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Open the EFI partition using Explorer++ (with administrator rights). Delete the existing EFI folder and replace it with the specific Olarila EFI folder you downloaded for your computer. 3. BIOS Settings for Big Sur

| Component | Recommended Spec for Olarila Big Sur | | :--- | :--- | | | Intel Core 6th Gen (Skylake) or newer / AMD Ryzen (via custom kernel patches) | | GPU | AMD Radeon RX 560, 570, 580, Vega 56/64, RX 5600/5700/6800/6900; Intel UHD 630 (for laptops) | | RAM | 8 GB minimum (16 GB recommended) | | Storage | 120 GB SSD (NVMe or SATA) – HDDs are not recommended due to APFS fragmentation | | Motherboard | Gigabyte, ASUS, MSI, or ASRock with UEFI BIOS support (Legacy is not supported) | | BIOS Settings | Disable CSM, enable 4G Decoding, disable VT-d (initially), set SATA to AHCI |

One of the most critical post-install steps for system stability is USB mapping. macOS Big Sur enforces a strict 15-port limit per controller. Unmapped ports can cause your Bluetooth to drop, prevent sleep mode from working, or cause random system crashes. Use tools like or USBMap to generate a custom USBPorts.kext tailored to your motherboard layout. Enabling Audio and Network

Once the installer boots:

Disable (or enable AppleCpuPmCfgLock in your config.plist). Secure Boot: Disable. OS Type: Set to Other OS. XHCI Handoff: Enable. SATA Mode: Set to AHCI. 5. Installation

Once your system is up and running, you will want to fine-tune it for daily use:

Even though newer versions like Monterey and Sonoma have followed, macOS Big Sur (version 11) remains a sweet spot for performance and compatibility. macos big sur olarila top

diskutil unmount /Volumes/EFI-Internal

Unlike the manual "Dortania" method, Olarila provides ready-to-use EFI folders categorized by CPU chipset (e.g., Kaby Lake, Coffee Lake, Comet Lake).

Now, go ahead – download that Olarila Big Sur image, prepare your USB drive, and turn your PC into a powerful, unofficial Mac. The journey is challenging, but the satisfaction of seeing “About This Mac” on non‑Apple hardware is well worth the effort. Open the EFI partition using Explorer++ (with administrator

The installation reboots, and the system enters an endless loop, never reaching the desktop.

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