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MP 1,1-5,1 Classic Mac Pro Server Build
First off, I want to say that I'm glad to be back here on the forums. Thank you to the admin who reactivated my account. It's been two years since I started my original CMP journey, documented here on the forums of course. I sold that computer shortly after my modifications because I was fed up...- dataharvested
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- classic mac pro cmp home server
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- Forum: Mac Pro
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MP 1,1-5,1 5,1 Monterey Limiting MacOS release with OC
Hey all! I'm wondering if it's at all possible to convince my cMP 5,1 —running Martin Lo's OC build— that Monterey is the newest supported OS and only pull updates for that. In the troubleshooting section here, it's mentioned this might be accomplished by manually configure some bits in SIP...- KittyComputer
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- classic mac pro monterary opencore sip updates
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- Forum: Mac Pro
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Mac Pro 4,1 Bluetooth module connection
Is the USB connection between Mac Pro 4,1 Bluetooth module and the logic board the only way the module communicates with the system? Since removing my original Bluetooth module it seems there is not even a Bluetooth preference, so Bluetooth on my new combo mini PCIe card and my old Bluetooth... -
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Flashed Mac Pro 5,1 strange High Sierra upgrade phenemenon
I have a flashed to 5,1 '09 Mac Pro that had been happily running all OSs up to Yosemite and then Sierra on an OWC SSD, for maybe 4 years. A little while ago I re-flashed with a newer version that was said (on a forum devoted to the flashing process) to be necessary for High Sierra, and Sierra...- macmesser
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- classic mac pro flashed mac high sierra mac pro 4.1 mac pro 5.1 update
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- Forum: macOS High Sierra (10.13)
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MP 1,1-5,1 [Mac Pro 1,1] PSU test?
Hi guys! I have here an cMP, a 1,1 - 2006 (flashed to a 2,1) Mac Pro. Two days ago I left it powered on and a few hours later when I take back to work it's already off and since that moment can't made it powering on again. No signal. No error leds, no sound, absolutely nothing. Already... -
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Apple wireless kboard stops connecting to '09 Mac Pro 5,1
I have been using an Apple wireless keyboard with my '09 Mac Pro 5,1 (High Sierra) without problem for some time. In the past few days, the keyboard has been losing connection and then failing to connect. I get the input window for the paring ID but the keyboard does not work with it. So... -
Classic Mac Pro 4,1 -> 5,1 driving Ultrafine 5K full resolution.
I was able to get my classic Mac Pro to drive the LG Ultrafine 5K at full 5K resolution retina mode enabled. I used an Gigabyte Alpine Ridge Thunderbolt 3 card inside my Mac Pro. 2 DP cables go from my Nvidia GTX 1080Ti to the Alpine Ridge then the Thunderbolt 3 cable goes from the Alpine Ridge... -
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I now own multiple cMPs, how to compare components?
I thought I'd include this quote because it describes my situation perfectly. I have had a single processor 2009 cMP for over a year now, and saw a great deal on a dual tray 2009 and picked it up as well. Other than cosmetics and the tray, what would be the best way to determine which... -
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Early '09 Mac Pro started not waking from sleep
My classic Mac Pro eight core (5,1 flashed) running 10.13.6 and with Apple wireless keyboard and trackpad had been running fine until a few days ago, when it started failing to wake up from sleep. Just prior to my noticing this, it displayed another, possibly related, anomalous behavior upon... -
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Intel Graphics "Odyssey", Discrete GPU's in 2020
https://techreport.com/news/33800/intel-discrete-graphics-products-will-begin-appearing-in-2020 I thought I would post this here because this could be a very exciting development for the Classic Mac Pro. These dGPU's could bring QuickSync to the Classic Mac, enabling AirPlay, Netflix, hardware... -
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How to clean classic Mac Pro?
I have a flashed Mac Pro 5,1 (2009) which has not been cleaned in a while and looks like it's getting dusty. What's the best way to clean a classic Mac Pro so dust doesn't cause overheating? Aside from vacuuming or blowing, is there anything else that needs doing, such as applying anti-static? -
MP 1,1-5,1 cMP & nMP {MacPro 4,1 & 5,1} Memory Upgrade Compatibility and FAQ
Here is the start to a mega thread of memory upgrades and FAQ Please feel free to post your working configurations along with your brand and model numbers. A single W36xx CPU can support up to 56GB memory (3x16 + 8) A single X56xx CPU can support up to 64GB memory (4x16) A dual X56xx CPU can... -
MP 1,1-5,1 cMP {classicMacPro}{4,1 & 5,1} - Upgrade Guide Sticky Discussion
Hey Folks, Lets start a discussion and collect everything relevant for cMP upgraders out there. Topics to consider: CPU Upgrades Compatibility chart CPU Delid / standoffs 4,1 to 5,1 firmware upgrade Memory Compatibility and Upgrades UDIMM Model Numbers RDIMM Model Numbers RAM... -
Vega Frontier Edition on 4,1 5,1 Classic Mac Pro
Hey guys. I wanted to start this thread to get information together on running the newly announced Vega Frontier Edition on our beloved classic Mac Pros. I currently have an Nvidia GTX 1080 Ti on my 2009 4,1 (upgraded to 5,1 & 12-core) Mac Pro running Sierra 10.12.5. While the GTX 1080 Ti is...
