Core Duo Mini compatability with certain drivers

My Mini with the core duo can't recognize the Epson print driver that is supposed to be tailored for it. I downloaded it from Epson's site but just can't get the print utility to recognize it. I also found that when launching the downloaded Digidesign Core Audio driver tailored for the Intel Macs that the system crashes... everytime.
Anybody have any thoughts? Would sure appreciate them.
Mac Mini (Intel), iBook G4 Mac OS X (10.4.5)

I had problmems with my powerbook and the DVI to Video adapter from Applel. Was defective.

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Try booting by doing a Safe Mode Boot…
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=107393
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Hi there.
I'm finally going to take the plunge, bin my PC and get a Mac Mini.
I'd like to get one with the Core DUo, but I already have a LaCie external dual Layer DVD burner, so I don't really need the Superdrive that comes with the Core Duo Mini.
Is it possible to get a core Duo with the Combo drive?
Cheers
Cerdo

Hi!
It seems not possible, also if you try to order it at the AS as BTO is not possible to "downgrade" the optical drive (while is it possible to upgrade the one in the Core Solo model).
I was in your same situation and I sold my LaCie d2 16x DL, the superdrive in the mini is not so fast but is quiet and works good; moreover, having it all in one small case makes your life simpler and better looking...
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Intel VT support on Core Duo Mini?

I intend to purchase a Core Duo mini a little while later. But I want to make sure if the Core Duo mini has the Inter VT support enabled or not. I have read the forum on Parallels (the maker of Parallels Workstation) and it seems that at least some Core Duo minis have this support disabled when manufactured.
I am interested in running Parallels Workstation or the possible VMware for Mac or similar products that will take advantage of Intel's VT technology on the Core Duo.

According to this website
http://appleintelfaq.com/#10.1
some earlier Mac mini models did not have VT enabled.
Though it now appears that the do now.
http://forum.parallels.com/post718-22.html
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My core duo Mac mini crashes itself every now and then. The screen goes blank for a couple of seconds and the machine reboots with no explanation. This happens about three or four times a month. It has happened in the middle of the night with no active load in the machine, and also while me using it in the front of console. No warnings, no strange behaviour before the crash, just a sudden blank screen and reboot with no extra messages.
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It sounds like your power cord may not be firmly
inserted. Check to make sure nothing is fraying or
loose about it before starting up the machine.
Checked. Also, the Mac Mini has been in two locations with the same symptoms; all the cords have been replugged and rechecked.
In addition, since it has happened several times,
have you checked to make sure the directory is fine
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Yes, no problems there. Luckily the Disk Utility has not found any problems after the crashes.

Advice on migrating from G5 to Intel Core Duo Mini

I'm running 10.5.8 on a G5 and wanting to migrate to a new Intel Core Duo Mac Mini running Snow Leopard. I would like to migrate all of my files and settings and applications to the new machine, but am looking for advice about potential pitfalls. I've read in some of the other discussions about problems with software from my G5 overwriting the Intel versions of the software on the newer machine, but could not glean enough from those to fully understand what the issues are. My principal software components that I don't want to have to reinstall are things like CS3, Office 2008, and older versions of things like iMovie, etc. I have a Time Machine backup that I could also migrate from, but don't know if that will alleviate potential problems. Any advice would be appreciated.

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https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-2295
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Core Duo mini - Audio Issue

Hi All,
I get random droputs/clicks in audio. Happens when playing iTunes, recording, etc. Seems to be concurrent with Internet access (AirPort and Ethernet) and opening closing apps. Happens when booted from internal or FireWire drive.
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C
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I want to know it absolutely 100% for sure becouse i
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I am not sure why you would want to use a single 2GB module though. Perhaps if you were wanting to upgrade to a Core 2 Duo later?
I would say if your going to try to use a single 2GB module understand the risks. i.e. I don't how much people actually tested for stability etc. other than to try it and say yeah it works. You do loose the dual-channel configuration for whatever that is worth.
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Will Intel Core Duo image work with Intel Core 2 Duo image

