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# Nvidia GeForce FAQs
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-_What are the system requirements?_
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while there are no particular limitations, this FAQ does not include the specific information regarding GPUs before Kepler (i.e. older than 6xx series).
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In general it appears to be less convenient to use CPUs newer than Ivy and Haswell with NVIDIA GPUs.
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For GPUs newer than Kepler (e.g. Maxwell or Pascal) you need [NVIDIA Web Driver](http://www.nvidia.com/download/driverResults.aspx/125379/en-us). Use `nv_disable=1` boot argument to install it.
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-_What is the general idea?_
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If you have builtin Intel GPU, make sure to rename it to IGPU and enable with connector-less frame first. Then choose a most suitable mac model and install WhateverGreen.kext. It also used for hardware video decoding, please read [Shiki FAQ](https://github.com/acidanthera/WhateverGreen/blob/master/Manual/FAQ.Shiki.en.md) carefully to get a good understanding.
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If you have builtin Intel GPU, make sure to rename it to IGPU and enable with connector-less frame first. Then choose a most suitable mac model and install WhateverGreen.kext. It also used for hardware video decoding, please read [Shiki FAQ](./FAQ.Shiki.en.md) carefully to get a good understanding.
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-_How to properly choose a mac model?_
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If you have Ivy Bridge or Haswell CPU you should go with iMac13,2 or iMac14,2. Otherwise choose the model you prefer, but keep this in mind:
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* If you have Intel GPU, especially if Ivy Bridge or newer, choose the model (by `board-id`) that has `forceOfflineRenderer` set to YES (true) in /System/Library/PrivateFrameworks/AppleGVA.framework/Versions/A/Info.plist.
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* Models other than iMac13,2 and iMac14,2 require patches, which are though normally automated in WhateverGreen (see below)
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* CPUs newer than Haswell require Shiki patches for hardware video decoding (see below).
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-_How to properly choose a mac model?_
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If you have Ivy Bridge or Haswell CPU you should go with iMac13,2 or iMac14,2. Otherwise choose the model you prefer, but keep this in mind:
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- If you have Intel GPU, especially if Ivy Bridge or newer, choose the model (by `board-id`) that has `forceOfflineRenderer` set to YES (true) in /System/Library/PrivateFrameworks/AppleGVA.framework/Versions/A/Info.plist.
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- Models other than iMac13,2 and iMac14,2 require patches, which are though normally automated in WhateverGreen (see below)
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- CPUs newer than Haswell require Shiki patches for hardware video decoding (see below).
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-_Why should I use Intel GPU with a connector-less frame?_
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Nvidia GPUs newer than 2xx do not implement hardware video decoder in macOS, also starting with 10.13 dual-GPU setups often cause a bootloop. If you absolutely need your IGPU with connector-full frame you will have to determine correct ig-platform-id and `shikigva=1` bootarg OR a model without `forceOfflineRenderer`.
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Read the [Shiki FAQ](https://github.com/acidanthera/WhateverGreen/blob/master/Manual/FAQ.Shiki.en.md)
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Read the [Shiki FAQ](./FAQ.Shiki.en.md)
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-_How to use Intel GPU with a connector-less frame?_
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Please refer to [Shiki FAQ](https://github.com/acidanthera/WhateverGreen/blob/master/Manual/FAQ.Shiki.en.md) for full details. You could use SSDT to rename GFX0 to IGPU by creating a proper IGPU device and setting STA of the existing one to Zero:
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Please refer to [Shiki FAQ](./FAQ.Shiki.en.md) for full details. You could use SSDT to rename GFX0 to IGPU by creating a proper IGPU device and setting STA of the existing one to Zero:
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```
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Scope (GFX0) {
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Name (_STA, Zero) // _STA: Status
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}
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-_What patches do I need for mac models other than iMac13,2 and iMac14,2?_
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AppleGraphicsDisplayPolicy.kext contains a check against its Info.plist and determines which mode should be used for a specific board-id. It is dependent on the GPU which mode is suitable and is normally determined experimentally. WhateverGreen contains several ways to configure to set power management modes:
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After the bit is set, the device advertises as multi-function.
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So, after setting the magic bit, removing the device will cause Linux to re-probe it during the next rescan
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taking note at that point that it is a multi-function device
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on linux theres a fix use: setpci -s 01:00.0 0x488.l=0x2000000:0x2000000"
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on mac os he added:
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on linux theres a fix use: setpci -s 01:00.0 0x488.l=0x2000000:0x2000000" on mac os he added:
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