Strandmatte

http://imgur.com/a/tEBbd/embed#0"> Hey guys, At last I got my eGPU to work:haha: Since there is no guide on how to set up a double width full length graphics card with the native 10Gbps Sonnet Echo SE Thunderbolt to PCIe adaptor, I want to write down how it worked for me. Thank you Nando for supporting me. It was a bit of work to get me up and running My hardware configuration 2012 13" Macbook Pro 13 Retina, i7-3540M 3.0Ghz, 8GB RAM, 500GB SSD, Win8/64-bit US$310 Sonnet Echo SE or OWC Helios Thunderbolt-to-pcie 10Gbps 60W enclosure. They are . Only difference is the OWC Helios has a 3yr warranty (vs 1yr) and a black exterior (vs silver). ~US$8 PCIe x8 to x16 riser a salvaged ATX PSU NVidia GTX 660 Steps to get it working 1. You need to cut the gpu from power supply through the adaptor and reconnect it to the PSU. This is needed because the Sonnet Echo SE comes without a PCI Reset Delay. Done by following the wiring guide created by MystPhysX (here). 2. Wire everything up. 3. Install Windows 7/8 via Bootcamp 4. Boot with PSU/eGPU powered OFF 4.1 While booting hold alt/option key to get to the boot-menu 4.2 Power ON the PSU (eGPU should start) and wait 3 secconds 4.3 Select Windows 4.4 eGPU should be detected --> install driver 5. Install DIY eGPU Setup 1.30, run c:\eGPU\egpu-setup-mount to get drive v:\ and use notepad to create the two text files in the spoiler: v:\config\startup.bat call speedup lbacache :: wait for eGPU to appear on the PCI BUS call vidwait 60 :: initialize NVidia eGPU call vidinit -d %eGPU% :: Perform the pci-e fixups call pci :: Chainload to the MBR call chainload mbr :: Speed up end-to-end runtime of startup.bat using caching v:\config\pci.bat @echo off echo Performing PCI allocation for 2012 13" MBPr based off Tech Inferno Fan's findings . . . :: The X16 root port @echo -s 0:1.1 1c.w=6030 20.l=AE90A090 24.l=CDF1AEA1 > setpci.arg :: Underlying Bridges in order from high to low @echo -s 4:0.0 1c.w=5131 20.l=AB00A090 24.l=C9F1B801 >> setpci.arg @echo -s 5:3.0 1c.w=4131 20.l=A700A200 24.l=C5F1B801 >> setpci.arg @echo -s 7:0.0 04.w=7 1c.w=3131 20.l=A300A200 24.l=C1F1B801 28.l=0 30.w=0 3c.b=10 >> setpci.arg @echo -s 8:3.0 04.w=7 1c.w=3131 20.l=A300A200 24.l=C1F1B801 28.l=0 30.w=0 3c.b=10 >> setpci.arg :: The NVidia eGPU @echo -s 9:0.0 04.w=400 0C.b=20 24.w=3F81 10.l=A2000000 14.l=B8000000 1C.l=C0000000 3C.b=10 50.b=1 88.w=140 >> setpci.arg setpci @setpci.arg set pci_written=yes 5.1 save everything and shut down 6. Boot with eGPU powered off 6.1 when asked to boot Windows or DIY eGPU Setup, select DIY eGPU Setup and power on the eGPU 6.2 in DIY eGPU Setup boot-menu select "1. automated startup via startup.bat". It should do it's stuff without any errors or warnings. 6.3 you'll be asked to boot Windows or DIY eGPU Setup again. This time select Windows. 7. Your eGPU should work:Banane38: You can install any game you like and enjoy! Benchmarks 3DMark results: IceStorm CloudGate 17466: 3DMark06 result And some stats from my experience: Battlefield 3 Ultra graphics settings and Full HD --> 40 fps new Neverwinter MMO on all graphics settings maxed --> 35-40 fps Metro last light on maximum settings --> runs fluently (didnt check the fps but it looks nice)