ATI RADEON X1900 XT GRAPHICS UPG KIT

Hi all,
I was wondering if the Mac Pro ATI RADEON X1900 XT GRAPHICS UPG KIT compatible with the G5. I ordered two of these cards one for my office computer and home studio computer. But i also have a G5 i use.

No. They are different. Apple has a tech note on the subject. the Mac Pro is/requires EFI ROM, PPC G5 use Open Firmware.

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ATI Radeon X1900 XT Graphics Upgrade Kit?

Now that the Mac Pro computers are out, I notice this item on the Apple Store:
http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore.woa/6024003/wo/yM1ak LtbCNWR2gglp2xhMfPwmyk/10.0.19.1.0.8.25.7.11.0.3
Someone please tell me that this will work in pcie based PowerMacs like my Quad G5.
please...

Nope.
It will not work on your Quad.
Physically, the hardware is there and works. The card would be fully functional to a hardware extent with your Quad- but it is missing the Openfirmware PROM code in the ROM on the graphics card, so the G5 won't know how to initialize it nor will it recognize it as a Radeon X1900.
These cards have the EFI code on them for the new MP's. I believe it really comes down to an issue of EFI versus OpenFirmware code in the card's ROM, and Big Endian versus Little Endian byte ordering.
Apple just needs to get the OF compatible firmware and stick it in the X1900 card. Shouldn't take them too long to do that.
-S'Captain

Reviews for ATI Radeon HD 4870 Graphics Upgrade Kit for Mac Pro?

There's no review at the Apple Store on this [ATI Radeon HD 4870 Graphics Upgrade Kit for Mac Pro (Early 2009 or Early 2008)|http://store.apple.com/us/product/MB999ZM/A?fnode=MTY1NDA5OQ&mco=NDE4NDMx OA]. Googled and found nothing related to the Mac kit. Mostly PC based.
Should I consider this card? I need a spare/replacement graphics card for my Mac Pro (early 2008). The NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT card has failed me twice.

Just came out on barefeats:
http://www.barefeats.com/nehal14.html
Shows new drivers with 285, also compares 4870.
If you play a lot of games on the windows side, you might also want to consider the 4890. I has recently became flashable (if you're into that kinda thing). It has a lot more leeway to be overclocked. Close to (or if your lucky) hitting the 1 Ghz core clock speed, gives very close comp to the 285, and at fraction of the price. You can get an XFX 4890 on newegg for $195.

Is it worth it? ATI Radeon HD 5770 Graphics Upgrade Kit

Hey all. After several frustrating hours scouring the forums for information relating to graphics cards for early 2008 MP's, I thought I would just ask my question. Is it worth buying the ATI Radeon HD 5770 Graphics Upgrade Kit from the Apple store? What I mean is, is there a new graphics card option coming soon seeing as the 5870 seems to be "Unavailable" for ages.
I have heard rumours that Apple bought up all the ATI 5870's and ATI is re-branding and it's cheaper to buy a PC compatible card and flash it but I don't want to mess around with all that (I would have a windows machine if I did). I've checked newegg and OWC and they both only have the quadra card and there is no way I'm paying that much. I currently have the NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT so any upgrade is good I suppose, I just always seem to buy something right before Apple releases the new version!
Any suggestions is appreciated thanks.
D

Hi-
Welcome to Discussions!
Is the 5770 worth it?
It's not a bad price for a card that runs circles around the 8800:
http://www.barefeats.com/wst10g6.html
Would be nicer if the 5870 was available.
It is billed as the Top Gun for Macs (currently), but the reported price makes it a dear upgrade.
As for the future, the 67xx and 68xx cards are in the pipeline, but, if as with the 57xx and 58xx, it may be almost a year before we see a Mac version....

ATI Radeon X1900 XT, Apple Upgrade Kit vs. BTO Option (Mac Pro 1,1) - Same?

