Known issues with the Super Drive on an iMac 2.7 Ghz
Are there any known issues with the Super Drive on an iMac 2.7 that would result in speed issues and a grinding sound?
Vertically installed super slim DVD drives are not as reliable as a plain desktop burner. I've had one fail in two of three iMacs and have always had an external which I use most of the time. Other than that, the brand new iMacs do not have a Super Drive, so if that is what you are inquiring about, the point is moot. You need to buy an external anyway. As far as speed, I have never used a burner at high speed - unless you have a professional model, you can easily get burn errors when burning at a fast speed; sometimes consumer models do well burning with high speeds , other times not.
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Known issues with the Adobe CreatePDF Printer
Hi, everyone.
Hopefully if you're a subscriber to the CreatePDF service, you've discovered an incredible feature called the Adobe CreatePDF Printer. It allows you to convert ANY printable file type to PDF. You can learn more about it here. Instructions on how to set up the printer are here. It's available on Windows only.
However, I did want to highlight that there are a couple of known issues with the CreatePDF Printer which we have work-arounds for.
If you're having issues installing the CreatePDF Printer, please read this article: http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/904/cpsid_90492.html
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Dave, AdobeVertically installed super slim DVD drives are not as reliable as a plain desktop burner. I've had one fail in two of three iMacs and have always had an external which I use most of the time. Other than that, the brand new iMacs do not have a Super Drive, so if that is what you are inquiring about, the point is moot. You need to buy an external anyway. As far as speed, I have never used a burner at high speed - unless you have a professional model, you can easily get burn errors when burning at a fast speed; sometimes consumer models do well burning with high speeds , other times not.
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Are there any known issue with the HP 3005pr USB 3 replicator ?
Hi,
I recently ordered an HP laptop Pavilion dv6t-7000 with Intel i7 and nVidia video. While the unit isn't due to arrve for about 2 weeks, I'm looking for a docking station/port replicator.
Are there any known issues with the HP 3005pr USB 3 replicator ? Does it fully support Win7 64 bit? I am also considering the Targa U3 unit, but I'd prefer HP if I can be assured that it works.
I'd like to be able to leave the laptop closed when at my desk so I can use an external keyboard, mouse, and monitor.
Does HP make this device or does a 3rd party make it for them?
I've read so many stories on various forums regarding these things.
Any suggestions from HP or others? I need to order something soon, but I don't want head aches when it arrives.
thanks,
SteveThis HP USB 3.0 Port Replicator fully supports with Windows 7 64-bit, if that is the one that you are talking about.
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Has anyone experienced an issue with the latest update to iTunes (11.2.0.115) for Windows where iTunes pegs out the processor at 97%, 98%, and holds there for maybe 15 minutes before dropping to 50%. During that time, the system is basically useless. You just have to ride it out. I'm running Windows 7 Home Premium.
Hi OnceBeforeIDie,
Welcome to Apple Support Communities!
Take a look at the article below, it has some some tips that will resolve a performance issues like the one you described.
Apple software on Windows: May see performance issues and blank iTunes Store
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts4123
-Jason -
mac pro quad core 2.8Ghz Lion 10.7.4 12 GB ram
magic mouse behaves very erratically; seems buggy and tracks slow. will crash Logic when rubber-banding or moving events in piano roll edit windeo. very frustrating. have not been able to duplicate this crash using my old wired mouse (from my G4)
someone at a Mac store suggested i may have a"bad" mouse... what gives? any help would be appreciated. i will be happy to replace the mouse if that is the issue...robertHello,
In answer to your question, I have not heard of any "known problems."
The device may, indeed, be faulty. Try resetting the PRAM and SMC before you buy a new one.
Barry -
Is there an issue with the new(2012-2013) 27" iMac using all bandwidth?
Hi, I just started up the new comp and my roommate began to complain about having no to little bandwidth.
I am using the Mac Airport Extreme with a strong internet connection. My Macbook Pro (2009 model) has no issues at all and we can have a wii system, as well as my roomie's desktop and my laptop streaming all at the same time with no lag in the connection. As soon as I went to download a file from the web with the new iMac all connections dropped.
I'm curious if anyone else is having these issues and what/if anything is being done to resolve it?
Thanks,
RynHi Ryn, this has worked for a few...
Make a New Location, Using network locations in Mac OS X ...
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2712
10.7 & 10.8…
System Preferences>Network, top of window>Locations>Edit Locations, little plus icon, give it a name.
10.5.x/10.6.x/10.7.x instructions...
