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MP 1,1-5,1 Obsolete, Use OpenCore instead | What you need to do to make Catalina work with MacPro5,1
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Both the 2GB and the 4GB still working over here. Also the GeForce GTX 780 ist still fine.
Awesome, thanks!!
Also, I wonder, given that, if leaving the drivers in was a nod to people running Catalina unofficially on 5,1s.
I have used an High Sierra VM and updated it to Catalina. But a new install with Catalina direct should also work.
There have been quite a few reports of the display port not giving a video output on the latest Catalinas with the GTX680. Does not seem to affect everyone (mine seems fine although back to a RX580 now)) but there is certainly an issue for some. Other outputs seem fine though. This has happened to 2GB and 4GB versions so be prepared for a black screen if using the display port.
Apple just released a new build for the Catalina 10.15.0 MAS full installer. The new build is 19A602 while the original one was 19A583.
061-31564 - macOS Catalina - 19A602 - 8,59GB
061-31564 - macOS Catalina - 19A602 - 8,59GB
Has anyone got Continuity & Handoff working? If so, how?
The BT WI-FI card is upgraded my 5,1 and everything works fine in Mojave
It always been a hassle getting continuity to to work, but I’ve tried all of the usual fixes...
Log out and back into iCloud on the Mac and iphone
Reset Bluetooth module
Added Continuity.Support true to IOBluetooth.framework
Restarted
What else is there to do to make this work?
Thanks
The BT WI-FI card is upgraded my 5,1 and everything works fine in Mojave
It always been a hassle getting continuity to to work, but I’ve tried all of the usual fixes...
Log out and back into iCloud on the Mac and iphone
Reset Bluetooth module
Added Continuity.Support true to IOBluetooth.framework
Restarted
What else is there to do to make this work?
Thanks
Thanks for the heads up, I can always fall back to a different connection if needed I guess. I'll post here when I update if I encounter it, or not.
Try this, it worked for me with beta 8. Since then it has worked OOB with all the later betas and official release. Do not know why but fix stuck!
macOS 10.15 Catalina on Unsupported Macs
I can confirm this works from Catalina B8. Had to use these commands to get continuity fully working in my cMP5.1 but strangely my cMP3.1 works OOB with no further actions required. Both using BCM94360CD! Few extra steps when using Catalina. 1. SIP disabled 2. Mount system drive otherwise you...
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Apple released today Catalina 10.15.1 DP2, build is 19B77a.
061-21527 - EFICheck AllowListAll - 81 - 82,4MB
061-32947 - BridgeOSUpdateCustomer - 10.15.1 - 415,7MB
061-32951 - macOS Catalina Developer Beta - 10.15.1 DP2 19B77a - 8.11GB
061-32950 - macOS Catalina Beta - 10.15.1 DP2 19B77a - 8.62GB
Firmwares creation date: October 11. Just iMac19,1 got updated to version 1037.40.118:
061-21527 - EFICheck AllowListAll - 81 - 82,4MB
061-32947 - BridgeOSUpdateCustomer - 10.15.1 - 415,7MB
061-32951 - macOS Catalina Developer Beta - 10.15.1 DP2 19B77a - 8.11GB
061-32950 - macOS Catalina Beta - 10.15.1 DP2 19B77a - 8.62GB
Firmwares creation date: October 11. Just iMac19,1 got updated to version 1037.40.118:
Code:
Apple ROM Version
BIOS ID: IM191.88Z.F000.B00.1910090230
Model: IM191
EFI Version: 1037.40.118.0.0
Built by: _securitya@osx391
Date: Wed Oct 9 02:30:31 2019
Revision: 1037.40.118 (B&I)
ROM Version: F000_B00
Build Type: Official Build, RELEASE
Compiler: Apple clang version 11.0.0 (clang-1100.0.32.4) (-macos10.15-objc-selec
UUID: 39226C3B-277F-3C0C-90B0-960FEF877033
UUID: 308DD812-68F0-3825-9823-2971705219A3| Mac: | EFI version: |
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| IM13,1 | 288.0.0.0.0 |
| IM14,1 | 140.0.0.0.0 |
| IM14,2 | 140.0.0.0.0 |
| IM14,3 | 140.0.0.0.0 |
| IM14,4 | 200.0.0.0.0 |
| IM15,1 | 231.0.0.0.0 |
| IM16,1 | 231.0.0.0.0 |
| IM16,2 | 231.0.0.0.0 |
| IM17,1 | 173.0.0.0.0 |
| IM18,1 | 178.0.0.0.0 |
| IM18,3 | 178.0.0.0.0 |
| IM19,1 | 1037.40.118.0.0 |
| MB10,1 | 182.0.0.0.0 |
| MB8,1 | 185.0.0.0.0 |
| MB9,1 | 187.0.0.0.0 |
| MBA5,1 | 260.0.0.0.0 |
| MBA6,1 | 118.0.0.0.0 |
| MBA7,1 | 190.0.0.0.0 |
| MBP10,1 | 258.0.0.0.0 |
| MBP10,2 | 281.0.0.0.0 |
| MBP11,1 | 157.0.0.0.0 |
| MBP11,2 | 157.0.0.0.0 |
| MBP11,4 | 195.0.0.0.0 |
| MBP12,1 | 187.0.0.0.0 |
| MBP13,1 | 240.0.0.0.0 |
| MBP13,2 | 262.0.0.0.0 |
| MBP13,3 | 262.0.0.0.0 |
| MBP14,1 | 202.0.0.0.0 |
| MBP14,2 | 202.0.0.0.0 |
| MBP14,3 | 202.0.0.0.0 |
| MBP9,1 | 229.0.0.0.0 |
| MM6,1 | 281.0.0.0.0 |
| MM7,1 | 245.0.0.0.0 |
| MP6,1 | 133.0.0.0.0 |
What about the claimed removal of the Series 7 Sata Support?
macOS 10.15 Catalina on Unsupported Macs
Apparently Series 7 Sata Support has been dropped in 10.15.1 Beta 2 the C602 Intel Series 7 Drivers are no longer there.
