7,1 Bros: We're headed into 2025. How are we feeling?
With rumors of the M4 chip extreme being cancelled, are you still going to get the new Mac Pro (IF one is released?), or are you going to bite the bullet and switch to the Studio? Or just stick with...
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Activate AMD hardware acceleration
[For existing OpenCore users, you can always download my latest OpenCore package at post #1314 for update] Full HWAccel achieved now! Everything is covered in the OpenCore thread. The step by step...
View ArticleLooking for AVX/AVX2 software failures
I'm looking for samples of MacOS-based software that fails to run on Mac Pro 3,1/4,1/5,1 (or others) because it contains AVX/AVX2 instructions. The failure can be early and polite, such as an installer...
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MacPro5,1: BootROM thread | 144.0.0.0.0
For MacPro5,1 BootROM upgrades, please read the first post of the thread below to know how to do the firmware upgrade: MP5,1: What you have to do to upgrade to Mojave (BootROM upgrade instructions...
View ArticleOpenCore Legacy Patcher (2.2.0) on Mac Pro 5,1: Issue with Safari and App...
Hello, I’m using my Mac Pro 5,1 with OpenCore Legacy Patcher 2.2.0 and just upgraded from macOS 15.1.1 to macOS 15.2. Before I’ve already had a problem with Apple Music crashing when searching for...
View ArticleSamsung NVME Extremely Slow Random Read/Write
I'm using a Sonnet 4x4 PCIe card, and I've got two brand new drives currently hooked up to it. The 9100 Pro seems to be operating fine, but the Samsung 990 Pro is posting extremely slow Random Write...
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Mac Pro's being auctioned off (Culver City, CA)
Just a heads up that there is an upcoming auction on the 10th of April for the office gear of now defunct VFX studio Technicolor/The Mill in Culver City/California. I'm not even on the same continent...
View ArticleMojave on a 2019 Mac Pro 7,1. Time to hack.
I'm going through the possibilities of installing Mojave on a 7,1 Mac Pro. Please don't reply if you feel compelled to only say it's not possible (not interested in hearing defeatists rant on and on -...
View ArticleOpen Core post patch problem: AMD Graphic (RX580) Error 71
Hi All, following problem: Sonoma 14.7.2 on a cMP (4,1-> 5,1, RX580), OPLP 2.2.0, system runs, but the graphics (card) is almost unusable. GOP injection selected in OCLP settings (advanced). When I...
View Articlecomputer shut down, fan runs - need solution
computer shut down, fan runs - need solution Do i need a new graphics card? Not sure Any help would be great -thank you! The report below: Anonymous UUID: B9B92D2B-1AEE-2A8C-C91B-F086419CCA0A Tue Apr...
View ArticleAMD Polaris, Vega, & Navi GPU macOS Support
This thread is about compatibility of Polaris, Vega, & Navi GPUs with the Mac Pro. This information is mostly reference for Mac Pro 4,1 (2009), 5,1 (2010, 2012), and 7,1 (2019). Mac Pro 6,1 (2013)...
View ArticleAMD Radeon RX 6800 XT / 6900 XT for macOS?
Any rumours on AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT support in Big Sur?
View ArticleWhat to do with my cMP 3,1? NAS possible?
I have a perfectly good cMP 3,1 sitting idle. And I don’t have a NAS or real file server on my LAN. Any suggestions on what makes sense, if I want to turn it into something useful?
View ArticleMac Pro 2013 - Airport WiFi / Bluetooth LE 4.2 card upgrade
Hi What is the best Airport card to buy to get Bluetooth LE 4.2? I saw that something like this exists but I can't find the part model. Mac Pro 2013 6,1 - Cylinder Please help
View ArticleRefindPlus|OpenCore by MyBootMgr
This is a guide to setting MyBootMgr up for configuring and installing RefindPlus and optionally, OpenCore, to multiboot Classic Mac Pros (3,1 to 5,1) as well as equivalent Xserve (2,1 and 3,1). With...
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Brave Browser cannot connect to web server VM
Problem: Brave and Firefox cannot connect to web server on my local network. Safari connects no problem I have been running system like this for 15 years. Recent changes: upgraded my MacPro macOS 15.3...
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Updating a Mac (Pro)s CPU Microcode
I Just wanted to make a Quick posting that I managed to update the Microcode on my MacBook2,1 to the latest version intel has released for its CPU I managed to do this by dumping my MacBooks BootROM...
View ArticleManually Configured OpenCore on the Mac Pro
In this guide, you'll learn how to use OpenCore to install, run and update macOS Catalina, Big Sur and Monterey on the 2009–2012 Mac Pro, ending up with a clean unaltered operating system just like on...