System Preferences>Network, click on the little gear at the bottom next to the + & - icons, (unlock lock first if locked), choose Set Service Order.
The interface that connects to the Internet should be dragged to the top of the list.
Instead of joining your Network from the list, click the WiFi icon at the top, and click join other network. Fill in everything as needed.
For 10.5/10.6, System Preferences>Network, unlock the lock if need be, highlight the Interface you use to connect to Internet, click on the advanced button, click on the DNS tab, click on the little plus icon, then add these numbers...
208.67.222.222
208.67.220.220
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[SOLVED] Having Issues with the Nouveau Driver and ACPI
Hello,
Trying to set up an old laptop I have with Arch and I'm having issues getting X up and running. My graphics chip is:
01:00.0 VGA compatable controller: nVidia Corporation NV11 [GeForce2 Go] (rev b2)
I've installed xf86-video-nouveau and get the following error when starting X:
(EE) [drm] failed to open device
(EE) No devices detected.
From what I understand, I need the nouveau-drm package installed, which no longer exists in the repos. The nouveau-drm-lts package gives dependency errors:
warning: cannot resolve "kernel26-lts>=2.6.32", a dependency of "nouveau-drm-lts"
warning: cannot resolve "kernel26-lts<2.6.33", a dependency of "nouveau-drm-lts"
Seems this is because those packages are no longer named "kernel" but "linux" instead.
I've also tried using the proprietary nvidia driver, but I need the legacy 93xx driver, which the nvidia page in the Arch Wiki states it does not support Xorg 1.11.
Last edited by Pres (2012-02-05 03:31:14)Went ahead and installed nouveau back to get an Xorg log. Here it is (though I'm getting a new error now):
[ 51.572]
X.Org X Server 1.11.4
Release Date: 2012-01-27
[ 51.573] X Protocol Version 11, Revision 0
[ 51.573] Build Operating System: Linux 3.2.2-1-ARCH i686
[ 51.573] Current Operating System: Linux Arch-2650 3.2.2-1-ARCH #1 SMP PREEMPT Thu Jan 26 08:28:27 UTC 2012 i686
[ 51.574] Kernel command line: root=/dev/disk/by-uuid/1e766bce-dde5-4a31-9549-36b82bcd1157 acpi=off ro
[ 51.574] Build Date: 29 January 2012 03:41:53PM
[ 51.574]
[ 51.574] Current version of pixman: 0.24.2
[ 51.574] Before reporting problems, check http://wiki.x.org
to make sure that you have the latest version.
[ 51.575] Markers: (--) probed, (**) from config file, (==) default setting,
(++) from command line, (!!) notice, (II) informational,
(WW) warning, (EE) error, (NI) not implemented, (??) unknown.
[ 51.576] (==) Log file: "/var/log/Xorg.0.log", Time: Wed Feb 1 17:38:43 2012
[ 51.634] (==) Using config directory: "/etc/X11/xorg.conf.d"
[ 51.675] (==) No Layout section. Using the first Screen section.
[ 51.675] (==) No screen section available. Using defaults.
[ 51.675] (**) |-->Screen "Default Screen Section" (0)
[ 51.675] (**) | |-->Monitor "<default monitor>"
[ 51.696] (==) No device specified for screen "Default Screen Section".
Using the first device section listed.
[ 51.696] (**) | |-->Device "nouveau"
[ 51.696] (==) No monitor specified for screen "Default Screen Section".
Using a default monitor configuration.
[ 51.696] (==) Automatically adding devices
[ 51.696] (==) Automatically enabling devices
[ 51.757] (WW) The directory "/usr/share/fonts/OTF/" does not exist.
[ 51.757] Entry deleted from font path.
[ 51.757] (WW) The directory "/usr/share/fonts/Type1/" does not exist.
[ 51.757] Entry deleted from font path.
[ 51.757] (WW) `fonts.dir' not found (or not valid) in "/usr/share/fonts/100dpi/".
[ 51.757] Entry deleted from font path.
[ 51.757] (Run 'mkfontdir' on "/usr/share/fonts/100dpi/").
[ 51.757] (WW) `fonts.dir' not found (or not valid) in "/usr/share/fonts/75dpi/".
[ 51.757] Entry deleted from font path.
[ 51.757] (Run 'mkfontdir' on "/usr/share/fonts/75dpi/").
[ 51.757] (==) FontPath set to:
/usr/share/fonts/misc/,
/usr/share/fonts/TTF/
[ 51.757] (==) ModulePath set to "/usr/lib/xorg/modules"
[ 51.757] (II) The server relies on udev to provide the list of input devices.
