Kernel Panic, System Crashes

Quick Check

Symptoms	Quick Check

Kernel Panic, System Crashes	1.	Isolate OS by starting up system from original
• Kernel Panic on startup or		Mac mini Install DVD, from the same model of
desktop use.		computer setup in Target Disk Mode, or from
desktop use.		compatible known-good OS on an external drive.
• System freeze during use.		compatible known-good OS on an external drive.
• System freeze during use.		Both AirPort and Bluetooth services are available
• System freeze upon wake from		Both AirPort and Bluetooth services are available
• System freeze upon wake from		when booted from the Install disk.
sleep.		when booted from the Install disk.
sleep.	2.	Ensure that all software and firmware updates
	2.	Ensure that all software and firmware updates
		for the computer have been installed to take
		advantage of any available bug fixes.
	3.	Reset SMC and PRAM to clear any stored,
		corrupted information.
	4.	Start up in Safe Mode by holding the shift key
		down during startup to load only required kernel
		extensions and disable all startup and login
		items. See KBase article
		http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1564
	5.	Check the panic.log, located /Library/Logs/
		Panicreporter, for information in the backtrace
		that may give clues about which hardware driver
		was loading when kernel panic occurred.
	6.	For more information on kernel panics refer to
		KBase article
		http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1392

Deep Dive

Check	Result	Action	Code

1. Run the latest available service	Yes	Run all available tests and
utilities, or try to run the Apple		proceed with results. If
Hardware Test (with or without		diagnostics still boot with a
the Install DVD available) by		kernel panic, go to step 2.
pressing the D keyboard key
pressing the D keyboard key	No	Go to step 2.
on startup. Does the computer	No	Go to step 2.
on startup. Does the computer
boot up to any of these
diagnostics?

2010-08-03

Mac mini (Mid 2010) Symptom Charts — Startup and Power 28

Mac mini specifications

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Apple Mac mini manual Symptoms Quick Check Kernel Panic, System Crashes

Models: Mac mini