Weird sleep issue causes kernel[0]: IOATAController device blocking bus
I am stumped… Browing the forums It seems the consensus around the "kernel[0]: IOATAController device blocking bus." message I am getting in Console is that it indicates a failing HD or SSD, however,...
View ArticleNo HDMI Audio with R9 280X on Mac Pro 5,1 - Asus MX279H
Hi guys! Recently, I installed an AMD RADEON R9 280X graphic card on my Mac Pro 5,1 quad-core. It works great (and I didn't have to install any driver to make it work) but I'm not able to hear any...
View ArticleDoes Apple test their new SSDs as a QC process or is my drive used?
I bought a brand new SSD for my Mac Pro and it shows very little usage on it (hours, not space) from my initial test. Is this normal or did someone sell me a used drive? I assume Apple tests the drives...
View ArticleHowto: Fix for Bluetooth Problems in Mac Pro
Quote As many other MacPro users have discovered... it seems that the bluetooth reception range was less than a foot away from the computer... the mouse was skippy, and the keyboard would repeat...
View ArticleHow to install win 8.1 to boot camp with iso file
So I want to get my windows 8.1 64 bit pro installed to a drive in my Mac Pro 2009 running El Capitan. I have an iso file and my license key all ready for the install but I run through boot camp and...
View ArticleMaverics or El Capitón 2006 Mac Pro?
hey guys I did some searching and basically found too much info, I just want to know the basics on what I need to do. We have had this Pro for a while now, and figured it's about time she got some...
View ArticleUSB 3.1 PCIe for cMP info repository
Hi there, Anyone else have info on USB 3.1 PCIe cards for classic Mac Pro models? I've been checking regularly and have only found this Asus model for a single type C port (Nothing yet for any USB 3.1...
View ArticleFusion or SSD + HDD for creative work?
Hi all, I'm just about to sell my 3,1 Mac Pro to a friend who does creative work (photo and video). The computer has a 7200rpm WD drive, and a 250GB 850 EVO drive through a OWC accelsior S Pcie card....
View ArticleUpgrade Mac Pro 3.1 (2008)
Hi all, I am about to purchase a second-hand 2008 Mac Pro, and was looking for some advice on how to upgrade. Here are the specs: 1x Quad Core 2.8Ghz CPU 22GB RAM No hard drive ATI Radeon HD 5770 As...
View ArticleRemoving cigarette smoke from mac pro classic
Just got a used mac pro 2010, all working fine. However it is giving off a smell which I think is cigarette smoke being a none smoker this is quite annoying! Does anybody have experience with trying to...
View Article2006/2007 Mac Pro (1,1/2,1) and OS X Yosemite
This first post is usually updated with recent summarized information. Simply looking to download the Piker-Alpha macosxbootloader? Links: Piker-Alpha bootloader boot.efi with either black or light...
View Article5,1 dual processor board for $700 - worth it?
Hi guys, Just wanted your guys' opinion if a 5,1 dual proc 2.93 ghz 12 core was worth it for $700. It comes with 24 gb of RAM. Thanks
View ArticleQuestions about purchasing a used 4,1
Hello all! I currently have a 2012 rMBP that I used for development. I would like to replace it with a desktop Mac that can drive a 4K display at 60 Hz. The Mac mini and iMac are non-starters for...
View ArticleBlank screen on Dell 5K
I've looked online for fixes including things like disabled sleep on the display, disable monitor sleep in OS X and that seems to have fixed my issue until I upgraded to 10.11.3 and now my display just...
View ArticleThe Golden Guide to Flashing Graphic Cards
The Golden Guide to Flashing Graphic Cards Update March 2011 Ok, this thread is a bit old, and some things here are no longer important. For example, you can now generate automatically a 4870 / 4890...
View ArticleSeveral Kernel Panic Reboots over the last several months
Hello, I've had a couple kernel panic reboots late at night when I'm not around. Wondering what your take is on the following log? Code: Anonymous UUID: FC984446-6540-B8CF-246C-52E6A090E649 Fri Jan 29...
View ArticleThe "I just ordered/bought/got my new/refurb Mac Pro" thread [merged]
I just noticed my status has been changed from "processing" to "preparing for shipment". It would nice to have it this week..
View ArticleHelp with 1,1 yosemite
hello. Im trying to get Yosemite on my Mac Pro 1,1. I have a 64gb fd and the app file. I've tried sfott many times and continues to fail me. What else could I do? Could some one please possible clone...
View ArticleLooking for a KVM Switch for two Mac Pro's
I've got perhaps a slightly unique issue. Well maybe not. I have two Mac Pros I'm getting ready to upgrade. One if the monitors died so I'm trying to figure out a way to use both with one monitor. I...
View ArticleBeefiest Mac Pro 5,1 Processor
Hi guys. Since I soon can't wait for Apple to release a nnMP any longer, I am looking for alternatives. So here's some questions since the search engine on my favourite "buy-used" site isn't properly...
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