How to install OpenCore from SCRATCH on Mac Pro 5,1

How to install Martin Lo's OpenCore package from scratch on a Mac Pro 5,1 and Monterey.
Links and Chapter markers below. These GPU's support Metal in Mojave and if they were sold by Apple have the boot screen, AMD Radeon HD 7950 Mac Edition. NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 Mac Edition. NVIDIA Quadro K5000 for Mac.
MARTIN LO’S OPENCORE PACKAGE FOR THE MAC PRO 5,1
forums.macrumors.com/attachme... (Direct download for 0.9.8)
forums.macrumors.com/.../acti.... (Read the info here and older versions of OpenCore
/ @h9826790 Martin Lo youtube Channel
BBEdit (for editing the Config.plist)
www.barebones.com/products/bb...
Enable GOP install video (to install GOP insto your Mac Pro boot rom)
• Ultimate Mac Pro 5,1 O...
Mr Macintosh to download Monterey 12.7.4 or other Mac OS versions
mrmacintosh.com/macos-12-mont...
Wifi and Blue tooth upgrade video
• Mac Pro 5,1 Bluetooth ...
OPENCORE LEGACY PATCHER ( if you want to not use Martin Lo’s package use this instead)
dortania.github.io/OpenCore-L...
PIXLAS MOD (for power hungry graphics cards
• TheHouseOfMoth Mac Pro...
Chapter Markers
0:00 Intro
00:24 Winner Announcement of the free Steam Deck
00:39 - Intro to installing Martin Lo Opencore Package for the Mac Pro 5,1
01:24 - What you need before starting the install process.
02:59 - Hard Drive selection (where to install OpenCore)
03:51 - Graphics card to start with for the install
04:21 - Booting into Mojave with native Apple bootloader
04:40 - Enable GOP (gives you boot screen without opencore when using a non apple EFI GPU)
05:10 - PRAM reset
05:50 - Boot into Recovery mode to tdisable SIP (System Integrity Protection))
06:34 - Reboot into Mojave
06:69 - Drive formatting for OpenCore and Montery (apple Disk Utility
07:37 - Download Martin Lo OpenCore Package 0.9.8
07:48 - Mount EFI to install OpenCore Part 1 (dealing with Apple Security Settings)
09:09 - Mount EFI Partition.app
10:12 - Copy Opencore onto the EFI
10:44 - Note about THumb Drives
11:03 - Looking inside the EFI folder
11:26 - Bless OpenCore
12:35 - Reboot and see OpenCore in action
13:00 - Install your Metal GPU
13:11 - WARNING! before installing Monterey
13:54 - Edit the Config.plist
16:43 - Download full Monterey installer 12.7.4
17:25 - Install Mac OS Monterey
19:54 - Reset the Config.plist to its original state (drag and drop and replace)
20:50 - Final Notes

[@MacSoundSolutions]

FYI when updating to Monterey you will loose Bluetooth and WiFi unless you update your card Mac Pro 5,1 Bluetooth Wifi Upgrade! Check out my video on how to do it kzbin.info/www/bejne/hoXXgJ9nYs6Ubsk

[@thefattmish]

Awesome video. Thanks for being so thorough.

[@josemedeiros007]

Excellent video and tutorial Lansing. Yes, I would like to see a video on you installing Sonoma using OCLP.

[@RenatoPernett]

Thank you for this video man. I literally waited it before doing the whole thing. Although written guides are clear, this video helps us a lot.

[@ro5han1971]

Awesome Video! Been dreading this upgrade for a while but you did such an awesome job explaining and it was a breeze!

[@nihilistzen6133]

Nice. Thanks for the video. I have an M1 that I use for a daily, but I just dug my 6-core 5.1 out of storage and was looking to tinker with opencore.

[@johnnyquid-xj4kk]

You read my mind. Haven’t tinkered w my 5,1 for a while, and this has been in the back of my mind. I’ll take a crack at it this weekend. Thanks.

[@theredrabbit6836]

thanks for yet another great video for cMP lovers

[@brian.m89]

Thank you Very Much Lance. This video is Gold! Appreciate this very much!

[@JudgeFredd]

Thanks for this video !

[@rhkarma]

You're a life saver! What a great tutorial.

[@MichelangeloVisconti]

Thanks for the video Lance. Just for keep things simpler, is possible to install directly Monterey using a usb thumb created with OCLP and then don´t build and apply OCLP patches but put the Martin Lo EFI in the 1st bay hd. Then a PRam reset just for be sure to not confuse OC with OCLP nvram things (with this method is possible to install directly also Ventura and Sonoma). Otherwise you can create a Monterey thumb with the createmedia command from terminal and then write the Martin Lo EFI folder on the thumb efi partition. Tested both method!

[@itoltd]

So useful, thanks !

