Red LED inside Mac Pro sleep mode?
I just upgraded to a quad core Mac Pro as my main computer. I have been using a macbook Pro connected to a Dell ultrasharp 24 for a few years and it's so nice to finally have a desktop. What a GREAT...
View ArticleMac Pro 2,1 AMD Saphire 7970 Glitching
Im running Yosemite latest version on my 2,1 mac pro, I have installed a PC Saphire 7970 GPU and while it does work in slot 1 at x16 (without boot screens) I am getting graphical lag and issues in the...
View ArticleTrim Enabler Not Working after El Captain Installation Pease Help
Hello, I have a Mac Pro 1.1 with a Samsung Prod SSD. I have successefuly installed El Captain and everything seems to be working fine but for Trim enabler. The only thing I didn’t do was to to upgrade...
View ArticleCan I make a drive "not" auto-mount on login?
Hello, By default, all the connected drives will mount on the desktop on boot or login. Is there a way to make a drive (internal or external) not mount by default? When I'd need it, I'd have to go to...
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 ArticleBest Place to sale new macbook pro
So I have the top end $4300 macbook pro touch bar 15" sealed brand new and wanna sale it. Any recommendations for saling? Ebay not so great with their selling fees.
View ArticleHow to install a PC nVidia card in a Mac Pro and how to safely do OS updates
The problem with non-EFI (PC) graphics cards is that they aren't initialized by the Mac boot sequence, so the screen remains black until a compatible driver is loaded. The built-in default OS X nVidia...
View ArticleAmd Vega an alternative to Nvidia for Mac Pro or iMac?
http://wccftech.com/amd-vega-performance-8gb-hbm2/ this mean that we can see this chip in the upcoming Mac pros? makes sense? i wonder if Apple can still put dual of these into the mac pro and maintain...
View ArticleElectric shock from touching peripherals
For the last week one of our 2013 Mac Pro's has started randomly shocking you a few times a day when you touch it's peripherals, so far it's happened with both a pair of headphones and a usb mouse,...
View ArticleiMac Pro?
I just noticed all of the 4-core Kaby Lake Xeon processors are only going to be around 74-78W. Not sure about the 6 core or 8 core. http://wccftech.com/kaby-lake-xeon-e3-1200-v6-lineup/ Is it possible...
View ArticleStrange Startup Issue Since macOS Sierra Upgrade
Hello! I have a Late 2013 nMP bought in early 2014 which originally came with OS X 10.9 Mavericks but was upgraded to OS X 10.10 Yosemite. I've recently upgraded to macOS Sierra and am experiencing...
View ArticleMac Pro 2013 Pink Startup screen
Hi, When I start my Mac Pro (2013), first screen with apple logo is pink (see attached screen). I've tried Reset NVRAM but without success. Any ideas?
View ArticleDual GPU - HD5770 & GTX970 possible??
For a 4.1/5.1 machines - is it possible to run the standard HD5770 and a GTX970/980/980ti at the same time? Each card would be hooked to a different monitor. The nvidia web drivers would be loaded....
View ArticleHelp with Frankenmac
Ten years after their release and these Mac Pros are still a lot of fun to own and to work on. I have worked on a lot of original Mac Pro 1,1's and have managed to resurrect many from what was...
View Article802.11ac, BT 4.0 and Continuity & Handoff are working on Mac Pro 2010 (Keep...
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View ArticleFreeDOS boot cd Mac Pro 3,1
I want to create a FreeDOS boot cd I can use to flash GPUs. Could someone walk me through the steps of doing so? I am unclear which version to dowload, the appropriate way to burn it, and then once it...
View ArticleWhich ssd's to raid1 fusion drive for cMP?
Hopefully the last thread in my "building a lasting fusion drive for cMP" -saga. I decided not to use hardware raid1 sled from Icy Dock for ssd's since the only way to get info about raid's health is...
View ArticleDyson Uses Mac Pros
SO VERY cool - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qo-ZXw2k-4&list=UUofLIkht-Y37LByIKGHMVGQ I used to fix high end vacuums as a side hobby, and own a Dyson DC 33. I must say, my Dyson is one of the...
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 ArticleCheck your fans
I've had my Mac Pro for a little over a year now, great machine! I use Bootcamp 99% of the time and I wish I had the time to bother about AHCI... Now since I use BootCamp 99% of the time I play video...
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