#APPLE MAC PRO 5.1 MAC OS X#
#APPLE MAC PRO 5.1 INSTALL#
#APPLE MAC PRO 5.1 UPDATE#
#APPLE MAC PRO 5.1 UPGRADE#

You should try removing any PCI cards and non-essential hardware from the computer. If you are having problems be aware that using an Apple OEM or Mac graphics card is necessary for Step 1.

This normally happens due to some incompatibility with non-Apple hardware in your Mac Pro.

#APPLE MAC PRO 5.1 UPDATE#

If your Boot ROM version did not change, the firmware update did not apply and you will have to run the OS X 10.13 installer again. If you donвЂ™t have a Metal capable graphics card, this is the highest firmware and Boot ROM version available for your Mac Pro. If you have a Metal capable graphics card you can continue to the next step. If it has you should see version 00 or 138.0.0.0.0. Open the System Report again to check your Boot ROM Version has updated.

#APPLE MAC PRO 5.1 INSTALL#

If you donвЂ™t need to install 10.13 you can quit the installer. When the update is complete the computer will reboot to the desktop and open the High Sierra installer. After reboot the DVD/Optical drive tray should open and a progress bar will be seen on the screen. You should hear a long tone and the computer will reboot. Press and hold the power button for 10-20 secs until the power button light begins to flash rapidly, and then release it. Wait until the computer has shut down and the light on the front panel goes out.

You will be prompted to enter your password, and then the computer will shut down.

To continue with the Mac Pro firmware update first read the instructions, then click the Shut Down button at the bottom of the firmware update window. The firmware update will open before the OS installation begins. It will be located in your Applications folder and is called Install macOS High Sierra.app. You can also open the installer at a later date. When the download has finished click Open. Click the вЂGetвЂ™ / вЂDownloadвЂ™ button and wait for the download to complete. The App Store will open to the macOS High Sierra page. If you see this page in your browser, make sure App Store is highlighted and click on вЂOpen LinkвЂ™. Use this link to open the download page in the App Store:

#APPLE MAC PRO 5.1 MAC OS X#

To complete Step 1 you will need to have an Apple OEM or Mac graphics card installed.Дownload the Mac OS X High Sierra installer from the App Store. Use Time Machine or the software of your choice to make a complete backup to ensure you can restore your system in the event of a problem. It is always recommended that you create a backup of your OS and files before you attempt any update. If you do not have a Metal graphics card that is necessary for Step 2, you can complete Step 1, and complete Step 2 at a later date. A Metal capable graphics card is required for Step 2. If you do not have either of these versions then you should start with Step 1.ДЄn Apple OEM or Mac graphics card is required for Step 1. If your Boot ROM version is 138.0.0.0.0 or higher, or 00 your Mac Pro has already been upgraded to the highest version that is available from the OS X High Sierra installer and you should start with Step 2. To find your current version, click on the Apple at the top left of the screen and select About This Mac.ДЇrom the Overview window click on System ReportД¬heck which Boot ROM version you currently have.

#APPLE MAC PRO 5.1 UPGRADE#

If you have a metal graphics card and want to upgrade to macOS Mojave, or just enable your Mac Pro to install and boot from High Sierra or later on a PCIe NVME drive, Boot ROM version 144.0.0.0.0 is required.Дepending on which versions of OS X you have previously installed on your Mac Pro will determine which Boot ROM Version you currently have. The process is the same for 2009 MacPro4,1 models that have been flashed to 5,1.

This guide explains the simple process for updating to the latest firmware version for all 20 MacPro5,1 models.

Apple mac pro 5.1