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MP 1,1-5,1 Mac Pro Shrinkwrap: How to delete all users + re-run Apple Setup Assistant, without Single User Mode
Let's say you've fixed up a classic Mac Pro, and it's going to a new home. You've installed a new GPU and upgraded the OS to Mojave, maybe preloaded some useful apps like Macs Fan Control, or given the NVMe boot drive a better looking Finder icon. You don't want to completely reinstall macOS...- atonaldenim
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- apple setup assistant boot screen first boot mac pro mojave single user mode
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- Forum: Mac Pro
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MP All Models Future of AVX (Advanced Vector Extension)
Hi there last night I installed a VST Plugin (Native Instruments Massive X) for music creation on Mac Pro 5,1 but after installation it said: "MASSIVE X requires an AVX-compatible CPU" so every time I load the plugin it crashes. my cpu is Xeon X5690 as we know it only supports Intel® SSE4.2 an...- MapleGreen
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- 10.12.6 mac mac pro mac pro (2012) sierra
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MP 1,1-5,1 Mac Pro (Mid 2010) SMC Failure?
Im having an issue with my new Mac Pro 2010 I purchased. I transferred all my components from my 2008 Mac Pro (SSDs, HDDs, Disk Drive (2nd Bay), Video card, etc. I upgraded the processors to 2 x 3.46 GHz 6-Core Intel Xeons. Upgraded the OS to High Sierra and everything seems to be perfect. Im...- fluxcapacitr609
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- 5.1 cmp fan control mac pro overheating smc smc failure
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Dual Boot (Windows 7+HS+Mojave): Manual install of Apple Drivers - did I do this correctly?
Hi. I could not get Brigadier to work for me, so I did some tinkering and I seem to have successfully installed the Apple Drivers on Windows 7 Ultimate, located on its own internal HD, on my Mac Pro (running either High Sierra or Mojave). Can the experts in this forum provide feedback please...- Stu593
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- apple drivers bootcamp dual boot high sierra mac pro mojave no partition 2 hd windows 7
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- Forum: Windows, Linux, macOS, & Others on the Mac
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MP 1,1-5,1 Mac Pro 5,1 power supply disassembly and repair?
After seeing countless posts about people’s power supplies dying I thought I might ask this question ahead of time in case my power supply ever comes to. I’m sure power supply disassembly is possible on a Mac Pro and I was thinking how hard could it be to diagnose and repair the board. I’ve... -
SSD not recognized sometimes
Hello! I'm having problem with my new 2TB Samsung SSD for media files on my Mac Pro with High Sierra. It seems to be working well according to the disk utility but sometimes I reboot and it doesn't appear (like is not connected) and when I shut down the mac entirely then it appears when I turn...- Jcpelaez
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- boot high sierra mac pro mac pro (2010) ssd
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- Forum: macOS High Sierra (10.13)
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MP 1,1-5,1 2 GPU, How to Configure?
Hello! I just got a new Radeon RX 560 for my Mac Pro 5.1, but since I can't connect my screen to that card, I still using the original one AMD HD 5770. My question is, I have both connected. But is the new card working? I can't actually see a difference in FCPX or After Effects, Do I have to... -
WiFi on an Apple Mac vs an iPad Air 2
Apple Mac Pro (early 2009) 4,1->5,1 macOS 10.14.4 (thanks to DosDude1) DLink DWA 131 USB WiFi dongle DWA-131_REVE_DRIVER_v5.0.5.B8_MAC driver iPad Air 2 iOS 12.2 Hello, I have tried a broadband test site https://www.broadbandspeedchecker.co.uk with my Mac Pro after changing to a new broadband...- carlcaulkett
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- dlink ipad mac pro mojave wifi
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- Forum: macOS Mojave (10.14)
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Screen getting blurrier from the bottom up
Hey, first time posting here so I'm not sure if this is the right place to do it. https://imgur.com/a/RsXhWJv - This is what's happening. I have a 2017 MacPro running Mojave 10.14.1. Had to install a partition to test a game - ended up not wanting it, so deleted the thing two days later. When...- blacksquarebishop
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- blurry screen mac pro partition
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- Forum: Mac Pro
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Macbook, iMac, iMac Pro, Mac mini, Mac Pro, Mac?
