ecklf / opencore-nuc8i5beh

OpenCore EFI for the Intel NUC8i5BEH

Intel NUC8i5BEH (Comet Lake) - macOS 12

OpenCore configuration for macOS Monterey

For educational purposes. I don't take any responsibility for you voilating the Apple ToS and/or damaging your device.

Installation

PlatformInfo -> Generic -> Add Serial, SystemUUID and MLB for SMBIOS Macmini8,1

Base Specs

• CPU: i5-8259U
• GPU: HD655
• Audio Codec: ALC235
• Model: NUC8i5BEH
• Mobo: NUC8BEB
• Ethernet: Intel I219-V
• Wifi & Bluetooth: Intel AC 9560

BIOS

Update to v088 here

Devices -> USB -> Port Device Charging Mode: off
Devices -> USB -> USB Legacy -> Disabled
Security -> Thunderbolt Security Level: Legacy Mode
Power -> Wake on LAN from S4/S5: Stay Off
Boot -> Boot Configuration -> Network Boot: Disable
Boot -> Secure Boot -> Disable

Notes

Everything is working except Thunderbolt Hot-Plug.

Intel WiFi + Bluetooth is working stable for me. WiFi will be shown as Ethernet Interface, thus GUI switching requires custom client HeliPort.

Test Devices

• WiFi
  • Telekom Speedport Smart
  • Xiaomi AC2100
• Bluetooth
  • Logitech MX Master 3 Mac
  • Keychron K3
• Thunderbolt
  • LG 34UC99-W

Credits

• Nucintosh