Mac Pro :: SSD XP Pro/Bootcamp On 2007 Macpro?
Sep 2, 2009
Would like to run WinXP pro on an SSD drive on a 8 core 3Ghz Mac pro.
Tried initially placing this drive on one of the two xtra SATA ports and mounting it where the extra CD drive goes, then discovered that Windows won't recognize and would need drivers/hacking etc.
Have decided to put it in regular bay 4 and use bootcamp. Do I need to install any special drivers to maximize the ability of Windows to access this drive?
Model Name:Mac Pro
Model Identifier:MacPro2,1
Processor Name:Quad-Core Intel Xeon
Processor Speed:3 GHz
Number Of Processors:2
Total Number Of Cores:8
L2 Cache (per processor):8 MB
Memory:8 GB
Bus Speed:1.33 GHz
Boot ROM Version:MP21.007F.B06
SMC Version (system):1.15f3
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Feb 29, 2008
I'm putting together a workstation that primarily is going to be used for Windows development and I wanted to have as fast a disk subsystem as possible.
It doesn't seem to be BootCamp drivers available for the card that Apple sells, so I found this card instead:
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It has EFI firmware and is able to boot MacOSX from raid arrays. The only question is if it is able to boot stuff through Bios emulation.
Vista x64 is the primary target here, and SP1 actually has EFI booting support, so it might be possible to use this. However when I tried to install Vista x64 with SP1 integrated on the MacBook Air I wasn't even able to boot installer DVD because of EFI incompatibilities.
Anyone have any experiences with booting BootCamp on a MacPro with a raid card?
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Feb 10, 2009
ok Im pondering buying a mac pro once they release the updates and I am wondering if I can take a 3.5" SATA drive out of my current desktop running XP and transplant it into the mac pro then use it with either VMware or bootcamp. So will this work or will I have to partition my hard drive and buy another copy of XP?
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Sep 2, 2009
I did a clean install of snow leopard and i wanted to install Windows 7 via boot camp but when I go to bootcamp utility i get a message
"You must update your computer's Boot ROM firmware before using this setup assistant."
Not sure what I need to update? I have a 2009 Mac Pro running SL.
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Jul 28, 2009
Please can you share your specific Mac Pro settings for fusion, I'm running vista ultimate x64, and it is slow as a geriatric tortoise!!!!
I did install via bootcamp, as I was unsure on how to do the "sliding" of ACHI and where I would get all the drivers from, an idiots guide would be appreciated
Thanks guys, I have searched around a bit but got nothing specific
my specs quad 2.66 8gb ram, 640 stock for windows, in Bay 1 for now, but moving to optical after SSDs arrive
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Jul 8, 2010
I have a 2008 MacPro with dual 2.8's running the latest version of 10.5 (I have been reluctent to upgrade to 10.6). I also use Apples's magic mouse.
The only reason I still use my PC is for Quicken. I have tried trials of Mac replacements but they just didn't cut it for me and Essentials has had disappointing reviews. So I have a full copy of XP Pro, SP2 coming.
I was going to do a small partition of 20 or 30 gigs and install XP and Quicken using Boot Camp.
Any advice/comments form those with Mac/Windows experience?
My Mac is hard wired to my Airport so wireless internet is not an issue and I may not even activate internet for the windows partition. No need for Mac to PC file sharing either.
Will the Blue Tooth mouse work?
I have read SP3 can cause problems so stay with sp2?
Might it be better to have a HD just for windows?
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Nov 7, 2010
Macpro 8 Core 2.4Ghz with 12Gig RAM and top ATI card. Running Windows 7 through Bootcamp (much better than Parallels 6!). Ran the Performance Benchmark and returned a score of 7.6, except for HD which was 5.3. Apparently the top score for current hardware is 7.9, so I am wondering if others have run the test, and whether this is hardware or driver related etc, and what other people are getting.....
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Aug 7, 2010
Is it possible to run the a MacPro under bootcamp all the time using a high end Nvidia or ATI graphics card?
I would like to use the MacPro as a gaming PC.
