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We were recently reminded that 4,1 Mac Pros, even with the 5,1 Firmware, can't natively run updates to 10.13. This can result in being stuck at 17G65 or even the dreaded 17G66 (no Nvidia drivers for 17G66)
The fix is simple, and was provided by DosDude, who has made life easier for Mac users running newer OS's. Scroll to the bottom of the linked page and you'll see some FAQ's. Right above these he has a section called "Updates". The little script for download will allow you to use Software Update natively to get latest Security Patches. Simply download the script, open a terminal window and drag the script to it. Hit "Return" and you'll be asked for your admin password. Once entered, the script will run, and then ask if you'd like to have it check for updates. At this point you can close the terminal window and Restart. Once booted back up, you'll be able to run the Security and OS updates normally, as Apple intended. The Nvidia driver updates will allow you to get their newer drivers as well. Thanks again to DosDude, consider sending him a small donation for making our lives so simple. highsierra
11 Comments
George Dusablon
1/7/2020 11:13:00 am
I am running a 4,1 Mac Pro patched to 5,1. I have never had any issue installing High Sierra or any of the updates and security patches. My GPU is a GTX980 which has worked like a champ (Thanks, MacVidCards!) and I always get prompted for the new NVIDIA webdriver after each update. I've never waited more than a day after Apple has released an update to get the latest webdriver. Never heard that there was an issue with 2009-2012 Mac Pros installing & running High Sierra....
MacVidCards Europe
1/8/2020 07:50:02 am
Latest High Sierra driver: https://images.nvidia.com/mac/pkg/387/WebDriver-387.10.10.10.40.133.pkg
Daniel
1/24/2020 06:38:44 am
Would you mind letting us know what the status is on being able to flash other manufacturer's RX580 cards is?
MacVidCards Europe
1/24/2020 06:44:07 am
We can flash any vendor now: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mac-Flashing-Service-for-AMD-Radeon-RX460-RX480-RX580-2GB-4GB-8GB-all-models/274040820273?hash=item3fce1b1231:g:MbMAAOSwDGNdmi25
Daniel
1/24/2020 06:46:00 am
With respect, not only do I not think you are affiliated with MacVidCards, but I have no intention of sending my card overseas in order to get a boot screen.
MacVidCards Europe
1/24/2020 06:48:20 am
Yes, we are legit: http://www.macvidcards.com/blog/now-2-eu-distributors-for-mvc-cards - if you are from US use this site instead.
Daniel
1/24/2020 06:49:56 am
I see. I apologize for my suspicion. However, perhaps you could clear up why you seem able to flash any vendor, while the US distributor cannot?
MacVidCards Europe
1/24/2020 06:51:52 am
Most of the roms and testing is now being made in Europe. 2/8/2020 06:54:56 am
Thank you for the tips that you mentioned above. Now, I know how to take care of my Mac even better. I have my own ways of taking care my stuff since this is the only Mac that I have. But after hearing your advices, I've learned so much and I will apply it on my own so that I can give my item a protection that it need. It's about time to upgrade and update things that should be updated. Hopefully, I will be able to do it the right way!
Jon
1/28/2020 08:20:56 am
It might be impractical for some, but here is what worked for me:
MacVidCards Europe
1/30/2020 02:31:28 am
New High Sierra driver for build 17G11023 released: https://images.nvidia.com/mac/pkg/387/WebDriver-387.10.10.10.40.134.pkg Leave a Reply. |
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