MBP 1,1-10,2 GPU Kernel Panic in mid-2010; what's the best fix?

[fabioroberto]

Had the same issues with my 15-inch Mid 2010 machine. The repair extension program had since expired and because the machine had entered vintage status, replacement parts were no longer available.

I'd already bought soldering tools to repair a Mid 2009 MacBook Pro, so I decided to have a shot at changing the troubled capacitor. Problem solved. Not the easiest repair in the world but it would be a straightforward job for an electronics repairer or anyone skilled with a soldering iron.

This would be the better solution for anyone that isn't content with a temporary software fix, boots between multiple operating systems or needs the use of the higher powered graphics hardware.

Interesting fact.
Thank you for help

 

[greyosx]

Hi,

Well, after years i found a solution (so mine?). I have the famous MacBook Pro 6,2 with GT330m (0x029 model).

I discovered that this problem happens every time that g-state change between 2 to 0.

G-States go from 0 to 3, are related to the thresholds inside AppleGraphicsPowerManagement.kext, like this:

G-state 0 (maximum speed) and G-state 3 (lowest speed).

I solved the problem by keeping it always at G-State 2 (medium speed).

And the performance? Exemple: Cinebench, default (G-state 0) i've about 15fps, with g-state 2 (medium speed): 10fps.). Not bad.


If you want to try, these are the values changed in the info.plist:



<key>MacBookPro6,2</key>

<dict>

<key>LogControl</key>

<integer>1</integer>

<key>Vendor10deDevice0a29</key>

<dict>

<key>BoostPState</key>

<array>

<integer>2</integer>

<integer>2</integer>

<integer>2</integer>

<integer>2</integer>

</array>

<key>BoostTime</key>

<array>

<integer>2</integer>

<integer>2</integer>

<integer>2</integer>

<integer>2</integer>

</array>

<key>Heuristic</key>

<dict>

<key>ID</key>

<integer>0</integer>

<key>IdleInterval</key>

<integer>10</integer>

<key>SensorOption</key>

<integer>1</integer>

<key>SensorSampleRate</key>

<integer>10000</integer>

<key>TargetCount</key>

<integer>1</integer>

<key>Threshold_High</key>

<array>

<integer>0</integer>

<integer>0</integer>

<integer>100</integer>

<integer>200</integer>

</array>

<key>Threshold_High_v</key>

<array>

<integer>0</integer>

<integer>0</integer>

<integer>98</integer>

<integer>200</integer>

</array>

<key>Threshold_Low</key>

<array>

<integer>0</integer>

<integer>0</integer>

<integer>0</integer>

<integer>200</integer>

</array>

<key>Threshold_Low_v</key>

<array>

<integer>0</integer>

<integer>0</integer>

<integer>4</integer>

<integer>200</integer>

</array>

</dict>

<key>control-id</key>

<integer>17</integer>

</dict>



Perfect values? I do not know, but it is working for me.



Step by step:


1 - Verify that the file is the original and this loaded:

• ACPI_SMC_PlatformPlugin.kext (IOPlatformPluginFamily.kext)
• AppleGraphicsPowerManagement.kext

2 - Disable SIP (boot into recovery mode, terminal: csrutil disable)


3 - Open Extensions folder (System/Library/Extensions), copy AppleGraphicsPowerManagement.kext to desktop (or other folder), open the info.plist into editor (I used the PlistEdit Pro.app), and change the values like writing up.

Attention: verify if your model is 0x029 really.


4 - Save info.plist, quit editor.


5 - Use Kext Drop.app to instal this kext, but before, delete the AppleGraphicsPowerManagement.kext into extensions folder.


6 - (This is important step) Leave the automatic graphics switching select (System Preferences - Energy Saver), if you are using gfxCardStatus.app, same thing!.



After, reboot normally.

Remember, the option automatic graphics switching selected always.

7 - Open Console.app, type into search: gfx0 and check if g-state changes if working!



Good luck. I hope this helps you
(sorry my bad english)

AppleGraphicsPowerManagement.kext 10.11.6
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/35721057/AppleGraphicsPowerManagement.kext.zip

Hi, I'm very interested in your solution because I also have problems with kernel panics and I've been using the gfxCardStatus app as a fix.

My Macbook Pro model is the MacBook Pro 6,2 with the GT330M but in my system information, my device ID is listed as 0x0a29 instead of the 0x029 that you have listed. Does this make a difference?

Also, is it ok to reenable SIP after I finish everything?

 

[fabioroberto]

Hi, I'm very interested in your solution because I also have problems with kernel panics and I've been using the gfxCardStatus app as a fix.

