portwolf Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 So I just got it working, my PCIe Lane Width is showing as 4x, but I believe I've seen some screenshots showing it running at 8x, is it just my card? Is there further config I can do? I'm not really super concerned as it's working very well, in OSX doing the day-to-day and development tasks I do, and gaming is working great on Windows too. But I like to get things right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tech Inferno Fan Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 So I just got it working, my PCIe Lane Width is showing as 4x, but I believe I've seen some screenshots showing it running at 8x, is it just my card? Is there further config I can do?I'm not really super concerned as it's working very well, in OSX doing the day-to-day and development tasks I do, and gaming is working great on Windows too.But I like to get things right.[ATTACH]15950[/ATTACH]x4 2.0 is the electrical link a Thunderbolt1/Thunderbolt2 controller makes with the notebook. The x8 screenshots you've seen show a multi-slot Thunderbolt enclosure like say the Sonnet III-D. Those enclosures split off the x4 2.0 link using a PCIe bridge to slots using say x8 2.0. While the video card says it's connected at x8 2.0, the downstream link is still x4 2.0. Those multi-slot enclosures may even have their x4 2.0 bandwidth shared across three concurrently working cards in those slots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philipp_Riedl Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 You can't disable the only display adapter active in your system, otherwise you only have a black screen to look at. You'll need to boot into Windows safe mode to get it fixed again. So that is not what you want to do. Besides, it wouldn't magically activate the Intel graphics all of a sudden. The reason you can't see your Intel graphics card is because the default MacBook behavior is to disable the Intel graphics on any operating system that isn't OS X. So if you want to see your Intel graphics in Windows, you need to trick the MacBook into thinking that it is loading OS X while it is actually loading Windows instead. You can do this by installing rEFInd, setting a custom EFI bootfile and loading a script in Windows.Summary of steps: - Install rEFInd: The rEFInd Boot Manager: Installing rEFInd - Set custom EFI bootfile: https://github.com/0xbb/apple_set_os.efi - Run Windows script: https://github.com/0xbb/gpu-switch For installing the custom EFI bootfile, see the steps in the first post of this thread, where Gatsby quoted my steps to follow. Hello, Sry i am new here. I have big Problem with my macbook pro. I will try to use geforce 970 gtx in a sonnet echo express iii (with intern Display) My System are OS and Windows 10. When i try to start the MB with TB connectet i have always Black screen @ MB and DVI from Card... i hobe anyone can help me. Sry for bad englisch.. Gesendet von meinem SM-G900F mit Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dschijn Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Did you run Golques Script in OSX to install the eGPU? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philipp_Riedl Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 No sry who i find this? Gesendet von meinem SM-G900F mit TapatalkSry doppel Post. Pls delet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philipp_Riedl Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Did you run Golques Script in OSX to install the eGPU?Nope i have try optimus but its dont worke at my MB. Who i find the golques Script? ?Gesendet von meinem SM-G900F mit Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dschijn Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Nope i have try optimus but its dont worke at my MB. Who i find the golques Script? ?Here is the script: http://forum.techinferno.com/mac-os-x-discussion/10289-script-automating-installation-egpu-os-x-inc-display-output.htmlUnfortunately there is no way to have Optimus in OSX and in Windows 10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philipp_Riedl Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Here is the script: http://forum.techinferno.com/mac-os-x-discussion/10289-script-automating-installation-egpu-os-x-inc-display-output.htmlUnfortunately there is no way to have Optimus in OSX and in Windows 10. Thanks but i think i am a idiot i dont find it with your link.... Gesendet von meinem SM-G900F mit Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dschijn Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 1) Download the script on your desktop (open Terminal app in OSX and enter): curl -o ~/Desktop/automate-eGPU.sh https://raw.githubusercontent.com/goalque/automate-eGPU/master/automate-eGPU.sh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portwolf Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Thanks Nando! Check this out guys 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philipp_Riedl Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Now i have try it. But now where i can chage the grafikcard to play with it ?? I can only plug the TB when OS is startet. When i start with TB only Blackscreen . I Forget Something ?? I think its only Iris Graphics Work Gesendet von meinem SM-G900F mit Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
euqlaog Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 @Philipp_Riedl: You shouldn’t install the web driver manually. Uninstall the script with -uninstall option, uninstall the web driver, and try again. If not helpful, reinstall OS X. If still doesn't work, try -a option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morv Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 @Philipp_Riedl: Press "⌘ + Shift + 3" to create a screenshot of your whole deskopt. Press "⌘ + Shift + 4" to draw a rectangle whose content will be saved as a new screenshot. There's no need to take screenshots with a camera. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philipp_Riedl Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Yes sry i used handy fir this forum Gesendet von meinem SM-G900F mit Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philipp_Riedl Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 @Philipp_Riedl: You shouldn’t install the web driver manually. Uninstall the script with -uninstall option, uninstall the web driver, and try again. If not helpful, reinstall OS X. If still doesn't work, try -a option. Same Problem @ install : Missing Tunnels ...... Is this a Problem ?? And what is option -a ? I dont find the Problem [emoji22] [emoji22] Gesendet von meinem SM-G900F mit Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
