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IMPORTANT: I, take no responsibility of ruining your card while flashing, which is very unlikely in DOS but is possible. I only wrote this tutorial for learning purposes and you're taking your own chance with your card(s). The following worked for me and my setup! The flashing and config was done medio april 2010.

My setup:

Mac Pro 2.66 Quad Core (Early 2009), 20” Apple Cinema Display, 24" Apple Cinema Display, OS X 10.6.3
Sapphire ATI Radeon 4890 HD 1GB Vapor X display port/dvi/hdmi/vga
Mini Displayport (24" Apple Cinema Display) to Displayport (Sapphire 4890) Adapter Cable from Circuit Assembly
2 x powercables for the 4890 "G5 Graphic Power Cable" and can be found on Ebay or ATI.COM store.
I got mine here: 4890 Mac power cables

(PLEASE NOTE: Mac Pro motherboard has two connectors for powering graphic cards. These connectors are special and you will not find the right cable in a PC store. You cannot use the ones supplied with the ATI card, they only work for in a PC)

Here is what I did (all the files I used are in this zip file - approx. 3.5 mb):

0. Flashed my card in a PC with the help of this guide (you need a real PC and a USB key): unofficial-how-flash-ati-cards (all the files needed for this are In this zip file - approx. 3.5 mb) You can also read everything in this pdf file.

1. Ran Apple OS X 10.6.3 combo update again
2. Left combo update open, did not immediately restart.
3. Ran Zeus Flashing Tool (get it here)10.6.3 qu_ci patcher ( > Select card... ATI 4000 series > Select OS... 10.6.3 > Downloads driver > Installed it
4. Restarted mac pro.

5. Downloaded http://groths.org/dualdvi.zip
6. Installed the included 3 kext; ATI4800Controller.kext, ATIFramebuffer.kext and ATISupport.kext like this:
7. Open "Kext Helper b7" and drop the 3 kext files into the window, enter your admin password and click EASY INSTALL
8. Restarted mac pro.

And BADABIIIING, my 24" ACD gave me something to look at as well

The only thing which is presently NOT working is sleep. My screen goes bananas after sleep, but I’m working on that.
The error message after boot regarding power to your videocard is “normal” and you should’nt worry. Just click it away.

Thanks to Cindori (http://groths.org/), Netkas (http://netkas.org/) and all the other people who has written some of the "millions" of posts I have read about this.

Files for flashing a ATI 4890 graphics card I did it in a Dell Precission T5400.

Tags: How to, Mac Pro, Sapphire 4890 Vapor X

It's been obvious from day one that it was possible, but after a couple of years of oh-so-painful 30 FPS recording on the EOS 5D Mark II, Canon is finally coming through with its long-promised 2.0.3 update that brings 29.97 FPS and 24 FPS (23.976, to be precise) 1080p recording at last. Even the VGA mode has been swapped to a 29.97 actual rate, and PAL mode has a flat 25 FPS and 23.976 FPS as well. Additional tweaks include a manual volume adjustment (as opposed to the automatic gain the cameras usually employ), a brightness or RGB histogram display (this function, like some of these other features, has been available for a while as a hack), shutter and aperture priority modes have been added for movie shooting, and the audio sampling ramp has been bumped from 44.1KHz to 44KHz.

You can find the firmware here: Canon EOS 5D MKII 2.0.3 firmware update

View Explorer of Light Vincent Laforet's hauntingly beautiful short video, Reverie, shot entirely with the EOS 5D Mark II and EF Lenses.

Tags: EOS 5D MKII, 24p, 25p, 5d MKII 2.0.3 firmware update

I was looking for a good DLNA UPnP server for my new Samsung UE46B7050 LED TV, and searched the internet for the different options. I tried several, but the choice fell on these two which vere very simple to configure.

