Mac MIni running hot after memory update
I have a late 2010 Mac Mini. Using Temperature Monitor, it always showed CPU temperatures at anyhting between 45 and 65.
Last week, I upgrdaed the memory from 2gb to 5gb. Since then the temprature has been contantly between 69 and 72.
Are these events connected and, in any case as the temperature limit is 105, does it matter?
David
please explain this 105 temperate limit. where is this mentioned?
intel cpus can go really hot with no apparant damage
my core i7 right now is running 150 degrees, because it is doing a mixture of seti @ home and milky wayi @ home packets
my video card just idling not doing much is 104
just turning a computer on can cause it to go to 105 degrees farenheit
i used to have to have a problem with my mac mini actually over heating to weird blue screen and rebooting that was because my pram / nvram or whatever you call it smc needed to be reset and it wasn't turning the fan on
when apple says operating temperature of 95 degrees and 115 degrees storage temperature , they are talking about the temperate of the room. they arent talking about the actual cpu temperature
when intel cpus hit the actual temperature limit (which is around 160-180 or so ) it will shut down and drop its load and and shut down hard to save itself. before that temperate is reached, the intel cpus will commonly step down their speeds down to dissapate heat
105 is nothing to worry about
update
my studio xps core 2 duo laptop that i am typing on for which i am not really doing a whole lot on it except like
browsing the web is:
gpu 126 degrees farenheit
temp sensor 113 degrees farenheit
cpu (both cores) 99 degrees farenheit
now if u meant 105 degrees celsuis then i think the warranty would be voided
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Copy the selected text to the Clipboard by pressing the key combination command-C.
8. Launch the built-in Terminal application in any of the following ways:
☞ Enter the first few letters of its name into a Spotlight search. Select it in the results (it should be at the top.)
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Click anywhere in the Terminal window and paste by pressing command-V. The text you pasted should vanish immediately. If it doesn't, press the return key.
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If you're not logged in as an administrator, you won't be prompted for a password. The test will still run. It just won't do anything that requires administrator privileges.
11. The test may take a few minutes to run, depending on how many files you have and the speed of the computer. A computer that's abnormally slow may take longer to run the test. While it's running, there will be nothing in the Terminal window and no indication of progress. Wait for the line
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12. When the test is complete, quit Terminal. The results will have been copied to the Clipboard automatically. They are not shown in the Terminal window. Please don't copy anything from there. All you have to do is start a reply to this comment and then paste by pressing command-V again.
At the top of the results, there will be a line that begins with the words "Start time." If you don't see that, but instead see a mass of gibberish, you didn't wait for the "Process completed" message to appear in the Terminal window. Please wait for it and try again.
If any private information, such as your name or email address, appears in the results, anonymize it before posting. Usually that won't be necessary.
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Mac Mini running slow after Mavericks
Hi All
I have a Mac Mini which I upgraded to Mavericks and now it intermittently runs extremely slow - almost at a standstill. I have tried a number of things, such as a complete OSX re-install; I've used MacKeeper to tidy up my junk; I have installed Time Machine Scheduler to stop constant back-ups; I have tested the machine when the Iomega Time Machine drive is unconnected and my 2TB external archive drive is unattached too; I have removed Flashplayer programmes, Silver light etc etc. But nothing is helping (I have not tried uninstalling Microsoft Office, yet!).
I is a busy working machine and I am now having to resort to using my Mac Air because things are so bad.
Weirdly, my wife's identical Mac Mini (with Mavericks) has none of these problems.
Here is my report from EtreCheck.... PLEASE CAN SOMEONE HELP AS I GOING CRAZY!!!