If no devices become available, reconfigure udev or disable AutoAddDevices.
[ 51.768] (II) Loader magic: 0x8228580
[ 51.769] (II) Module ABI versions:
[ 51.769] X.Org ANSI C Emulation: 0.4
[ 51.769] X.Org Video Driver: 11.0
[ 51.769] X.Org XInput driver : 13.0
[ 51.769] X.Org Server Extension : 6.0
[ 51.770] (--) PCI:*(0:1:0:0) 10de:0112:1028:00f3 rev 178, Mem @ 0xe0000000/16777216, 0xf0000000/134217728, BIOS @ 0x????????/65536
[ 51.770] (WW) Open ACPI failed (/var/run/acpid.socket) (No such file or directory)
[ 51.770] (II) Open APM successful
[ 51.770] (II) LoadModule: "extmod"
[ 51.797] (II) Loading /usr/lib/xorg/modules/extensions/libextmod.so
[ 51.809] (II) Module extmod: vendor="X.Org Foundation"
[ 51.809] compiled for 1.11.4, module version = 1.0.0
[ 51.809] Module class: X.Org Server Extension
[ 51.809] ABI class: X.Org Server Extension, version 6.0
[ 51.809] (II) Loading extension MIT-SCREEN-SAVER
[ 51.809] (II) Loading extension XFree86-VidModeExtension
[ 51.809] (II) Loading extension XFree86-DGA
[ 51.809] (II) Loading extension DPMS
[ 51.809] (II) Loading extension XVideo
[ 51.809] (II) Loading extension XVideo-MotionCompensation
[ 51.809] (II) Loading extension X-Resource
[ 51.809] (II) LoadModule: "dbe"
[ 51.810] (II) Loading /usr/lib/xorg/modules/extensions/libdbe.so
[ 51.815] (II) Module dbe: vendor="X.Org Foundation"
[ 51.815] compiled for 1.11.4, module version = 1.0.0
[ 51.815] Module class: X.Org Server Extension
[ 51.815] ABI class: X.Org Server Extension, version 6.0
[ 51.815] (II) Loading extension DOUBLE-BUFFER
[ 51.815] (II) LoadModule: "glx"
[ 51.815] (II) Loading /usr/lib/xorg/modules/extensions/libglx.so
[ 51.844] (II) Module glx: vendor="X.Org Foundation"
[ 51.844] compiled for 1.11.4, module version = 1.0.0
[ 51.844] ABI class: X.Org Server Extension, version 6.0
[ 51.845] (==) AIGLX enabled
[ 51.845] (II) Loading extension GLX
[ 51.845] (II) LoadModule: "record"
[ 51.845] (II) Loading /usr/lib/xorg/modules/extensions/librecord.so
[ 51.846] (II) Module record: vendor="X.Org Foundation"
[ 51.846] compiled for 1.11.4, module version = 1.13.0
[ 51.846] Module class: X.Org Server Extension
[ 51.846] ABI class: X.Org Server Extension, version 6.0
[ 51.846] (II) Loading extension RECORD
[ 51.846] (II) LoadModule: "dri"
[ 51.847] (II) Loading /usr/lib/xorg/modules/extensions/libdri.so
[ 51.857] (II) Module dri: vendor="X.Org Foundation"
[ 51.857] compiled for 1.11.4, module version = 1.0.0
[ 51.857] ABI class: X.Org Server Extension, version 6.0
[ 51.857] (II) Loading extension XFree86-DRI
[ 51.857] (II) LoadModule: "dri2"
[ 51.857] (II) Loading /usr/lib/xorg/modules/extensions/libdri2.so
[ 51.858] (II) Module dri2: vendor="X.Org Foundation"
[ 51.858] compiled for 1.11.4, module version = 1.2.0
[ 51.858] ABI class: X.Org Server Extension, version 6.0
[ 51.858] (II) Loading extension DRI2
[ 51.858] (II) LoadModule: "nouveau"
[ 51.859] (II) Loading /usr/lib/xorg/modules/drivers/nouveau_drv.so
[ 51.875] (II) Module nouveau: vendor="X.Org Foundation"
[ 51.875] compiled for 1.11.3, module version = 0.0.16
[ 51.875] Module class: X.Org Video Driver
[ 51.875] ABI class: X.Org Video Driver, version 11.0
[ 51.875] (II) NOUVEAU driver
[ 51.875] (II) NOUVEAU driver for NVIDIA chipset families :
[ 51.875] RIVA TNT (NV04)
[ 51.875] RIVA TNT2 (NV05)
[ 51.875] GeForce 256 (NV10)
[ 51.875] GeForce 2 (NV11, NV15)
[ 51.875] GeForce 4MX (NV17, NV18)
[ 51.875] GeForce 3 (NV20)
[ 51.876] GeForce 4Ti (NV25, NV28)
[ 51.876] GeForce FX (NV3x)
[ 51.876] GeForce 6 (NV4x)
[ 51.876] GeForce 7 (G7x)
[ 51.876] GeForce 8 (G8x)
[ 51.876] GeForce GTX 200 (NVA0)
[ 51.876] GeForce GTX 400 (NVC0)
[ 51.876] (--) using VT number 7
[ 51.901] drmOpenDevice: node name is /dev/dri/card0
[ 52.076] [drm] failed to load kernel module "nouveau"
[ 52.076] (EE) [drm] failed to open device
[ 52.076] (EE) No devices detected.
