Intel Mac :: How To Measure The Current/power
May 3, 2012
After I moved from my old house to my new appartment, my 24" late 2006 iMac instantly started making this annoying high pitch noise. I've tracked it to coming from the area around the hard drive fan.
I believe there might be a problem with the ground connection in the electricity system in the building. Is there a way to measure the current running through my dear iMac?
ps.: also see my previous post where I tried to figure out what might be the problem.
View 3 Replies
ADVERTISEMENT
Apr 8, 2012
I am interested to try and replace my old school G5 from 2001 with something fast enough and enough memory to handle Final Cut or Premiere applications, and at the same time not cost me an arm and both legs. The local MacStore is selling warranteed refurbished units of recent vintage that are of varying prices. The problem is that it's been so long since i bought the first G5 that I am not aware of alll the performance diffences between the various current models like "Harpertown", "Nehalem", etc. I don't game or anything like that. I just want to make quality video productions and have a CS5 Photoshop capability.Where do I start? Is it a good idea to buy a refurbised unit?
Info:
G5, Mac OS X (10.3.9)
View 4 Replies
View Related
May 20, 2010
I see people stating the temperatures of their MBPs, fairly often in this forum. How do you do that?
By the way, I got my new 17" i7 MBP, yesterday, and it runs noticeably cooler than my 2006 core duo 2.16 MBP. Nonetheless, I'm still curious what the processor temperature is, and curious how you measure it.
Thank you for any help you can provide.
View 9 Replies
View Related
May 27, 2010
Believe me i know the numerous problems i could be having and i have been exploring them all for several months. I think it is a combination of things and this might be one. I have a 4 tb graid FireWire external hdd that i think runs slightly smoother but i want to see some actual transfer rate numbers before i start investing in a new array.
I also have a 2010 i7 mbp with 8 gb ram and 256 ssd on the way and if that baby doesn't run the movies smoothly then i will have to assume i have an encoding issue or there is some flaw in snowleopard. Also in case anyone was wondering i have hardware acceleration enabled in plex.
View 1 Replies
View Related
Mar 1, 2009
I was wondering if there is an application available that will allow you measure how much a running application is tasking your RAM and processor. (I ask because I recently downloaded a programme called DarkAdapter. It allows me to make my display even dimmer than the default dimming device on the new unibody Macbook. When I run the programme, however, my machine noticeably slows down.)
View 3 Replies
View Related
Dec 8, 2009
Is there any tool or utility for OSX to measure the signal strength of a bluetooth connection?
View 2 Replies
View Related
Mar 16, 2010
Figured it would be a little lighter to have a thread that shows that Apple's computer CAN and DO work occasionally....Here's my uptime on my i7! It wants me to reboot for Safari update, but I refuse. As of 8:42am PST, March 16, 2010:I guess currently I have the longest uptime of anyone in this thread!
View 12 Replies
View Related
Jan 31, 2009
I was wondering if anybody has an recommendations for a software program that gauge how fast my home network is running from point A-B-C-D etc. I am running all wired and I am going from three Mac's to one PC through a router. Not so worried about what I am getting outside the network, more interested on the inside. If this makes sense.
View 8 Replies
View Related
Jan 8, 2010
which tool will display the transfer rates for copying a file from an internal HDD to an external one?
View 4 Replies
View Related
May 25, 2012
I have an iMac white intel-based dual core2 which has been sitting untouched since purchased Sept 2006. Trying to upgrade everything.
When I try to upgrade to Lion it says I need Snow Leopard first so, using Safari, I try to buy Snow Leopard and Safari crashes. Safari is 3.0.4. So I try to upgrade Safari but it says I need Snow Leopard first.
Info:
iMac, Mac OS X (10.4.11)
View 8 Replies
View Related
Jun 29, 2012
Guys, I have touched on my iMac 27 on the USB cable and I have got an electric current passing over me. My feet were naked. When I got my shoes back the problem gone. Is this normal? Is it safe for my iMac and external devices?
Info:
iMac, Mac OS X (10.7.4)
View 6 Replies
View Related
Aug 23, 2014
I have a late iMac 2013 and have had problems since day one and always just assumed it was bad RAM as i upgraded to 16GB, from 8. I finally took the RAM i purchased out and have left the original RAM in and still continually get the below error after restart.
