7700x + 6700xt | Can't boot recovery !!

[leone]

Hello Hackintosh community,


I’m currently facing a very difficult issue with the configuration below. I’ve spent an entire week trying all kinds of tips and guides from GitHub and YouTube, but with this setup, I simply cannot boot into recovery, and of course, I haven’t been able to successfully install macOS 15.


Due to work requirements, I need macOS for certain tasks, and since my workload is quite heavy, using a virtual machine is not an option. I’m currently using Linux, but the lack of Adobe software makes things quite challenging. According to my company policy, I’m not allowed to use Windows, so I’m really hoping to get some help setting up a Hackintosh as a temporary solution until I can afford a real Mac if things go well.


I would greatly appreciate any help from the community. If anyone has a similar configuration, could you please share your EFI file with me?


This setup does not support Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, but that’s not important to me. Thank you all in advance.

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With my current EFI and USB installer, I get a grey circle with a slash error. When using the com.apple.recovery.boot file, I get stuck at the loading screen.

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I really need to use macOS 15. Thank you so much, everyone!


Hardware Configuration


Motherboard

• Model: GIGABYTE X670 GAMING X AX
• Chipset: X670
• Platform: Desktop

BIOS

• Version: F38
• Release Date: 2025-12-12
• Firmware Type: UEFI
• Secure Boot: Disabled

CPU

• Manufacturer: AMD
• Model: AMD Ryzen 7 7700X (Raphael)
• Cores: 8
• CPU Count: 1
• SIMD Features: SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4a, AVX, AVX2

GPU

• Model: AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT (Navi 22)
• Device ID: 1002-73DF
• Type: Discrete GPU
• Subsystem ID: 23311458
• PCI Path: PciRoot(0x0)/Pci(0x1,0x1)/Pci(0x0,0x0)/Pci(0x0,0x0)/Pci(0x0,0x0)
• ACPI Path: \SB.PCI0.GPP0.SWUS.SWDS.VGA
• Resizable BAR: Disabled

 

[leesurone]

Hello @leone your machine should be able to run Sequoia with minimal issues but your EFI, to be kind, is a nonstarter. You are missing any of the critical ACPI files and patches needed to boot and your CPU core counts are incorrect for the 7700x processor you have. The other issue is AMD systems and some Adobe applications do not always play well together. There are fixes you can try but you already seem so far over your head I don't see this as a good option for you, especailly if you need it for mission critcal work applications.

There is a sample EFI for your motherboard here that you can review and potentially get to work. The core counts are wrong and would need to be adjusted for your processor, there are also be other issues to work out like your GPU. https://github.com/KWODO/EFI_GA-X670-GX-AX_REV10

Frankly I think your best option would be to buy a macmini

 

[leone]

Thank you for your response. I don’t have any experience with Hackintosh—almost everything I’ve done so far has been by following guides on YouTube or GitHub.


It’s unfortunate that I’m just trying to install it on my PC using a few spare SSDs to test some internal company applications on macOS, and I’m still in a pre-official stage. Anyway, any help would be greatly appreciated.


Thank you very much. @leesurone

 

[Edhawk]

You should have a read of this success story. It will provide you with a clear process to follow.

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Thread 'Asus X670E Gene EFI -- Adaptable to Other X670, X670E, B650 and B650E Boards'

Jan 8, 2023

** Preliminary Build Guide for Asus X670E Gene and Other AM5 Boards **
Also refer to this Outline of the Steps
Supports Big Sur, Monterey and Ventura



14 April 2023:
Added OpenCore 0.9.1 EFI Folder
See post #5 below for details and EFI folder
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NOTE:

1. If you choose to use the files and information provided in this post, you agree to do your homework to resolve problems and to tailor the configuration for...

• CaseySJ
• Replies: 568
• Forum: Success Stories

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[leone]

You should have a read of this success story. It will provide you with a clear process to follow.

C

Thread 'Asus X670E Gene EFI -- Adaptable to Other X670, X670E, B650 and B650E Boards'

Jan 8, 2023

** Preliminary Build Guide for Asus X670E Gene and Other AM5 Boards **
Also refer to this Outline of the Steps
Supports Big Sur, Monterey and Ventura



14 April 2023:
Added OpenCore 0.9.1 EFI Folder
See post #5 below for details and EFI folder
​

NOTE:

1. If you choose to use the files and information provided in this post, you agree to do your homework to resolve problems and to tailor the configuration for...

• CaseySJ
• Replies: 568
• Forum: Success Stories

• 
• 

I’ve searched through many forums and thought carefully before posting this. I wanted to make sure I wasn’t asking a duplicate question, but unfortunately, the previous guides haven’t really helped me.

I’m always stuck before reaching recovery—either freezing at the Apple logo or during the boot process. I haven’t been able to get into the recovery screen at all, even though I’ve tried both online recovery and a full macOS installer USB.

Thank you for your reply.

 

[Edhawk]

Try booting with this revised EFI folder. See if it gets you any further along the process.

• I have corrected the CPU core count. You have an 8-core/16-thread CPU, not a 16-core CPU.
• Enabled the AM5 Kernel patch.
• Revised the Kexts in the EFI, removing those not required.
• Added SSDT-EC.aml and SSDT-USBX.aml to your ACPI folder and config.
• Plus a few other edits in the config.plist.

Post an photo of the Verbose text if the system kernel panics when using this EFI folder.

Also remember to use the ResetNvram option from the OpenCore boot screen before you boot with this EFI folder.
Press the spacebar if the ResetNvram option isn't shown automatically on the boot screen.