MSI-GL62M 7RD Hackintosh

Hackintosh OpenCore configuration for MSI GL62M 7RD.

With a few modifications, can work for all GL62M 7RD version theoretically. Tested platform: GL62M 7RD-223cn.

Most of functions are working, include built-in camera, audio, Touchkpad, sleep and HDMI.

Screenshots

Specifications

BIOS Configuration

Make sure at least upgrade your BIOS to E16J9IMS.324 and Firmware up to 16J9EMS1.112.

Some options only available in advanced mode:
In BIOS, holding ALT + RIGHT-CTRL + SHIFT together then press F2

[Advanced] tab
├─ Power & Performance
│  └─ CPU-Power Management Control
│     ├─ Intel(R) Speed Shift Technology
│     └─ CPU Lock Configuration
│        └─ CFG Lock
└─ CSM Configuration
   └─ CSM Support

Known issues

• MiniDP
• SD card reader

Getting Started

OpenCore Laptop Guide.

WiFi & Bluetooth

The DW1820A/BCM94350ZAE have different models:  It is best to have model CN-0VW3T3. For more details refer osxlatitude.

Replace built-in Intel card to Broadcom BCM94350ZAE/DW1820A.

How to tear down: Youtube (This video is for 7REX 1252, but the procedure is very similar.).

Always remove the power and battery first!!

Kext part for BrcmPatchRAM installation. Bluetooth Troubleshooting

UEFI drivers

AudioDxe
OpenCanopy
OpenRuntime
Ps2KeyboardDxe
// HFSPlus to boot installer

Post Install

Follow Dortania guide. And skip these parts:

Fixing Audio // fixed
Fixing CFG Lock // unlocked in BIOS
Fixing USB // fixed
Emulated NVRAM // natively supported in GL62M 
Fixing Power Management // fixed
Fixing Battery Status // fixed

• Hide Picker Screen

  Misc -> Boot -> ShowPicker -> set to False

  Holding Option or ESC key to show picker(like a real Mac)

• PlayChime

  Download file from OcBinaryData, and place it under OC/Resources/Audio

  UEFI -> Audio -> PlayChime -> set to True

Note

More USB ports info can be found at SSDT-UIAC.dsl