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    Mojave/Win 10: dual GPU / dual boot problem

    Hi, After a long journey I managed to get my upgraded MacPro 4,1 to 5,1 to run Windows 10 and Mojave 10.14.4. which are installed on partitions on the same SSD, so I'm trying to dual boot. With the RX590 there is no bootscreen, but the mac will boot into Mojave. Now the thing is I've messed up...
  2. parisinvest

    ask help: mac pro 2009 doesn't its year

    hello you all, i've entered a new mac pro 4,1 2009 bi proce, upgraded to 5,1 12 core with 1333mhz ram, on mojave, everything seems good but it just doesn't show "(2009)" on "about this mac", yes i connected to internet, and did the pram and smc reset. no clue for solutions, ask for anyone who...
  3. parisinvest

    Mac Pro 2010 won't start up - workout step by step

    this is my own experience to solve the non start up problem to a Mac Pro 2010, I write down almost all possibilities which the problem could come from, and the solutions: here I've reveiced a Mac Pro 2010 mono processeur 2,4 quad original, it did not start up at first power on, commun after...
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    2006: Apple introduced the Intel Mac Pro (Video)

    Just saw this on YouTube: And I was surprised by how differently Apple behaved back then compared to now. The Mac Pro was all about being upgradeable, with plenty of space inside, with an assortment of ports and PCI slots for full sized GPUs that can take up two slots. But most amazingly, the...
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    Mac Pro 4.1 no power

    Hello everybody. I need some help, if anybody can answer me. I recently bought a 2009 Mac Pro 4.1, 2,66 ghz single processor. He came with broken PSU, with a pc GPU and no power cord. It was really cheap. I've tested the first time, put a power cord and push the on button. I've heard the...
  6. phoenix.factory

    cMP 5.1 - how to test temp probe on CPU heatsink?

    Hi, a friend of mine tried to upgrade his dual CPU 2010 cMP and it turns out like it failed. The guy won't start the the 2 CPUs attached. He took it to my place and I first tough it could be some bended pins on the CPU socket but CPU B looks nice and that's exactly when we attach the second...
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    Mac Pro 2012(MD771)10.13.6,Asus RX580 Blackscreen !

    Mac Pro 2012(MD771)10.13.6,use Asus RX580 Blackscreen! Excuse me, where is the mac version of Asus RX580 downloaded? Thank you very much!
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    Mac Pro 3,1 not booting after High Sierra Patcher

    Hi everyone. I'm new here. I have just installed dosdude1's High Sierra Patcher on my 2008 Mac Pro 3,1. The Patcher installed fine, I managed to run the installer, then that completed and went to reboot (as it should have). My issue is that now the machine seems to try to boot up, but shuts off...
  9. Toby B

    How can I get 2 monitors working with Mac Pro (Mavericks)?

    Hi guys, I have an older DIY Mac Pro and I am running Mavericks. I have recently tried to use a second monitor but the OS doesn't seem to like it. The main monitor is connected by DVI, and the second one is connected by VGA. Looking in System Preferences I cannot see an option in 'Displays'...
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    Mac Pro 3,1 Random Shutdowns

    A buddy of mine brought his MP3,1 over to show me how it randomly shuts down as if the power cord goes unplugged. It feels like it's getting worse and has trouble making it to the desktop now. Trying with multiple boot drives Lion, El Capitan, High Sierra, Mojave, Windows 7 and 10. Same result...
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    List of upgrades I would like to see in the iMac and iMac Pro Lineups. What are your upgrades?

    The iMac and iMac Pro current design chassis is very out dated internally and externally. The thick gross bezels are intolerable to me. Part of the reason we buy a mac is for the form and design of the machine. Apple has failed us with the aged face of the design (Chin, thick bezels etc) and...
  12. rcfernandez79

    Rx 580 running in Mac Pro 3.1 only in safe mode

    I ve installed a Rx 580 gpu in my Mac Pro 3.1 early 2008. It works only in safe mode. In normal mode, only white screen. Any help??
  13. Reindeer_Games

    Resolved Mojave Hybrid AMD/NVIDIA Dual GPU (Limited Success)-No Display via RX 580

    So I found something interesting-and fun, metal acceleration on both a GTX770 and RX580 and hardware acceleration as well as I know to test it in both Mojave 10.14.3 and Win10-just no display in Mojave via the RX580. My NVIDIA GPU is a MVC flashed GTX 770 Founders Edition 2GB-and reports...
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    Mac Pro Kernel Panic

    Hi all, My Mac Pro won't go on. The displays go black when I turn the Mac Pro on they don't detect it. Im using 2 dell S2817q 4k monitors both connected to the Mac Pro via thunderbolt to display port. Ive changed the monitor settings to be able to support 4k @60hz. I was wondering if I need...
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    MAC PRO 5.1 Sapphire Radeon RX590

    Hello. i've looked around on the forums but haven't found anything i have mac pro 5.1 with high sierra 10.13.6 on it. I would like to install the Sapphire Radeon NITRO+ RX 590 8GB Can anyone confirm that the rx590 works on (10.13.6) i know the rx580 works on 10.13.6. There is a video on...
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    Need to replace backplane - question...

    I have: 2010 Mac Pro 12-Core 2x 2.93ghz Westmere I’m not sure what backplane I need - and I can’t figure out how to take the current one out in order to verify it (yet) What model number do I need? 661-5706? 820-2337-A? Again: 2010 Mac Pro 12 Core 2x 2.93 Westmere
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    MP 1,1-5,1 Mac Pro 3,1 vs 2011 iMac

    Hello. I have just come in possession of two Macs and don't know which is best for my needs. I'll be selling the computer I don't keep and trying to get the most money in the end is desirable but it's vital that I pick the right one performance wise also. The computers are: 1. Mac Pro 3,1...
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    Advice: Mac Pro 3,1 Starting to see OS incompatibilities

    I knew this day would come eventually, but I was hoping Apple would come out with their updated Mac Pro so I had another option. TurboTax informed me that I should upgrade to at least High Sierra. 2018 requires at least 10.12. Been considering a few options going forward: 1. use the macOS...
  19. TechInit

    El Capitan/Yosemite on 256MB of VRAM

    Hey, So, I'm thinking of investing in a 3, 1 Mac Pro, with a Radeon 2600 XT. It has 256MB of GDDR4 VRAM, and I was wondering if it would run on Yosemite or El Capitan. I'll definitely upgrade the Graphics Card to something better down the line, like a Quadro 4000, as I'm into video/ graphical...
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    2010 Mac Pro 5,1 - No EFI/ Boot, no chime, black screen

    2010 Mac Pro 5,1 2x 2.93ghz Westmere 20gb RAM OWC 256gb SSD ATI Radeon 5780 The last time this system booted (at all) was just before I took out the GPU to try in another Mac Pro. Once I reinstalled the GPU: - system starts up - front power button light illuminates - all fans run - gpu...