euqlaog Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 @Philipp_Riedl: Did you reinstall OS X? You have permission problems. Open disk utility and click “Repair Disk Permissions” button and always run the script as root (sudo). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philipp_Riedl Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Hello.I have one problems.SUID- Datei System/Library/... changed and cannot repairI think i will try Reinstall OSXGesendet von meinem SM-G900F mit Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philipp_Riedl Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Iam Back Now i Reinstall OS X. Ill try to install script. Same one. After Restart with connected TB only Blacksreen. Anyone other idea ?? After Restart only see nvidia web driver in the top of.. in my System only stand OS X Yosemite... Gesendet von meinem SM-G900F mit Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
euqlaog Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Iam Back Now i Reinstall OS X. Ill try to install script. Same one. After Restart with connected TB only Blacksreen. Anyone other idea ?? After Restart only see nvidia web driver in the top of.. in my System only stand OS X Yosemite... Does the script still show a message “Can’t create kext cache under / -owner not root”? If not anymore and the only problem is the black screen, try "sudo ./automate-eGPU.sh -a", shut down, connect eGPU and turn on Mac. Other things you can try: 1) https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204063 2) Erase + install: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204904#erase (This will delete everything, please take a backup). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simurgh5 Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 @Philipp_Riedl: If support in German would help you, e.g. clarifying the steps - just send me PN. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philipp_Riedl Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 Nope other message: @start install:Missing IOPCITunnelCompatible keys. . .Mac board-id not found.@End:Missing IOPCITunnelCompatible keysIOPCITunnelCompatible mods done.I tryd option -a... same one Black Screen on MBDoes the script still show a message “Can’t create kext cache under / -owner not root”?If not anymore and the only problem is the black screen, try "sudo ./automate-eGPU.sh -a", shut down, connect eGPU and turn on Mac.Other things you can try:1) https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT2040632) Erase + install: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204904#erase (This will delete everything, please take a backup).Does the script still show a message “Can’t create kext cache under / -owner not root”?If not anymore and the only problem is the black screen, try "sudo ./automate-eGPU.sh -a", shut down, connect eGPU and turn on Mac.Other things you can try:1) https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT2040632) Erase + install: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204904#erase (This will delete everything, please take a backup).Gesendet von meinem SM-G900F mit Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
euqlaog Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 Thanks @Simurgh5. The good thing is that kext cache error message vanished (I suppose). “Missing IOPCITunnelCompatible keys. . .” message is normal. I’m not sure what steps he did precisely and what’s the whole output. If system file permissions are messed up and he is not able to correct them by disk utility, the last thing he can try is NVRAM reset + full erase & install. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurbeco Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 I have a 2012 Retina MacBook Pro (HD4000 and GT650M), 16GB RAM. I have an AKiTio Thunder 2, a KFA2/Galax GTX970 and a Dell DA-2 (powering AKiTio via barrel mod)I installed Windows 10 on an external USB SSD, I installed it following this guide BleepToBleep: Mac: Install Windows 7 or 8 on an external USB3 or Thunderbolt drive without using bootcampIf I boot into Win10 with the eGPU connected, Windows acts like it isn't there. I see no code 12 devices in Device Manger, nothing freezes, nothing odd happens at all.If I boot into OS X, I can see the Thunder 2 listed but there is no sign of the GTX970.The GTX970 works in another PC, so I know that that is functional.I'm at a loss, I was expecting to at least errors with it plugged and then I could work to resolve those.edit; I see that this was moved to the end of large sticky thread, can I ask why this forum is organised like that? I have found it confusing to navigate when trying to find information before. (this isn't me having a moan, I'm just curious as to why things are like this!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurbeco Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 "Thunderbolt device is connected, but no external GPUs detected." I'm not sure yet if there is something wrong with my setup see, http://forum.techinferno.com/diy-e-gpu-projects/7910-diy-egpu-macbook-experiences-138.html#post144641 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morv Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 I have a 2012 Retina MacBook Pro (HD4000 and GT650M), 16GB RAM. I have an AKiTio Thunder 2, a KFA2/Galax GTX970 and a Dell DA-2 (powering AKiTio via barrel mod)I installed Windows 10 on an external USB SSD, I installed it following this guide BleepToBleep: Mac: Install Windows 7 or 8 on an external USB3 or Thunderbolt drive without using bootcampIf I boot into Win10 with the eGPU connected, Windows acts like it isn't there. I see no code 12 devices in Device Manger, nothing freezes, nothing odd happens at all.If I boot into OS X, I can see the Thunder 2 listed but there is no sign of the GTX970.The GTX970 works in another PC, so I know that that is functional.I'm at a loss, I was expecting to at least errors with it plugged and then I could work to resolve those.edit; I see that this was moved to the end of large sticky thread, can I ask why this forum is organised like that? I have found it confusing to navigate when trying to find information before. (this isn't me having a moan, I'm just curious as to why things are like this!)Have you installed the Bootcamp software for Windows 10? There included is the Thunderbolt driver(afaik) so that might be the reason that you're not seeing anything regarding the Thunder2 or the GTX 970.For OS X, have you actually run goalque's script or why did you post there without any further information on what you've done and what not? I saw your post over there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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