Is it possible to use an R9 270x GPU in a Mac Pro 1,1?

I'm trying to install a XFX R9 270x in a Mac Pro 1,1 (2006 Model #A1186).... The machine doesn't currently have any OS installed, but I'm trying to boot and install off of a live USB of Snow Leopard (10.6)... After some research, it seems like this card is definitely supported out-of-the-box with later models of Mac Pro and later Operating Systems, but I haven't been able to find anything about trying to run it with anything as early as 10.6 on a 1,1. (I know it's supported natively in 10.9).
Currently the machine powers on fine, but no screen image. Diagnostic LEDs on the logic board all appear normal except the "GPU present" LED does not light. I've already tried troubleshooting by installing the GPU in a different PCI-E slot and switched out the GPU for another, identical one...
Does anyone know if it is at all possible to get this card working with this board? I'd be extremely grateful for any possible solution... (Even if it requires booting from a different GPU and installing drivers, updated OS, etc)....

I don't now about that card, but I got a Mac Pro with a Radeon HD 7950 in it, Disc was included with Mac drivers for 10.7/10.8/10.9, said not supported in 10.6, well 10.7/8/9/10 didn't need the drivers.
Tried booting off my Retail 10.6.3 Install Disc... same as you blank screen, & disappointing because 10.6 is better than the 4 later ones put together!
Anyway, cloned a 10.6.8 install to an external drive... sure enough it booted with great video in 10.6.8, so maybe 10.6.8 for you?

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