Dell Latitude 5490 Hackintosh (OpenCore)

This repository contains the OpenCore EFI configuration for running macOS on a Dell Latitude 5490.

Hardware Specifications

• Laptop Model: Dell Latitude 5490
• Processor: Intel Core i5-7300U (Kaby Lake)
• Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 620
• Audio: Realtek ALC3246 (ALC256)
• Wi-Fi: Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265
• Bluetooth: Intel Bluetooth
• Ethernet: Intel I219-LM

Working Features

Based on the kexts included and user feedback, the following features are working:

• Wi-Fi: Working (Intel Wireless)
• Bluetooth: Working (Intel Bluetooth)
• Audio: Working (Internal Speakers & Headphone Jack)
• Graphics Acceleration: Working (Intel HD 620)
• Trackpad & Keyboard: Working (PS2 & I2C)
• Battery Status: Working
• Brightness Control: Working (Using BrightnessKeys.kext)
• Ethernet: Working
• USB Ports: Working

Kexts Included

The following kexts are included in the EFI configuration:

• VirtualSMC.kext: Essential SMC emulator.
• Lilu.kext: Arbitrary kext, library, and program patching.
• WhateverGreen.kext: Graphics fixing.
• AppleALC.kext: Native macOS audio support.
• AirportItlwm.kext: Intel Wi-Fi support.
• IntelBluetoothFirmware.kext / IntelBTPatcher.kext / BlueToolFixup.kext: Intel Bluetooth support.
• VoodooPS2Controller.kext: PS/2 keyboard/mouse/trackpad support.
• VoodooI2C.kext / VoodooI2CHID.kext: I2C trackpad support.
• BrightnessKeys.kext: Brightness key support.
• SMCBatteryManager.kext / SMCLightSensor.kext / SMCProcessor.kext: Battery, ambient light sensor, and processor monitoring.
• IntelMausi.kext: Intel Ethernet support.
• RealtekRTL8111.kext: Realtek Ethernet support.
• AtherosE2200Ethernet.kext: Atheros Ethernet support.
• USBInjectAll.kext / XHCI-unsupported.kext: USB port mapping and support.
• NVMeFix.kext: NVMe power management improvements.
• ECEnabler.kext: Fixes battery status on many laptops.
• RestrictEvents.kext: Block unwanted processes.

Installation

1. Format USB: Create a bootable macOS installer USB.
2. Mount EFI: Mount the EFI partition of your USB drive.
3. Copy EFI: Copy the EFI folder from this repository to the EFI partition of your USB drive.
4. BIOS Settings: Ensure BIOS settings are optimized for macOS (Disable Secure Boot, VT-d, Fast Boot, etc.).
5. Install: Boot from the USB and install macOS.

Credits

• OpenCore
• Acidanthera for Lilu, WhateverGreen, AppleALC, and many other essential kexts.
• The Hackintosh Community for their guides and support.