I have removed Kasperky via the Kaspersky removal tool but i notice it still references it below? Unusually it seems to be ridiculously unstable when i am downloading any Movies i have purchased from iTunes (the current movie has crashed 4 or 5 times today) or if i am ripping a DVD i have purchased using iSkysoft. I have started in safe mode but that made no difference, i actually think it has gotten worse since i removed the extra RAM.
panic(cpu 0 caller 0xffffff80184dc24e): Kernel trap at 0xffffff7f998730ae, type 6=invalid opcode, registers:
CR0: 0x000000008001003b, CR2: 0x000000010bdeb000, CR3: 0x000000001b390000, CR4: 0x00000000001606e0
RAX: 0x0000000000000000, RBX: 0x0000000000000000, RCX: 0x0000000000000000, RDX: 0x0000000000000000
RSP: 0xffffff8123b03e48, RBP: 0xffffff8123b03e80, RSI: 0xffffff811dbb6800, RDI: 0xffffff80eb940000
R8: 0x0000000000000000, R9: 0x0000000003de1658, R10: 0x0000000000000000, R11: 0xffffffffffffffff
R12: 0xffffff80eb940000, R13: 0x0000000000000001, R14: 0x0000000000000000, R15: 0xffffff8123b03e50
[code]....
Info:
iMac, OS X Mavericks (10.9.4)
View 4 Replies
View Related
Apr 22, 2012
I tried to partition my main drive and it failed, however it is now saying that 200 gb of space on my main drive is used up. The partition was only for 100 and I have no idea what happened.
View 3 Replies
View Related
Apr 21, 2012
I have observed the tech specs on numerous models of MacBook Pro, but it says nothing about 2nd generation processors. I assumed that they did have 2nd gen processors as the image they use to advertise the processor is for the 2nd gen series of Intel core processors. I just wanted to confirm this belief.
Info:
MacBook Pro
View 4 Replies
View Related
May 1, 2012
How do I move all contacts from the current MS Outlook (MacVersion) to Apple Mail sot hat I can sync IPad, IPhone with IMac?
Info:
iOS 5.1
View 2 Replies
View Related
Sep 1, 2014
iMac OS X version 10.9.4 showing Numbers '09 version 2.3. I installed Numbers version 3.2.2 on August 28, 2014. But Numbers will not permit me to open any documents in iCloud Numbers by a pop-up indicating I need the newer version of Numbers 3.2.2!!!!! When I go to AppStore to do so, it shows I installed it in August and will not permit me to get it.
I also have an iPod with the latest version
Info:
iMac, Mac OS X (10.7.5), MacBook OS x (10.7.4); iPad NEW
View 1 Replies
View Related
Jun 19, 2010
I have found that by plugging in my Apogee Duet firewire audio interface and ONLY WHEN AppleFWAudio was loaded there was a 10c CPU raise that was making my MBP (late 2008) hot!I wanted to monitor the power that was required for Duet to run and to see if the temperature rise was due to that, so:With Apogee drivers uninstalled (just to be sure its not their drivers related, which is notMBP on battery power with System Profiler opened (to monitor the mA required by the computer from System Profiler -> Power)
View 5 Replies
View Related
May 17, 2012
I bought my imac 5 months ago. I was browsing netflix today and the phone rang, went to answer, came back about 20 minutes later and I thought my imac had gone to sleep. tried to click my mouse to wake it up but it wouldn't do anything. I tried the power button to reboot, still nothing. Plugged it into a couple different outlets, still nothing.
Info:
iMac, Mac OS X (10.6)
View 2 Replies
View Related
Jun 10, 2012
Cannot get my MAC to power up.
Info:
iMac, iOS 5.1.1
View 3 Replies
View Related
Nov 24, 2009
i got me a built up powermac g5 with a 1.6 ghz processor. i got it on the cheap, so i took it and built it up as far as i could afford (4 gb ram and a 500gb hd). lately ive been noticing that NOTHING is compatible with the powerpc processor. im looking at new motherboards to put in it, but im not sure where to start? i was thinking about the Intel DX58SO then putting a dual core intel 3.16 processor into it. can anyone tell me if theyve done this and its worked for them? id love an intel power mac
View 17 Replies
View Related
Feb 20, 2012
My mid-2007 intel iMac 24" won't power on, there is no sound, screen activity or signs of life other than a slight "bzz bzz" when the power button is pressed. Yesterday it was working fine, I put the computer to sleep and when I attempted to wake it the next day, it would not. The optical eye on the mouse was lit and a green led light could be seen reflecting through the memory access door, but the computer made no sounds and would not wake. I held the power button until the mouse turned off and then attempted to reboot. All I get is a quick buzz (possibly the hard drive sound that you normally hear just before the chimes and screen powering on) when the power button is pressed, but no other activity. I attempted resetting the SMC and reinstalling the memory, no avail. Just a little buzz and nothing else. An
Info:
iMac, Mac OS X (10.6.8)
View 3 Replies
View Related
May 10, 2012
My iMac says my wacom tablet is drawing too much power and won't allow it to run. This has never happened before. I've owned them both together for about a year.
