Current Status: Fully reconfigured from scratch to run macOS Sequoia on this machine instead of macOS Monterey
Last Updated: July 2025
OpenCore: 1.0.5
SMBIOS: iMac19,1
| Component | Model |
|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Skylake (i5-6500T) |
| Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 530 |
| Audio | Realtek ALC221 (layout-id 88) |
| Ethernet | Intel I219-LM |
| WiFi/Bluetooth | Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC |
| Ports | 6x USB 3.0, 2x DisplayPort, VGA |
Important: Upgrade to the latest BIOS (2024) using HP Network utility for automated installation.
| BIOS Section | Setting | Configuration |
|---|---|---|
| Boot Options | Startup Delay | 5 |
| Fast Boot | Disabled | |
| CD-ROM Boot | Disabled | |
| USB Storage Boot | Enabled | |
| Network (PXE) Boot | Disabled | |
| After Power Loss | Power Off | |
| UEFI & Legacy Boot Order | User Preference | |
| Secure Boot Configuration | Legacy Support | Enabled |
| Secure Boot | Disabled | |
| All Other Options | Unchecked | |
| System Options | Turbo-boost | Enabled |
| Multi-processor | Enabled | |
| Virtualization Technology (VTx) | Enabled | |
| Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VTd) | Disabled | |
| M.2 WLAN/BT | Enabled | |
| M.2 SSD | Enabled | |
| Allow PCIe/PCI SERR# Interrupt | Enabled | |
| Power Button Override | 4 sec | |
| Built-in Device Options | Embedded LAN Controller | Enabled |
| Wake on LAN | Disabled | |
| Dust Filter | Disabled | |
| Video Memory Size | 512MB | |
| M.2 USB / Bluetooth | Enabled | |
| Audio Device | Enabled | |
| Internal Speakers | Enabled | |
| Increase Idle Fan Speed (%) | 0 | |
| Port Options | All Ports | Enabled |
| Restrict USB Devices | Allow all USB Devices | |
| Option ROM Launch Policy | Configure Option ROM Launch Policy | All UEFI |
| Power Management Options | Runtime Power Management | Enabled |
| Extended Idle Power States | Enabled | |
| S5 Maximum Power Savings | Disabled | |
| SATA Power Management | Enabled | |
| PCI Express Power Management | Disabled | |
| Power On from Keyboard Ports | Disabled | |
| Unique Sleep State Blink Rates | Disabled | |
| Remote Management Options | All Settings | Default Configuration |
- Most major components:
- Intel HD 530 Graphics (Full QE/CI acceleration)
- ALC221 Audio (Internal speakers, microphone, DP output)
- Intel I219-LM Ethernet
- USB 3.0 (Complete port mapping)
- Power Management (basic CPU PM)
- iServices (iMessage, FaceTime)
- ❌ DRM does not work (e.g., Apple TV+, Safari Netflix)
- ❌ Native Intel WiFi is non-functional — use a supported external USB WiFi dongle
⚠️ Sleep is unstable and may fail to resume properly
- Functional CPU power states via CPUFriend
- TSC sync enabled
- Hibernate disabled (HibernateMode = None)
- Sleep not reliable
| Component | Support | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ethernet | ✅ Native | IntelMausi.kext |
| WiFi 2.4/5GHz | ❌ Not working | Use supported USB dongle |
| Bluetooth | ✅ Native | IntelBluetoothFirmware.kext |
| AirDrop | ✅ Functional | Requires valid SMBIOS |
| Continuity | Handoff works, Universal Clipboard doesn't |
https://github.com/jparrack/HP-Elitedesk-800-G2-Mini-Hackintosh
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