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May 26, 2010
I'm looking for a new video card for a MacPro 1.1 (Intel 2007) that will handle Steam source engine games decently and also work with bootcamp. I'm OK with BIOS flashing a PC card but I don't want to have to deal with patching files as well to get it to work since its going into a friends Mac and I won't always be around to show him how to patch stuff if he ever reinstalls OS X.
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Sep 28, 2006
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2) Ordering extra memory from Crucial to save $, what's the situation with 'fans' and things on the memory. I'm confused, totally. Does the mac pro's require additional heat cooling on the memory, does the memory from crucial come with this, is it easy to install like the powermac or am I going to be left floundering like a fish out of water....
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Jan 20, 2010
now that everythings is working again, I'm planning on upgrading my HD and buying Snow Leopard as well as Windows 7, but I'm holding off untill the release of the offical bootcamp drivers.Untill then I wonder if I can upgrade my current bootcamp drivers. I'm still running Tiger OS and the beta bootcamp on wich I installed XP, SP3. I can imagine that my drivers are hopelessly outdated, with the exception of Nvidia drivers. My Question: Can I just upgrade my currect XP drivers to bootcamp 3.0? If so, what is the correct procedure for it? I can't find any conclusive information on that through forums and google.
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May 25, 2010
So I have installed Windows XP on my mid-2009 MacBook Pro, and installed teh full Microsoft Office 2007 suite, but in all of the programs, it will not let me right click. In all of the programs, i right click, and the option bar briefly flashes, but then disappears, without letting me choose any of the options. Does anyone know why this is happening or how I can fix it?
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Dec 21, 2010
If you have a late 2006/Early 2007 Core2Duo Macbook Pro (ideally UK-bought 2.33GHz), could you please attempt to do the following: Create a bootcamp partition and install Windows XP pro Install all the relevant updates to your bootcamp partition including Apple bootcamp utility updates Attempt to reboot from windows, either to OSX or back into windows again Let me know the result. I'm trying to investigate if there is an inherent fault in this batch of machines, as mine cannot successfully do this, and i think Apple have a case to answer for, though i may be wrong...
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Jul 6, 2010
This is my first post and I've a couple of questions and did searched for it on the internet but unfortunate ...For my study Multimedia designer, I am planning to get a Mac Pro but my school wants us to get a D*ll V laptop, windows 7 with these software:Adobe CS4 Master CollectioMicrosoft Office Enterprise 2007Microsoft Office Project Professional 2007I didn't choose for this D*LL laptop because its a 17,3" one and with my schoolbooks and etc in my bag, it would be pretty heavy for me.I hope that someone in this forum knows the answers on my questions and I really appreciate your help cos I even asked my friends and family about it but unfortunate, no luck so far
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Jul 4, 2008
In the PC world, most latest motherboards support either SLI or CrossFire. How about the MacPro's motherboard?
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Jul 17, 2010
The 8800GT in my Mac Pro 1,1 just died. I'm back up with the 7300 for now.
Can I adapt the EVGA's GeForce GTX 285 Mac Edition for use? It comes with the cables, and I more than willing to pay the extra $$$ to save myself hunting around for parts.
I'm also a bit confused about the 4870 upgrade. Does the Apple version work out of the box on my 1,1? If so, maybe that's the way to go for now?
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Mar 29, 2012
I'm trying to reboot Snow Leopard on a Mac Pro and reformat the HD. But of course, nothing can ever be easy and the darn thing will not boot from CD..It just boots from the HD and takes me to the login screen everytime,has anyone else had this problem?
Info:
Mac Pro, Mac OS X (10.7.3), Snow Leopard Mac OS X 10.6
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Jun 17, 2012
Can I adjust a Macpro to a MacBook pro?
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Mar 4, 2008
I am a student who is currently starting to work on some at home projects with cartoon animation (Toon Boom) and Video Editing (Final Cut/After Effects). I have a Dual 2.0 G5 with 1G Ram. Would there be a significant advantage in upgrading to a Dual 2.8 Mac Pro? I could probably get 700-800 dollars for the current computer so, would dropping 2000 on a new tower give me a huge boost in performance? (Money is kind of an issue but not if the difference is staggering.) Or should I just upgrade the RAM on my current tower, be happy with what I have and quit jabbering?
