Hackintosh Aero 15 Classic

Hackintosh files for Gigabyte Aero 15 Classic. Not to be confused with Aero 15 W9/X9/Y9.

Specs

- Processor: Intel Core i7-9750H (all models)/i9-9980HK (YA only)
- Memory: Up to 64 GB Samsung DDR4 2666 MHz
- Panel:
  - FHD (1920x1080):
    - LG 144Hz IPS LCD anti-glare display (SA/WA)
    - SHARP 240Hz IGZO LCD anti-glare display (XA/YA)
  - UHD (3840x2160):
    - AUO 60Hz Adobe RGB 100% IPS LCD anti-glare display (all models)
- Graphics:
  - Integrated: Intel UHD Graphics 630
  - Dedicated:
    - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti GDDR6 6GB (SA only)
    - NVIDIA GeForce RTX:
      - 2060 GDDR6 6GB (WA)
      - 2070 Max-Q GDDR6 8GB (XA)
      - 2080 Max-Q GDDR6 8GB (YA)
I/O | Ports (all models):
- 3x USB 3.1 Type-A (2x Gen1, 1x Gen2)
- 1x DP 1.4 (USB 3.1 Type-C)
- 1x Thunderbolt 3 (USB Type-C)
- 1x HDMI 2.0 (hard-wired to NVIDIA GPU)
- 1x 3.5mm Headphone/Mic Combo Jack
- 1x UHS-II SD Card Reader
- 1x DC-in (charging) Jack
- 1x RJ45 (Ethernet, Killer E2500)
Misc (all models):
- Killer Wireless-AC 1550 (Intel 9560NGW)
- 2x 2 Watt Speaker
- HD Camera

How to use this repository

• I am only using OpenCore right now, but I might provide Clover files later on.
• Folder structure:
  • EFI/OC: OpenCore files
  • EFI/BOOT: BOOTX64.efi
  • BIOS: Unlocked BIOS file + instructions

What’s working

USB Devices

• All USB ports (3.0 + 3.1)
• SD Card Reader (3.0)
• HD Camera (2.0)
• Keyboard (2.0)
• Bluetooth (Internal)

Network

• Ethernet port
• Wi-Fi (Intel cards now work)
• Bluetooth

Power

• CPU power management
• Battery indicator
• Shutdown/Sleep/Restart
• Disable dGPU to save power

Graphics

• Intel Graphics card

Misc

• Sound (internal speakers + audio jack)
• Touchpad + Gestures
• Thunderbolt hotplug

Notes:

• This repo is based off of the Hackintosh Aero 15X repo.
• NVIDIA GeForce RTX GPUs (and GTX 1660 Ti) are not supported on any macOS version; they must be disabled.
• Killer Wireless cards are all Intel Wi-Fi cards with some rebranding.

Special thanks to:

• zacmks for already hacking an older Aero 15, which served as a base for this repo.

• RehabMan for his guides, tools, kexts, and other contributions to the community.

• CorpNewt for his tools (SSDTTime, gibMacOS, ProperTree).

• The OpenCore Team for OpenCore and other needed kexts.

• OpenIntelWireless for making Intel Wi-Fi cards finally work on macOS.

TODO:

• Maybe add support for other Aero 15 models and Aero 17 models. The W9/X9/Y9 models don’t have anything yet.