[@RarefiedError]

so many steps, but at least finally someone clearly demoed and explained it. (even though for me, I'm content with MX23 linux on it)

[@stephencawker1565]

I remember Lance!.lol..When I had the Emac!..1.45 ghz.core 2 duo!..lol.60gb 7200...lol....And are friend Dosdude!.helped me bump up the Emac to Mountain Lion!..I was so grateful...This is great what you know about the 5.1..very impressive.....

[@TheDrumhead54]

Thanks so much Lance. This video is greatly appreciated! It seems as though my Mac Pro 2012 didn’t like OCLP. My 2009 Mac Pro with M Lo’s OC and Monterey is truly smooth.

[@MacSoundSolutions]

Good to hear👍

[@MyGeogy]

Martins is better than oclp😮? Can you please explain?

[@MacSoundSolutions]

@@MyGeogy​​⁠when it comes to the Mac Pro 5,1 Martins runs Mac OS natively it does not hack the OS by installing patches into the OS, OCLP is fine as well but it’s for all different Mac models and patches the OS to get things working, like graphic drivers Bluetooth Wi-Fi etc. you can install Sonoma with OCLP and Martins only goes to Monterey but there are many apps the Mac Pro 5,1 will not work with in Sonoma because of AVX2 instructions are not supported by the Xeon possessors. So if you want to run Monterey on a 5,1 Martin’s might run a bit better and allows you to boot back into Mojave the last native OS for the 5,1, OCLP does not support Mojave.

[@MacSoundSolutions]

If it says it’s off then it is, if opencore and Monterey are running then what’s the issue

[@MacSoundSolutions]

Yea go with Monterey and Inwoikd go with Martin Lo’s OC package, but that’s just my preference. I’m using Pro Tools Ultimate with Monterey and all is good. Be away that the Rx580 may have a bios switch on the card, it will work in performance mode not quiet mode.

[@stephencawker1565]

Im so lucky the 6.1 lets me use the sintech adaptor..the 2tb EVO Plus is going to Fly!.tks Lance...

[@TruenorthmtGod]

Awesome

[@jamesfmackenzie]

Would love to see an “OCLP from scratch” video!

[@mvrck-pb5pk]

Great stuff Lance and thanks for sharing your journeys with the Mac Pro's. How's the Mac Pro 7,1 holding the hardware you moved from the 5,1? Cheers

[@MacSoundSolutions]

All good so far, it’s like a perkier 5,1. Everything is a bit faster not leaps and bounds. Will do a video on it soon.

[@mvrck-pb5pk]

@@MacSoundSolutions Thanks for your reply Lance, looking forward to your updates on the Mac Pro 7,1. Cheers

[@stephencawker1565]

You should do a little FaceTime chat!,with the winner of the give away prize Lance, maybe....he,ll be like thanks man!...this thing is great...lol...Im going to watch the mc fiver link this weekend for sure..looking forward to see what's going on there...........Ginna sit back and smoke a Jay..and see how that baby rolls....

[@MacSoundSolutions]

Steam Deck Winner announced! 0:26

[@ThomasWilbur]

Sent you an email. Looking forward to the steam deck 👍. Your videos have been really helpful in setting up my Mac Pro 4,1

[@mishkavoigt6720]

Awesome video! Thanks so much Lance. Really great tutorial and easy steps to follow. I just have one question : After the install, I only have one monitor working (in Mojave both worked fine) I there a fix for this? Thanks in advance and keep up the good work :-)

[@mishkavoigt6720]

@@MacSoundSolutions Thanks for the reply! Aaah ok so dual screens plugged into the display ports doesn’t work without the new Bluetooth/Wifi card? That’s interesting. Will check out your video on that. Cheers!

[@MacSoundSolutions]

@@mishkavoigt6720 oops sorry that was a reply to another person, all your outputs should work, what GPU do you have and what OS are you on now?Sometimes it takes plugging and unplugging the monitor while the computer is on to wake up the port, or a pram reset but that can unbless opencore, and you may have to rebless it if it does.

[@mishkavoigt6720]

⁠@@MacSoundSolutionshaha no worries at all, I thought it was a little strange the WiFi card affecting the monitor outputs. 😅 I have the RX 5700 XT, and upgraded from Mojave to Monterey I’ll try your tip with the unplugging and see if that works. Thanks again man, appreciate your support! :)

[@shiningprince]

This is awesome timing as I was just looking for the correct way to do Martin Lo's OC on my 5,1. Thanks! BTW, I know there must be a reason, but I can't help wondering why the edits to the config.plist, which returned everything to normal state at the end through a drag-n-drop, why doesn't Martin Lo just have two versions of the file in his package, one for "installing" and one for returning to normal state - so that both can be drag-n-dropped. Seems like it would be easier.

[@MacSoundSolutions]

Good point and yeah it would be easier but every updated package would need it yet the config.plist has to be named the config.plist so you would have to rename it and that could cause more confusion. Plus one should learn how to get around the config.plist to make changes like adding thunderbolt set to “true” if you have a thunderbolt card etc.

