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Updated to the Security Update #003 using Option 2. Read over both options before using the procedures.

:ch: Repair Permissions using the Disk Utility on the drive to be updated*
:ch: Backup your current installation using Carbon Copy Cloner or SuperDuper - Do This
:ch: Download the Security Update 2015-003 1.0 for OS X Yosemite - Do not use the MAS software update method!
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Option 0 - nVidia released the latest nVidia web driver for 10.10.2 with Security Update 0003 > http://us.download.nvidia.com/Mac/Quadro_Certified/343.02.02f04/WebDriver-343.02.02f04.pkg


Option 1 - See tonymacx86's procedure in http://www.tonymacx86.com/os-x-updates/159898-security-update-2015-003-1-0-a.html


Option 2 - Not for the inexperienced User; requires the use of the Terminal and the Terminal text editor, vim
:ch: Run the Security update pkg from the above link but don't restart
:ch: Perform the following steps in the Terminal as we are going to change the updated Yosemite build designator for the nVidia driver:
:ch: sudo vim /System/Library/Extensions/NVDAStartup.kext/Contents/Info.plist
:ch: Arrow over to the NVDARequiredOS variable's current value of 14C1510;
:ch: Tap the I key to inset the following:
:ch: Change the current value of 14C1510 to 14C1514​
:ch: Tap the Escape key to get out of the Insert mode;
:ch: Hold down the Shift Key and type ZZ which will save your change and exit from vim.
:ch: Now we have to update the caches with the following (thanks to slim.jim for this method) so type the following Terminal commands:
:ch: sudo touch /System/Library/Extensions/NVDAStartup.kext /System/Library/Extensions
:ch: sudo kextcache -system-prelinked-kernel
:ch: sudo kextcache -system-caches​
:ch: Click on the Security Update Installer's "Reboot" button​


Congratulations! You're done. Enjoy! :thumbup:


* You can use the Terminal instead of Disk Utility if you feel comfortable with a UNIX command:
Code: 
sudo diskutil repairPermissions /
** Note: I have never been able to successfully use the nVidia System Preference pane to update the driver. It freezes the system before completing the update.
 
Hi there!

I have just ordered my ASUS GeForce GT 960 Strix OC.

Right now I'm using Gigabyte HD Radeon 6870 on my system. I have some stuff written on boot.plist for the card I have now. I wonder if I should delete some of them after I put my gt 960 on it?

My system is:
Yosemite installed
-Gigabyte ga-z68x-ud3h-b3
-Intel i5 2500k
-Gigabyte Radeon HD 6870
-16 GB Corsair ram

My boot.plist looks like:
Code: 
	<key>EthernetBuiltIn</key>
	<string>Yes</string>
	[B]<key>AtiConfig</key>[/B]
[B]	<string>Duckweed</string>[/B]
[B]	<key>GraphicsEnabler</key>[/B]
[B]	<string>Yes</string>[/B]
	<key>IGPEnabler</key>
	<string>Yes</string>
	<key>Kernel Flags</key>
	<string>kext-dev-mode=1</string>
	<key>Legacy Logo</key>
	<string>Yes</string>
	<key>Timeout</key>
	<string>2</string>
        <key>HDEFLayoutID</key>
        <string>01000000</string>
        <key>GenerateCStates</key>
        <string>Yes</string>
        <key>GeneratePStates</key>
        <string>Yes</string>
        <key>UseKernelCache</key>
        <string>Yes</string>
	<key>HDAEnabler</key>
	<string>No</string>
 
rethua said:
Hi there!

I have just ordered my ASUS GeForce GT 960 Strix OC.

Right now I'm using Gigabyte HD Radeon 6870 on my system. I have some stuff written on boot.plist for the card I have now. I wonder if I should delete some of them after I put my gt 960 on it?

My system is:
Yosemite installed
-Gigabyte ga-z68x-ud3h-b3
-Intel i5 2500k
-Gigabyte Radeon HD 6870
-16 GB Corsair ram

My boot.plist looks like:
Code: 
	<key>EthernetBuiltIn</key>
	<string>Yes</string>
	[B]<key>AtiConfig</key>[/B]
[B]	<string>Duckweed</string>[/B]
[B]	<key>GraphicsEnabler</key>[/B]
[B]	<string>Yes</string>[/B]
	<key>IGPEnabler</key>
	<string>Yes</string>
	<key>Kernel Flags</key>
	<string>kext-dev-mode=1</string>
	<key>Legacy Logo</key>
	<string>Yes</string>
	<key>Timeout</key>
	<string>2</string>
        <key>HDEFLayoutID</key>
        <string>01000000</string>
        <key>GenerateCStates</key>
        <string>Yes</string>
        <key>GeneratePStates</key>
        <string>Yes</string>
        <key>UseKernelCache</key>
        <string>Yes</string>
	<key>HDAEnabler</key>
	<string>No</string>
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Are you still using the Award BIOS F12 and associated DSDT from the tonymacx86 DSDT from the DSDT Database? If so, then follow this procedure below. However, I would wait for nVidia to release the next "f04" Web driver installer. Since the last Apple Yosemite Security Update 003 change the Yosemite build designator. Sigh. So, once the "f04" Web driver installer is released, follow this procedure below.

:ch: If your installation's System Definition (SysDef) is not Mac Pro 3,1 (Early 2008 or MP3,1), run MultiBeast for Yosemite (without your .mb file) just changing the SysDef to Mac Pro 3,1 (MP3,1) as the nVidia web drivers won't install otherwise.
:ch: Customize -> System Definition -> Mac Pro -> Mac Pro 3,1 (MP3,1)
:ch: Reboot​
:ch: Edit the /Extra/org.chameleon.Boot.plist file to:
:ch: Add "nvda_drv=1" to the Kernel Flags parameter,
:ch: Remove the AtiConfig=Duckweed and change the Graphics Enabler to "No", and
:ch: Save the Boot.plist file.​
:ch: Install the latest Nvidia WebDriver for OS X 10.10.2 > WebDriver 343.02.02f04 pkg*
:ch: Shut down your system.
:ch: Remove your 6870.
:ch: Install your 960.
:ch: Boot the system using the -v boot flag at the Chimera screen so you can see where it stops if it doesn't make it to the Yosemite Desktop.​
That's it! Hopefully, I've included everything.

* I'll provide the link as soon as the f04 driver is released. However, you could use the beta driver > http://us.download.nvidia.com/dZAS8cBUHaT1cUk4pr4NBgqTMH8PbHXC/WebDriver-343.02.02b04.pkg
 
Thank you very much for the answer.

Well, I got UEFI Bios F12 and my build is DSDT-free. As long as there is a beta, i guess it won't take so long for nvidia to release it?
 
Perfect timing :D thanks :)
 
jelmet said:
Hi everyone,

Quick question: are you using your 750 ti via HDMI or DVI?

Thanks!
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At the present, I'm using bot DVI and HDMI.
 
I have a gigabyte z77-d3h with a nvidia 970 gtx. here's what i had to do in order to boot without safe mode:

Boot over the igfx with -f -x nv_disable=1
Install 10.10.2 combo update
Install the latest security update
Install the latest nvidia driver
disable igfx in bios and boot normally.

Computer booted but with OSX driver and 1024x768. Chose "web driver" in the nvidia icon.
Done.

I didn't need to remove the card or do any permissions repair or anything else
 
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