My Macbook Pro model is the MacBook Pro 6,2 with the GT330M but in my system information, my device ID is listed as 0x0a29 instead of the 0x029 that you have listed. Does this make a difference?

Also, is it ok to reenable SIP after I finish everything?

0x0a29 ok!

SIP disabled, if is enabled will not work.

good luck

 

[AlainD.]

Thank you fabioroberto

 

[greyosx]

0x0a29 ok!

SIP disabled, if is enabled will not work.

good luck

Sorry, just to make sure, even after I've finished everything, I can't turn back on SIP? I have to leave it disabled forever for the fix to work?

 

[alexishirst]

Hi, I'm very interested in your solution because I also have problems with kernel panics and I've been using the gfxCardStatus app as a fix.

My Macbook Pro model is the MacBook Pro 6,2 with the GT330M but in my system information, my device ID is listed as 0x0a29 instead of the 0x029 that you have listed. Does this make a difference?

Also, is it ok to reenable SIP after I finish everything?

THANK YOU!!!!! This fixes the issue for me!!

I also noticed the pattern that my machine would crash only in very certain circumstances.

I found that many Open GL tests would not cause it to fail, but Cinebench would.

This evening I've been able to reproduce the failure a number of times by using Cinebench.

By making this change I was able to run Cinebench to completion with no kernel panics!

I was very close to buying a new computer, but this should mean my machine has a few more years left!

 

[greyosx]

THANK YOU!!!!! This fixes the issue for me!!

I also noticed the pattern that my machine would crash only in very certain circumstances.

I found that many Open GL tests would not cause it to fail, but Cinebench would.

This evening I've been able to reproduce the failure a number of times by using Cinebench.

By making this change I was able to run Cinebench to completion with no kernel panics!

I was very close to buying a new computer, but this should mean my machine has a few more years left!

I think you meant to reply to fabioroberto, he's the one you should be thanking!

Since you already did the fix, did you leave SIP off after you went through all of the steps?

 

[fabioroberto]

Sorry, just to make sure, even after I've finished everything, I can't turn back on SIP? I have to leave it disabled forever for the fix to work?

.kext was changed, so, SIP should be turned off. SIP does not allow kext unsigned.

SIP is important to safety, but, we are good guys, we'll know to keep the system safe!
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THANK YOU!!!!! This fixes the issue for me!!

I also noticed the pattern that my machine would crash only in very certain circumstances.

I found that many Open GL tests would not cause it to fail, but Cinebench would.

This evening I've been able to reproduce the failure a number of times by using Cinebench.

By making this change I was able to run Cinebench to completion with no kernel panics!

I was very close to buying a new computer, but this should mean my machine has a few more years left!

I am so happy for you!!

 

[greyosx]

.kext was changed, so, SIP should be turned off. SIP does not allow kext unsigned.

SIP is important to safety, but, we are good guys, we'll know to keep the system safe!
[doublepost=1473020543][/doublepost]


I am so happy for you!!

Cool, thank you, I'll hopefully try to do this in the near future. Thanks so much for doing this and sharing it!

 

[dontworry]

.kext was changed, so, SIP should be turned off. SIP does not allow kext unsigned.

SIP is important to safety, but, we are good guys, we'll know to keep the system safe!
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I am so happy for you!!

I am going to try this fix soon too. Thank you for all of your effort, it is much appreciated.

I will have to study up a little, as even your step by step is above my head right now.

 

[greyosx]

I am going to try this fix soon too. Thank you for all of your effort, it is much appreciated.

I will have to study up a little, as even your step by step is above my head right now.

If you need any help in understanding the steps, I can also probably help, I think I have a pretty good grasp on how to do all of the steps, I just need to actually get around to doing it.

 

[dontworry]

If you need any help in understanding the steps, I can also probably help, I think I have a pretty good grasp on how to do all of the steps, I just need to actually get around to doing it.

thanks. i'm confused by the first part actually. lol. reading through the rest, i feel like i can follow the rest.

1 - Verify that the file is the original and this loaded:

• ACPI_SMC_PlatformPlugin.kext (IOPlatformPluginFamily.kext)
• AppleGraphicsPowerManagement.kext

 

[greyosx]

thanks. i'm confused by the first part actually. lol. reading through the rest, i feel like i can follow the rest.

1 - Verify that the file is the original and this loaded:

• ACPI_SMC_PlatformPlugin.kext (IOPlatformPluginFamily.kext)
• AppleGraphicsPowerManagement.kext

I was also unsure of that but I think it just means to check that those files are located in /System/Library/Extensions. You can get to that location my opening finder and pressing the keyboard shortcut shift+command+g or in the menu bar go to 'Go' and scroll down and click 'Go to folder...' and paste in the location /System/Library/Extensions

If things go successfully, please do share your results!

