The complete guide to installing macOS Monterey on your Mid 2010/2012 Mac Pro (5,1), including adding Thunderbolt 3, USB Type-C, AMD RX GPU Acceleration, and more! Please read full description for links to timestamps, items I purchased and other supporting links.

Alex BootROM Thread: https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/...

Martin Lo Package: https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/...

OpenCore Legacy Patcher: https://github.com/dortania/OpenCore-...

Generic NVMe SSD Adapter (1500mb/s): https://amzn.to/39cjTl5

High Speed Switched NVMe SSD Adapter (3200mb/s): https://amzn.to/3NsKmcW

My NVMe of Choice for Install: https://amzn.to/3xaXa0T

RAM for Mac Pro: https://eshop.macsales.com/shop/memor...

Wi-Fi Bluetooth Adapter: https://amzn.to/3GU2CJY
Wi-Fi Bluetooth Extension: https://amzn.to/3au6rcz
Vampliers if your Original Wi-Fi card screw is stripped: https://amzn.to/3mnYGYg

Pixlas Mod Cable Source 1: https://www.moddiy.com/products/Premi...
Pixlas Mod Cable Source 2: https://kareonkables.
com/products/mac-pro-pixlas-mod-open-end-to-dual-6-2-pin-sleeved-cable
Pixlas Mod Connectors: https://amzn.to/3Q22Z9j
Pixlas Mod Crimp Tool: https://amzn.to/3tlkojL

Thunderbolt 3 Card: https://amzn.to/3xople1

OWC 2.5" SSD Sled: https://amzn.to/3GUKSxU

My 32" 4K Dell Display after getting rid of Thunderbolt display and 30" Apple Cinema Display: https://amzn.to/38Vuoct


0:00 Intro
0:16 Check BootROM Version
1:08 Re-enable nVidia Driver
1:43 Update BootROM
3:57 Check Updated BootROM
4:07 BootROM Reconstruction Service
6:33 Getting Monterey Installer
8:01 Installing NVMe SSD Adapter
9:29 Monterey Installer
10:54 Monterey First Boot
11:49 Install OpenCore Martin Lo Package
12:58 Upgrading RAM
14:07 Upgrading Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Card
16:08 Got a Magic Trackpad =D
16:26 Removing Old GPU
16:45 Pixlas Mod
24:51 Installing new GPU 5700 XT
25:18 USB-C PCIe Card
25:54 Testing bluetooth with Magic Trackpad
26:21 Thunderbolt 3 PCIe Card
31:51 Thunderbolt Display Issues
35:12 OWC SSD Sled
35:46 HVEC with Compressor/Final Cut Pro X
36:56 Updating Open Core Martin Lo Package
38:20 Conclusion