View ArticleSequoia on the 5,1
Now, that OCLP 2.0.0 is out, i gave the latest Beta of Sequoia a try on my 5,1 Single, which i have to tinker around with new OSes etc. Worked fine after running the root patches. WIFI, Polaris GPU,...
View ArticlePCIe SSDs - NVMe & AHCI
This is a general info thread for blade SSDs that can be used in the Mac Pro. This is a WikiPost so anyone with the proper credentials may edit it. NVMe SSDs can be used as a boot drive in the MP5,1...
View ArticleRX 5700 XT no signal
I've just installed an RX 5700 XT in a 5.1 running Monterey on Martin Lo's package that was previously running an RX 480 without issue. Thought it was going to be a straight swap once I'd the cabling...
View ArticleKernel_task High CPU Usage while just idling on Mac Pro 2012 5,1
On my Mac Pro 2012 5,1 144.0.0.0.0 i've noticed my Kernel_task is eating up 55-64% CPU just idling after a fresh reboot. It does this in El Cap, HS, Mojave, Catalina, and up to Sequoia with OCLP. I...
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The Mac Pro is Dead, This is the End?
Apple announces M3 Ultra—and says not every generation will see an “Ultra” chip It could explain why we’re getting an M3 Ultra this deep into the M4 rollout. arstechnica.com M4 Max vs M3 Ultra :...
View ArticleOCLP + Pro Tools
Any 5,1 / OCLP 1.2.1 running Monterey with Pro tool 2023.9 What's happening is I just did clean install three times of this combo. Installed Pro Tools and everything runs smooth (EXCEPT) I have to...
View ArticleGuide: How to rebuild/update Mac Pro 4.1/5.1 bootrom with template files
Hello, i want to show a way how to rebuild or update the bootrom of Mac Pro 4.1 and 5.1 on your own, using complete pre-build bootrom templates without individual data. Some members won’t be happy...
View ArticleMP7,1 -> 2×Gigabyte RX 6900 XT = ?
A brief technical inquiry: Did you set up a dual configuration using Gigabyte Radeon RX 6900 XT cards on your 2019 MacPro? Ultimately, does the combined performance actually double when these two...
View ArticleMac Pro 2010-2012 Windows 11 24H2 12-Core Compatibility
Hello Everyone, I wanted to do a sanity check from a bigger simple of machines. From what I've been able to determine from about a month of testing is that Windows 11 24H2 does not support a 12-core...
View ArticleMacPro 6,1 - BootCamp/Gaming Check-in Thread
Hey, anyone still gaming on your trashcan? I am, so I thought I'd start a post to share information about what games work, issues, tips and tricks. I'm not a huge gamer, but these days everything I do...
View ArticleMac Pro 5.1 - Sonoma & OC with Win 10 - will not boot after OC update
Hi All, I am new to Mac and purchased a Mac Pro 5.1 which had Sonoma installed on it along with Windows 10, I've been using it for the past 6 months now updated the OC when the pop-up comes up with no...
View ArticleOpenCore Legacy Patcher Query for my Mid 2010 Mac Pro 5.1
Hi - I haven't been on here for a while and I'm hoping that this is the right place to ask this question: I have a mid-2010 Mac Pro 5.1 with upgraded metal graphics card and I'm currently stuck at OS...
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Sequoia on a 3,1. What We Know.
So I am trying to get the 3.1 to run Sequoia via dual cpus. OCLP 2.2.0> has a setting to disable one cpu as it causes kernel panic in Sequoia. OCLP devs have no solution as of now. Compiling a list...
View ArticleSanity check on Mac Pro 2019 7,1 build in 2025
OK folks, please tell me where I'm going wrong: Mac Pro 2019 24 core 1TB RAM whatever size built in SSD Sonnet or OWC quad NVME card with say 4x 2TB drives (please recommend) in RAID 5 dual Vega II Pro...
View ArticleOCLP 2.3.2 Monterey CoreAudio Issue
Hi, I've had OCLP 1.5 running BS and now Monterey on my MP 5,1 but I'm having major problems with both Apple Core Audio and any Firewire audio connections. The result being worst case, constant digital...
View ArticleInstalling Windows 10 in Legacy/BIOS mode in cMP with Boot Camp Assistant
Installing Windows 10 in Legacy/Bios mode in classic Mac Pro is easy. The latest and easiest solution is to use Windows Install software. If you want the manual approach please read below. You will...
