Note : If the installer hangs, you may need to type like -v (verbose mode to see errors), -x (safe mode), or amd (for AMD processors).

: If available, set the High Precision Event Timer to 64-bit .

You must adjust your motherboard settings so the OS can communicate with your hardware: : Change from IDE or RAID to AHCI .

If certain features like sound or internet are not working, you can use post-installation tools: Hackintosh - How to Install Mac OS X Lion 10.7.2 on a PC

: An empty hard drive with at least 10GB of space (50GB recommended). Media : A blank DVD or an 8GB+ USB flash drive.

Before starting, ensure your hardware is compatible. Most modern Intel-based systems are supported, while AMD or Intel Atom systems often require specific "patched" kernels provided within the Niresh distro.