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Drooo

macrumors newbie
Original poster
Jul 8, 2021
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There is an instruction to install the patched OS using a usb 2.0 hub, because Sonoma doesn't support the usb 1.1 protocol that is part of the Mac Pro 5,1 build. This is fixed with a post install root patcher, so all the usb ports work again. But does this hub need to be powered, or not? Seems to me to be a crucial piece of information to have before starting the search for a usb 2.0 hub. Does anyone know for sure?
 

aj19876

macrumors newbie
May 10, 2024
12
5
The USB 2 hub does not need to be powered.

I used an Apple A1243 keyboard which has two built-in USB ports (USB 2 hub). With the mouse plugged directly into the keyboard, both functioned during the installation process.
 
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