View ArticleFirmware Mac Pro 5,1 apparently "bricked" (but MP boots and works)
Good evening, I have a problem with a Mac Pro 5.1 (with a Radeon RX 560 with Metal support) on which I can run macOS Sequoia (with OCLP 2.3.2) without any problems. However, I see the firmware version...
View ArticleBest way to link a MP 7,1 to a MP 5,1
I just purchased the 7,1 and I want to keep the 5,1 as storage for the 7,1 but don't want to use a network cable. I also need to run my sound system that is connected to the 5,1 because the 7,1 only...
View ArticleMac pro 5.1 2009 - Gaming PC Possibilities
Hello all, I am very new to Mac and unfortunately financially struggling and would like your feedback and opinions on a build that i may take. At home i have my built PC running windows 10, i5 7600K,...
View ArticlePros & Cons using Apple’s Disk Utility vs. SoftRAID for Managing RAID sets ?
Subject: Pros & Cons using Apple’s Disk Utility vs. SoftRAID for Managing RAID sets ? I’ve been using Apple’s Disk Utility (DU) for ages and purchased a SoftRAID full license in Dec 2015 to handle...
View ArticleMac Pro 5,1 not booting any OCLP USB anymore — stuck booting Mojave
Hi everyone, I’m experiencing a serious issue with my Mac Pro 5,1 (Mid 2012) and I’ve run out of ideas. Here’s my setup: CPU: Xeon Six Core 3.3GHz RAM: 64GB DDR3 1333MHz Storage: 1x 4TB Seagate...
View ArticleMac Pro 5,1 - RX 580 Black Screen Issue on Monterey
Hello everyone, I’m experiencing a black screen issue with my Mac Pro 5,1 running macOS Monterey when using an RX 580. The same GPU works fine in Mojave, but with Monterey, there’s no display output,...
View ArticleTurn a "new" Sapphire RX580 PULSE into the "Mac Edition" card
*** Do NOT attempt to do this on your MVC flashed RX580 regardless if that's the Sapphire PULSE RX580 8GB or not *** *** This mod CANNOT make any RX580 shows boot screen *** Forum member Teddy managed...
View ArticleHelp With Radeon Pro WX7100 for Mac5,1
Hello all, newbie here. Like the title says, I need a little help. I'll try to keep it short and simple: Researched for days to find a gpu to upgrade from the default Radeon HD 5770 in my MP5,1 Settled...
View ArticleAn Honest Mac Pro 3,1 (Early 2008) Review
Hi all. When I got this computer in mid-2020, I didn’t know the true capacity of it. This Mac Pro is an odd one. It’s not like the older 1,1 and 2,1 models, but not like the 4,1 and 5,1 models either....
View ArticleW5700 freeze loop on the apple screen
Hello guys,I’m very tired and stressed because I don’t find the solution for this problem,for that I decided to write in macRumors,here there is a very expert people about Mac Pro 5.1 I and i’m sure...
View ArticleMac Pro 5,1 power issue
Hello, I have recently received a Mac Pro 5,1 2.4gb 8-core model, and upon testing, it sometimes starts up, then shut off after 10-20 minutes. Most of the time however it doesn't power up at all. When...
View ArticleHow do I revert an accidentally installed "AutoPkg-Assets.pkg"
Hello, I accidentially installed "AutoPkg-Assets.pkg" on my mac pro (i guess), when I was tinkering with oclp... How do i revert this action? Thanks plx
View ArticleNVMe PCIe Card to Replace Apple I/O Card in Slot 8 (Mac Pro 7,1)?
Hello everyone, I hope you are doing great. I'm looking for some advice regarding the PCIe slots on the 2019 Mac Pro (MacPro7,1). Specifically, I'm interested in replacing the factory-installed Apple...
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NEED HELP!!! MPC5,1 Dual CPU running Sonoma 15.4.1, but only half core working
============================ Mac Pro Early 2009 Processor: 2 × 3.46 GHZ 6-Core Intel Xeon Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 580 8GB Memory 96 GB 1333 MHZ DDR3 macOS Sequoia 15.4.1
View ArticleMac Pro 7,1 power consumption/heat with various GPUs
Hey everyone, After many many years of running Hackintoshes and finding that I could not easily move past Monterey with a dual CPU setup, I bit the bullet and got a great deal on a Mac Pro 7,1....
View ArticleUpgrading MacPro 5.1 from Mojave 10.14.6 to Catalina
Hello, I need few tips before I upgrade, I have MacPro 5.1 with Radeon RX 580 running Mojave 10.14.6 and OpenCore v 0.6.7, I did this upgrade year ago using guide from this forum and all worked super...
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