Elgato Eyeconnect

Super fine product, almost no setup, just a preference pane with two tabs that you see below. That controls it all, and DLNA server, the Mac it runs on, it pops up very fast on either TV or Playstation 3 (which I use to DNLA as it runs better / faster and it transmits sound to the my av-receiver)

Elgato EyeConnect
Price: 49.95 USD



Medialink

Same as with Elgato, just a preference pane with some tabs that you see below. That controls it all, and the DLNA server, the Mac it runs on, it pops up very fast on either TV or Playstation 3 But gives a little more options as specific iTunes playlists, Aperture support, iPhoto HD Support costs 40% of what Elgato Eyeconnect costs.

nullriver MediaLink
Price: 20.00 USD

If it must be a little more geeky, there's an overview here: How to choose a DLNA Media Server

Have also tried TwonkyMedia (commenly used on NAS like QNAP and Synology, also is in my NAS; a QNAP TS-239 Pro) but I could not get to work, it is something with config via http and some ports, and GUI interface ... it is to damn difficult for me.

I think i’ll grab MediaLink for 20 dollars, just to have the ability to play directly from your Mac. Do not actually need my Mac Mini any more ... :(

Tags: DLNA media server, UPnp media server, Media server, PS3, PS3 Slim, Elgato Eyeconnect, nullriver MediaLink

What if a normal Submariner is not enough? Then turn your eyes to Bamford Watch Department! It is synonymous with uncompromising style and quality. The company is among the first to personalise a range of steel sports watches, starting in 2004 with a number of iconic Rolex models they have grown their brand, adding a collection of bespoke watch related accessories to an increased selection of stunning and desirable timepieces.

A Rolex Submariner will cost you around £ 7.500 and each model is available with a number of personalised elements, including our own unique formulae of military grade PVD and bespoke dial colour options service. Personalise you own here.

Tags: Rolex, Submariner, Watch

Introducing the Sonos ZonePlayer 5, the all-in-one wireless music system which can be controlled with an iPhone

 • Wirelessly play music in any or every room of the house for £349 per room
 • Enjoy room-filling, high-performance sound with all digital architecture
 • Access your iTunes library, plus thousands of internet radio stations with millions of songs
 • Control your music with free Sonos Controller for iPhone app or any other Sonos Controller

the leading developer of wireless multi-room music systems for the home, today introduced the Sonos ZonePlayer S5, an all-in-one wireless music system that can be controlled with an iPhone, iPod® touch or any Sonos Controller. The S5 delivers crystal-clear, room-filling sound that rivals much larger, more complicated audio equipment. Plus, the S5 provides instant access to unlimited music with control from the palm of your hand. Now music lovers can find and play any song from an iTunes library, plus, a world of music and radio on the Internet, in any room of the house. The S5 will be available for $399 in late October.

Visit the Sonos website

Tags: Sonos, Wireless

Whether you live in a full-time cold weather region like Denmark or just want to be ready for the worst that old man winter might send your way, you can't go wrong with the Barbour Beaufighter Jacket (£299.95).

Colour/s: A638 - Olive (As shown) Size: S-XXL Length: 33-34ins | 84-86.5cm Fabric: Heavyweight 8oz luxury Barbour Milled wax Embroidered Barbour logo quilted lining with polyester sleeve lining

 • Contemporary Collection
 • Heavyweight 8oz luxury Barbour Milled wax
 • Embroidered Barbour logo
 • quilted lining with polyester sleeve lining
 • Two-way front zip under buttoned front
 • Corduroy funnel collar with buckle fastening strap
 • Comes with faux fur trimmed detachable hood
 • Raglan sleeves with knitted storm cuffs
 • Studded handwarmer pockets
 • Drawstring waist with adjustable toggles
 • Inner zipped pocket
 • Chest size: S-XXL
 • Chest tolerance: 5ins | 12.5cm
 • Length: 33-34ins | 84-86.5cm

BUY IT HERE

Tags: Barbour, Jacket

I have a Mac Pro Quad Core (Early 2009) with the Quad-Core Intel Xeon Nehalem 3500 series processor. When I bought it Apple mentioned on their website that it would only support 2GB memory DIMMs. Some sites like OWC - Other World Computing proclaimed that the Quad Core would support up to 16GB memory using 4GB DIMMs. Recently Apple has changed its tech specs for the Quad Core to reflect that as well.

