We could compare it to either the order in the PCI tree and or the order in the native Boot Picker.
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MP 1,1-5,1 Manually Configured OpenCore on the Mac Pro
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Yes. We could determine if there is a relation between the observed boot priority and the order there.
Ventura does not run properly on 5,1. And here is the correct thread: macOS 13 Ventura on Unsupported Macs Thread
Which GPU ?
Which Apps work great ?
H.264 & H.265 H/W acceleration ?
Play DRM content from Safari ?
Hi everyone,
For me, macOS Ventura works well since 3 months (Version 13.2 and 13.2.1 with OCLP 0.61) without H264 and HEVC H/W acceleration.
But since 13.3 (with OCLP 0.62) H264 and HEVC H/W acceleration works again.
DRM content works with Safari (tried only primevideo) although I don't use this browser... personally I prefer Firefox.
Please excuse me if I mentioned OCLP, I know these pages are mainly dedicated to OpenCore, but I just wanted to share my experience with Ventura and cMP4.1/5.1.
That said, I follow these pages with great interest, which allowed me to understand and make some changes to the config.plist generated by OCLP, such as enabling the VMM flag for USB installers or changing the SIP values or adding the name of my GPU.
For me, macOS Ventura works well since 3 months (Version 13.2 and 13.2.1 with OCLP 0.61) without H264 and HEVC H/W acceleration.
But since 13.3 (with OCLP 0.62) H264 and HEVC H/W acceleration works again.
DRM content works with Safari (tried only primevideo) although I don't use this browser... personally I prefer Firefox.
Please excuse me if I mentioned OCLP, I know these pages are mainly dedicated to OpenCore, but I just wanted to share my experience with Ventura and cMP4.1/5.1.
That said, I follow these pages with great interest, which allowed me to understand and make some changes to the config.plist generated by OCLP, such as enabling the VMM flag for USB installers or changing the SIP values or adding the name of my GPU.
I am glad this page has been able to help you. That being said this page is not for OCLP
I know that very well, which is why I apologized in my message.
But isn’t OCLP based on OpenCore?
So it seems to me that I can claim that I use OpenCore on MacPro even if I use an application as a working base to easily create an EFI folder (containing all the files that OC needs, without forgetting any) before changing it and refining it in more detail, at my convenience and adding my custom theme.
Also I didn’t ask any questions or ask for any help regarding OCLP, I just wanted to share my experience with macOS Ventura, OpenCore and MacPro about reading DRM content with Safari and hardware acceleration (things that have been made possible with OpenCore 0.9.0 and especially with WhateverGreen version 1.6.4).
I don’t want to reopen this thorny topic or clutter up these pages, so I would end with that and leave room for those who really need help.
But isn’t OCLP based on OpenCore?
So it seems to me that I can claim that I use OpenCore on MacPro even if I use an application as a working base to easily create an EFI folder (containing all the files that OC needs, without forgetting any) before changing it and refining it in more detail, at my convenience and adding my custom theme.
Also I didn’t ask any questions or ask for any help regarding OCLP, I just wanted to share my experience with macOS Ventura, OpenCore and MacPro about reading DRM content with Safari and hardware acceleration (things that have been made possible with OpenCore 0.9.0 and especially with WhateverGreen version 1.6.4).
I don’t want to reopen this thorny topic or clutter up these pages, so I would end with that and leave room for those who really need help.
Good to hear it's working well for you.
That VideoProc App uses different API's (VideoToolBox) than Apple & Adobe Apps (Metal) so it would be good to know if "other" Apps support Video H/W accelerations in Ventura
Hi @MacNB2
I did some quick tests about H/W acceleration:
Final Cut uses it very little but still uses it, DaVinci Resolve uses it very well.
Regarding players: VLC, IINA and Elmedia Player use it very well.
Regarding web browsers: Edge and Opera use it very little, Firefox uses it very well.
Thanks for testing those Apps.
So you have no issues with FCP ?
That is, no issues scrubbing along the video timeline ?
Export HEVC & H.264 via RX 580 ?
I had no problem exporting or scrubbing along the video timeline.
In the FCP and DVR tests I imported a 30 minute 4K video (943 MB) that I cut and exported a 3 minute sample in h.264 then in h.265
H/W acceleration is more used in h.264 export than in h.265
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Nice. Thank you for following up.
I wonder if it's changes to the latest Ventura or legacy patcher. Not sure their site is not up do date to know what's going on.
I am not entirely sure if there is any change in Ventura.
But It's a bit tricky to export HEVC from FCP via by using HWAccel in Monterey (and before).
Regardless HWAccel is enabled via OpnenCore or kext patch. The only way to export HEVC from FCP seems via Compressor. (N.B. the 3 main parameters are Faster encorder, 8bit, and do NOT tick "allow frame reordering")
Two questions please:
When I was using Martin Lo's config I had my pcie ssd's read as internal. Now they are external. Anyone know what the trick is to have them read as internal?
Also, is there a setting one can add to config to be able to boot Mojave while OC is active? Had a hiccup today not being able to boot through open core (just kept looping as soon as apple appeared) and I had to remove the OC drive and clear NVRAM first to be able to boot Mojave. Got sorted by recopying the EFI folder from my backup. It would have been nice to do all that by booting directly into Mojave - not sure if that's even possible.
TIA
When I was using Martin Lo's config I had my pcie ssd's read as internal. Now they are external. Anyone know what the trick is to have them read as internal?
Also, is there a setting one can add to config to be able to boot Mojave while OC is active? Had a hiccup today not being able to boot through open core (just kept looping as soon as apple appeared) and I had to remove the OC drive and clear NVRAM first to be able to boot Mojave. Got sorted by recopying the EFI folder from my backup. It would have been nice to do all that by booting directly into Mojave - not sure if that's even possible.
TIA
Both your concerns are addressed in post #1. Take a look at Complete your setup > Make PCIe drives internal and Complete your setup > Settings for older versions of macOS.
There’s no major downside. You’ll likely need to add the agdpmod=pikera device property or corresponding boot argument to get functioning outputs from your graphics card (the iMac Pro has a built-in display). Also, you might see your Mac being identified with an iMac Pro icon in certain cases (particularly, when using Continuity).
hey everyone! new member here. Not sure if this one is the right chanel (let me know if not). After many doubts and fears, I finally got down to work yesterday. I am currently using Mohave with an Rx580 and my boot ROM is 144.0.0.0.0.0 (so far so good). My computer is a Mac Pro (Mid 2012) 2.4 ghz-6 core intel xeon/16 gb ddr3 and Solid State Sata drive 500 gb. My question is, Can i go directly from Mohave to Monterey with 0.91 Martin Lo's package??
It's not a Metal GPU, so it is not natively supported in Monterey. Not being natively supported means you would have to go the OpenCore Legacy Project route, which means the information in this thread is not applicable to your situation. It is said that OCLP support is best obtained through their Discord channel.