To enable the Pegasus Thunderbolt connection on a Mac, follow these steps to install the Pegasus DEXT Driver before connecting your Pegasus device to the Thunderbolt port. This driver is compatible with macOS 12.4 or later.
Step-by-Step Installation
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Download the Driver:
- Go to the Promise Download Center.
- Click Drivers and select the Pegasus32 / 3 Series DEXT Driver for Apple-Silicon Macs.
- The installation package file will download to your Downloads folder.
. 2.Install the DEXT Driver:
- Locate the file (
Pegasus DEXT Driver V21.1.0-2.dmg
) in the Downloads folder and double-click it to extract. - Double-click the
.pkg
file to start the installer. Click Continue to proceed.
- Click Install to initiate a standard installation, then enter your Mac password when prompted.
- When the System Extension Blocked message appears:
- Open System Settings and navigate to General > Extensions > Driver Extensions.
- Enable the Pegasus DEXT Driver Installer by entering your password again.
- Enable the Pegasus DEXT Driver Installer by entering your password again.
- Click Done to complete the installation.
Confirming the Driver Installation
Use either of these methods to confirm successful installation:
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Method #1: Pegasus DEXT Driver Installer
- Go to Applications and double-click Pegasus DEXT Driver Installer.
- If installed, you’ll see an "Uninstall" option in the pop-up window.
Method #2: Terminal Commands
- Open Terminal and enter: sudo -s . Input your password when prompted.
- Then, enter: systemextensionsctl list | grep pegasus
- Look for "activated enabled" in the output to confirm activation.
Following these steps will ensure your Pegasus Thunderbolt connection functions properly on macOS Sequoia.