HD webcam (1MP / 720P) | No issues |
WiFi |
Intel Wireless-AC 9560NGW | Drivers absent for macOS. Should replaced |
Input & Output |
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (USB-A) x3 | No issues |
| HDMI 2.0B | HDMI connected directly to Nvidia GPU and will not work in macOS | |
Soundboard |
Realtek ALC235 | No issues. ACPI patch should be added to solve sleep issue |
Battery |
4 Cells, 48Whr | About 3-5h after proper Power Management configuration. |
Keyboard |
Backlight Keyboard Multicolor | No issues. |
Touchpad |
ELAN1200 Touchpad | No issues. ACPI should be patched to enable trackpad |
Dimensions |
384mm x 262mm x 24mm | |
Weight |
2.2 kg | ACPI patches will not help with this. |
Power |
180W Power Adapter |
Accessories
| Accessories | Description | Amazon URL |
|---|---|---|
USB mouse |
Trackpad will be unavailable during macOS installation procedure | Amazon |
USB storage with at least 16GB storage |
Installation USB media | Amazon |
WiFi
| WiFi module | Description | eBay or AliExpress URL | Confirmation |
|---|---|---|---|
BCM94352Z (DW-1560) |
Recommended. 2 antennas. No issues. Additional kext's are required. Easily to find for $24-60 on | eBay | community |
BCM943602BAED (DW-1830) |
3 antennas. RBA have only 2. Works out of the box. About $60-120 on AliExpress | AliExpress | community |
Storage
| NVMe | 4k Support | Amazon URL | Confirmation |
|---|---|---|---|
Samsung EVO 970 NVMe |
NO | Amazon | community |
Samsung EVO 970 Pro NVMe |
NO | Amazon | community |
Samsung EVO 970 Plus NVMe |
NO | Amazon | Do the Samsung 970 Evo Plus drives work ? New Firmware Available for testing 5/20/19 |
Sabrent Rocket NVMe |
YES | Amazon | stonevil |
WD Black SN750 NVMe |
- | Amazon | community |
HP EX900 M.2 NVMe |
- | Amazon | konohasaint |
macOS have native support and works better with 4k blocks. Check NVMe format. Performance tested with Blackmagic Disk Speed Test. Samsung EVO 970 1Tb NVMe and Sabrent Rocket 1Tb NMVe have the same Read/Write performance. But Samsung EVO stays about 8-12° C hotter on heave load. Even with additional passive cooling.
Note: I do recommend to use at least 1Tb NVMe for dual boot with Windows 10.
- Dortania - for Vanilla guides
- Acidanthera - for OpenCore and lots of kexts
- RehabMan - for ACPI patching guides
Use Dortania's guide for doing config.plist and create Bootable USB
- OpenCore Vanilla laptop guide and you must have some research then...