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How to Install and Use Clover EFI Bootloader 2.5 r5018 on Your PC

If you are a PC user who wants to run macOS on your machine, you might have heard of Hackintosh. Hackintosh is a term that refers to a PC that has been modified to run macOS, which is normally only compatible with Apple hardware. However, installing and running macOS on a PC is not an easy task. You need to have compatible hardware, create a bootable USB drive, and configure various settings and drivers.

One of the most important tools that you need for a successful Hackintosh is a bootloader. A bootloader is a program that loads the operating system when you turn on your PC. Without a bootloader, your PC will not be able to boot macOS or any other operating system.

There are many bootloaders available for Hackintosh, but one of the most popular and versatile ones is Clover EFI Bootloader. Clover EFI Bootloader is an open-source bootloader that supports both UEFI and legacy BIOS modes. It can boot multiple operating systems, including Windows, Linux, and macOS. It can also inject custom kexts, patches, drivers, and themes into macOS, which can improve the compatibility and performance of your Hackintosh.

In this article, we will show you how to install and use Clover EFI Bootloader 2.5 r5018 on your PC. We will assume that you already have a working Hackintosh or a PC that can run macOS. We will also assume that you have a USB drive with at least 8 GB of storage space.

Step 1: Download Clover EFI Bootloader 2.5 r5018

The first step is to download Clover EFI Bootloader 2.5 r5018 from its official website. You can find the download link here: https://github.com/CloverHackyColor/CloverBootloader/releases/tag/5128.

Once you have downloaded the file, you will get a zip file named Clover_v2.5k_r5128.zip. You need to extract this file to a folder on your PC. You can use any unzip software, such as WinRAR or 7-Zip.

After extracting the file, you will get a folder named Clover_v2.5k_r5128. Inside this folder, you will find several files and folders, such as CloverISO-5128.tar.lzma, CloverV2-5128-X64.iso, and CloverV2-5128-X64.pkg.

For this tutorial, we will use the CloverV2-5128-X64.iso file, which is an ISO image of Clover EFI Bootloader. You can use this file to create a bootable USB drive or a CD/DVD.

Step 2: Create a Bootable USB Drive or a CD/DVD

The next step is to create a bootable USB drive or a CD/DVD using the CloverV2-5128-X64.iso file. You can use any software that can burn ISO files to USB drives or CD/DVDs, such as Rufus, Etcher, or PowerISO.

For this tutorial, we will use Rufus, which is a free and easy-to-use software that can create bootable USB drives. You can download Rufus from here: https://rufus.ie/.

Once you have downloaded and installed Rufus, you need to follow these steps:

Insert your USB drive into your PC and launch Rufus.
Select your USB drive from the Device dropdown menu.
Select GPT as the Partition scheme and UEFI (non CSM) as the Target system.
Select ISO Image as the Boot selection and click on the Select button to browse and choose the CloverV2-5128-X64.iso file.
Leave the other settings as default and click on the Start button to begin the process.
Wait for Rufus to finish creating the bootable USB drive and then close Rufus.

If you want to create a bootable CD/DVD instead of a USB drive, you can use any software that can burn ISO files to CD/DVDs, such as PowerISO, ImgBurn, or Nero. You need to follow the same steps as above, except that you need to select your CD/DVD drive instead of your USB drive and insert a blank CD/DVD into your PC.

Step 3: Boot Your PC from the USB Drive or the CD/DVD

The next step is to boot your PC from the USB drive or the CD/DVD that you have created. You need to change the boot order in your BIOS or UEFI settings to make your PC boot from the USB drive or the CD/DVD instead of your hard drive.

To access your BIOS or UEFI settings, you need to restart your PC and press a specific key during the startup process. The key may vary depending on your PC model and manufacturer, but it is usually one of these: F1, F2, F10, F12, Del, or Esc. You can also check your PC manual or website for more information.

Once you have entered your BIOS or UEFI settings, you need to find the Boot menu and change the boot order to make your USB drive or CD/DVD the first boot option. You can use the arrow keys and the Enter key to navigate and select the options. You can also check your BIOS or UEFI manual or website for more details.

After changing the boot order, you need to save and exit your BIOS or UEFI settings and restart your PC. Your PC should now boot from the USB drive or the CD/DVD that contains Clover EFI Bootloader 2.5 r5018.

Step 4: Configure and Use Clover EFI Bootloader 2.5 r5018

The final step is to configure and use Clover EFI Bootloader 2.5 r5018 on your PC. When you boot from the USB drive or the CD/DVD, you will see a Clover screen with several options. You can use the arrow keys and the Enter key to select and execute the options.