Thanks
Keith
Hardware Information:
Mac mini (Mid 2010)
Mac mini - model: Macmini4,1
1 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo CPU: 2 cores
4 GB RAM
Video Information:
NVIDIA GeForce 320M - VRAM: 256 MB
System Software:
OS X 10.9.2 (13C64) - Uptime: 0 days 0:29:13
Disk Information:
TOSHIBA MK3255GSXF disk0 : (320.07 GB)
EFI (disk0s1) <not mounted>: 209.7 MB
Macintosh HD (disk0s2) / [Startup]: 319.21 GB (216.75 GB free)
HL-DT-STDVDRW GA32N
USB Information:
Apple, Inc. Keyboard Hub
Mitsumi Electric Apple Optical USB Mouse
Apple Inc. Apple Keyboard
Apple Inc. BRCM2070 Hub
Apple Inc. Bluetooth USB Host Controller
Apple Computer, Inc. IR Receiver
FireWire Information:
Thunderbolt Information:
Kernel Extensions:
[kext loaded] com.rim.driver.BlackBerryUSBDriverInt (0.0.64) Support
[not loaded] com.rim.driver.BlackBerryUSBDriverVSP (0.0.64) Support
[kext loaded] net.kromtech.kext.AVKauth (2.3.6 - SDK 10.8) Support
[kext loaded] net.kromtech.kext.Firewall (2.3.6 - SDK 10.8) Support
Launch Daemons:
[loaded] com.adobe.fpsaud.plist Support
[loaded] com.microsoft.office.licensing.helper.plist Support
[running] com.rim.BBDaemon.plist Support
[running] com.zeobit.MacKeeper.AntiVirus.plist Support
[running] com.zeobit.MacKeeper.plugin.AntiTheft.daemon.plist Support
User Launch Agents:
[failed] com.apple.CSConfigDotMacCert-[...]@me.com-SharedServices.Agent.plist
[loaded] com.google.keystone.agent.plist Support
[running] com.zeobit.MacKeeper.Helper.plist Support
User Login Items:
None
Internet Plug-ins:
JavaAppletPlugin: Version: Java 7 Update 51 Mismatch! Oracle recommends Java 7 Update 55
FlashPlayer-10.6: Version: 13.0.0.201 - SDK 10.6 Support
Default Browser: Version: 537 - SDK 10.9
AdobePDFViewerNPAPI: Version: 11.0.01 - SDK 10.6 Support
AdobePDFViewer: Version: 11.0.01 - SDK 10.6 Support
Flash Player: Version: 13.0.0.201 - SDK 10.6 Support
QuickTime Plugin: Version: 7.7.3
SharePointBrowserPlugin: Version: 14.4.1 - SDK 10.6 Support
Google Earth Web Plug-in: Version: 6.1 Support
Silverlight: Version: 5.1.30317.0 - SDK 10.6 Support
iPhotoPhotocast: Version: 7.0
Safari Extensions:
Torrenthandler: Version: 1.0
Audio Plug-ins:
BluetoothAudioPlugIn: Version: 1.0 - SDK 10.9
AirPlay: Version: 2.0 - SDK 10.9
AppleAVBAudio: Version: 203.2 - SDK 10.9
iSightAudio: Version: 7.7.3 - SDK 10.9
iTunes Plug-ins:
Quartz Composer Visualizer: Version: 1.4 - SDK 10.9
User Internet Plug-ins:
RealPlayer Plugin: Version: (null) Support
Picasa: Version: 1.0 Support
Google Earth Web Plug-in: Version: 7.1 Support
3rd Party Preference Panes:
Flash Player Support
Growl Support
Paragon NTFS for Mac ® OS X Support
Time Machine:
Skip System Files: NO
Mobile backups: OFF
Auto backup: NO - Auto backup turned off
Volumes being backed up:
Macintosh HD: Disk size: 297.29 GB Disk used: 95.43 GB
Destinations:
Iomega_HDD [Local] (Last used)
Total size: 465.64 GB
Total number of backups: 86
Oldest backup: 2012-01-15 18:54:59 +0000
Last backup: 2014-04-22 16:07:48 +0000
Size of backup disk: Adequate
Backup size 465.64 GB > (Disk used 95.43 GB X 3)
Time Machine details may not be accurate.
All volumes being backed up may not be listed.
Top Processes by CPU:
5% mds_stores
4% mds
2% WindowServer
0% AntiVirus
0% firefox
Top Processes by Memory:
233 MB AntiVirus
184 MB firefox
139 MB MacKeeper Helper
94 MB com.apple.IconServicesAgent
76 MB mds_stores
Virtual Memory Information:
1.52 GB Free RAM
1.22 GB Active RAM
577 MB Inactive RAM
449 MB Wired RAM
246 MB Page-ins
0 B Page-outsvelvetpic wrote:
I've used MacKeeper to tidy up my junk; I have installed Time Machine Scheduler to stop constant back-ups;
That's your first two mistakes. Get rid of MacKeeper. It is of no benefit, and is arguably detrimental.
Secondly, Time Machine backups only backup what has changed in the last hour. They should not be "constant", but even if they are, the speed at which the backup is made is irrelevant.
