Hackintosh: ASUS ROG Strix TRX40-E Gaming + AMD Threadripper 3960X

macOS Sequoia 15.5
SMBIOS Model: MacPro7,1 OpenCore Version: 1.0.4

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Overview

This project documents the installation and configuration of macOS on a high-performance AMD Threadripper platform, using the ASUS ROG Strix TRX40-E Gaming motherboard and an AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT GPU. The goal is to achieve a fully functional system for creative tasks (audio, video, design) with support for most macOS peripherals and features.

Note: This system is not recommended for software development requiring advanced virtualization (Docker, Xcode, Hyper-V, Android Studio, etc.), as the AMD architecture and lack of native Hyper-V support limit these capabilities.

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Compatibility Status

Feature / Device	Status	Notes
Sleep	✅ Works
AirDrop	✅ Works
iMessage	✅ Works
USB	✅ Works	All ports active
Audio	✅ Works	Includes HDMI and onboard audio
Bluetooth	✅ Works
Wi-Fi	✅ Works	Intel AX200 and BCM94360 supported (patch required)
Ethernet	✅ Works	Intel I211 and Realtek RTL8125 supported
HDMI	✅ Works
Installation on NVMe Kingston	✅ Works
Installation on Corsair MP400	❌ Fails	Freezes during installation, cannot mount required volumes

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Hardware Used

• Motherboard: ASUS ROG Strix TRX40-E Gaming (TRX40 Chipset)
• CPU: AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X (24 cores, Castle Peak)
• GPU: AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT 12GB (PCIe Slot 2)
• RAM: 96GB DDR4 2133MHz
• Storage:
  • 2TB NVMe SSD Kingston SNV3S2000G (macOS installed here)
  • 1TB NVMe Corsair MP400 (not compatible for macOS installation)
  • 1TB Samsung SSD 870 QVO (SATA)
• Network:
  • Intel I211 Gigabit Ethernet
  • Realtek RTL8125 2.5GbE PCIe
  • Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200 160MHz (patch required)
  • BCM94360 802.11ac Wireless (patch required, last PCIe slot)
• Audio:
  • Realtek USB2.0 Audio
  • AMD High Definition Audio (HDMI)
• Other:
  • Integrated Intel Bluetooth
  • Various AMD USB 3.1/3.2 controllers

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Unsupported Hardware

• NVMe Corsair MP400:
  During macOS installation, the process stops around minute 12 and does not progress. The console reports that it is not possible to mount the necessary volumes to complete the installation.

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BIOS Configuration

In the Bios folder you will find:

• osx-sucess-cfg_setting.txt: Detailed list of all recommended BIOS options and their status.
• BIOS Profile: File to load directly into the BIOS from a USB drive.

Key options:

• Secure Boot: Disabled
• Above 4G Decoding: Enabled
• Re-Size BAR Support: Auto
• CSM: Disabled
• SATA Mode: AHCI
• XHCI Hand-off: Enabled
• SVM Mode: Enabled
• TPM: Firmware TPM (may need to be disabled for some installations)
• Fast Boot: Disabled

Recommendation: Load the included BIOS profile to avoid errors and ensure compatibility.

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Installation

• There are two EFI folders: one for pre-installation and one for post-installation. Use the appropriate one according to your system state.
• Follow the motherboard manual to correctly connect devices and configure the BIOS.
• If you use Intel or BCM Wi-Fi cards, you must patch macOS with the OpenCore-Patcher app (see Post Install folder).

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Post-Installation

• Use the tools in the Post Install folder to monitor the system and apply necessary patches.
• It is essential to run OpenCore-Patcher to enable Wi-Fi and Bluetooth support for Intel and BCM cards.

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Resources

• ROG Strix TRX40-E Gaming Manual (PDF)

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