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2013 15" MBP GT750M + GTX970@16Gpbs-TB2 (Sonnet EE SE II) + OSX10.10 [gianni]


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Hi,

I'm Gianni and I'm new in this forum. I've read about many different configurations and tests about MacBookPro and expander Pcie. Today I want to ask you about the right settings solution for my Mac and my personal expander chassis.

This is my Sonnet:

 

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I'm using a Corsair RM 550W PSU for GTX 970. I've updated my Mac to Yosemite 10.10.

Now I'd like to know by you the next steps...

Which Nvidia Drivers I have to use? Which best setting for BMD DeckLink?

I've upgraded my Mac for editing and color correction on Avid Media Composer 7 and DaVinci Resolve 10. I'd like to use 4k workflow.

Thank you!

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Hello,

I'm trying to type the command on terminal, but no password is required...why?

Last login: Sun Jan 18 11: 08:44 on ttys000

MBP-di-Gianni:~ Gianni$ sudo nvram boot-args="kext-dev-mode=1"

MBP-di-Gianni:~ Gianni$ sudo nvram boot-args="kext-dev-mode=1"

MBP-di-Gianni:~ Gianni$

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I cannot insert any password...why?

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Hello,

I'm trying to type the command on terminal, but no password is required...why?

Last login: Sun Jan 18 11: 08:44 on ttys000

MBP-di-Gianni:~ Gianni$ sudo nvram boot-args="kext-dev-mode=1"

MBP-di-Gianni:~ Gianni$ sudo nvram boot-args="kext-dev-mode=1"

MBP-di-Gianni:~ Gianni$

[ATTACH=CONFIG]13713[/ATTACH]

I cannot insert any password...why?

I had the same issue on mine. I solved it by inputing it a second time and then it asked me for a password. No Idea why it worked but it worked.. Check your boot arguments after with sudo nvram boot-args

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Hi guys,

I've followed the steps of this video tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPOB9qmPjaE

I've installed correctly Nvidia web driver 343. 01. 02F03 and Nvidia CUDA 6.5.25.

I've edited the kext files with Textwrangler and after rebooting I've checked one more time the text. All seems to be fine...First time I've started the computer the booting was too long and the monitor had some problem. After a re-start the booting was really fast...but I cannot see the GTX970 on the system preferences...Please help me!

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Maybe you can try a newer driver? http://www.nvidia.com/download/driverResults.aspx/81212/en-us

Is the eGPU on? The GPU is getting the extra power from an additional PSU?

Can you test in Windows?

Please follow this guide: http://forum.techinferno.com/implementation-guides/8059-%5Bguide%5D-2013-15-macbook-pro-gt750m-gtx780ti%4016gbps-tb2-sonnet-ee-iii-d-osx10-10-a.html

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Ciao Gianni,

In addition to modifying the kext files I had to do the following:

1) run "sudo kextcache -system-caches" to rebuild the kext cache

2) run "sudo nvram boot-args="kext-dev-mode=1 nvda_drv=1" to add the nvda switch which tells the system to use the NVIDIA web driver

3) after installing the web drivers, I had to switch the graphic driver to NVIDIA WEB Driver in the driver manager preferences

Good Luck!

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Hi guys,

I've tried to change the procedure. Now I've followed one by one the steps of this guide:[GUIDE] 2013 15" Macbook Pro GT750M + GTX780Ti@16Gbps-TB2 (Sonnet EE III-D) +OSX10.10...but nothing's changed... :-(

I've installed this webdriver: 343.02.01f01 and this Cuda: 6.5.37 (GTX970 compatible).

I'm using a Corsair RM 550W PSU and a Gigabyte GTX 970 GV-N970IXOC-4GD (the short one). Maybe the graphic card isn't compatible with Thunderbolt... or I've to install Windows?

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Windows is way much easier to see and test! Did you use the paperclip trick to start the RM 550W? Maybe that card needs a powered riser because of the high power consumption by the PCIe bus.

I was just looking at the pictures in the beginning and I got scared! What is the 8-pin to molex connector you are using? Where is it from, that cable looks so wrong! Can't u use the 8-pin PCIe cable of the PSU directly?

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I didn't used a paperclip. I've just used the molex I've found in the box of gtx 970:

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After I've used the cable of PSU, a PCIe 6+2 pin like this:

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I didn't used a powered riser but I've used the sonnet external power. I've Windows 8.1

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Caution! Read this really carefully and ask if you don't understand!

Ok,… the Corsair PSU (any PC PSU) will not turn on, if you don't press the switch of the PC! So it's no wonder your eGPU doesn't work. Your PC PSU never was on!!!!!!

To bypass that you need to apply the "paperclip trick": How to Check a Power Supply: 12 Steps (with Pictures) - wikiHow

I used this part: https://www.caseking.de/shop/catalog/Bitspower-20-PIN-ATX-Ueberbrueckungsstecker::10568.html

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I've reinstalled Yosemite and I've done all steps one more time. I've tested the PSU with a fan and it works. Finally, I've booted OSX and plugged the thunderbolt...Now any graphic card is shown in the system infos and, if I start o restart the computer with the thunderbolt connected, it doesn't boot the OSX.

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