epoch1970;609635 Wrote:
> So it is a software problem, related to a kernel extension or an
> application helper I guess. You could try creating temporarily a new
> user and see if PM works under that account. That could show if the
> issue comes from stuff in /Library or in /Users/xxx/Library.
>
> I think 10.6 allows to choose if you want to run a 64-bit kernel, or
> only a 64-bit environment on top of a 32-bit kernel as in 10.5, through
> some obscure boot option (?)
> My new mini says "64-bit Kernel and Extensions: No" in About my
> mac>More info>Software. That's maximum compatibility mode. (My desktop
> environment stems from 10.3 on PPC
)
Thanks...that will be the next thing I try.
My mac-mini reports:
Code:
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Hardware Overview:
Model Name: Mac mini
Model Identifier: Macmini3,1
Processor Name: Intel Core 2 Duo
Processor Speed: 2.66 GHz
Number Of Processors: 1
Total Number Of Cores: 2
L2 Cache: 3 MB
Memory: 4 GB
Bus Speed: 1.07 GHz
Boot ROM Version: MM31.00AD.B00
SMC Version (system): 1.35f1
Serial Number (system): YM94ABCDEFG
Hardware UUID: 208B1C14-4B57-56F5-A015-C9770ABCDEFG
System Software Overview:
System Version: Mac OS X 10.6.6 (10J567)
Kernel Version: Darwin 10.6.0
Boot Volume: Macintosh HD
Boot Mode: Normal
Computer Name: xs Mac mini
User Name: x (x)
Secure Virtual Memory: Not Enabled
64-bit Kernel and Extensions: No
Time since boot: 19:53
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I'm surprised that it's not running the 64-bit kernel. I did a stock
clean install via a Snow-Leopard DVD. When I boot-camped, via some
trickery, I managed to get the 64bit version of Windows 7 Home Premium
installed and it seems to run pretty well on this hardware.
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