This question pertains to the ATI Radeon X1900 XT Video Card, which Apple offered as a BTO Option for the Mac Pro 1,1.
In September 2007 I purchased my Mac Pro 1,1 (2x Intel Xeon 3GHz Woodcrest) and configured it from Apple with the ATI Radeon X1900 as a BTO Option.
Now I know that a number of people initially experienced some problems with this card, but mine has worked perfectly all along. I run FCP, Aperature, and Adobe CS3, and the X1900 has performed excellent.
Leading to my question:
I own more than one Mac Pro 1,1. But the other two machines were not configured with the X1900. And for the past couple of years, I've been regularly searching to find (one or more) Genuine, Original Apple ATI X1900 XT Video Cards - either for sale by someone who has pulled out the X1900 from their Mac Pro 1,1; or, from an Official Apple Reseller. However, all that I've been able to find are - what appear to be either a "knock-off" third party version of the X1900 (flashed for Mac Pro), or; people and/or resellers who claim they are selling a Genuine, Original Apple ATI X1900 XT; except there's one major difference between all of those other video cards, and my X1900 (BTO from Apple, Mac Pro 1,1).
My X1900 does not have an S-Video Port. However, all of the other X1900 cards I've seen advertised for the Mac Pro are pictured with an S-Video Port - which again, mine does not have one.
I've spoken with both Apple Technical Support and Apple Care Representatives (Sr. Advisors), and I've asked them whether it's possible to identify a Genuine, Original Apple X1900; either by the serial number, or possibly by an Apple Part Number.
The Mac Pro 1,1 "Tech Specs" are listed on Apple's Support Site (support.apple.com/kb/SP30). Here, Apple does provide an Apple Part Number for the X1900 as an upgrade (MA631Z/A); however, nobody from Apple can tell from that part number - whether that Apple Part Number corresponds to an X1900 with an S-Video Port, or whether it's identical to the X1900 that was offered as a BTO Option for the Mac Pro 1,1; or whether that particular X1900 was part of an "Upgrade Kit" for the X1900 - which would've been available to purchase from Apple (Apple Store), sometime late in 2007 and/or early 2008. Further, I also know that Apple changed the actual Service Part Number a few times for the X1900.
What I'm trying to find out:
Has Apple ever directly sold, or, has Apple ever officially offered the X1900 w/ S-Video Port - under one of the following Apple Service Part Numbers (661-3297, 661-4335, 661-4911)??
Sorry for the super-long post.
It's just that this has been bugging me for like two years.
Thanks,
John

When I write, I often find that I end posts with what I wanted to say. Put summary at top helps.
What I'm trying to find out:
Has Apple ever directly sold, or, has Apple ever officially offered the X1900 w/ S-Video Port - under one of the following Apple Service Part Numbers (661-3297, 661-4335, 661-4911)??
I don't know. I do know some X1900s are being replaced even if out of warranty, as are 2600s also.
For $249 the ATI 5770.

I have a 27" Viewsonic 1080p monitor connected to an oldish Mac Pro with an ATI Radeon X1900 XT Graphics card. The problem is that the image does not fill the screen?!?!?

I know the image can fill the monitor, because at start up, the white Apple logo screen fills it up. But once the system starts up, there are bands of black framing the image. I have searched extensively on the internet and found the following clues, none of which solved the problem:
1) In the Windows world you can get software from ATI called Catalyst Converter that gives you the cpaobility to scale the image. This software/feature is not available for Mac users.
2) Viewsonic's web site has a trouble shooting tool. This came up in response to the topic "you have recently upgraded to a larger monitor"
"This could be an issue if you have an older Apple using the system's onboard memory to support both the system and video display. Even if you have enough onboard RAM to support a higher resolution, it will not since the system will use some of the memory. Because the true video RAM available is much smaller than the total onboard amount, the system limits the size of the image. You will need to contact Apple to get an upgrade in onboard RAM or update the complete system."
I have 2GB of RAM, so lack of RAM memory does not seem to be an issue. I am running OS 10.6.8
Does anyone have any clue how to solve this problem. It is frustrating to have a 27" monitor behaving like a 25" monitor.
Thanks in advance for sharing any experience on this.
JD in PA

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MLink X + ATI Radeon HD 5770 Graphics Upgrade Kit

I am a great fan of the thunderbolt expansion chassis but a little bit doubtful because i don't have infinite money recourses and not a thunderbolt expansion news follower.
recently mLogic announced the mLink X which is a sort of cheaper less decorated mLink R as it seems, though a very good candidate for what i have in plans for it. I want to boost mu MBPr 13" with this expansion chassis using what every graphics card that is compatible. now I know Apple isn't the biggest supporter of external or by default any other graphics card they do not pick or sell them self, though their are a couple that do work with the Mac Pro.