Kingston Technology has a series of System-Specific Memory and the Valueram Memory. I am going to test the Kingston Value Ram in my Mac Pro and get back with the results here on this site.

The Value Ram is about Dkr 900,- per 4GB DIMM and the System-Specific memory is around Dkr 3800,- per 4GB DIMM or about 65% cheaper.

Specs of the memory:

• KVR1066D3D4R7SK3/12G
  
• 12GB (3x4GB DIMMs)
• DDR3
• CL7
• PC-8500
• 1066 MHz
• Dual Rank
• ECC
• Thermal Sensor

Tags: Mac Pro Early 2009, Mac Pro, intel Nehalem 3500 Series, Kingston Technology, Value Ram

After joining the iPhone Developer program connect the iPhone to iTunes and do the following:

• MAC: Hold Option Key and hit Upgrade button with mouse click
• Windows:Hold Shift or Ctrl Key and hit Upgrade button with mouse click
• Should open browse window on mac or windows, navigate to the file you downloaded and double click it.
• After that just let it run and home everything works fine.

Advance preview of 100 new features.
For iPhone owners, it just keeps getting better. When iPhone OS 3.0 arrives this summer, it will introduce over 100 new features, including the ability to:
▪ Search your iPhone
▪ Cut, copy, and paste
▪ Send photos, contacts, audio files, and location via MMS*
▪ Read and compose email and text messages in landscape

iPhone SDK 3.0 beta
With over 1,000 new APIs, iPhone SDK 3.0 provides developers with a range of new possibilities to enhance the functionality of their applications. New APIs also provide support for applications to communicate with hardware accessories attached to iPhone or iPod touch.

* MMS messaging is available only on iPhone 3G; fees may apply. MMS may not be available in all areas.

See more about the iPhone and other gadget on www.kliken.com or the good life on www.livsnyder.com

Tags: How to, Cell phone, iPhone, iPhone OS 3.0 Software

Monday the 21th I ordered my new Oakley Radar through Steptoes in the UK. I ordered the custom Oakley, polished aluminium frame color, G20 Black Iridium lens, brown nose piece and ear socks and an additional clear lens (for riding in at night).

The lense looks more black than the picture below. But I definately get the pinkish look looking through the lenses, and a great contrast to. It seems like they are not quite cut out for really bright light, so I might look into getting the Ice Iridium lens for it.

The G20 Black Iridium only lets approx. 15% light through, but the Ice Iridium only lets 10% through.

But the Radar looks awsome and fits snug like my to other Oakleys. Am taking them on a 3-4 hour ride tommorow, and will let you know how I feel about them.

After ride update: The glasses are great, under my Giro E2 helmet (with shade) they fit so nice, its like Im not wearing them at all. Was a bit afraid that they would’nt block enough sun, but my worries turned out to be be unnecessary. I am wearing the helmet with shade and I think that this combo is perfect. The will not handle really bright sunlight by themselves, but with the helmet its entirely different. These glases fit so snug and feel so good. Perfect for mountainbiking. The Oakley Radar G20 Black Iridium Path definately deserve the illuminant.dk recommended sign!

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Oakley description of the lenses:

G20 Black Iridium Lens: Sport performance lens for medium to bright light. Rose tint to enhance contrast and image resolution (visual clarity) in low light. Features an Iridium® coating to reduce glare.

Ice Iridium Lens: Extremely bright light. Neutral lens tint for truer color perception. Features an Iridium® coating to reduce glare.

Clear Lens: Very low light or indoor use only. Allows the maximum amount of light through while still filtering out 100% of all harmful uv.

Tags: Oakley, Sunglasses

Monday the 21th I ordered my new Oakley Radar through in the UK.

Very nice service and boy was the delivery quick. I ordered the custom Oakley, on wednesday I got an e-mail saying that the goods were in their possesion, and that they would ship it the same day. I then figured that I would receive it monday, but freday morning it had arrived in my office even before me. Great great service!!!