Get rid of the Kromtech thing, whatever that is, too.
Two things to test:
1. Does it work in Safeboot Mode? If so, then it's likely some third-party software that you normally have running.
2. Does it work in a brand new user account? If so, then your problem is a corrupt preference or cache in your old user account, or some user-triggered process. Go back to the old account and start refining your hunt. Remove a bunch of preference files and test; empty user caches with a utility like Onyx; turn off Login Items, etc. -
Re: Why is my mac mini running slow after downloading Yosemite?
Ever since I upgraded my fast mac-mini to yosemite it has been sluggish. Thanks for suggesting EtreCheck. Can you help me? Here is the info off my computer
EtreCheck version: 2.1.8 (121)
Report generated February 10, 2015 at 10:59:54 AM PST
Download EtreCheck from http://etresoft.com/etrecheck
Click the [Click for support] links for help with non-Apple products.
Click the [Click for details] links for more information about that line.
Hardware Information: ℹ️
Mac mini (Mid 2011) (Technical Specifications)
Mac mini - model: Macmini5,1
1 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 CPU: 2-core
2 GB RAM Upgradeable
BANK 0/DIMM0
1 GB DDR3 1333 MHz ok
BANK 1/DIMM0
1 GB DDR3 1333 MHz ok
Bluetooth: Old - Handoff/Airdrop2 not supported
Wireless: en1: 802.11 a/b/g/n
Video Information: ℹ️
Intel HD Graphics 3000 - VRAM: 288 MB
S27B350 spdisplays_1080p
System Software: ℹ️
OS X 10.10 (14A389) - Time since boot: one day 0:7:18
Disk Information: ℹ️
Hitachi HTS545050B9A302 disk0 : (500.11 GB)
EFI (disk0s1) <not mounted> : 210 MB
Macintosh HD (disk0s2) / : 499.25 GB (414.04 GB free)
Recovery HD (disk0s3) <not mounted> [Recovery]: 650 MB
USB Information: ℹ️
Apple Inc. BRCM20702 Hub
Apple Inc. Bluetooth USB Host Controller
Hewlett-Packard HP LaserJet 300 colorMFP M375nw
Apple Computer, Inc. IR Receiver
Thunderbolt Information: ℹ️
Apple Inc. thunderbolt_bus
Gatekeeper: ℹ️
Mac App Store and identified developers
Kernel Extensions: ℹ️
/System/Library/Extensions
[loaded] com.digidesign.iokit.DigiDal (9.0f4) [Click for support]
[not loaded] com.paceap.kext.pacesupport.master (5.7.2) [Click for support]
/System/Library/Extensions/PACESupportFamily.kext/Contents/PlugIns
[not loaded] com.paceap.kext.pacesupport.leopard (5.7.2) [Click for support]
[not loaded] com.paceap.kext.pacesupport.panther (5.7.2) [Click for support]
[loaded] com.paceap.kext.pacesupport.snowleopard (5.7.2) [Click for support]
[not loaded] com.paceap.kext.pacesupport.tiger (5.7.2) [Click for support]
Startup Items: ℹ️
DigidesignLoader: Path: /Library/StartupItems/DigidesignLoader
PACESupport: Path: /Library/StartupItems/PACESupport
Startup items are obsolete in OS X Yosemite
Problem System Launch Agents: ℹ️
[killed] com.apple.CallHistoryPluginHelper.plist
[killed] com.apple.CallHistorySyncHelper.plist
[killed] com.apple.cmfsyncagent.plist
[killed] com.apple.coreservices.appleid.authentication.plist
[killed] com.apple.icloud.fmfd.plist
[killed] com.apple.Maps.pushdaemon.plist
[killed] com.apple.recentsd.plist
[killed] com.apple.sbd.plist
[killed] com.apple.spindump_agent.plist
[killed] com.apple.telephonyutilities.callservicesd.plist
10 processes killed due to memory pressure
Problem System Launch Daemons: ℹ️
[killed] com.apple.awdd.plist
[killed] com.apple.ctkd.plist
[killed] com.apple.ifdreader.plist
[killed] com.apple.nehelper.plist
[killed] com.apple.nsurlsessiond.plist
[killed] com.apple.periodic-daily.plist
[killed] com.apple.periodic-weekly.plist
[killed] com.apple.tccd.system.plist
[killed] com.apple.wdhelper.plist
9 processes killed due to memory pressure
Launch Agents: ℹ️
[loaded] com.google.keystone.agent.plist [Click for support]
