ThinkPad X270 OpenCore EFI for macOS

EFI for Lenovo ThinkPad X270 using OpenCore, compatible with macOS. For the latest version, download from the Releases section instead of using the source folder.

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Laptop Specifications

Component	Details
CPU	Intel i5-6300U
iGPU	Intel HD Graphics 520
SSD	Samsung 870 EVO
Wireless	Intel AC-8260ngw
SMBIOS	MacBookPro 13,1
Bootloader	OpenCore 1.0.3
macOS Version	macOS Ventura

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Intel Wi-Fi Support

To enable Wi-Fi, install either itlwm.kext or airportitlwm.kext — not both. This EFI uses itlwm, so you'll need HeliPort for Wi-Fi management.

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Known Issues

• Touchpad Gestures: 3-finger gestures are unstable due to poor hardware; no fix available.

• CMOS Reset after waking up from Hibernation: Fix with:

  • rtcfx_exclude=0x80-0xAB in boot-args with RTCMemoryFixup.kext
  • If the issue persists, manually identify the faulty RTC region: RTC Reset Fix Guide

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SMBIOS Configuration

Generate or modify SMBIOS with GenSMBIOS.

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BIOS Settings for ThinkPad X270

Disable:

• Secure Boot
• CSM (Compatibility Support Module)

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(Experimental) Enable Hibernation (S4)

1. Set ThirdpartyDrives=true and Hibernatemode=NVRAM in config.plist

2. Run in Terminal:

   sudo pmset -a hibernatemode 3
   sudo pmset -a standby 1
   

3. If it still doesn’t work, add:

   • Hibernationfixup.kext with hbfx-ahbm=129
   • RTCMemoryFixup.kext with rtcfx_exclude=80-AB
   • Enable DiscardHibernatemap at config.plist

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Touchpad Configuration (VoodooSMBus)

Configure touchpad settings (e.g., TrackpointDeadzone, PalmRejectionWidth) via SSDT: VoodooSMBus Configuration

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