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Jun 21, 2008
I have a MacPro with 6 Gb memory installed, by a Mac authorized facility. At times, only 4 Gb is shown as available memory. I hav to reset the SMU, which regains the lost memory. I have to do this every couple of weeks.
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Jun 5, 2009
With Snow Leopard on the horizon, and there already being some 64bit operating systems out there which are a hassle to get working with the "woodcrest" MacPro machines, eg, W7 x64 is a no go, and I have read that it is a PITA to get Vista x64 going(and a waste of time anyway). It has gotten me thinking, will Snow Leopard work in true 64bit form in the machine that was advertised as a 64bit Pro workstation?I am eager too see how much of a difference Grand Central and Open CL make!
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Jun 25, 2009
I'd like to change my system drive on my Mac Pro to the Intel X25-m 160 gig I just purchased.When I previously upgraded my laptop to SSD, I used carbon copy cloner to clone the internal drive onto the SSD.Unfortunately, I had a couple of authorization issues, one of which being for CS3. Somehow cloning the internal drive onto the SSD and replacing the internal drive with the SSD tripped up the authorizations.
On my Mac Pro I have a few more programs I'm worried about having to reauthorize if the same thing happens. All programs are legal installs, so I could reauthorize, but it is a headache. Especially since some of the companies only allow a certain number of installations and having changed laptops and desktops since purchasing the apps means that some of these programs will require the lengthy process of emailing and explaining the situation to the manufacturer.Given that I'm just trying to change the startup drive, how can I avoid these issues?
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Jan 8, 2010
One of the hdd's in my macpro runs constantly. The computer is constantly reading and writing to the hd. Not sure which one. CHecked processes and it shows that it is in fact doing so, even with no open applications. Not sure where to look or how to fix it. SLowing down my computer as well.
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Apr 27, 2010
First My Home Network:
Airport Extreme N, current model, separate discrete g and n networks. G network is set up in WDS mode to extend Airport Express which is connected to a MP via Ethernet. My other Macs are 100% wireless.
The problem:
The network name of my MP is randomly changed. The original name was simply "MacPro." Then it started to change it's name to MacPro (1), MacPro (2), etc., thinking there was already a computer with the same name in use when it was the same computer all along.
The message I get looks like this:
I only have this problem on my MP, which again, is connected to an Airport Express via Ethernet. This problem doesn't exist on my machines that have an Airport card installed.
Anyone know what is causing this, and more importantly, how to stop it?
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May 28, 2012
I bought a book from iTunes, How can I read it on my MacPro? What program/software do you need/use?
Info:Mac Pro
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Jul 5, 2012
I have an old but excellent sound card that was installed in my 2001 pc and would love to place it in my MacPro. Is it even possible? Model: Turtle Beach Santa Cruz THX optimized surround sound.
Info:
Mac Pro, Mac OS X (10.6.1)
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Sep 6, 2009
If you add more memory to your MacPro and keep the original memory in the slots but for some reason that memory isn't being read, It looks like tht memory is not compatible with the new memory.
So, will keeping the memory in there mess up the system?
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Oct 4, 2010
do i have a 32 or 64 bit default macpro and do i want to set it to 64 bit or leave it 32?
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Feb 13, 2009
Colleague and I at work are swapping desktops as I need ot run VMWare and he no longer does so I will be having his MacPro and he my PowerMac - whats the quickest way to swap? He's suggested swapping the HD's over but I dont think that will work due to the PowerPC and Intel software differences... right? If that wont work then how can we do it as painless as possible?
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Apr 9, 2009
i'm new in this forum and I have a question.
I have a macpro, and I use the computer for work, but I have windows with one game. This game (shooter) had a eax sound and I have a headphones with optical sistem, 5.1, dolby... and all this things.
I would to knowm if the creative x-fi Fatal1ty Pro run in macpro, in mac Os and Windows. Really... I only need run in windows, but if run in mac Os... it'll be better.
I saw this sound card and... ASUS Xonar D2/PM... can I install any card in my macpro???, will it run in windows?
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