Launch Daemons: ℹ️
[loaded] com.adobe.fpsaud.plist [Click for support]
[loaded] com.google.keystone.daemon.plist [Click for support]
[loaded] com.microsoft.office.licensing.helper.plist [Click for support]
[running] com.paceap.eden.licensed.plist [Click for support]
[loaded] com.rogueamoeba.instanton-agent.plist [Click for support]
[loaded] PACESupport.plist [Click for support]
User Launch Agents: ℹ️
[failed] com.apple.CSConfigDotMacCert-[...]@me.com-SharedServices.Agent.plist
User Login Items: ℹ️
iTunesHelper Application (/Applications/iTunes.app/Contents/MacOS/iTunesHelper.app)
Airfoil Speakers Application (/Applications/Airfoil Speakers.app)
Internet Plug-ins: ℹ️
FlashPlayer-10.6: Version: 16.0.0.305 - SDK 10.6 [Click for support]
Default Browser: Version: 600 - SDK 10.10
AdobePDFViewerNPAPI: Version: 11.0.10 - SDK 10.6 [Click for support]
AdobePDFViewer: Version: 11.0.10 - SDK 10.6 [Click for support]
Flash Player: Version: 16.0.0.305 - SDK 10.6 [Click for support]
o1dbrowserplugin: Version: 5.40.2.0 - SDK 10.8 [Click for support]
QuickTime Plugin: Version: 7.7.3
SharePointBrowserPlugin: Version: 14.2.0 - SDK 10.6 [Click for support]
googletalkbrowserplugin: Version: 5.40.2.0 - SDK 10.8 [Click for support]
Silverlight: Version: 5.1.20913.0 - SDK 10.6 [Click for support]
JavaAppletPlugin: Version: Java 7 Update 45 Check version
Audio Plug-ins: ℹ️
Digidesign CoreAudio: Version: 9.0 [Click for support]
3rd Party Preference Panes: ℹ️
Flash Player [Click for support]
Time Machine: ℹ️
Time Machine not configured!
Top Processes by CPU: ℹ️
21% WindowServer
7% com.apple.WebKit.WebContent
7% com.apple.WebKit.Networking
2% Safari
1% hidd
Top Processes by Memory: ℹ️
116 MB com.apple.WebKit.WebContent
94 MB Google Chrome
56 MB Safari
37 MB WindowServer
30 MB Finder
Virtual Memory Information: ℹ️
41 MB Free RAM
448 MB Active RAM
424 MB Inactive RAM
777 MB Wired RAM
4.99 GB Page-ins
37 MB Page-outs
Diagnostics Information: ℹ️
Feb 9, 2015, 10:50:04 AM Self test - passedMore memory. Your Mac can take 16 GB (2X8). If you can;'t swing for 16, I would replace one 1 GB with an 8 GB stick. Make sure you get memory that the manufacture says will work with your model Mac. It is easy to upgrade memory.
http://eshop.macsales.com/installvideos/mac_mini2011/
That place also sells memory
I would also update the apps associated with:
DigidesignLoader: Path: /Library/StartupItems/DigidesignLoader
PACESupport: Path: /Library/StartupItems/PACESupport
Startup items are obsolete in OS X Yosemite -
Satellite A110 (PSAB0) running hot after BIOS update
I updated the BIOS on my Satellite A110 (PSAB0) to the latest version and now the laptop runs hot - the fan runs constantly and the battery drains from full to empty in minutes.
Is there a setting or another update to cure this problem or how can I restore the old BIOS?
I am sure I opted to save the old version during the update but I can't find it on my laptop.
Thanks for any helpHave you tried resetting the BIOS to its default settings?
Also try updating the Toshiba Power Saver and Common Modules, and check that the power options are set to dynamic CPU speed to avoid the CPU from running full speed all the time. -
Mac mini locks up after yosemite update
After the screensaver activates the computer locks up and I have to hold the power button in till it reboots
Any ideas, this computer was bulletproof until the upgradeThe screensaver module is the item you selected in the Desktop & Screen Saver preference pane.
Please read this whole message before doing anything.
This procedure is a diagnostic test. It’s unlikely to solve your problem. Don’t be disappointed when you find that nothing has changed after you complete it.
