README.md

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

Basic	Spec Sheet
CPU	Intel i7-7700HQ
GPU	HD630 (eDP)
Chipset	Intel HM175
Audio	Realtek ALC898
Ethernet	Atheros AR8175
WiFi	Broadcom BCM94350ZAE/DW1820A (M.2 2230)
Touchkpad	Synaptics (PS2)
USB controller	100/C230 Series xHCI

BIOS Configuration

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

Settings
CFG Lock	Disable
CSM	Disable
Fast Boot	Disable
Intel Speed Shift(aka. HWP)	Enable
Secure Boot	Disable

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

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

• Hide Picker Screen

  Disable Misc/Boot/ShowPicker

• PlayChime

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

  Enable UEFI/Audio/PlayChime

Note

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