The main options are:

Boot macOS from [your macOS partition]: This option will boot macOS from your hard drive. You can use this option if you already have a working Hackintosh and want to use Clover EFI Bootloader as your default bootloader.
Boot macOS Install from Install macOS [your macOS version]: This option will boot the macOS installer from your USB drive. You can use this option if you want to install macOS on your PC using Clover EFI Bootloader.
Boot Windows from [your Windows partition]: This option will boot Windows from your hard drive. You can use this option if you want to dual boot Windows and macOS using Clover EFI Bootloader.
Clover Options: This option will open a submenu with various settings and tools that you can use to customize and troubleshoot Clover EFI Bootloader.
Exit Clover: This option will exit Clover EFI Bootloader and return to your BIOS or UEFI settings.

You can choose any of these options depending on your needs and preferences. However, before you do that, you may want to configure some settings in Clover Options to optimize Clover EFI Bootloader for your PC.

Graphics Injector: This category allows you to enable or disable graphics injection for Clover EFI Bootloader. Graphics injection is a feature that injects custom graphics information into macOS, such as the model, memory, and ports of your graphics card. This can improve the compatibility and performance of your graphics card in macOS.

GUI: This category allows you to customize the graphical user interface of Clover EFI Bootloader. You can change the resolution, theme, language, timeout, and other aspects of the Clover screen. You can also enable or disable certain options or entries on the Clover screen.

ACPI: This category allows you to enable or disable ACPI patching for Clover EFI Bootloader. ACPI patching is a feature that modifies the ACPI tables of your PC, which are files that contain information about your hardware and power management. This can fix compatibility issues and enable certain features in macOS.

SMBIOS: This category allows you to choose or edit the SMBIOS information for Clover EFI Bootloader. SMBIOS information is information that identifies your PC model and specifications, such as the manufacturer, serial number, and BIOS version. This can affect how macOS recognizes and interacts with your PC.

System Parameters: This category allows you to enable or disable system parameters for Clover EFI Bootloader. System parameters are settings that affect how Clover EFI Bootloader and macOS work with your PC system, such as the boot mode, the secure boot, and the inject kexts.

You can change any of these settings and options according to your needs and preferences. However, you should be careful and make sure you know what you are doing, as changing some of them may cause problems or errors. You should also backup your original settings and files before making any changes.

After changing the settings and options, you need to save and exit the Clover Options submenu and return to the main Clover screen. You can then choose one of the boot options and execute it.

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How to Update Clover EFI Bootloader 2.5 r5018

Clover EFI Bootloader 2.5 r5018 is the latest version of Clover EFI Bootloader as of May 2021. However, Clover EFI Bootloader is constantly updated and improved by its developers and community. Therefore, you may want to update Clover EFI Bootloader to the newest version from time to time.

Updating Clover EFI Bootloader is not a difficult task, but it requires some caution and preparation. You should always backup your current Clover EFI Bootloader settings and files before updating, as the update may overwrite or delete them. You should also check the changelog and compatibility of the new version before updating, as the update may introduce new features or changes that may affect your PC.

To update Clover EFI Bootloader, you need to follow these steps:

Download the latest version of Clover EFI Bootloader from its official website. You can find the download link here: https://github.com/CloverHackyColor/CloverBootloader/releases.
Extract the zip file to a folder on your PC. You will get a folder named Clover_v2.x.x_rxxxx, where x.x is the version number and xxxx is the revision number.
Run the CloverV2-x64.pkg file inside the folder. This will launch the Clover EFI Bootloader installer.
Follow the instructions on the installer and choose your bootable USB drive or CD/DVD as the destination. This will update Clover EFI Bootloader on your USB drive or CD/DVD.
Restart your PC and boot from your USB drive or CD/DVD. You will see the updated version of Clover EFI Bootloader on the Clover screen.

You can also update Clover EFI Bootloader on your hard drive if you have installed it there. However, this is not recommended, as it may cause problems or errors with your existing macOS installation. You should always use a separate USB drive or CD/DVD for Clover EFI Bootloader.

Conclusion

Clover EFI Bootloader 2.5 r5018 is one of the best and most versatile bootloaders for Hackintosh. It can boot multiple operating systems, including Windows, Linux, and macOS. It can also inject custom kexts, patches, drivers, and themes into macOS, which can improve the compatibility and performance of your Hackintosh.

In this article, we have shown you how to install and use Clover EFI Bootloader 2.5 r5018 on your PC. We have also shown you how to configure and update Clover EFI Bootloader 2.5 r5018 to optimize it for your PC.

We hope you found this article helpful and informative. If you have any questions or feedback, please let us know in the comments section below. Thank you for reading and happy hacking!