The purpose of the test is to determine whether the problem is caused by third-party software that loads automatically at startup or login, by a peripheral device, by a font conflict, or by corruption of the file system or of certain system caches.
Disconnect all wired peripherals except those needed for the test, and remove all aftermarket expansion cards, if applicable. Start up in safe mode and log in to the account with the problem. You must hold down the shift key twice: once when you turn on the computer, and again when you log in.
Note: If FileVault is enabled in OS X 10.9 or earlier, or if a firmware password is set, or if the startup volume is a software RAID, you can’t do this. Ask for further instructions.
Safe mode is much slower to start up and run than normal, with limited graphics performance, and some things won’t work at all, including sound output and Wi-Fi on certain models. The next normal startup may also be somewhat slow.
The login screen appears even if you usually login automatically. You must know your login password in order to log in. If you’ve forgotten the password, you will need to reset it before you begin.
Test while in safe mode. Same problem?
After testing, restart as usual (not in safe mode) and verify that you still have the problem. Post the results of the test. -
Mac mini running very slow after downloading yosemite
Why is my mac mini (mid 2011) 2.5GHz Intel Core i5 now running very slow in all aspects after upgrading to OS X yosemite 10.10.1?
Here is a recent EtreCheck Report
Problem description:
Mac mini running very slow after upgrading to yosemite
EtreCheck version: 2.1.6 (109)
Report generated January 21, 2015 at 2:56:48 PM PST
Download EtreCheck from http://etresoft.com/etrecheck
Click the [Support] links for help with non-Apple products.
Click the [Details] links for more information about that line.
Click the [Adware] links for help removing adware.
Hardware Information: ℹ️
Mac mini (Mid 2011) (Technical Specifications)
Mac mini - model: Macmini5,2
1 2.5 GHz Intel Core i5 CPU: 2-core
4 GB RAM Upgradeable
BANK 0/DIMM0
2 GB DDR3 1333 MHz ok
BANK 1/DIMM0
2 GB DDR3 1333 MHz ok
Bluetooth: Old - Handoff/Airdrop2 not supported
Wireless: en1: 802.11 a/b/g/n
Video Information: ℹ️
AMD Radeon HD 6630M - VRAM: 256 MB
Cinema HD 1920 x 1200
System Software: ℹ️
OS X 10.10.1 (14B25) - Time since boot: 15 days 18:52:31
Disk Information: ℹ️
Hitachi HTS545050B9A302 disk0 : (500.11 GB)
EFI (disk0s1) <not mounted> : 210 MB
Macintosh HD (disk0s2) / : 499.25 GB (235.76 GB free)
Recovery HD (disk0s3) <not mounted> [Recovery]: 650 MB
USB Information: ℹ️
Apple Computer, Inc. Apple Cinema HD Display
Apple Inc. BRCM20702 Hub
Apple Inc. Bluetooth USB Host Controller
Apple, Inc. Keyboard Hub
Apple Inc. Apple Keyboard
Primax Electronics Apple Optical USB Mouse
Apple Computer, Inc. IR Receiver
Thunderbolt Information: ℹ️
Apple Inc. thunderbolt_bus
Gatekeeper: ℹ️
Mac App Store and identified developers
Problem System Launch Agents: ℹ️
[killed] com.apple.CallHistoryPluginHelper.plist
[killed] com.apple.CallHistorySyncHelper.plist
[killed] com.apple.cloudd.plist
[killed] com.apple.cmfsyncagent.plist
[killed] com.apple.coreservices.appleid.authentication.plist
[killed] com.apple.EscrowSecurityAlert.plist
[killed] com.apple.icloud.fmfd.plist
[killed] com.apple.Maps.pushdaemon.plist
[killed] com.apple.nsurlsessiond.plist
[killed] com.apple.printtool.agent.plist
[killed] com.apple.rcd.plist
[killed] com.apple.sbd.plist
[killed] com.apple.telephonyutilities.callservicesd.plist
[killed] com.apple.warmd_agent.plist
[killed] com.apple.xpc.loginitemregisterd.plist
15 processes killed due to memory pressure
Problem System Launch Daemons: ℹ️
[killed] com.apple.AssetCacheLocatorService.plist
