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    MP 1,1-5,1 Failed Mac Pro 5,1(once 4.1) firmware upgrade to 144.0.0.0.0 version

    Hi there. I've got this Mac Pro (once 4.1) upgraded to the firmware version MP51.0089.B00 and I'm trying to upgrade to Mojave and install the firmware 144.0.0.0.0 to get the boot from NVME option. I've tried everything the guides online suggested me to troubleshoot. I've removed every...
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    MP 1,1-5,1 Need new GPU(s) for dual Apple Cinemas on mid 2010 Mac Pro.

    Please make your recommendations for a dual GPU or 2xGPU that will work in my Mac Pro, 5,1 mid 2010… I understand the GPU must be metal capable in order to utilize the Mojave firmware update/upgrade. I’m running 2 Apple Cinema displays via DVI ports, and primarily use this machine for Logic...
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    MP 1,1-5,1 Mac Pro 5.1 black screen on startup

    Hi First off i‘m afraid I’m not very computer literate. in the process of upgrading my Mac Pro 5.1 2010 6-core 3.33. 5770 GPU. i recently got a Sapphire 580 GPU - I needed a ‘metal’ card in order to go from high sierra to Mojave. I managed to do the kext thing (following instructions) to get...
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    MP 1,1-5,1 GPU is black and blank fan spins

    Trying to upgrade Graphics Card. GT120 and system (4,1/5,1 High Sierra) works fine, but when I swap it out for a AMD Radeon HD 7950 (mac addition) it chimes, fans spin but blank screen. (no boot or anything.) using a Dell Ultrasharp U2718Q monitor through mini port (not sure if that matters.)...