> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://internet-install.gitbook.io/macos-internet-install/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://internet-install.gitbook.io/macos-internet-install/clover-boot-manager/clover-and-friends.md). # Clover and friends \[part 1] For this part of the guide you'll install and prepare clover for the ramble. {% hint style="warning" %} There is an issue with the latest Clover releases where the network kexts dont get injected into macOS Recovery/Installer environments. The latest known good Clover that did inject them properly is **r5092**. Please use this release then update it afterwards. Some users have reported **r5103** had this issue fixed. {% endhint %} ### Install Clover 1. For Windows, you already did with the tool before, skip to *Prepare Clover* 2. For Linux or macOS: 1. Download ~~the latest~~ Clover LZMA [r5092](https://github.com/Dids/clover-builder/releases/tag/v2.5k_r5092) [~~(Clover LZMA latest)~~](https://github.com/Dids/clover-builder/releases/latest) from Dids' repo (thanks bb ❤️) 2. For linux, use p7zip or file roller or whatever you use, to extract the LZMA and TAR inside it until you get the iso 3. For macOS, use `keka` (google it) or `The Unarchiver` (AppStore, Free) to extract the LZMA and TAR inside it until you get to the iso 3. Mount the ISO 1. On linux, use `mount` command with `-o loop,ro` or with `gnome-disks` by right-clicking the iso > mount image 2. On macOS, double click 4. Copy the EFI folder from the ISO to the CLOVER USB 1. you should have CLOVER (USB) > EFI (folder) > CLOVER & BOOT 5. ***Note for macOS users** who want to use **legacy** on the destination machine:* 1. If you're booting from UEFI on the destination go to **step 2: Mount the ISO** (do not follow this note) 2. Download the pkg from the source above 3. Open the installer 4. Select the destination as "CLOVER" (USB) 5. Select Customize 6. Choose: 1. Boot Sectors : Install boot0ss in MBR 2. Clover for BIOS (legacy) booting: Clover EFI 64-bits SATA 3. Themes: (a theme, choose clovy) 4. BIOS Drivers, 64 bit: ApfsDriverLoader - AppleImageLoader 5. Uncheck the rest of there is anything checked 7. Install 8. Go to **Step 7** below ### Prepare Clover folder 1. Open CLOVER > EFI > CLOVER 1. delete `doc` and `OEM` (remove if any found) 2. Make a folder named `ACPI` with subfolders: `origin` `patched` `WINDOWS` (case sensitive) 2. Clover Drivers (EFI drivers, not to be confused with kexts, which are macOS drivers) 1. for UEFI users: * Open `drivers > UEFI`, *delete* everything, **BUT** *ApfsDriverLoader* *- OcQuirks* *- FwRuntimeServices* *- HFSPlus* * (If *AptioMemoryFix* or *HFSPlus* are missing, copy them from `drivers > off`) * for Legacy users: * go to `drivers > BIOS`, keep it as it is. * (If *AptioMemoryFix* or *HFSPlus* are missing, copy them from `drivers > off`) 3. Delete now: 1. UEFI users, delete: 1. `drivers > BIOS` 2. Legacy users, delete: 1. `drivers > UEFI` ### Prepare macOS Kexts Go to kexts > Other * Go to [Goldfish64's Kext Repo](http://kexts.goldfish64.com/) * Download these: \[Note: Explore each folder and you'll find a Zip file, get that Zip file, not the whole folder] **NECESSARY KEXTS** | Kext | Mandatory | Description | | ------------------- | ----------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Lilu | ✅ | An open source kernel extension bringing a platform for arbitrary kext, library, and program patching throughout the system for macOS. | | VirtualSMC | ✅ Better with Lilu | Advanced Apple SMC emulator in the kernel. | | WhateverGreen | ✅ Requires Lilu | Various patches necessary for certain ATI/AMD/Intel/Nvidia GPUs | | USBInjectAll | ✅ (may get deprecated soon™️) | Kext to inject all USB ports for the installed Intel EHCI/XHCI chipset automatically. | | VoodooPS2Controller | ✅ for laptops and desktops with PS2 peripherals | Enables PS/2 Support on macOS. | **NETWORK KEXT** | Wired Network Kext | Devices to use with | | -------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | AppleIntele1000 | Old Intel Cards (IntelMausi should be better) | | HoRNDIS | Android RNDIS Tethering. [Pre-compiled kext only](https://github.com/midi1996/JBOG/blob/master/Extra/HoRNDIS.kext.zip?raw=true) and [official website](https://joshuawise.com/horndis) to get the latest release whenever possible. | | IntelMausi | For most Intel NICs | | AtherosE2200Ethernet | For some Atheros/QualcommAtheros/Killer(some) NICs | | BCM5722D | For Broadcom BCM5722 NetXtreme and NetLink family | | BCM57xx | *(other than 5722)* get FakePCIID zip folder, and use FakePCIID + FakePCIID\_BCM57XX\_as\_BCM57765 | | RealtekRTL8100 | For 10/100 Realtek Cards (Realtek FE) | | RealtekRTL8111 | For Gigabit Realtek Cards (Realtek GbE) | | SmallTreeIntel211 | for some Intel ethernet chipsets, [link for the binary](https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/390417931659378688/556912824228773888/SmallTree-Intel-211-AT-PCIe-GBE.kext.zip). | | Wireless Kext | Devices to use with | | ------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | *none* | USB Wifi Users: **NO \[won't work while the install, look for the driver after the install]** | | AirPortBrcmFixUp | For Broadcom chipsets: BCM4360, BCM4352, BCM4350 (found in DW1830, DW1560, DW1820A -- not recommended card --, Apple BRCM94360CS2/2CS/CD) | | ProbookAtheros.kext |