[killed] com.apple.awdd.plist
[killed] com.apple.ctkd.plist
[killed] com.apple.emond.aslmanager.plist
[killed] com.apple.icloud.findmydeviced.plist
[killed] com.apple.ifdreader.plist
[killed] com.apple.installd.plist
[killed] com.apple.nehelper.plist
[killed] com.apple.nsurlsessiond.plist
[killed] com.apple.periodic-daily.plist
[killed] com.apple.periodic-monthly.plist
[killed] com.apple.periodic-weekly.plist
[killed] com.apple.softwareupdate_download_service.plist
[killed] com.apple.tccd.system.plist
[killed] com.apple.wdhelper.plist
[killed] com.apple.xpc.smd.plist
16 processes killed due to memory pressure
Launch Daemons: ℹ️
[loaded] com.adobe.fpsaud.plist [Support]
[loaded] com.microsoft.office.licensing.helper.plist [Support]
User Launch Agents: ℹ️
[loaded] com.adobe.ARM.[...].plist [Support]
[running] com.spotify.webhelper.plist [Support]
User Login Items: ℹ️
iTunesHelper UNKNOWN (missing value)
AdobeResourceSynchronizer Application Hidden (/Applications/Adobe Reader.app/Contents/Support/AdobeResourceSynchronizer.app)
CDSBupd Application (/Applications/ConceptDraw Office 2/Solution Browser.app/Contents/MacOS/CDSBupd.app)
Internet Plug-ins: ℹ️
Flip4Mac WMV Plugin: Version: 3.1.0.24 - SDK 10.8 [Support]
FlashPlayer-10.6: Version: 16.0.0.257 - SDK 10.6 [Support]
Default Browser: Version: 600 - SDK 10.10
AdobePDFViewerNPAPI: Version: 11.0.09 - SDK 10.6 [Support]
AdobePDFViewer: Version: 11.0.09 - SDK 10.6 [Support]
Flash Player: Version: 16.0.0.257 - SDK 10.6 [Support]
QuickTime Plugin: Version: 7.7.3
SharePointBrowserPlugin: Version: 14.4.5 - SDK 10.6 [Support]
JavaAppletPlugin: Version: 15.0.0 - SDK 10.10 Check version
3rd Party Preference Panes: ℹ️
Flash Player [Support]
Flip4Mac WMV [Support]
GoPro [Support]
Time Machine: ℹ️
Time Machine not configured!
Top Processes by CPU: ℹ️
27% mds
12% WindowServer
1% discoveryd
1% Microsoft Word
1% Mail
Top Processes by Memory: ℹ️
253 MB discoveryd
64 MB Mail
52 MB Safari
43 MB iTunes
43 MB Preview
Virtual Memory Information: ℹ️
42 MB Free RAM
768 MB Active RAM
744 MB Inactive RAM
993 MB Wired RAM
104.37 GB Page-ins
4.15 GB Page-outsMore memory will help:
4.15 GB Page-outs
16 processes killed due to memory pressure
15 processes killed due to memory pressure -
I downloaded and installed the: Mac mini EFI Firmware Update 1.6 on my mac mini running 10.8.1, was I correct in doing this ?
I didn't see this update come up in "Software Update"
If I was not meant to install this update, would it cause ANY damage at all to my mac ( this is my second as I dropped the first )
If I were to re-install ML would this fix any errors that this may have caused ?
The bottom of the page I link to says:
Boot ROM or SMC Version Information: MM51.0077.10
But when I click on "About this Mac" it says:
Boot ROM Version: MM51.0077.B10
SMC Version (system): 1.75f0
What does the additional "B" mean?
My mac mini is the Mid 2011 Model.
I am sorry if I am sounding super paranoid about this, but I don't want to have caused any permanent damage.Hello,
It's somewhere between almost impossible & impossible to install the wrong EFI Update with all the checks it does!
Mac mini (Mid 2011) with Intel graphics
Macmini5,1
MM51.0077.B10 (EFI 1.6)
Mac mini (Mid 2011) with Radeon graphics
Macmini5,2
MM51.0077.B10 (EFI 1.6)
Mac mini Server (Mid 2011)
Macmini5,3
MM51.0077.B10 (EFI 1.6)
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1237
Not sure what the B means.
If I were to re-install ML would this fix any errors that this may have caused ?
No, Firmware is unaffected by any OS change or re-install. -
i have a second hand mac mini running os x yosimite and it wont allow me to update iphoto nor will it allow me to open iphoto that is already there any suggestions?