I soon need to start preparing an image for the next school year since we are soon going to start moving into a completely new campus which images will need to be ready for lab imaging over the summer and the sooner I can have a lab image ready to be tested the better, but my question is......
If I create an Intel image on a "Intel Core Duo Processor " which we have currently, to then create this image and then push out two two complete brand new labs of what will be "Intel Core 2 Duo Processors"
I know in the past I have created images on the highest PowerPC computer (G5) and had the image on G3's, G4's, G5's etc. an work. I'm not sure if the difference in the processor will require the image to be made on the very same computer or not. If so, we will need to purchase one.
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The extant builds are here: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=303315. However, the table does not include the latest Core 2 Duo MBP.
If you upgrade all Intel Macs to 10.4.8 then an image of that version of OS X should be common to all Intel Macs.
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The Core Duo Mini is fantastic!

The Mac Mini is a nice machine. I have the dual core with 1GB ram, and the machine blazes. It is noticably more responsive than my 1GHz and 500MHz PowerBooks; my two most important applications for responsiveness, Mail and Safari, are more enjoyable to use now. And the Mac Mini is quieter. FrontRow and the remote control are pretty nice for watching movies (any TV brought into my house is instantly tossed over the balcony). The Mini is more portable than my laptops, especially for the bike ride to work (in the winter it is a 15-minute ride, but in summer heat the ride stretches, especially with a laptop on my back). The pocket projectors starting to enter the market will complement the Mini's portability well.

I could not agree more. I have also have the duo core and am really pleased with the imporovement over my old 1.42 mini. I had some concern about the integrated graphics but HD plays fine and all programs are quite snappy now. 3d games may not work so well butan xbox works better for games anyway.

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Hello. I'm turning 21 in a few days and am away at college... my parents, while divorced, decided to join forces to buy me a really nice gift for my 21st birthday... a brand new iPod Mini. My mom attempted to get me a Nano, she tells me, but they were out and the salesperson said this one actually held more music for about the same price, so she did the right thing in my opinion.
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So does anyone have a sraight answer? Will my iPod Nano be usable using my circa 2002 Dell Dimension Desktop with USB 1.1? Anything on this would be greatly appreciated. I hope it works... my parents don't exactly have $250 to throw around for something I can't use.
Thank you so much for reading, hope to hear from some of you soon! -Colin Moriarty

Welcome to Apple Discussions.
I would say USB 1.1 should work, but there is no absolute guarantee it will. The iPod nano should also work with USB 1.1, but again there is no absolute guarantee. If it works, the transfer speed will be slow but I believe you are prepared for this.
Stop worrying, Colin, for the time being. If you have any problems with your new gift, post back and we will try to help.
Meanwhile, I use my 2 iPod minis with Firewire, and both work perfectly. So if you have problems in the future you may consider switching to Firewire (by getting a Firewire PCI card and a Firewire iPod cable).

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I have just purchased a Mac mini Z0FW-2GB (2GHZ 2GB DDR3 RAM/120GB drive) and would like to pair it up with a Samsung 2033SW 20-inch with a resolution of 1600x900
Does anyone know if this monitor / resolution will work natively with Mac mini? Does the necessary connector ship with the Mac mini?
Thanks.

A Mac can automatically configure itself for any resolution on-the-fly based on whatever EDID (display driver data) it receives from the monitor it is connected to. That is, for example, why all Macs, even older ones, are successfully running monitors like the new 2048 x 1152 ones that have recently come into the market. Even though older Macs may pre-date the existence of that new and never previously existing format by several years, they are still able to read the EDID and self-configure their graphics output into any resolution. For this reason, I doubt you will have any trouble with a 1600 x 900 monitor.
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I've just installed Final Cut Studio on my mini, and I'm having trouble opening Final Cut Pro. It says that there is a configuration error and that I need 512MB of RAM. I do have 512MB of RAM, as do all new minis that are being shipped.
Everything else opens fine. Motion, Soundtrack Pro and DVD Studio Pro. What do I do?

512 MB of RAM is the minimum. As David points out, the new Mac Minis share video ram with the system ram, so you actually don't have 512 MB of RAM visible as far as FCP is concerned.
Since you have the bare minimum, my recommendation is to go out and buy more RAM.

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