Hi and thanks for replying.
You have the same hardware? MacPro 2,1, 8-Core Xeon, 3GHz with 30" Cinema Display???
Roland

ATI Radeon X1900 XT only for MacPro?

I Just noticed this this morning at Apple's Online Store ( US )
"ATI Radeon X1900 XT Graphics Upgrade Kit US$ 399.00"
I wonder if this will work in the G5 with Dual Cores ( and Quad ) PCIe ?

Ok thanks Jewell, What a Bugger eh?
X800XT for PCI-X G5's and ATI Radeon X1900 XT for MacPro's and nothing for the PCI-E last generation G5's! (unless you BTO).
I have seen your posts here about the lack of video card upgrades for the Quad, and I feel for you ... it's got to be exasperating !!
It will not unfortunately. Its to do with the way
video cards are recognised by the host system and the
x1900 is for MacPro only.
However.
Joe Schorr has confirmed in these forums that ATI
will be releasing a dual-core G5 edition of the x1900
(?) card which would finally make this Apple's first
video upgrade card since the dual-core G5 (quads)
were launched in October 05. Way to go Apple...
I read your repost of it.
-Robert

What is a good replacement for the ATI Radeon X1900 XT on a late 2007 Mac Pro

I recently took my late 2007 Mac Pro to the Apple Store because it was running quite loud. They diagnosed the problem as the fan on the ATI Radeon x1900 XT video card. Whie the card works fine otherwise, I was thinking of replacing it. I noticed some online recommendations that I need to upgrade to perhaps the Radeo HD 4870 if I want to install FCP X on this machine. I do use the Mac Pro for video editing, but haven't switched yet to FCP X. Anyone have a suggestion on a replcement video card that will work both on this machine and will be compatible with FCP X.
Thanks for any advice.

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ATI RADEON X1900 XT Bad resolution display with SNOW LEOPARD

Hi all!!
I just install a clean version of snow leopard 10.6.2 on my mac pro and everything works good.
Only problem I have, less resolution choice.
I am stuck with 1600x1200 60 Hz but before I was in 1600x1024 76hz.
This mac has a ATI RADEON X1900 XT graphic card.
I try on different mac pro with geforce and the resolution display is good.
It is not the problem of the graphic distorsion in top site of safari,
It's totally in the display.
Thank you!
BP

I use the same video card without any difficulty, under 10.6.2, in an older MacPro. If your card works OK in Leopard, then it's not likely to be a hardware problem. If it happens in Leopard, too, then a hardware failure is possible.
If this happened to me I'd clean the card's contacts, make sure that its supplemental power connection was tight on both ends, and re-install the card.
If the problem remained, I'd try the card in a different slot. If it persisted, I'd do a clean-install on a different drive and boot from it. If the problem recurred with a clean-installed second boot drive, then I'd suspect a hardware problem on the card or, less likely, on the logic board.
At this point I'd visually inspect the "GPU PRESENT" LED on the logic board, under the memory cage, next to PCI slot 1. As you use something completely non-conductive to press the "DIAG LED" button, which is adjacent to the diagnostic LEDs, see if the "GPU_PRESENT" LED comes on. If that LED stays off, it means the machine's EFI (extensible firmware interface) was unable to configure the graphics card, which would indicate a hardware problem on the graphics card, or possibly on the logic board. If the diagnostic LED comes on, it means EFI could configure the card. This does not necessarily mean that the card is functioning properly. The LED staying off, however, would strongly suggest some kind of a hardware problem.
If you have access to another graphics card, see if a similar problem occurs using it. Short of a thorough circuit-check in a shop, that's the only practical way to determine if it's a PCI card or logic board problem. Either way, there'd be a hardware repair/replacement on the horizon.
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ATI Radeon x1900

My MacPro was purchased with Tiger and a ATI Radeon x1900 graphics card. Anyone know if the card will run when I do the Snow Leopard Upgrade? I first contacted AMD, and they replied back stating I need to contact Apple about this.
Message was edited by: John Luke1

If the Mac Pro was purchased with an Apple-provided (built-to-order) ATI Radeon X1900 XT graphics card installed, you should have no problems booting with the Snow Leopard installer disc. You might have some problems if it was a retail card bought separately.