[ 52.076]
Fatal server error:
[ 52.076] no screens found
[ 52.076]
Please consult the The X.Org Foundation support
at http://wiki.x.org
for help.
[ 52.076] Please also check the log file at "/var/log/Xorg.0.log" for additional information.
[ 52.076]
Seems the important line here is:
[ 52.076] [drm] failed to load kernel module "nouveau"
"modprobe nouveau" gives:
ERROR: could not insert 'wmi': No such device
Don't remember getting that error before. Nouveau would load fine. -
Are there any known issues with the Sony DCR-SR65?
Has anyone had any experience with this camera? My school is looking to buy one so I can record classes & school events. I am just trying to make sure it is recognised by the computer and that there are no major problems with it.
Also, it seems that it only has USB (no firewire). Does anyone see this as an issue?
Does anyone have a better recommendation for a video camera than the above?
I have a late 2007 iMac with both iMovie 08 and 06.
With thanks
Mike.I would disagree with Bengt's advice to this extent.
You don't need firewire for the modern high definition cameras that are on the Apple Supported List.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1014
Most of these cameras require USB and do not even have firewire.
However, avoid USB-only cameras for standard definition or DV formats (especially if they are not on the supported list.)
Also, just about any miniDV/Firewire camera will work. You don't have to worry whether or not they are on the list. -
My wife recently added a plugin, epub reader. Upon starting up Firefox the next day she noticed that the default search engine was changed back to Yahoo after we previously fixed this. Furthermore the ability to change search settings was grayed out. After epub reader was removed the problem was solved. I am surprised that I am unable to find anything written to this end about epub reader. Is this a tool promoted and distributed by Yahoo?
Incidentally, how much would each user need to contribute to get mozilla away from Yahoo? Yahoo is, in my opinion, little more than an advertising vehicle, and not a real search engine.I went to Costco today and asked long known VZW Kiosk rep re what phone would he recommend...DX, DI or Fascinate.
Not to my surprise, I was told that DX is the best of those three. Given the fact that all three is the same price $199, it indicates that is has nothing to do with price.
When I acquired him about how Fascinate sales going, rep told me that since that phone went for sale this Thursday, local Costco only sold 10 Fascinate but that not all...7 of them were returned back to Costco by Saturday. That is a 70% return rate which seems to be way too high for the high level smartphone.
At the same time, local Costo VZW kiosk can't keep up with demand of the DX, they are being sold out as soon as they are getting them. I am not advertising for DX here as I am myself briefly owned DX as soon as it was released and its problem with reboot forced me to return it as I didn't want to deal with replacement as I had bad experience in the past two years with VZW replacing my phones every two to three month with replacement phone being worse then the one that is being replaced.
There is no such a thing as a perfect smartphone (sorry to all iPhone fans) but VZW should take a special "achievement" award for screwing up such a wonderful phone as Galaxy S.
I can only hope that either DX with 2.2 will be better than the one with 2.1 or I will wait for what is coming up with HTC in November. -
I need this fixed extremely quickly. I'm a photographer and I have two Senior photo shoots on Sunday (September 16), so I need to be able to use my computer that night for editing.
KrystaHaney wrote:
If I do that will it take my computer to factory settings and I lose everything? Or will all my programs and such still be there?
No. Of course you are suppose to have backups for all of your important work.
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Is there a known issue with the apple app store update page for th ipad?
Is anyone else getting the ipad app store update page problems?
