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OS X Config for ZBOX MI553
https://github.com/jabbany/zbox-mi553-u-config

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OS X Config for ZBOX MI553

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/jabbany/zbox-mi553-u-config
• Owner: jabbany
• Created: 2020-03-05T18:13:48.000Z (over 6 years ago)
• Default Branch: master
• Last Pushed: 2020-03-14T03:38:06.000Z (about 6 years ago)
• Last Synced: 2025-01-30T10:41:47.139Z (over 1 year ago)
• Topics: hackintosh, hardware, zbox, zotac
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• Size: 10.1 MB
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• Watchers: 3
• Forks: 0
• Open Issues: 0
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  • Readme: README.md

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# Zotac ZBOX MI553 Hackintosh Configuration

![Front Image](img/front.jpg)

The Zotac ZBOX MI553 is a very decent subcompact desktop system on the Kaby Lake platform. It has exceptional I/O, featuring a single Thunderbolt 3 port, a single USB-C 3.1 port, HDMI & DisplayPort video out and a compatible SD card reader.

This makes it a perfect Hackintosh platform. I'm surprised it's not more popular, given its pricing of ~350 USD.

## Hardware Info & Specs

- CPU: Intel i5-7300HQ (4C4T Kaby Lake)

- Memory: DDR4 SODIMM, Supports Up to 64GB (2x 32G)

- Storage:

    - 1x SATA @ SATA 3.0

    - 1x M.2/NGFF M-key 22/42 Only @ SATA 3.0

    - 1x M.2/NGFF M-key 22/42, 60, 80 @ PCIe 3.0 x4 (NVMe)

- Networking:

    - Wired: Intel I219-LM

    - Wireless: Intel Wireless 3165

- Graphics: Intel HD 630

- Sound: Intel CM238 HD Audio Controller with Realtek ALC892 codec

- I/O:

    - USB A (x4)

    - USB C (x1) - 3.1 speed

    - Thunderbolt 3 (x1)

    - SD Card Reader (On USB3 Bus)

    - HDMI (x1)

    - DisplayPort (x1)

Notes:

- Internal wifi is NGFF and removable (voids warranty)

- Default wifi card's BT function is over USB so it works fine despite wifi not working

- iGPU can properly use memory

Please see [Hardware](hw.md) for more info including images on the internals.

## Kexts Used

- Lilu

- VirtualSMC

- WhateverGreen

- AppleALC

    - `alcid=31` tested to work

- IntelMausiEthernet

## Bugs

- Thunderbolt is Alpine Ridge so _should_ be workable but currently untested.