[@AnthonyChopra]

on my MacBookPro2012 non retina i now have MacOs14.3.1 and for a fallback and old apps i use MacOS10.11 // macOS10.8 with Opencore Legacy patcher. i may also install opencore on my Second drive to see if it helps the bootspeed. My 5,1 macpro is on ventura but has some boot issues now and then but again ill reinstall opencore legacy patcher on a usb instead for that system

[@stephencawker1565]

Lance,Just so we know, my ss Polaris nvme ssd came in, but I forgot that I went with the 256 gb for 75$.so I put it in the 6.1 and the Black magic score was 1345 write, 1425 read..Not bad!..for the 256gb.I think the ss Polaris 1tb, is an excellent porpreitory nvme,for the 5.1..because it's still 3500 read 2450 write, and there's already enough little tricks here, that Lance knows, to get the 5.1 dialled in!..so a Oem apple nvme is always safe for bootcamp, right Lance...the ss Polaris is Good!.It's way better than the gen 4 ssubx ssd guys. 3 lanes..not 2..OEM..NVME

[@ivanjuarez1412]

I am waiting for the Sonoma video

[@davidgordon9180]

Hi Lance. Nice work defining the ML install. Intrigued re: your mention of NVMe in PCIe being slower than 2.5in in a SATA bay. I thought onboard SATA limited speed to 3G/s whereas x4 slot-mounted NVMe improved on that even with PCIe 2.0 in the cMP?

[@MacSoundSolutions]

That’s only referring to placing opencore on sata bay 1 instead of on a NVMe. Makes for quicker boot times, the system can be on the NVMe and yes that is faster but better to have opencore installed in bay 1, it does not need to be installed on the system / boot drive.

[@davidgordon9180]

@@MacSoundSolutions That’s very interesting Lance. So, the system only needs to see one OC EFI folder installed somewhere, wherever? Why is OC itself faster via SATA?

[@MacSoundSolutions]

Yes you only want one install of opencore and it is best on sata bay one just because that is where the Mac looks for the system first so it sees opencore first and loads the bootloader, opencore is just a bootloader, after you select the boot drive it’s done.

[@davidgordon9180]

@@MacSoundSolutions Cool beans, that all makes sense. Thanks for your time and the great content Lance. Btw, hope you’re enjoying the 7,1. Went that way myself cos of flexibility and love it.

[@piperjeff3284]

Great Video! So just to be clear, I need to reconfigure the plist even if i'm just updating from 12.7.1 to 12.7.4? Thanks!

[@MacSoundSolutions]

Yes you do I have several update videos

[@shiningprince]

Hey Lance, FYI, after following your EnableGOP video on my 5,1, I finally moved from OCLP to Martin Lo's version. Sure enough there was something in it that OCLP didn't have that allowed my McFiver's 10G ethernet to work really well. I have a 10G fiber connection in my home with 10G routers and one 2.5G router. But with the OCLP, the ethernet only would get a little over 1G speeds. Now with Martin Lo's OC I got close to 6,000Mbps up and down on the direct 10G ethernet connection, but also still close to 2,500Mbps on the 2.5G router so it works really well. Oddly even the Sonnet 10G external thunderbolt adapter I use on my Mac Pro 2013 only gets 2,000~3,000Mbps on the direct 10G line. But I wanted to ask you, in one of your videos, I can't remember which one, you said that there was an issue with the McFiver. Some thing that I had to be careful about? When installing or reinstalling or else something else I can't remember. Can you think of what that might be?

[@MacSoundSolutions]

I think it’s just the fact that EnableGOP doesn’t play nice with the McFiver when holding the option key on boot to force the Apple bootloader before opencore loads. So if you need to use EnabkeGOP to boot into an older supported Mac OS without opencore you need to pull the opencore drive and just boot like normal like into Mojave and you will get the Apple bootloader. Thanks for posting your findings.

[@shiningprince]

@@MacSoundSolutions Oh, yeah, that is it. Now also the behavior I observed on boot also makes sense. I didn't add the McFiver back in until I was sure everything was running smoothly with EnableGOP. Many thanks!

[@Nonprofiteers]

Thanks for this, Lance, very helpful. I have already upgraded my Mac 5,1 to Catalina using the Dosdude patcher. Any problem going to Monterey using your method from this starting point? You mentioned Mojave as the starting point; that's why I ask. Thanks, again.

[@MacSoundSolutions]

I would put opencore on its own drive and install Monterey on its own drive, not updating over the Catalina drive with Monterey.

[@Nonprofiteers]

@@MacSoundSolutions Thanks again for the quick response, Lance. Like you, I have a music studio and will be able to use protools again with the monterey upgrade.

[@stephencawker1565]

Maybe we should see how that 5.1 card is for these 5.1 guys...just an idea for you to maybe get a free Flexx Lx 400 5.1 card, for testing this card.This is a major 5.1 channel big time!

[@RipeR1978]

Amazing video, can you please provide the direct link to download the mount EFI partition app ? thanks a million

[@elminero49]

Hey Lance, Do you have a STUDER Reel to Real ? or do you only record digitally? Years ago I used to repair the old reel to reels both audio and video. The old technology is still a lot fun and sounds a bit more mellow.

