Asus TUF Gaming FX505GE Hackintosh - OpenCore (10.15.7)

Note: I WILL NOT RESPONSIBLE IF YOU MESS UP YOUR COMPUTER USING THIS GUIDE!

Intro

This BIOS is actual only for Asus TUF Gaming FX505GE

	Version
OpenCore	0.6.3 (RELEASE)
Catalina	10.15.7 (19H2)

Disclaimer

This repository has no other purpose but sharing. I want to share my hackintosh configuration for this particular laptop with the whole world. This is not a step by step guide, rather a thing that can greatly help you on your way of turning this or similar laptop into a hackintosh. Though you can just grab and use this if you have same or very similar laptop model, I greatly encourage you not do so, but instead read all the things I will mention below and get some knowledge.

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• Please create USBMap or USBPort.kext (I use Hackintool to do this) after install for best USB plug experience (uncheck SSDT-USBX-LAPTOP in config.plist or remove it when using USBMap/USBPort.kext)

• Enable itlwm.kext (wifi) and all IntelBluetoothFirmware + IntelBluetoothInjector (bluetooth) kexts in config.plist

• Create one-key cpufriend if you often use battery, power-plug always is not recommended for best performance

Hardware

Asus TUF Gaming FX505GE

	Specifications	macOS 10.15 Catalina compatibility
Chipset	Mobile Intel Chipset	No issues
CPU	Intel Core i7-8750H processor, 6 Cores / 12 Threads, 2.2GHz / 4.1GHz, 9MB Cache	No issues
Memory	16GB dual-channel DDR4-2667MHz, up to 64GB	No issues
GPU	Intel UHD Graphics 630	No issues
dGPU	Nvidia 1050 Ti (4GB GDDR5 VRAM)	Nvidia Drivers absent for Catalina. ACPI should be patched to disable dGPU
Storage	SK Hynix 128GB NVMe M.2 + 1TB HDD	No issues
Screen	15.6" Full HD 60Hz, 1920 x 1080 IPS	No issues
Webcam	Built-in IR HD webcam (1MP / 720P)	No issues
WiFi	Intel Wireless-AC 9560NGW	Drivers absent for macOS. Should replaced
Input & Output	USB 3.1 Gen 1 (USB-A) x3	No issues
	HDMI 2.0B	HDMI connected directly to Nvidia GPU and will not work in macOS
Soundboard	Realtek ALC235	No issues. ACPI patch should be added to solve sleep issue
Battery	4 Cells, 48Whr	About 3-5h after proper Power Management configuration.
Keyboard	Backlight Keyboard Multicolor	No issues.
Touchpad	ELAN1200 Touchpad	No issues. ACPI should be patched to enable trackpad
Dimensions	384mm x 262mm x 24mm
Weight	2.2 kg	ACPI patches will not help with this.
Power	180W Power Adapter

Hardware Upgrades and Tools

Accessories

Accessories	Description	Amazon URL
USB mouse	Trackpad will be unavailable during macOS installation procedure	Amazon
USB storage with at least 16GB storage	Installation USB media	Amazon

WiFi

WiFi module	Description	eBay or AliExpress URL	Confirmation
BCM94352Z (DW-1560)	Recommended. 2 antennas. No issues. Additional kext's are required. Easily to find for $24-60 on	eBay	community
BCM943602BAED (DW-1830)	3 antennas. RBA have only 2. Works out of the box. About $60-120 on AliExpress	AliExpress	community

Storage

NVMe	4k Support	Amazon URL	Confirmation
Samsung EVO 970 NVMe	NO	Amazon	community
Samsung EVO 970 Pro NVMe	NO	Amazon	community
Samsung EVO 970 Plus NVMe	NO	Amazon	Do the Samsung 970 Evo Plus drives work ? New Firmware Available for testing 5/20/19
Sabrent Rocket NVMe	YES	Amazon	stonevil
WD Black SN750 NVMe	-	Amazon	community
HP EX900 M.2 NVMe	-	Amazon	konohasaint

macOS have native support and works better with 4k blocks. Check NVMe format. Performance tested with Blackmagic Disk Speed Test. Samsung EVO 970 1Tb NVMe and Sabrent Rocket 1Tb NMVe have the same Read/Write performance. But Samsung EVO stays about 8-12° C hotter on heave load. Even with additional passive cooling.

Note: I do recommend to use at least 1Tb NVMe for dual boot with Windows 10.

Gratitude

• Dortania - for Vanilla guides
• Acidanthera - for OpenCore and lots of kexts
• RehabMan - for ACPI patching guides

Where to begin

Use Dortania's guide for doing config.plist and create Bootable USB

• OpenCore Vanilla laptop guide and you must have some research then...