for Atheros based chips (AR5B95/195/97/197, based on AR9280/AR9285 SoC):
go to HP Probook 4x30 DSDT Patch
extract the zip
explore to kexts
get ProbookAtheros.kext
The kext will not work on Catalina/Mojave anymore, AppleAtheros40 kext has been deprecated in 10.14+ and will need special workaround that will not work in a recovery environment.

| | *none* | Intel: *NOPE* - Change it | | *none* | QComAtheros: *NOPE* - Change it | | ATH9KFixUp |

for Atheros based on AR95XX-AR94XX: ATH9KFixUp with proper boot argument options seen in the original github repo or rehabman's fork (DO NOT install it in /S/L/E, just use Clover's folder).
The kext will not work on Catalina/Mojave anymore, AppleAtheros40 kext has been deprecated in 10.14+ and will need special workaround that will not work in a recovery environment.

| 1. Extract every zip * Note: a kexts is a macOS driver, and it's in a form of a `a_folder_name.kext`, on windows it will show as a folder, on macOS it will show as a file. 2. Now copy: VirtualSMC.kext - Lilu.kext - WhateverGreen.kext - USBInjectAll.kext - AppleALC.kext - \[your\_ethernet\_driver].kext (and any extra kext you needed from above) and put it in ***CLOVER (USB) > EFI > CLOVER > kexts > Other***. *\[skip the sensor kexts, they may cause kernel panics, aka KP. For VirtualSMC, copy over SMCProcessor if you want to, leave the rest out]* 3. **Basically what you should end up with**: * Lilu.kext * VirtualSMC.kext * WhateverGreen.kext * USBInjectAll.kext * VoodooPS2Controller.kext (for laptops and PS2 users) * **a network driver**.kext * **other kext if needed**.kext 4. Now you're mostly done with Clover and macOS installer preparation. **Extra note for X299 people:** You may need to add `GenericUSBXHCI` kext from the kext repository above, along VoodooTSCSync if you can't enable Core Syncing in your firmware, more on that [here](https://hackintosh.gitbook.io/-r-hackintosh-vanilla-desktop-guide/gathering-kexts#usb) \[USB] and [here](https://www.tonymacx86.com/threads/how-to-build-your-own-imac-pro-successful-build-extended-guide.229353/) \[Go to the BIOS section, as it's the most important part of that whole talk]. ## Important You must check ***\[MUST READ] Config.plist Basics*** section **before** getting to \[part 2].