[@MacSoundSolutions]

Nope all digital for many years, the last time I did a tape session was about 12 years ago, and I had not used tape for a long time, it was fun but also weird to be punching and rewinding etc but I got my start in analog and worked with tape for many years, it was a Studer and a NEVE consol at Sear Sound in NYC for my last tape session.

[@a_mouse6858]

Lance, can you summarize the principle motivation for using Martin Lo's preconfigured EFI vs. just using OCLP? (assuming Monterey). Is this just a matter of familiarity, or is there a compelling technical advantage in your system? One thing I like about the OCLP approach (for the 5,1 anyway) is that it leaves the system seal in place, so Apple Software Restore still work for bootable backups. Is that also true with Martin Lo's package?

[@MacSoundSolutions]

I have a video explaining the differences but Martin’s does not “patch” the OS it runs Mac OS natively where OCLP modifies the OS like patching graphics cards drivers, legacy Bluetooth and WiFi cards etc. So Monterey should run a tad quicker on the 5,1. Opencore largely patcher is a one size meets all, where Martins is tailor made for the 5,1. It was also out way before OCLP to a hardware video encoding. OCLP has come a long way and makes the install process easier. And I used Martins since Catalina came out and it never failed me.

[@MacSoundSolutions]

And yes you can boot of recovery.

[@clivedcarter]

DITTO! What would be helpful would be a 2 x 2 table, with X-axis headings MLO and OCLP; and on the Y-axis, Advantages and Disadvantages. Please Lance?!

[@cosmocopus156]

Would like to see the OCLP Sonoma video.

[@ro5han1971]

Yes Please Sonoma update needed! I believe we cannot just upgrade through system settings!

[@nedwitham7020]

Just to check, I originally went from High Sierra to Big Sur. Is there any difference in your process going from Big Sur to Monterey or should I go back to HS? Also, do I need to flash my GPU? I’m terrified that I will brick my Mac.

[@MacSoundSolutions]

No need to go back to HS just make the changes to your config.plist before the install. Opencore will not brick your Mac, always backup your data first. You don’t need to flash your GPU but if you want you can install enable GOP watch my video on that.

[@MyGeogy]

Hi 👋 Can you please upload oclp Sonoma on 5,1?

[@stephencawker1565]

I more thing Lance.i ran the Samsung Magician on the 256gb ss Polaris,and it said not available, but it let me run the speed test,,,on the 6.1 and the 256gb was 1589 read!..and 1540 write!...I was like wtf!...wow...thats fast!..no shit Lance...the 256 gb ss Polaris...wow

[@stephencawker1565]

I haven't watched enough about the 5.1 Lance,Can you get the ssubx ssd cooking,,in the 5.1?..or is 7200 and mc fiver....ok...all watch..sorry..I,m not sure if you figured out how to run the ssubx,,ss Polaris etc..on the 5.1..but ya guys...the ss Polaris is good..if your gonna stay OEM,,its the best OEM ssd 100%..but the 1.and 2 tb are called the pm981 m2.s Cool.....ss Polaris.is like 980 pro....lol..not really...lol..but close..with 1600 max read bottleneck...lol

[@jgarza839]

Hey Lance! Thank you for this video, just what I needed, I am assuming it is safe to do this process working from Catalina instead of Mojave, Correct? Thank you Thank you SIR!! Do you have a patreon account?

[@MacSoundSolutions]

Yes it’s the same, I don’t have a patteon account but was thinking to set one up soon. You can do super thanks here on youtube. 😊

[@jgarza839]

Great!! Thank you! Now here is a great question for you, does your current version of ProTools run better now on Monterey than your older version did on Catalina! Did you notice a difference when opening large sessions or maybe less crashes, behaving a bit more stable perhaps? Oh BTW for some reason I can’t use Super thanks, something went wrong with my Google Pay (googlies are investigating the cause) but I found you on PayPal is PayPal good?? Thank you for your help man!

[@jgarza839]

@@MacSoundSolutions You Are very welcome Lance, one more question!! Does your current version of Pro tools (2023 I assume) run better on Monterey than your older version of Pro Tools running on catalina? is it faster and more efficient, does it seem to handle tasks better? opening large sessions? I want to make the jump to MLOC on my 5,1 to install Monterey and the Newest supported version of PT to have access to all the new Atmos features, but are a little skeptical about how well my computer would be able to handle it!

[@enaj]

Thanks Lance. About to do this after postponing it many times. My mojave 5.1 with 580 and 4tb ssd aystemdrive is still working flawlessly, but now stuck with no updates anymore for logic and ableton live. Want to be sure that firewire stays working for my uad firewire audio interface. Anyone did the monterey upgrade and still has the firewire ports working?