Info:
iMac, Mac OS X (10.6.8)
View 5 Replies
View Related
Sep 26, 2009
I have a lot of important Data from my old Power Mac (Power Mac 7300/180) that I would like to be able to run using Rosetta. The major Applications I would like to run are MacWrite Pro & Microsoft Works Vers. #4.0c. My old Power Mac was running OS 9.1 I have the original install Floppies for MacWrite & Microsoft Works. (they would have to be copied unto a CD for me to be able to install them on my Intel Mac. (no floppy drive on the Intel Mac)
Assuming I could get copies of the old Applications on a CD & then install them on my Intel Mac would they run under Rosetta & be able to open my old Data files? I am definitely not well informed about the capabilities of Rosetta. I installed Rosetta on my Intel Mac when I upgraded to Snow Leopard.
View 6 Replies
View Related
May 21, 2009
I have a 1.83 Ghz intel core 2 Duo 17in imac. While it was on and working it suddenly went dead. No power no light. I checked the power cord and power outlet.
View 2 Replies
View Related
Apr 10, 2012
I have just purchased a Imac 3.1 GHz Intel Core i5 and I want to move everything from my Power PC G5 running 10.5.8 to the new one.
Info:
PowerMac, Mac OS X (10.5.8)
View 3 Replies
View Related
Apr 13, 2012
Using my iMac today working away and all of a sudden the screen went black, there was no power to the computer at all. I have checked the fuse and that is ok. I am getting power to everything else. I reset the SMC as per Apple instructions on their website. Again nothing.
I then left it turned off for a good 5 mins and then turned on the power. The fans turned on and the mac then chimed, the creen came on and I thought everything was ok. Then the computer turned off, fans and hard drive sped It didnt even start booting to the Apple logo or the log on screen.
I am thinking this is a power issue within the computer and this will need to be replaced. I was wondering if anyone else has had this problem. My iMac is a 2008 21inch iMac. It is connected to a APC UPS which again all power ports are working, as I have tested that with a desk lamp. What I do normally is turn the UPS when I have shutdown my Mac in the evening and then power it up next day. While the UPS is doing is power self test I then boot the Mac, I am wondering if I should just leave the UPS turned on all the time and just unplug my iMac when I am not using it. Sometimes I do pop it to sleep last thing at night, but recently I just turn it off.
It has had heavy use so I am wondering if it is indeed curtains and I need to buy a new iMac. Maybe it is an excuse to buy a 27inch one! (Would be nice)
Info:
iMac, Mac OS X (10.7.2)
View 6 Replies
View Related
Apr 14, 2012
I turn off Imac, using apple menu. Sometimes the power button will work to turn it on, other times it won't. Been to 2 authorized dealers, they can't find problem. Sometimes jiggling or shaking computer will allow me to start using power button. Sometimes I open up case, plug and unplug everything, and then power button will work. Never know when it will work or not. Power button has had continuity check. It checks fine. Power plug is fine, outlet is fine.
Info:
iMac, Mac OS X (10.6.5), Partition hard drive
View 2 Replies
View Related
Apr 19, 2012
I have just unpacked and connected my brand new 21.5" iMAC. When I hit the power switch on the bottom left hand side on the back nothing happens... I have checked power cord a number of times and no luck. One main question is - should the poweron button depress a much when I press it as I can feel no decernable movement/depression.
Info:
iMac (21.5-inch Mid 2011)
View 3 Replies
View Related
May 4, 2012
As usual, whilst claiming green credentials, the information Apple gives regarding power use is minimal and vague to the point of being meaningless .The only figures they quote are:- Maximum continuous use 205w (21.5") and 310w (27") What exactly does maximum continuous use mean ?
a. When the machine is switched on but not doing anything
b. Working at general office tasks
c. Working flat out transcoding video etc.
Which of these is it? Or is it all 3? Does it use more power when performing harder tasks? If so, what power is used under scenarios a and b? Finally, how much power is used in sleep mode?
Info:
iMac, Mac OS X (10.6.8), FCE 4 + FCS 3 . . . Little Knowledge, Many Opinions.
View 5 Replies
View Related
May 20, 2012
My iMac has no more sound after a power outage. I fear the soundchip is fried. I've tried all things like reparing permissions and verifying disk. I've read something about PRAM resetting?
Info:
iMac (27-inch Late 2009), iOS 5.1.1
View 2 Replies
View Related