Tags: Oakley, Sunglasses, Steptoes

The V12 magnesium pedals from DMR Bikes are realy nice pedals. I went and changed my Shimano PD-M647 to the V12. Now the M647 realy feels heavy. The Mag V12 is the ultimate pedal from DMR. They have we used a specially developed magnesium alloy that is 30% lighter than aluminium but just as tough, to shave 100g off the weight of our standard V12, which weighs in at 536g. The V12 Mag is only 436g, which must make it one of the lightest platform pedals on the market. If you are a weight weenie, you can spring for the titanium axles, and shave of another 80g. But im not! :O)

The pedals spin nicely, and the pins really holds my shoes on the pedals, avoiding them to slip of when its wet. and did I forget to mention that they look awsome in the thick coat of white glossy paint, and the metal screws. Great pedal!

The pedals come in different Colours, such as Diamond Black, Pure White, OxBlood or Steel. I choose the white, because i thought it would match my white bike nicely. The V12 Mag’s deserves the illuminant.dk recommended sign from the first sights, will get back if that should change over time!

Tags: DMR V12

I bought the Camelbak Mayhem 3 Litre (hydration pack) from wiggle.co.uk before our trip to Harz, Germany. We hoped for good weather down there and I had researched a lot about drinking from a bottle or from a hydration pack. My Grand Canyon 8.0 is equipped with a bottle in a bottle holder, but it is only 0.75L and we vere thinking of riding the whole day.

My experiences with the Camelbak Mayhem 3 Litre are very good. I love having the water accesible all the time. 3 liters are plenty for 1 person for a day. We had about 25 degrees C and I did not run out of water. But do get the ”Thermal Control Kit”, which converts any Camelback hydration system for extreme winter and summer conditions. Kit includes insulated tube cover, foam Bite Valve(TM) cover, Bite Valve(TM) mouthpiece, and 46 inch delivery tube. If you dont, the first 1-2 mouthfulls of water will be warm, and believe me you do not want that when riding around in the summer sun. You will want the cold water from the bladder. UPDATE: A little tip from Camelbak to avoid this: when you are finished drinking, blow the remaining water in the tube back in the bladder, then you dont have a problem with warm wter :O)


It definately deserves the illuminant.dk recommended sign!

Tags: Camelbak, Hydrationpack

Bought the Mace NOS Baggy Shorts from wiggle.co.uk. Its a very ligth and tough shorts with a seperate liner. The liner is pretty much like an thick boxer with a thick padding (chamois) for sitting comfortable.

I used the shorts for the first day of riding, washed them at night and used them again the 2. day. They worked pretty well. The third day I bought a regular bike short, because I did’nt get to wash the Maze liner again. I must say that the 25€ bike shorts felt better and more comfortable than the Maze liner. I think the reason is that the regular bike shorts are 100% synthetic, and the Maze liner is’nt.



But the outer shorts rule. Very comfortable, soft, good pockets and great if you want to look a little “street wise”. It definately deserves the illuminant.dk recommended sign!

Tags: Maze, Shorts

Today I got my new bike, a Grand Canyon 8.0. It was unpacked, assembled and tested on a short spin. It is now locked up i my shed, waiting to be used tommorrow.

Visit Canyon website - you can change the page to display your own language in the top right corner. My new bike:

Tags: Canyon, Mountainbiking, MTB, Rock Shox, DT Swiss, Shimano XT

This page will deal with my rediscovered passion; mountainbiking. Mountainbiking combines great with my passion for “gear”, I love good quality and when riding its important to have good quality gear.

Tags: Mountainbiking, MTB, Canyon, Oakley, Mace, SRAM, Rock Shox, Camelbak, SIXSIXONE, Shimano, Formula Brakes, Oro K24, Schwalbe, Nobby Nic, Racing Ralph, Easton MonkeyLite XC, Syntace, DT Swiss, Cane Creek