[@MacSoundSolutions]

The ports work but the drivers support are what may not. Best to not erase your Mojave drive so you can always go back/

[@capitanknightfilms3986]

Great video Lance, just a quick one! After installing OC from scratch on my mac pro 5,1( running os mojave) I decided to update to Big sur, once I had it up and running i decided to turn SIP back on, however when i checked the csrutil status showed as Status : enabled (custome configuration) Apple internal : disabled Kext signing : disable File System P : disable Debugging R: enabled Dtrace R : enabled NVRam p : enabled Base system V : enabled Follow by ; this is an u supported configurTion likely to break in the future and leave your machine in an unknown state!! Whats all these mean, in simple english ? Should i be worried ? Thank you for your observations

[@MacSoundSolutions]

I not sure because I always left SIP off, it most likely has to do with the things that opencore loads on boot. I don’t think it’s an issue. You might want to get on Mac Rumors and ask there or o. The opencore Facebook group.

[@ivanjuarez1412]

Ok I gonna ask a dumb question, can you get a small SSD put it in Bay 1 install opencore and thats it. Then run Monterey or whatever on nvme or whatever would that work?

[@MacSoundSolutions]

Yes not dumb, the ssd can be exFAT or APFS format.

[@gidrogen1298]

Hello! What should I do if my Mac Pro 5.1 with an RX 6800XT running MacOS Monterey displays the error "Window Server unexpectedly quit," and I also see screen artifacts? I've performed a Pixel Mod, but the problem persists. Could reinstalling MacOS Monterey help? Interestingly, I don't encounter this issue on Windows 11. I'm using the OpenCore Legacy Patcher 1.4.2. Initially, I was using a GTX Titan on MacOS Monterey, but then I switched to the RX 6800XT without reinstalling the system.

[@MacSoundSolutions]

Did you flash the 6800 with Syncretic’s patch?

[@gidrogen1298]

@@MacSoundSolutions I bought it from macvidcards-europe

[@josemedeiros007]

Did you revert your OCLP root patch's for the Nvidia GTX Titan before installing your AMD RX 6800 XT?

[@gidrogen1298]

@@josemedeiros007 Good afternoon No I didn't do that, all I did was do a Pixel Mod and install a new video card

[@gidrogen1298]

⁠@@MacSoundSolutions I bought it on macvidcards-europe, it is stitched

[@embeddedsoundlive7427]

Dude, right on brother save me a couple grand

[@phonetics8272]

Hey, thanks for the video...I see your power cable for the GPU comming from behind that fan. Is it just routed that way from the two connectors on the motherboard or is it connected somewhere else? I have problems with power for my gpu (bought from dqupgrades). As a solution I have the one to 8 pin from the motherboard and the 6pin powered via a sata to power cable, but still don´t have enough power it seems... . So now I´ve ordered a dual sata to 6pin power, in the hope to have enough combined with the one on the motherboard. But doing so I lose two sata connections ofcourse... . Elaborate question maybe, but if anyone could help... . Thx!

[@MacSoundSolutions]

It helps to say what GPU you have? But I have done the Pixlas mod, check “the house of moth”video here on KZbin. You basically tap power direct off the PSU giving power hungry GPUs enough power. It is a bit of a pain to do but parts are cheap.

[@phonetics8272]

@@MacSoundSolutions Hey, thanks for the rapid response! I have radeon r9 280x and a gforce gtx 680, both booted for mac and bought via dqupgrades... I´ve ordered the said cables, but will check your video to go straight from the powersupply! Thx!

[@briantwede174]

Great video, but I have tried it twice and still no Bluetooth or Wifi. Do i need to undo the CSRUTIL DISABLE? or restore SIP? My Bluetooth hardware is Apple's. It's Monterrey 12.7.4, as suggested in your video. I already tried 12.7.5 with no change. I also restored the config plist to it's original settings. Any ideas?

[@MacSoundSolutions]

You need to install a new card for Monterey, that is explained in Martin’s Read me file in his opencore package. I have a video on how to do it.

[@gassanovfuad]

Did you ever use radeon R9280x, do you enable h264 encoder ?

[@MacSoundSolutions]

I did way back when and have a video on flashing one but don’t think they support Metal not sure.

[@RetroPanic]

Would like to see Sonoma from scratch ❤

[@ThomasWilbur]

Sonoma can be installed on the Mac Pro 4,1/5,1 however the USB doesn’t work unless you plug in a hub. I found that using a USB 3.0 PCI card gets around this but you can only use the USB ports on the card. As for GPU, I use the RX 580 and it works perfectly.

[@KevinTapiaMusic]

Anyone have an idea on how to fix a "Could not set boot device property: 0xe00002e2" error when blessing the efi?

[@baldego1]

Lance, how do you get around the black screen once you put your Metal GPU back in? How do I install Monterey without being able to get to the boot screen? I've looked all over the web, and haven't been able to find a viable solution.

[@MacSoundSolutions]

You have to install and bless opencore then you will get the bootscreen with the metal GPU. If you did install opencore and it works with Mojave and the old GPU try different outputs on the metal GPU. the bootloader only outputs out of one output, might be hdmi or DisplayPort.

