Just boot OC first to make sure it works and I will need the Path from bootcamp nothing else for now.
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MP 7,1 OpenCore on Mac Pro 7,1
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Ok. I made 6950xt work in Monterey with an SSDT on a a x299 mobo. It should be possible for the Mac pro 7,1 or cMP to work too. So as a proof of concept spoofing device-id is enough.
Another solution is to add the device-id to the driver's plist.
Another PC:
Another solution is to add the device-id to the driver's plist.
Another PC:
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Ok. I made 6950xt work in Monterey with an SSDT on a a x299 mobo. It should be possible for the Mac pro 7,1 or cMP to work too. So as a proof of concept spoofing device-id is enough.
Another solution is to add the device-id to the driver's plist.
Another PC:
Any updates to this? Did the end up returning his 6950xt?
Hi buddy, if we are talking about me then yes I am fine.. I just kinda gave up
! I still have the card and have time looking into it again now.
Hi Startergo, can I use this "EFI for real Macs" in my 7,1 for easy switching between Mac OS and Windows 11? Is there a specific opencore package for the 7.1? I have a rx6800xt and getting a 6900XT so don't need the spoofing for a 6950. Thanks
You can try the OC package without the SSDT spoofing. I am not sure I understand why you need OC in the first place? You can install and boot Windows 11 without OC. First install Bootcamp (Windows 10) and then upgrade to Windows 11 with the MCT.
Yeah, I have 11 running without bootcamp on an internal SSD in my 7,1 that used to be in my 5,1, I guess the best thing to do is just install Bootcamp drivers in Windows, I was afraid it might install the GPU drivers and mess with my AMD Adrenalin drivers. Just looking for the easiest way to switch between Mac OS and Windows as I used to use Opencore to do it in my 5,1.
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Is your GPU not natively supported? That is, has a bootscreen? If so, you can set things up to always show this and then select from there. I would use RefindPlus in your shoes but a native GPU should also do the job.
Would actually like to get my hands on a log file from a RefindPlus run on MP71. Please let me know if willing to test (you should be able to run from the ESP on a USB stick for testing) and I will PM you to discuss the steps and send a trial build of RefindPlus.
I installed bootcamp drivers today, and all is good can now switch between Monterey and Windows 11. My GPU is a Sonnet RX6800XT but I get the boot screen in the 7,1. I pulled the W5500X MPX that came with the 7,1. I can run the refindPlus if you want.
What restriction is this on a 5,1? I'm running Sequoia via OCLP on a 4,1->5,1 and can use all 24 cores. Just fired up a Handbrake encode to test this. 12 real cores maxed out, plus the 12 virtual cores mostly maxed out.
WOW. I read in a past post that Opencore was not able to utilize all cores on the 5,1?
Anyone remembering reading that?
Your signature indicates you have OC…. 🤔
Does it use all cpu cores on your machine….?
I never really checked. will check on a session though.
I haven't noticed a difference, that's for sure.
Although this is what I searched.
Core Limitations for Mac Pro 5,1 with OpenCore on Sequoia
Supported Core Count
- Maximum Cores: The Mac Pro 5,1 can utilize a maximum of 4 cores when running macOS Sequoia.
- Dual Socket Limitation: If your Mac Pro has dual socket CPUs, booting with more than 4 cores will cause the system to panic. OpenCore Legacy Patcher automatically disables additional cores in this case.
Where did you read it?
If it’s chatGPT or similar I would ignore it.
I first read it here, someone mentioned.
Then I couldn't find it. I then used chatGPT.
Will most certainly ignore it for sure.
I do not see any performance drawbacks on large sessions. That's usually when I see cores being stressed.
Thank you.👍
are you sure you are not thinking of 3,1 not being able to utilize its second processor?
Not sure now, but I thought it was any Mac Pro 2009 / 2010.
How can one test to make sure all cores are working?
I, myself have never noticed a performance drop from Monterey to Sequoia.
( MY Bad ), and was bewildered ChatGPT would state those findings though.
Launch Activity Monitor.
/Applications/Utilities/Activity Monitor.app
Go to the Menu: Window -> CPU History
You can visually see all cores (and virtual cores) to see how busy they are. Then launch something that uses all available threads. Or open a bunch of crap to force high CPU loads. Multiple browsers, etc.