When i go to that page on my ipad i get an error " cannot connect to itunes store " but im allowed to still browse the store. Just cant update my items through he update page..... I do have full bars on my wifi :)I'm not sure that either of these will work, but you can give them a try.
Sign out of your account, restart the iPad and then sign in again.
Settings>Store>Apple ID. Tap your ID and sign out. Restart the iPad by holding down on the sleep button until the red slider appears and then slide to shut off. To power up hold the sleep button until the Apple logo appears and let go of the button.
Go back to Settings>Store>Sign in and then try to update again.
You can try resetting all settings. Settings>General>Reset>Reset All Settings. You will have to enter all of your app preferences and device settings again.
Here is the Apple help article for more advanced iTunes Store troubleshooting steps. You might want to look at this.
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3297
I don't think that this will be the issue - but it can't hurt to look and make sure.
Make sure that you do not have a stalled download in iTunes - a song or podcast .... if you have a download in there that did not finish, complete that one first. -
Are there known issues with graphics cards?
I have an Intel Core i7 2.66 GHz with 8GB of RAM and a graphics card with
Intel HD Graphics
Type: GPU
Bus: Built-In
VRAM (Total): 288 MB
Vendor: Intel (0x8086)
Device ID: 0x0046
Revision ID: 0x0018
gMux Version: 1.9.21
My screen occassionaly gets completely scrambled, where I move the trackpad and windows and other things will ghosted items will materialize in the background, though I am unable to click on anything or do anything, so I have to cut the power. This happens when I only have 1 or maybe 2 programs open.
Are there any known issues with the graphics cards on these Macbook Pros? Anyone know what might be causing it?
Thanks.Saw this on another post.
Applecare Senior Advisor Txx Bxxx (I have his contact info in an email he just sent) just confirmed with me that the problem people are having with the App Store not loading is an apple issue with there servers, ITS NOT YOUR IPAD so don't go restoring it! It's not happening to everyone however but they are looking into it, its really hit or miss.
In the meantime ...........
The Complete Guide to Using the iTunes Store
http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/articles/comments/the-complete-guide-to-using-t he-itunes-store/
Can't connect to the iTunes Store
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1368
iTunes: Advanced iTunes Store troubleshooting
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3297
Best Fixes for ‘Cannot Connect to iTunes Store’ Errors
http://ipadinsight.com/ipad-tips-tricks/best-fixes-for-cannot-connect-to-itunes- store-errors/
Try this first - Reset the iPad by holding down on the sleep and home buttons at the same time for about 10-15 seconds until the Apple Logo appears - ignore the red slider - let go of the buttons.
This works for some users. Not sure why.
Go to Settings>General>Date and Time> Set Automatically>Off. Set the date ahead by about a year.Then see if you can connect to the store.
Cheers, Tom -
Is there an issue with the hitachi hard drives in the MacBook Pro's ? Got a 15 inch and a 13 inch at the same time and both drives have failed in under two years. I have heard from a few other people with same issue. Other drive I have had have lasted at least 5 or more years.
there is a dylib you can put in the springboard if jailbroken but if not you have to find an apple store
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I downloaded CS6 and am having issues with my print driver. It is not compatible with the HP 2600n and have tried to download drivers given to me by adobe ( (Jupiter 3) but it is not working. after a few days. Its a temporary fix and is still looking for the HP driver when i boot up. It also will not save in any print or postscript format. Does anyone know how to fix?
Currently use a Mac with the latest Mavericks 10.9.4Oh boy! Acting kind of weird seems to be an understatement, aquaequus!
What type of troubleshooting were we able to do with you? I want to make sure that we can get some sort of resolution for this problem.
It is quite possible the battery door may get your phone in working order again. I'm not sure if the store has it in stock, but it is available in our warehouse for $14.99 which can be ordered via customer service.
Tamara H.
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I have an older iMac 5,1 and the disc drive no longer works. I was hoping that I could the Apple USB super drive as a replacement, but the info on the super drive page says compatible with iMac 2012 or later. Does anyone know why it would not work for me?
A reply to similar question (Q & As , in product page Apple Store) says:
"...dissable the internal reader hardware from devices setup. Then plug the external usb superdrive and that's it." Answered by Enrique T from Lima Oct 25 2013.
If you can locate an external Apple USB 'Air" superdrive for earlier model MacBook Air, that should work. The newer one for the Air is the same as for iMac, now.
You may be able to use other brands of external USB optical drive with your older intel-based iMac, as some of them function capably. A few should also be able to see system discs or other bootable utilities on DVD.
Hopefully this helps.
Good luck & happy computing!
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