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MallyMal · Dec 23, 2007, 09:09 PM

This sucks! I am now getting 6 kernal panics a day. Could you guys take a look at the following log to see if you can give me an idea why I'm getting all of these KPs. Thanks.

Unresolved kernel trap(cpu 0): 0x700 - Program DAR=0x00000000018139E4 PC=0x000000000185C460
Latest crash info for cpu 0:
Exception state (sv=0x1FAE4500)
PC=0x0185C460; MSR=0x00089030; DAR=0x018139E4; DSISR=0x40000000; LR=0x0003CA1C; R1=0x0FA2BE10; XCP=0x0000001C (0x700 - Program)
Backtrace:
0x0003CA1C 0x000A9714
Proceeding back via exception chain:
Exception state (sv=0x1FAE4500)
previously dumped as "Latest" state. skipping...
Exception state (sv=0x23C41280)
PC=0x00000000; MSR=0x0000D030; DAR=0x00000000; DSISR=0x00000000; LR=0x00000000; R1=0x00000000; XCP=0x00000000 (Unknown)

Kernel version:
Darwin Kernel Version 8.11.0: Wed Oct 10 18:26:00 PDT 2007; root:xnu-792.24.17~1/RELEASE_PPC
panic(cpu 0 caller 0xFFFF0007): 0x700 - Program
Latest stack backtrace for cpu 0:
Backtrace:
0x000954F8 0x00095A10 0x00026898 0x000A8204 0x000ABB80
Proceeding back via exception chain:
Exception state (sv=0x1FAE4500)
PC=0x0185C460; MSR=0x00089030; DAR=0x018139E4; DSISR=0x40000000; LR=0x0003CA1C; R1=0x0FA2BE10; XCP=0x0000001C (0x700 - Program)
Backtrace:
0x0003CA1C 0x000A9714
Exception state (sv=0x23C41280)
PC=0x00000000; MSR=0x0000D030; DAR=0x00000000; DSISR=0x00000000; LR=0x00000000; R1=0x00000000; XCP=0x00000000 (Unknown)

Kernel version:
Darwin Kernel Version 8.11.0: Wed Oct 10 18:26:00 PDT 2007; root:xnu-792.24.17~1/RELEASE_PPCModel: PowerBook6,1, BootROM 4.5.5f4, 1 processors, PowerPC G4 (3.3), 867 MHz, 640 MB
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce4 MX, GeForce4 MX, AGP, 32 MB
Memory Module: DIMM0/BUILT-IN, 128 MB, built-in, built-in
Memory Module: DIMM1/J31, 512 MB, DDR SDRAM, PC2100U-25330
Modem: MicroDash, UCJ, V.92, 1.0F, APPLE VERSION 2.6.6
Bluetooth: Version 1.9.5f4, 2 service, 0 devices, 1 incoming serial ports
Network Service: Built-in Ethernet, Ethernet, en0
Parallel ATA Device: MATSHITACD-RW CW-8122
Parallel ATA Device: ST94811A, 37.26 GB
USB Device: Bluetooth USB Host Controller, Apple, Inc., Up to 12 Mb/sec, 500 mA
USB Device: Hub, Up to 12 Mb/sec, 500 mA
USB Device: USB-PS/2 Optical Mouse, B16_b_02, Up to 1.5 Mb/sec, 500 mA
USB Device: Logitech USB Keyboard, Logitech, Up to 1.5 Mb/sec, 500 mA
USB Device: USB KVM Switch, Justcom Technology, Up to 1.5 Mb/sec, 500 mA

cgc · Dec 23, 2007, 10:18 PM

What was the last program you installed or last thing you remember doing before your problems arose?

MallyMal · Dec 23, 2007, 11:01 PM

I can't exactly pinpoint it.

The only things I have installed are updates.
Yahoo! IM update
NeoOffice patches
Transmit update
Skype update

In the last two hours I have removed my KVM to see if that changes anything. If not, I'll look through the software.

Tomchu · Dec 23, 2007, 11:31 PM

Run the Apple Hardware Test. It could be your RAM or disk (and consistent KPs usually are).

besson3c · Dec 23, 2007, 11:57 PM

Unless you've installed any kernel extensions (none of the applications you've listed include any, AFAIK), you probably have bad hardware, like Tomchu said.

You might also want to look into doing a memtest of your memory, often times it will catch what manufacturer RAM tests won't (although I don't know how good Apple's RAM tests are).

MallyMal · 01:51 AM

OK, I booted off of the Apple Hardware Test disc. The computer came to a grey screen saying the following at the top...

Invalid Memory Access at %SRR0: ad3c0108 %SRR1: 3c01086f

The only options it gives me are to "mac-boot" or shut-down."

Edit: I found this thread referring to the error above. Bad Hardware Test

So, where do I go from here since I have a "bad" Hardware Test disc?

seanc · Dec 24, 2007, 01:57 AM

Well it may well be a bad hardware test disc, but I'd still lean towards faulty memory.
Take out the 128mb stick of memory to see if things change, otherwise try getting hold of a replacement 512mb stick.

Tomchu · Dec 24, 2007, 02:18 AM

He can't take the 128 MB out, save de-soldering it. Take out the 512 MB module and see what happens. :-P

seanc · Dec 24, 2007, 05:26 AM

Originally Posted by Tomchu

He can't take the 128 MB out, save de-soldering it. Take out the 512 MB module and see what happens. :-P

Oh, it's a PowerBook, not a PowerMac like I thought.
I doubt Leopard (I assume kernel version 8 is Leopard) will boot on 128MB of RAM, but he can see if the hardware test disc will work.

MallyMal · Dec 24, 2007, 04:43 PM

I haven't removed the 512MB stick of RAM yet. I have disconnected from my KVM though and haven't had a KP all day. I'll keep testing. I'll remove the RAM if I still get any KPs while being disconnected from the KVM.

Chuckit · Dec 24, 2007, 04:55 PM

I'm pretty sure kernel version 8.11.0 is Tiger, not Leopard, BTW. Leopard is 9.0.0. So 128 MB is still below the minimum requirements, but closer.

seanc · Dec 24, 2007, 05:54 PM

Originally Posted by Chuckit

I'm pretty sure kernel version 8.11.0 is Tiger, not Leopard, BTW. Leopard is 9.0.0. So 128 MB is still below the minimum requirements, but closer.

Yeah you're right. How could I forget all of the "Leopard build 9xxx released!" threads.

I recall reading somewhere on here, possibly the Mac Pro forum, that KVMs were causing kernel panics when switching between computers.