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nvidia-update - Simple way to install nVidia web drivers

I've been struggling with this for so long that I forgot that this thread was started with a script for installing nVidia drivers. At this point, would it be worthwhile for me to try that?
I tried running the script... and see no change. Still "No GPU Detected"..... :(
 
I tried running the script... and see no change. Still "No GPU Detected"..... :(
FINALLY! Success! I discovered that MultiBeast was not actually changing the system definitions. I went into Clover Configurator > SymBios, and found the little up/down arrows at the far right, that open up a whole universe of possible system refs. I chose iMac 14,1 .... and actually got the GTX 970 to show up in the "About This Mac" window. Then I just had to switch from the onboard graphics to nVidia and VOILA! Thanks to Caniggia for the help along the way!
 
crazy question TCGliderguy. I'm having same issue but with GTX 1060. I've even reloaded from start and installed LiLu, Whatevergreen and the NVIDIA drivers for my version. When I try NVIDIA Web Drivers it asks for password then restarts but the same issue. Not staying with the Web Drivers. I opened CLover Configurator to make sure my System Parameters has the NvidiaWeb checked and in Boot the nv_disable=1 is checked. I downloaded the Cuda drivers but when I open it up it says no GPU Detected. I'm connected using HDMI to the GTX 1060.
 
I am on 10.13.6 (17G65)
with 387.10.10.10.40.105

my whole system works but its laggy when using programs like Logic and browsers (safari and chrome) especially on FB, YT etc.

Will this apply to me concidering the older drivers that you mentioned?
 
Given the recent issues with official nVidia web driver releases (namely 387.10.10.10.25.156 and 387.10.10.10.25.157), I decided to put together a dead simple one-stop solution for updating to the latest reliable nVidia web drivers.

It's called nvidia-update and hopefully makes life easier for you guys.

https://github.com/Benjamin-Dobell/nvidia-update

The script is open-source (MIT licensed) and pull requests are welcome.

It does the following:

  • Checks for official driver updates for your version of macOS.
  • Cross-references against a list of blacklisted drivers, that it'll avoid installing (by default).
  • Properly uninstalls old drivers.
  • Downloads and installs the latest non-blacklisted drivers.
  • On-the-fly patches driver packages so they can be installed on your version of macOS (if necessary).
  • Patches drivers that you've already installed, if they no longer match your macOS version i.e. post macOS update.

The script has a fair few smarts to it, but is implemented more robustly/carefully than some of the alternatives out there. For example, instead of manually copying files to hard-coded paths, all installation and uninstallation takes place by running nVidia's package (.pkg) files; which install to the correct location and properly clean-up after themselves.

Execution

Simply paste the following line in a terminal:

bash <(curl -s https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Benjamin-Dobell/nvidia-update/master/nvidia-update.sh)

You can of course download/save the script to your computer if you prefer to, doing so gives you access to a couple of advanced options, but for normal use they're not required.

Clover / Boot Configuration

The script doesn't mess with any boot behaviour on your system, and Clover setup is left up to you. You'll likely want the following kernel extensions installed in your EFI Clover kext directory:


Thank you!!! works on 10.14.1 Mojave now smooth animation.
 
FINALLY! Success! I discovered that MultiBeast was not actually changing the system definitions. I went into Clover Configurator > SymBios, and found the little up/down arrows at the far right, that open up a whole universe of possible system refs. I chose iMac 14,1 .... and actually got the GTX 970 to show up in the "About This Mac" window. Then I just had to switch from the onboard graphics to nVidia and VOILA! Thanks to Caniggia for the help along the way!
Please excuse my late reply.
I am really glad you finally managed to find a solution. it is such a pleasure after so much try!
Sadly i am a fresh RX580 user that can't seem to work with my 3 monitor setup.... ah the irony...
Anyways, best of luck to all of you Nvidia users! (that is if i don't come back running :p )
 
@alienx2 Do you have full acceleration with the Nvidia card and Mojave?
 
I just updated to High Sierra 10.13.6 and now I don't have the Nvidia driver for my gtx1060, and Nvidia doesn't have an update. Seriously!!!!! I am very annoyed. I think its about time to say bye bye Nvidia.......
 
I have been using hackintosh system nearly for years. I was always following the guidlines of tonymacosx site. Now I felt like pissed off. I was building my new system according to tonymacosx buyer's guide, like I did before many years ago. I didn't read forums recently, because I didn't have time for that. So I went for tonymacosx buyer's guide. I saw many nvidia cards in the recommended section. I chose one gtx 1060 from there. However, I didn't notice that nvidia graphics are not supported by mojave. I thought buyer's guide is o.k. I ordered gtx 1060 card and it arrived, and I just started read this forum about the installation then I realized the nvidia gtx1060 still not supported in mojave. Ooops! I have the card I cannot return it here my country. I can't use it with mojave.
Please remove nvidia graphics from your buyer's guide section if it is not supported by the latest macosx os mojave. I trusted tonymacosx buyer's guide but it let me down....
 
I trusted tonymacosx buyer's guide but it let me down....
Buyer's Guide said:
PLEASE NOTE: NVIDIA has not released graphics drivers for MacOS Mojave yet- for now AMD Radeon graphics are the only non-Intel graphics that work in MacOS Mojave.
 
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