[@baldego1]

@@MacSoundSolutions Problem solved. It was the BIOS switch on the GPU (AMD RX 580). I enlisted some help from Macschrauber on this and EnableGop. Thanks for your help and recommendation!

[@MacSoundSolutions]

Ah yes the old bios switch issue, has to be set to performance mode, sorry didn’t catch that.

[@Lanceb748]

Hi Lance! I’m Lance! Is it possible to go from Mojave to Sonoma?? Thanks for this video. I am in the recording Industry as well trying to stretch my Mac 5,1!

[@MacSoundSolutions]

You can with opencore legacy patcherif you have a comparable GPU, Martin’s ends at Monterey, Opencore Legacy patcher does not support booting into Mojave once you transition to Sonoma so there’s that. Also some apps will crash if they are AVX2 dependent as old Xeons do not support AVX2 that’s why I stick with a Monterey.

[@Lanceb748]

Thank You for replying! I currently have a RX580 at the moment. I just need something to be able to run Pro Tools Ultimate, so looks like from what you are saying Monterey might be my best solution?

[@iM-mf1ke]

Sonoma install…. Yes, please !

[@MacSoundSolutions]

I need to get my hands on a RX580 or something compatible with Sonoma. I did install OCLP on my 6,1 with Sonoma without issue and to my surprise the OS was using both GPUs

[@SuperDave502]

That might be something you also show us as I’m sure others are also thinking of using oclp on those 6,1’s. Enjoy your presentation of this topic.

[@jeremsgarage]

@@MacSoundSolutionsthat is great to know! Gives me hope for my 6,1

[@57thprod41]

I have a question? Moyave is on my NVME ( pci slot) and I want to install Monterey on this NVME ? How to make it? I have to format it? Is it possible without issues? thanks

[@MacSoundSolutions]

Install opencore on an internal drive preferably a ssd in sata bay 1 you can use that drive for whatever you want. I would first clone your Mojave drive so you have a bootable backup or just buy a new NVMe to install Monterey on so you have the Mojave drive as a fall back. Carbon copy cloner can copy the Mojave drive.

[@KanetheRoo]

Hey Lance. have you ever ran into a problem where you couldn't install Monterey on the Mac 5,1 itself because I installed opencore and once it was all set up, whenever I tried to install Monterey it would tell me to contact apple support. So to get around this issue I created a bootable USB, and installed it on my SSD on my MacBook, after that was done I chucked it back into the 5,1 then it decided to work. I haven't had any problems with it so I'm sure it's fine, I was just wondering if you've ran into this issue before. Thank you for the awesome video, it helped a lot. Kane

[@MacSoundSolutions]

No I have not which installer did you use?

[@KanetheRoo]

@@MacSoundSolutions the same Monterey install that you used in your video

[@MacSoundSolutions]

@@KanetheRooHmmm not sure , and I had just reinstalled it on my 5,1. To make the video.

[@KanetheRoo]

@@MacSoundSolutions i did enable GOP before i started anything to do with open core. that's the only thing i did different to the video. but that's OK it's all working now the only thing i've noticed is if it's on for long periods of time, like i turn it on in the morning then turn it off at night. it doesn't like to shut down it just gets stuck on a blank wallpaper. But that could just be because I'm running a RX 570.

[@KanetheRoo]

@@MacSoundSolutions also while I've got your attention is there any way to get a later version of logic working on Monterey I understand with 11 I won't get all the features because it's an Intel Mac but I would still like the latest UI

[@itoltd]

Is it possible to do the whole installation with a Mac Pro 7,1 and then put the disk in a Mac Pro 5,1? I'm sure it's advisable to do it with a 5,1 in any case.

[@MacSoundSolutions]

I would think so, I booted into my 5,1 opencore drive in my 7,1 so I guess you could install Martins package on a drive in the 7,1 bless it as well as install Monterey without the need to make changes in the config.plist then install them in the 5,1. You have to boot into recovery mode in the 7,1 and allow booting off other system drives in security settings.

[@perejoancompanyvalenti7908]

Hi, I want to go from OCLP to Martin Lo Opencore. Can I follow your steps or I need to do something extra? Thank you very much

[@MacSoundSolutions]

What OS are you currently on? Are you installing an OS or just want to switch opencore, I think you can just replace the boot and OC folders and rebless opencore, but make sure SIP is off, you should get a warning from the bless opencore app telling you if SIP is enabled or that it was successfully blessed. I would not do the pram resets because that will re enable SIP. If you upgrade the OS to Monterey you have to do the config.plist edits once you have replaced Opencore folders and blessed the drive Opencore is on. So boot up, replace folders, bless. If SIP is on you will have to boot into recovery to turn it off which means doing the whole install process.

[@steveo1574]

Hey Mac Sound, would it be possible to enlist your help i'm having with my 5,1? I have some red lights on the cpu tray and determined it has to do with the processors I upgraded to. Not sure what to do next and could use your help. do you use discord?

