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ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 AMD Hackintosh

📝 Specifications

Component Detail
CPU Ryzen 5 Pro 4650U
GPU Vega 7
RAM 12GB
Audio Codec ALC257
Ethernet Card RTL811
Wifi/BT Card Intel AX200
OpenCore Version 1.0.6
Device Thinkpad L15 Gen 1 AMD

Only tested with MacOS Sequoia

Fastfetch

✅ What's Working
  • Wifi
  • Bluetooth
  • Fan Control: Full YogaSMC EC Access.
  • Battery Status
  • Camera
  • IGPU
  • ...and more!
❌ Known Issues
  • Airdrop: Not functioning due to Intel cards not being native, works only on Broadcom cards.
  • Chromium-based Browser: For the browsers you can disable GPU Rasterisation inside chrome://flags as a workaround or just use Safari. For More Information
  • Discord Screensharing: Can be fixed by AMDHelper
🛠️ Post Install (Recommended)

After installing macOS, it's recommended to adjust certain settings for optimal performance:

  • iGPU Memory: Increase the iGPU memory allocation in your BIOS settings to at least 1GB. For better performance with demanding applications, consider setting it to 2GB.
  • OCLP Patch: Fix AirportItlwm to work with Intel WiFi card, use this guide.
  • YogaSMC app: Get more control over your system, Fan Control, Backlight,
⚙️ BIOS Settings (Mandatory)

To ensure your Hackintosh functions correctly, configure the following mandatory BIOS settings:

Config Tab:

  • Display
    • Boot Display Device -> Thinkpad LCD
    • Shared Display Priority -> HDMI
    • Boot Time Extension -> Disabled

Security Tab:

  • Memory Protection -> Execution Prevention -> On
  • Secure Boot -> Off

Startup Tab:

  • UEFI/Legacy Boot -> UEFI Only

These settings are crucial for the proper operation of your Hackintosh system.

Credits

  • Apple: For macOS.
  • Dortania Guide: For their invaluable detailed OpenCore guide.
  • acidanthera: For their OpenCore bootloader and essential kexts that make running macOS on X86 possible.
  • Collin8000: For their Hackintosh T14 EFI

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