Hi, thank you for the information I will try that ,and I am very sorry about not starting a new topic,for I have never done this before and how do you start a new topic,thank you again,jimmy ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bruce Johnson" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, August 30, 2009 2:01 PM Subject: G5 kernel Panics, was Re: Safari 3.0.4
> > > On Aug 30, 2009, at 10:20 AM, chefsaid wrote: > >> >> hi,my Power Mac G5 shuts down all the time and the error is kernel >> panic >> code,I called apple and they said it was corupt software,but that >> did not >> fix the problem,does anyone know what I can do I need help,a friend >> said it >> could be memory leeks,could that be right,thank you jimmy > > For starters, it's polite to start a new thread if you have a question > unrelated to the subject. > > Deciphering your response, Apple told you to re-install OSX and that > did not fix the problem? > > This means it's likely a hardware issue, bad memory could case this, > as could a failing hard drive. > > A 'memory leak' will not cause a kernel panic. The term 'memory leak' > refers to a program allocating memory for itself, then not giving it > back (or not giving it all back) when it's done...over time the > program ends up with more and more memory assigned to it, which slows > things down and can cause SPOD's. > > Kernel panics are caused by different things: > > If it consistently happens with a specific program, then likely that > program is at fault, either it is buggy, it is corrupted, or you have > updated system software to a version not supported by the software. > > If you recently installed a hardware driver, new hardware, this could > be it. > > If no recent changes have occurred, try testing your memory and hard > drive, as failure of these things can cause this. If memory and disk > checks succeed and re-installing OS X does not fix the problem, then > it's likely a motherboard problem If your Powermac g5 is one of the > water cooled ones, they have a history of leaking coolant that can > cause damage, kernel panics and outright failure. If yours is a G5 > iMac, some of those had bad capacitors on the motherboard, those can > leak and cause KP's or outright failure. > > IN those cases the solution is a replacement logic board, or a new Mac. > > -- > Bruce Johnson > > "Wherever you go, there you are" B. Banzai, PhD > > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.409 / Virus Database: 270.13.71/2335 - Release Date: 08/30/09 06:36:00 --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