[@MacSoundSolutions]

watch my three CPU update videos especially the latest one as I had some issues with the LEDs etc, you most likely just have to re install them again, check the sockets for any stuff that might have gotten in there and don't over tighten them if using lided cpus. I am really busy for through next week with work so maybe after next week on discord.

[@steveo1574]

@@MacSoundSolutions So I have a 2009 mac pro and I bought the upgraded xeon X5690s but it doesn't have the bracket like I've seen in some mac pros to secure the cpu or a clip like I've seen in the 2019 mac pros. could this be the case?

[@steveo1574]

@@MacSoundSolutions what might be your discord? I tried looking you up on google but didn't have luck.

[@MacSoundSolutions]

@@steveo1574 please watch my video on installing 5690s your questions will get answered. Dual CPU 2009 don’t have clips. Mac Pro 2009 5,1 CPU upgrade dual Xeon 5690s issues, fixes, benchmarks! kzbin.info/www/bejne/kH3JXquEiKqSeZY my discord is macsound_22580

[@steveo1574]

@@MacSoundSolutions I have I've come to the realization that I need to install the old processors, upgrade the 4,1 which I thought was a 5,1 to a 5,1 then reinstall the processors so it can take the new processors. Problem is I don't have a de-lidder. Should I do this or can I keep the lid on and just add a rubber spacer? I only have 1 of those black brackets left I mis placed the one. So after installing the old processors the light no longer come on but I still cannot get anything to display.

[@TheDrumhead54]

Question about the SIP. I have been trying to turn off the SIP. I tried cmd +R and typed csrutil enable and restarted and when I check in System report t shows System Integrity Protection: Disabled. What’s happening do you know? I have Martin Lo’s OC 9.8 installed on my 2012 Mac Pro. With Monterey 12.7.4 .

[@MacSoundSolutions]

If it says it’s off then it’s off, so what’s the issue?

[@TheDrumhead54]

@@MacSoundSolutions It says it disabled when I try to enable the SIP. Is it safe to leave the SIP disabled?

[@MacSoundSolutions]

you have to boot into recovery mode to disable or enable it, I have never had an issue with it disabled.

[@MacSoundSolutions]

@@TheDrumhead54check out Martin Lo KZbin channel he has a video on disabling SIP

[@TheDrumhead54]

@@MacSoundSolutions Sorry to bother you with questions and I’ve done all those procedures.I apologize for asking for your help and experience in using OC. I have followed your instructions to install M Lo’s OC from scratch on a new SSD and and it works.

[@Godflowtino]

Honestly thank you so much if possible can you answer me how to fix my computer that has already been installed but for some reason I came back home and it keeps restarting

[@MacSoundSolutions]

Hard to say need more info, did you edit the config.plist before installing Monterey?

[@Godflowtino]

@@MacSoundSolutions you fixied it in your other videos lool I had an outdated OLCP NOW I’m debating leaving monetary 12.6 for something faster more stable especially for Xbox cloud gaming and using one studio drop your donation link

[@MacSoundSolutions]

@@Godflowtino PayPal @macsoundsolutions

[@sandybeansconqueso]

4:05 did you say doggie? 🐶

[@MacSoundSolutions]

Indeed guess I meant laggy.

[@startlinedem]

The way I installed oc on my mac is that use patch os legacy then replace efi with Matin lo's Efi fold.😂

[@MacSoundSolutions]

Nice OCLP makes it easy to grab the old Monterey installer, pretty smart.

[@djlouisdeelane]

i am interessed

[@cursorcomputer670]

Of course, here's the question in English: have a Mac Pro 4.1 upgraded to 5.1 that I recently updated to version 1.4.3 of OpenCore Legacy Patcher. After applying the 'Post-install root Patch', my system stopped working correctly. Now, when I try to boot any macOS operating system, such as Monterey or Big Sur, the boot process gets interrupted, and my Mac keeps restarting continuously. I've tried reinstalling macOS from scratch, but the issue persists. Has anyone experienced a similar problem after updating OpenCore Legacy Patcher? Is there any known solution to this problem? I appreciate any help or advice you can offer to help me resolve this issue and restore the functionality of my Mac Pro. Thank you in advance

[@MacSoundSolutions]

You most likely have to pull the opencore drive and start over, see if you can boot into Mojave. If opencore is not installed correctly with Monterey you can wind up in a boot loop, and always check the GitHub site to make sure the version of OCLP you are using is intact compatible with your Mac Pro and GPU. Martins package is only for the 5,1 and that’s one reason I prefer it. I would maybe first try to re install Opencore Legacy patcher before starting over with Mojave if you have a bootable usb installer.

[@chelloward]

My 2012 iMac had auto-update enabled, and it prompted me to restart the computer. The update wasn't from OpenCore but from Apple. Now, I'm no longer able to log in; it just shows the spinning wait cursor.

