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    MP 1,1-5,1 Powercolor pcs+ hd 7950 3gb Flashing issues

    Hi is it possible to flash a Powercolor pcs+ hd 7950 3gb. I had a go by downloading the tool from here http://forum.netkas.org/index.php/topic,5619.0.html However I get the this message when trying to flass the card in windows "firmware is already loaded". Now my mac pro 3,1 displays the card...
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    MP 1,1-5,1 XFX R7950 Flash

    Hi, Is it possible to flash XFX R7950 for Mac Pro 5,1 (2010) to get boot screen? Mac Pro 2010 2x X5680 3.33 GHz Processors (130W each) XFX R7950 need at least 217W, so will it work with / or without flashing it? Thnaks
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    MP 1,1-5,1 Mojave update: Boot to black screen with 7950, after years without problem

    Hey there! I’ve updated my Mac Pro 5,1 2010 starting from 10.12.6 over 10.13.6 to 10.14.6 today. Boot menu works, booting to safe-mode works. But after about 3/4 of the loading bar the screen goes black. It sounds as if the boot process goes on correctly, I just can’t see anything. It did still...
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    An explicit definition of "boot screen" and its implications?

    New member here, with ... Basic question: I see the term "boot screen" a lot in reference to video cards, but can't seem to locate an explicit definition. Could someone explain: what exactly is meant by "boot screen" ? and, perhaps more importantly what are the effects and implications of...