For enthusiasts looking to run macOS Big Sur on non-Apple hardware, Olarila provides a streamlined entry point. It is widely recognized in the Hackintosh community for offering "Vanilla" image files and pre-configured EFI folders that simplify the installation process for various chipsets. 1. The Core Philosophy: "Vanilla" Images
Mount the EFI partition of your USB and internal drive: macos big sur olarila
: Replace the default EFI on the USB with the one matching your specific chipset from the Olarila EFI folder collection. : Standard macOS installation process. Post-Install For enthusiasts looking to run macOS Big Sur
NVIDIA users: Only Kepler-based GPUs (GTX 6xx/7xx) work in Big Sur. Newer NVIDIA cards are not supported in macOS Big Sur. Olarila Forum (official support thread)
Tip: The Olarila Forum has a "Catalog" section. Search there for your specific hardware. Using a pre-made EFI folder for your exact motherboard model is the highest chance of success.
Install: Run the installer. Your PC will restart several times; always ensure you boot back into the "macOS Installer" partition from the USB menu until the setup screen appears. 5. Post-Installation