Is there a ATI Radeon HD 5770 Graphic card for 2-monitor use?

Hi, I just purchased a ATI Radeon HD 5770 Graphics Upgrade Kit for Mac Pro only to discover that there is only one VGI port for a monitor. I have been using two monitors for Final Cut work since I bought my MacPro tower in 2006. I need this new card to work with fxfactory 'pan and zoom' as a plug-in in Final Cut Studio. Does anyone know if Apple makes one with two VGI ports?
Thanks very much, Bob

What is VGI?
If you mean VGA - VGA is a VERY old connection type and the 5770 does not have a VGA port.
Do you mean DVI?
The card has a dual link DVI and two mini DisplayPorts. If you mean you need a second DVI connection, get a Mini DisplayPort to DVI connector from Apple or a 3rd party converter supplier.
x

Upgrade MacPro1,1 with ATI Radeon X1900 XT 512 MB and Open GL 1.7.7. to recommended system requirements for heli simulator: OpenGL Version 2.1 compatible 3D-graphics card from NVIDIA or ATI with 512MB.

I want to install a helicopter simulator into my MacPro1,1 with ATI Radeon X1900 XT 512 MB and Open GL 1.7.7. Recommended system requirements for the heli simulator are: OpenGL Version 2.1 compatible 3D-graphics card from NVIDIA or ATI with 512MB (at least as fast as NVIDIA 8600, 9400 or ATI Radeon HD 2400). Is there such a graphics card available that will work in my Mac Pro?

Are you really still running 10.6.3? you will need 10.6.5+ so do that and make a clone.
ATI 5770 from Apple Store - like 1000s of others have done and in the comments section on the store page.

ATI Radeon X1900 XT 512 MB graphics card has failed?

I think my ATI Radeon X1900 XT 512 MB graphics card has failed...
This is a MacPro 1,1 (2006). We're on our yacht in a French territory, South Pacific, so local support is non-obtainium. I would appreciate any advice on how I can confirm my graphics card is dead.
I have only 23" Apple Cinema Display for testing. The display works great on MBP, so that end is good.
The MacPro seems to boot normally - AFAIK based on startup sounds, fan, RAM LED diagnostic lights.
Suggestions?

Case A) the screen goes blank at the login screen
invoke Safe Mode (hold down the Shift key at Startup).
This performs a five minutes or so Disk Utility ( Repair Disk) on the boot drive, then demands your userId and password, even if you normally auto-login.
Safe Mode only loads the absolutely essential Drivers, and the graphics drivers are not considered essential. So screen re-draw may be slow, but you can check your email, surf a little, do many operations that do not require graphics acceleration.
Edit movies? Probably not.
Case B) your screen completely blank
If the power-on light flashes in a pattern, that indicates not enough good RAM to start up.
If no power light flashing, you need some function you can invoke that will show a non-graphics result.
The Caps Lock light on the keyboard is under software Control. If it works, at least the SMC controller that talks to the keyboard is working.
Holding down Control while pressing the Eject key on the keyboard brings up this familiar dialog box, whether you can see it or not:
any key except:
R for Restart;
S for Sleep;
Esc for cancel;
and return for the default Shut Down
should cause the System Beep sound. S should Sleep it, and the power light should shortly indicate that it is sleeping. Any key will then wake it up.

Changed Graphics Card ATI Radeon X1900 XT

i changed my graphics card from ati radeon 5770 hd to ATI Radeon X1900 XT, in mac pro 5,1 its showing only 7MB VRAM

From > http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/mac_pro/faq/mac-pro-default-graphics-cards -dvi-dual-link-mini-displayport.html
Mac Pro Subfamily
Video Card Options
VRAM
Ports
Original
ATI Radeon X1900 XT
512 MB GDDR3
2 DL DVI
Mac Pro Subfamily
Default Video Card
VRAM
Ports
Mid-2010
ATI Radeon HD 5770
1 GB GDDR5
2 Mini DP
1 DL DVI
Mid-2012
ATI Radeon HD 5770
1 GB GDDR5
2 Mini DP
1 DL DVI
looks a little like a downgrade to me - the article doesn't really deal with downgrading to the 'original' MacPro (?wonderng why? - 5770 shot? and X1900 lying around?)
Never tried to downgrade... so I'm out.
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