Sure - give us something to work with
You question is currently like My car won't start - any suggestions?
what version of iPhoto? What has changed since it worked correctly? What happens when you try to update (exact message) iPhoto? What happens when you try to open iPhoto (again exact message)?
For a used system the installed software belongs to he seller - yon need to purchase your own copies and install
LN -
New Mac Mini Running Fine-Mavericks 10.9.5
I am an Apple convert from Microsoft. Giving up Windows after years of the gut wrenching abuse over the years of XP only to have Microsoft kill it. That being said and out of the way.
I find my old school computer self coming from the 4 color Amiga Desktop Icons and Apple color palette in yon days of old, only to find countless reviews about Yosemite's "eye candy" problem. Who cares? So far, in the reviews I am reading a bunch of Blah, blah typing. Know one has given or provided conditions in which they installed Yosemite and type of Mac, including, but not limited to, the compatibilty of the Apps they have installed. So, I am here instead of blogging on Apple's Yosemite review page.
I have a Late 2012 Mac Mini i5, 4 GB memory, 500 GB HD with 27" Thunderbolt Display. A LaCie 1 TB ext HD and a WD My Passport 1 TB ext HD. I'm using Boot Camp to dual boot Windows 7 Pro. I am running MS Office 2011 for Mac in Mavericks. I use Firefox as my secondary browser. I am running an HP 6520 Photosmart wireless printer. I have a Cisco E2500 router. I want to know if upgrading to Yosemite will cause more problems for me than to bite the bullet and clean install. How about, if my Mac is working, why fix it with an upgrade that I will not use. I don't have an iPhone. Do I wait until Apple forces me to install? By the way, how will it affect my 0 partition if I choose to revert back to Mavericks. What about driver functionality in Yosemite? Someone has got to feel my struggle. Thanks.jndupuis1 wrote:
I've only had this Mini since August. I have had to update Safari twice, apps once and OS X once. A bit excessive for being so new. ( Well, Microsoft was worse about updates ). You all are helpful in the support community. I'll quit reading reviews now and ask all of you the meat and potato questions.
You can expect an OS update from Apple every couple of months unless there's a truly nasty bug that Apple is trying to stamp out. Security updates come up as needed. The one nice thing about Apple updates is that I don't worry about them bricking my computer. Not saying it doesn't happen and I always plan for the worst but backing up one last time before applying the update, but I can't think of a Mac OS update that has been a disaster for my contingent of computers. Can't say the same for Windows updates.
There's a wealth of knowledge here at the ASC - the depth and breadth continues to amaze me and I've been hanging out here for a very long time. You'll find the same level of knowledge at many Linux sites but I've found those to be less forgiving of newbies than the ASC is. -
How do I upgrade my Mac Mini running Snow Leopard to Mountain Lion? Thanks
I have a Mac Mini running Snow leapard. I believe i can update it to Mountain Lion but have read I have to first update it to Lion. This is where Im struggling. How do I get a copy of Lion as I cant download it as there is not an App Store on Snow Leapard.
Any help would be great!Upgrading to Snow Leopard, Lion, or Mountain Lion
You can upgrade to Mountain Lion from Lion or directly from Snow Leopard. Mountain Lion can be downloaded from the Mac App Store for $19.99. To access the App Store you must have Snow Leopard 10.6.6 or later installed.
You can purchase Snow Leopard by contacting Customer Service: Contacting Apple for support and service. The price is $19.99 plus tax. You will receive physical media - DVD - by mail.
Third-party sources for Snow Leopard are:
Snow Leopard from Amazon.com
Snow Leopard from eBay
After you install Snow Leopard you will have to download and install the Mac OS X 10.6.8 Update Combo v1.1 to update Snow Leopard to 10.6.8 and give you access to the App Store.
You can purchase Lion by contacting Customer Service: Contacting Apple for support and service. The cost is $19.99 (as it was before) plus tax. It's a download.
Be sure your computer meets the minimum requirements:
Apple - OS X Mountain Lion - Read the technical specifications.
Macs that can be upgraded to OS X Mountain Lion
1. iMac (Mid 2007 or newer)
2. MacBook (Late 2008 Aluminum, or Early 2009 or newer)
3. MacBook Pro (Mid/Late 2007 or newer)
4. MacBook Air (Late 2008 or newer)
5. Mac mini (Early 2009 or newer)
6. Mac Pro (Early 2008 or newer)
7. Xserve (Early 2009)
Are my applications compatible?