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A lot of 2012 Catalina officially supported Macs use Intel Series 7 SATA, like MBP 2012/Mac mini 2012, so I doubt it.What about the claimed removal of the Series 7 Sata Support?
macOS 10.15 Catalina on Unsupported Macs
Apparently Series 7 Sata Support has been dropped in 10.15.1 Beta 2 the C602 Intel Series 7 Drivers are no longer there.
Edit: Nothing changed with MP5,1 support.
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Just checked, ICH10 SATA still supported with Catalina 10.15.1 DP2. Series 7 is even newer than ICH10…What about the claimed removal of the Series 7 Sata Support?
macOS 10.15 Catalina on Unsupported Macs
Apparently Series 7 Sata Support has been dropped in 10.15.1 Beta 2 the C602 Intel Series 7 Drivers are no longer there.
Nothing changed with MP5,1 support.
So, it seems Catalina 10.15.1 DP2 has GPU drivers for AMD Navi (5700 and 5700 XT). I'm curious if those GPUs will work on the MacPro5,1 -- will the power supply handle it? Tests for the 5700 XT seems to show they require up to 390W when fully taxed.
Anyone willing to try? ?
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Anyone willing to try? ?
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Perfect! ThanksTry this, it worked for me with beta 8. Since then it has worked OOB with all the later betas and official release. Do not know why but fix stuck!
macOS 10.15 Catalina on Unsupported Macs
I can confirm this works from Catalina B8. Had to use these commands to get continuity fully working in my cMP5.1 but strangely my cMP3.1 works OOB with no further actions required. Both using BCM94360CD! Few extra steps when using Catalina. 1. SIP disabled 2. Mount system drive otherwise you...
I have installed Catalina using "dosdude" Patcher in my Mac Pro 5,1. It is working fluently with no issues after three days of use. My old Broadcom Wifi card is even working.
I am a follower of "Tsialex". I think he is a genious. I am completely grateful for his job here. I was able to transform my MacPro 4,1 in 5,1 and doing all changes to have Mojave even although I am just a simple user.
I know "tsiaiex" recommend a native Catalina and not a patched one.
I wonder what kind of problems could I have using my patched Catalina vs a native Catalina using the procedures described here. All considering I´d need a new wifi card ( 40 to 70 euros in Ebay ) and it seems there are no options of direct updating from both procedures.
I am a follower of "Tsialex". I think he is a genious. I am completely grateful for his job here. I was able to transform my MacPro 4,1 in 5,1 and doing all changes to have Mojave even although I am just a simple user.
I know "tsiaiex" recommend a native Catalina and not a patched one.
I wonder what kind of problems could I have using my patched Catalina vs a native Catalina using the procedures described here. All considering I´d need a new wifi card ( 40 to 70 euros in Ebay ) and it seems there are no options of direct updating from both procedures.
Well this has made my day! Finally able to use the card I purchased a few months ago...
Clean Catalina install on external drive connected to a supported Mac before moving over to Mac Pro. Will give a few benches a go and see how it performs.
Stu
Clean Catalina install on external drive connected to a supported Mac before moving over to Mac Pro. Will give a few benches a go and see how it performs.
Stu
I do not think you will have any problems. The patcher does not make many changes For the cMP5.1. Here is a link for you that gives details of the patches: https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/macos-10-15-catalina-on-unsupported-macs.2183772/post-27879279
As you have found it does make the old Wi-Fi work and if you want you can have night shift.
However, if you upgrade the Wi-Fi/BT card then you can use the patcher without any patches and get a “vanilla” Catalina. You have to have the nvram no compat check for this option.
Comparisons for various Radeon cards in Heaven benchmark, all on Medium/2xAA/1920x1080 all on a vanilla Catalina install on the same machine.
RX 580
Vega 56
RX 5700 XT
the 5700 XT card draws around 220W during high load with instantaneous peeks up to around 260W. The reference board spec for the card is 225W so I’m quite happy running it on an un-modified 5,1.
I think what the benchmarks tell us is that the Navi drivers have a little way to go yet to see the cards full potential. I’m certainly already happy with the figures when taking into account the power draw of this card when compared to a Vega 64.
Im happy to run other benchmarks if you think they will help, but don’t want to muddy this thread as it’s off topic, so may create another thread for that.
Stu
RX 580
Vega 56
RX 5700 XT
the 5700 XT card draws around 220W during high load with instantaneous peeks up to around 260W. The reference board spec for the card is 225W so I’m quite happy running it on an un-modified 5,1.
I think what the benchmarks tell us is that the Navi drivers have a little way to go yet to see the cards full potential. I’m certainly already happy with the figures when taking into account the power draw of this card when compared to a Vega 64.
Im happy to run other benchmarks if you think they will help, but don’t want to muddy this thread as it’s off topic, so may create another thread for that.
Stu
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