Mp 3,1 running Mojave via Dosdude patcher - Can I update to Catalina?

[txuss32]

If so, do I update via Mac native software update protocol or using Dosdude patcher?

Please advise.

Thank you,

J

My current setup,
MP 3,1 Early 2008
2 x 2.8 GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeon
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 2 GB
20 GB 800 MHz DDR2 FB-DIMM

 

[boyorion]

If so, do I update via Mac native software update protocol or using Dosdude patcher?

Please advise.

Thank you,

J

My current setup,
MP 3,1 Early 2008
2 x 2.8 GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeon
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 2 GB
20 GB 800 MHz DDR2 FB-DIMM

I have this exact question, lol.

 

[txuss32]

Still haven’t heard from anyone.... hoping someone can help us! =)
@dosdude1

 

[dosdude1]

Still haven’t heard from anyone.... hoping someone can help us! =)
@dosdude1

You have to use Catalina Patcher.

 

[txuss32]

You have to use Catalina Patcher.

Thanks! Any issues in updating to Catalina using setup mentioned?

 

[dosdude1]

Thanks! Any issues in updating to Catalina using setup mentioned?

Nope, shouldn't have a problem. Just make sure you don't have any monitors connected to the DisplayPort outputs of the video card.

 

[txuss32]

Nope, shouldn't have a problem. Just make sure you don't have any monitors connected to the DisplayPort outputs of the video card.

That’s good to hear. Prob a silly question but how do I go about updating if monitors are disconnected?

 

[Shadow Demon]

With your MacPro 3,1 setup, the upgrade will work perfectly using Dosdude1 Catalina patcher either by creating USB installer or the Install to Machine option. If you wish to keep Mojave than create separate APFS container for clean install and then optionally choose the Mojave container to move over applications.

Software Update can not be used for in-place update from Mojave to Catalina.

 

[DeltaMac]

You should use a different connection, such as DVI, for the patcher install. Apparently not DisplayPort.
I expect that you can't use the DisplayPort output for the patcher install.
And, that's part of the patch, so when the install is complete, you can then switch back to the DisplayPort for your needs.

 

[boyorion]

I have this exact question, lol.

Nice, it got answered. I was in the discord today asking and the forum was quicker. Nice.

We have the same computer except I have the gtx 770 and much less RAM. Good luck upgrading to Catalina and apfs. I backed up my drive today in preparation.