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MSI-GL62M 7RD Hackintosh

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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.

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Specifications

BasicSpec Sheet
CPUIntel i7-7700HQ
GPUHD630 (eDP)
ChipsetIntel HM175
AudioRealtek ALC898
EthernetAtheros AR8175
WiFiBroadcom BCM94350ZAE/DW1820A (M.2 2230)
TouchkpadSynaptics (PS2)
USB controller100/C230 Series xHCI

BIOS Configuration

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

Settings
CFG LockDisable
CSMDisable
Fast BootDisable
Intel Speed Shift(aka. HWP)Enable
Secure BootDisable

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

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

Known issues

Getting Started

OpenCore Laptop Guide.

WiFi & Bluetooth

I assume you replaced the built-in Intel card with Broadcom BCM94350ZAE/DW1820A.

Install essential Kext.

For more details refer osxlatitude and Bluetooth Troubleshooting

If you prefer Intel card, refer OpenIntelWireless and remove DW1820A related config.

UEFI drivers

AudioDxe
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

Note

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