[@MacSoundSolutions]

You can’t have auto update on as you unfortunately found out, always check the OCLP site before doing any Mac OS updates when your running OpenCore. Sounds like you have to boot up off an old OS drive and re install opencore and your system. You have to go back to a Mac OS version supported by your Mac, backup your data first if you haven’t already.

[@seansnyder7744]

Whelp... I'm in desperate need of help lol. I went to PRAM Reset, only chimed once, continued to hold down key combination until my hands started cramping (maybe ten minutes total?) And now I can't even get the computer to boot, just replaced the battery and fingers crossed.

[@MacSoundSolutions]

Hold down command option p and r using a wired keyboard before the first boot chime and let chime a second time it should only take ten seconds. You will need a Mojave boot drive and an original Mac GPU to get booted again to install opencore.

[@seansnyder7744]

@@MacSoundSolutions Yeah, that's what I tried, unfortunately never got a second chime, now I can't even get a single startup chime even after reinstalling all original components. I have both a factory Mac GPU as well as an nvidia that is properly flashed. What's crazy is I got all the way up to Mojave install with maxed ram and upgraded gpu, ran great, but after trying PRAM Reset to start your (well explained) instruction video

[@MacSoundSolutions]

I would try pulling some of the ram, especially the last ones in slot 4. Check to see if any lights are lit on the logic board when you try and boot, take it down to just two sticks of ram, if it’s till won’t boot it could be you have a corrupt bot rom, and might need a reconstruction, in that case I would get on Mac Rumors and chat with tsialex

[@seansnyder7744]

@@MacSoundSolutions I really appreciate your responses! I did do some of the led DIAG tests, thankfully nothing out of the ordinary (if I was reading instructions correctly) and I did end up pulling ram out until I had only two sticks in before calling it quits for the night. Gonna try booting up one last time and then I'll look up tsialex. Thanks again!

[@dionx9185]

Hi Everyone, this might be a little bit off the subject off this video. But i ran into a problem and you guys are probably the audience that can help me best. I’m trying to get my apple thunderbolt dispay to work with my Mac Pro 5.1. i already did a lot to this thing. I bought a flashed GC Alpine Ridge to enable thunderbolt on my mac pro, with success. But somehow my Titan Ridge does not give any video output to not only my thunderbolt display, but also a standard monitor. I connected the Alpine Ridge to both my apple flashed Geforce GTX 680 and Radeon RX5700, but without success. Tried it on native MacOS Mojave and OCLP Monterey. So if i look in “System information” under Thunderbolt” i can see that the thunderbolt does recognise the thunderbolt display, but if i go to “graphics/displays” it wont show the thunderbolt display. Very weird. Can anybody help me?

[@MacSoundSolutions]

You need to change "true" from "false" in the Opencore confiig.plist under thunderbolt near the top of the list and hit save and reboot if you have not done those things already. You then need to cold boot and reboot then plugin the monitor and it should show up.

[@dionx9185]

@@MacSoundSolutions thnx for your reply, i will check that out. Never thought about that!

[@MacSoundSolutions]

@@dionx9185 I have a video on the Titan Ridge I think I show the edit you need to make to the config.plist

[@dionx9185]

@@MacSoundSolutions i will check it out, thnx for your help 🙏

[@dionx9185]

@@MacSoundSolutionsI watched your video about the Titan Ridge, i see you can edit your config.plist with BBEdit. Yet i can’t edit the config.plist because i use Opencore Legacy Patcher. Do you have an idea how i can do this in OCLP?

[@RipeR1978]

Hi All, can anyone provide the direct link to download the mount EFI partition app ? thanks a million

[@MacSoundSolutions]

The link is in the video description.

[@RipeR1978]

@@MacSoundSolutions No Sir, Macschrauber mount EFI partition app is not in the description, please be kind and add it or provide it here in a reply would be highly appreciated and thanks a million.

[@MacSoundSolutions]

@@RipeR1978YES sir it is included in the Martin Lo 0.9.8 package please read and watch. First link in the video description.

[@RipeR1978]

@@MacSoundSolutions Yes Sir I unzipped the package and it's included, Thank you so much for the great video :)

[@binomair9326]

Hi, Any update Sonoma 14.5 and Radeon 6900XT !!!!14.5

[@MacSoundSolutions]

No you can’t use the 6900xt past Monterey in a 5,1.

[@MarvinConnell]

What about safety? I've seen many videos talking about Open Core & bringing life back to old(er) Macs, but no one talks about weather or not the program is safe to use... How can you be certain that there isn't an Malware etc built into Open Core? Not all acts of kindness come from good intentions... 🤔

[@josemedeiros007]

Great question!

[@MacSoundSolutions]

All I can say is as far as Opencore goes I have not heard of or encountered any “malware” due to Opencore plus once installed you can re enable SIP and update the latest Apple security OS updates.

[@tapdapy]

The best way to obtain computer's safety is not having a computer😊

[@elminero49]

Mo-Ha'-Bay. ...Its Spanish....of course.