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I need to update my 2010 mac pro

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I have mid 2010 mac pro. Right now I have OS X EL Capitan but I need to update to new version since some apps like Word is not working anymore. This is information about graphic card.

TI Radeon HD 5770:




  Chipset Model: ATI Radeon HD 5770


  Type: GPU


  Bus: PCIe


  Slot: Slot-1


  PCIe Lane Width: x16


  VRAM (Total): 1024 MB


  Vendor: ATI (0x1002)


  Device ID: 0x68b8


  Revision ID: 0x0000


  ROM Revision: 113-C0160C-155


  EFI Driver Version: 01.00.436


  Displays:


LED Cinema Display:


  Display Type: LCD


  Resolution: 2560 x 1440


  Pixel Depth: 32-Bit Color (ARGB8888)


  Display Serial Number: 2A1134GE6JL 


  Main Display: Yes


  Mirror: Off


  Online: Yes


  Rotation: Supported


  Connection Type: DisplayPort


VX2452 Series:


  Resolution: 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz


  Pixel Depth: 32-Bit Color (ARGB8888)


  Display Serial Number: TVT172682125


  Mirror: Off


  Online: Yes


  Rotation: Supported


  Connection Type: Analog VGA or Analog Over DVI-I


  Adapter Firmware Version: 0.00



Mac Pro, OS X 10.11

Posted on Sep 22, 2022 11:50 AM

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Posted on Sep 24, 2022 2:00 AM

The Age of this computer will Govern what newer version of macOS it will Qualify to install. Use About this Mac from the Apple Icon on Desktop - the required Information will be there.


With the above information in-hand - follow this How to get old versions of macOS and verify what version this computer Qualifies to install.  For Best results use Safari to commence the download as Others may not work.


Safari will open a redirect and open the Apple Store where the download can commence.


macOS Mojave 10.14 hardware requirements

Mac Hardware Requirements

For details about your Mac model, click the Apple icon at the top left of your screen and choose About This Mac. These Mac models are compatible with macOS Mojave:

  • MacBook (Early 2015 or newer)
  • MacBook Air (Mid 2012 or newer)
  • MacBook Pro (Mid 2012 or newer)
  • Mac mini (Late 2012 or newer)
  • iMac (Late 2012 or newer)
  • iMac Pro (2017)
  • Mac Pro (Late 2013; Mid 2010 and Mid 2012 models with recommended Metal-capable graphics cards)


macOS High Sierra 10.13 hardware requirements


macOS Sierra 10.12 hardware requirements


Make Time Machine Backup  is very useful and can be used to Revert to Previous Working macOS


Notation - Mojave is the Last version to support 32 bit applications / extensions and Drivers. Catalina, Big Sur & Monterey supports only 64 bit and there is no workaround.

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Sep 24, 2022 2:00 AM in response to shahab214

The Age of this computer will Govern what newer version of macOS it will Qualify to install. Use About this Mac from the Apple Icon on Desktop - the required Information will be there.


With the above information in-hand - follow this How to get old versions of macOS and verify what version this computer Qualifies to install.  For Best results use Safari to commence the download as Others may not work.


Safari will open a redirect and open the Apple Store where the download can commence.


macOS Mojave 10.14 hardware requirements

Mac Hardware Requirements

For details about your Mac model, click the Apple icon at the top left of your screen and choose About This Mac. These Mac models are compatible with macOS Mojave:

  • MacBook (Early 2015 or newer)
  • MacBook Air (Mid 2012 or newer)
  • MacBook Pro (Mid 2012 or newer)
  • Mac mini (Late 2012 or newer)
  • iMac (Late 2012 or newer)
  • iMac Pro (2017)
  • Mac Pro (Late 2013; Mid 2010 and Mid 2012 models with recommended Metal-capable graphics cards)


macOS High Sierra 10.13 hardware requirements


macOS Sierra 10.12 hardware requirements


Make Time Machine Backup  is very useful and can be used to Revert to Previous Working macOS


Notation - Mojave is the Last version to support 32 bit applications / extensions and Drivers. Catalina, Big Sur & Monterey supports only 64 bit and there is no workaround.

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