A common idea I've noticed(less common now that the new Mac Pro is out) is that Apple has abandoned the Mac. I've always disagreed with that idea. As you can see from the thread title, the Mac lineup is full. Almost. Since the Mac Pro came out, I've kept my mouth shut and just observed the... -
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Mac Pro 7.1 - CPU upgrade?
Hey guys, any news about the possibility to upgrade the CPU by yourself? It kind of looks like an easy upgrade, but my worry is the T2 chip... -
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Space grey vs. Silver discussion [merged]
Hello! I’m about to buy a 2018 15 inch MBP (2.6 i7, 16gb and 512gb SSD) and I’m just wondering - what colour is the best to go for in terms of longevity (not getting marked/scuffed) and in general which do you tend to prefer? It is my first MacBook, having moved over from Windows, and I’m...- CB98
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- imac pro mac pro macbook pro
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- Forum: MacBook Pro
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Reactions to Mac Pro 7,1 2019 [consolidate here?!]
So many threads w/ reactions and commentary...wish it was all in one thread. Maybe we can pick one and migrate comments there? Or start here and copy/paste from other bits? I'd say probably not the "Waiting for Mac Pro 7,1" thread, just because it's got speculation going back so far... Anyway... -
Apple Hardware Test error codes - sensor descriptions - Mac Pro Mid-2010 (5,1)
Explanation of error codes for Apple Service Diagnostics (ASD) or Apple Hardware Test (AHT) - system sensor descriptions. For error codes starting with 4SNS, like 4SNS / 1 / 40000001 : VeAS-0.000. More explanation on AHT error codes here. Mac Pro (Mid 2010) ICACCurrentCPU A, Core Low Side...- atonaldenim
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- aht asd mac pro
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Upgrade GPU on 5,1 (FileVault, Boot screen)?
Have a mid 2010 mac pro. For the last couple of months my GPU (ATI Radeon HD 5870) fan has been making a loud noise so think it's finally time I upgrade the gpu :) From what I understand these are the recommended cards by apple: MSI Gaming Radeon RX 560 128-bit 4GB GDRR5 SAPPHIRE Radeon PULSE... -
Buying a flashed GPU or a discrete stock GPU to flank my 5770 to upgrade my cMP5.1?
Ok, it's 2019 and I still rock my MP5.1 with its stock ATI 5770 and its 4-cores 3.2GHz. I have not any impelling reason to upgrade to 10.14, but I noticed that when I play via bootcamp my PC games (mostly indies and strategy games, I have an Xbox for the big titles) the performance of my 5770... -
Old Mac Pro (coffee can) or new iMac?
I have a Late 2013 Mac Pro with 3 Ghtz 8 core Intel Xeon E5 processor. 32 gigs ram. AMD Firepro D500 graphics. This is the black, "coffee can" mode. I also use a 27in iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, Late 2015) - 3.3 GHz Intel Core i5 - 16 gigs ram. Question is.... am I better off to sell the iMac... -
Mac Pro 5,1 HS slow M.2 Performance
Afternoon all. I had a question about NVMe performance Mac Pro 5,1 Quad Core Xeon with 32GB HS 10.13.6 7950 3GB GPU I went a little cheap on the adapter and boot NVMe (which is still way faster than the SSDs I was using) Drive: Inland Professional 256GB M.2 2280 Gen3x2 SSD... -
Installing OS, but with files already on the drive.
Is it possible to install Mac OS to a hard drive already containing files (with no OS), without first erasing it's files? If so, what is this type of OS installation called?- aaron321
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- install mac pro mojave osx
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- Forum: Mac Basics, Help and Buying Advice
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What's your nMP 2013 CPU temperature under load
Dear all, I'm using Intel Power Gadget to monitor my CPU temperature under load (I'm doing some 3d rendering at low resolution and quality). Intel power gadget is marking a temperature of 82 celsius for the CPU. It seems too high for me. Can you please confirm or tell me what's your...