See App Compatibility Table - RoaringApps - App compatibility and feature support for OS X & iOS.
Am I eligible for the free upgrade?
See Apple - Free OS X Mountain Lion upgrade Program.
For a complete How-To introduction from Apple see Apple - Upgrade your Mac to OS X Mountain Lion.
Model Eligibility for Snow Leopard and Lion.
Snow Leopard General requirements
1. Mac computer with an Intel processor
2. 1GB of memory
3. 5GB of available disk space
4. DVD drive for installation
5. Some features require a compatible Internet service provider; fees may apply.
6. Some features require Apple’s MobileMe service; fees and terms apply.
Lion System Requirements
1. Mac computer with an Intel Core 2 Duo, Core i3, Core i5, Core i7, or Xeon processor
2. 2GB of memory
3. OS X v10.6.6 or later (v10.6.8 recommended)
4. 7GB of available space
5. Some features require an Apple ID; terms apply. -
Why does my mac mini run great for first half hour then run so slow almost to a stop?
why does my mac mini run fine then after a half hour runs very slow?
EtreCheck version: 2.2 (132)
Report generated 4/30/15, 3:58 PM
Download EtreCheck from http://etresoft.com/etrecheck
Click the [Click for support] links for help with non-Apple products.
Click the [Click for details] links for more information about that line.
Click the [Click to remove] links for help removing adware.
Hardware Information: ℹ️
Mac mini (Late 2012) (Technical Specifications)
Mac mini - model: Macmini6,1
1 2.5 GHz Intel Core i5 CPU: 2-core
16 GB RAM Upgradeable
BANK 0/DIMM0
8 GB DDR3 1600 MHz ok
BANK 1/DIMM0
8 GB DDR3 1600 MHz ok
Bluetooth: Good - Handoff/Airdrop2 supported
Wireless: en1: 802.11 a/b/g/n
Video Information: ℹ️
Intel HD Graphics 4000
Thunderbolt Display 2560 x 1440
System Software: ℹ️
OS X 10.10.3 (14D136) - Time since boot: 7:15:27
Disk Information: ℹ️
APPLE HDD HTS545050A7E362 disk0 : (500.11 GB)
EFI (disk0s1) <not mounted> : 210 MB
Macintosh HD (disk0s2) / : 499.25 GB (475.54 GB free)
Recovery HD (disk0s3) <not mounted> [Recovery]: 650 MB
USB Information: ℹ️
Apple Inc. BRCM20702 Hub
Apple Inc. Bluetooth USB Host Controller
Apple, Inc. IR Receiver
Apple Inc. Display Audio
Apple Inc. Apple Thunderbolt Display
Apple Inc. FaceTime HD Camera (Display)
Thunderbolt Information: ℹ️
Apple Inc. thunderbolt_bus
Apple Inc. Thunderbolt Display
Gatekeeper: ℹ️
Mac App Store and identified developers
Startup Items: ℹ️
FanControlDaemon: Path: /Library/StartupItems/FanControlDaemon
Startup items are obsolete in OS X Yosemite
Problem System Launch Daemons: ℹ️
[failed] com.apple.mtrecorder.plist
Launch Agents: ℹ️
[loaded] com.oracle.java.Java-Updater.plist [Click for support]
Launch Daemons: ℹ️
[loaded] com.adobe.fpsaud.plist [Click for support]
[failed] com.apple.spirecorder.plist
[loaded] com.macpaw.CleanMyMac3.Agent.plist [Click for support]
[loaded] com.oracle.java.Helper-Tool.plist [Click for support]
User Launch Agents: ℹ️
[not loaded] com.jdibackup.JustCloud.autostart.plist [Click for support]
[loaded] com.jdibackup.JustCloud.backupstart.plist [Click for support]
[loaded] com.jdibackup.JustCloud.notify.plist [Click for support]
[loaded] com.macpaw.CleanMyMac3.Scheduler.plist [Click for support]
[running] com.spigot.SearchProtection.plist [Click for support]
User Login Items: ℹ️
iTunesHelper Application Hidden (/Applications/iTunes.app/Contents/MacOS/iTunesHelper.app)
CleanMyMac 3 Menu Application Hidden (/Applications/CleanMyMac 3.app/Contents/MacOS/CleanMyMac 3 Menu.app)
Internet Plug-ins: ℹ️
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