 

[fabioroberto]

I was also unsure of that but I think it just means to check that those files are located in /System/Library/Extensions. You can get to that location my opening finder and pressing the keyboard shortcut shift+command+g or in the menu bar go to 'Go' and scroll down and click 'Go to folder...' and paste in the location /System/Library/Extensions

If things go successfully, please do share your results!

Yes. If .kext are present (there are mods that remove these files) and if they are the original (Apple signed).

You can check this on: About System Information -> Extensions
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thanks. i'm confused by the first part actually. lol. reading through the rest, i feel like i can follow the rest.

1 - Verify that the file is the original and this loaded:

• ACPI_SMC_PlatformPlugin.kext (IOPlatformPluginFamily.kext)
• AppleGraphicsPowerManagement.kext

 

[Fhiiz]

Yes. If .kext are present (there are mods that remove these files) and if they are the original (Apple signed).

You can check this on: About System Information -> Extensions
[doublepost=1473043055][/doublepost]

Hi and thanks for your help, i wanna try to fix this with your modified files, but well, i haven't the line with Macbookpro6,2 in my info.plist
Do you add it after the macbookpro6,1 line ?
I think i knew do everything else, but i don't know where i should change the value in the info.plist

Well i found it sorry.. That the space between , and 2 which make me search for a while

Edit : Not working there, ever GPU Panic

Edit2 :
Anonymous UUID: C4344705-C21F-D234-47B3-3DDE5929CF67

Tue Sep 6 20:41:56 2016

*** Panic Report ***
panic(cpu 0 caller 0xffffff7f99124bd5): "GPU Panic: [<None>] 5 3 7f 0 0 0 0 3 : NVRM[0/1:0:0]: Read Error 0x0061002c: CFG 0x0a2910de 0x00100000 0x00000000, BAR0 0xd2000000 0xffffff90c1617000 0x0a5480a2, D0, P3/4\n"@/Library/Caches/com.apple.xbs/Sources/AppleGraphicsControl/AppleGraphicsControl-3.12.8/src/AppleMuxControl/kext/GPUPanic.cpp:127
Backtrace (CPU 0), Frame : Return Address
0xffffff80a9973ae0 : 0xffffff8016adab52
0xffffff80a9973b60 : 0xffffff7f99124bd5
0xffffff80a9973c40 : 0xffffff7f992663f8
0xffffff80a9973d00 : 0xffffff7f99332076
0xffffff80a9973d40 : 0xffffff7f994fb35e
0xffffff80a9973d60 : 0xffffff7f99304714
0xffffff80a9973d80 : 0xffffff7f993a7ecf
0xffffff80a9973e00 : 0xffffff7f9924e4b9
0xffffff80a9973ec0 : 0xffffff7f9921ae16
0xffffff80a9973f00 : 0xffffff8016b0f2da
0xffffff80a9973fb0 : 0xffffff8016bc9117
Kernel Extensions in backtrace:
com.apple.driver.AppleMuxControl(3.12.8)[3186B630-FFF4-32C9-BAB9-DCD0C9DB6BA2]@0xffffff7f99116000->0xffffff7f99129fff
dependency: com.apple.driver.AppleGraphicsControl(3.12.8)[C57F5F56-2229-365F-9765-F24AA4687584]@0xffffff7f9910e000
dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOACPIFamily(1.4)[5D7574C3-8E90-3873-BAEB-D979FC215A7D]@0xffffff7f975b3000
dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOPCIFamily(2.9)[5447B943-A94D-3BD4-A60F-98B24D19CE93]@0xffffff7f9732c000
dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOGraphicsFamily(2.4.1)[A360453D-2050-3C49-A549-AC0DD5E87917]@0xffffff7f976db000
dependency: com.apple.driver.AppleBacklightExpert(1.1.0)[C49819CE-729A-36B2-9AC1-744A43DC236F]@0xffffff7f99111000
com.nvidia.web.NVDAResmanTeslaWeb(10.1.1)[3778090E-F2D4-3E85-8070-3A69B765A929]@0xffffff7f99215000->0xffffff7f9947dfff
dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOPCIFamily(2.9)[5447B943-A94D-3BD4-A60F-98B24D19CE93]@0xffffff7f9732c000
dependency: com.apple.iokit.IONDRVSupport(2.4.1)[4EB2843C-C821-3AD0-B333-575FD6ED6FB1]@0xffffff7f97722000
dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOGraphicsFamily(2.4.1)[A360453D-2050-3C49-A549-AC0DD5E87917]@0xffffff7f976db000
com.nvidia.web.NVDANV50HalTeslaWeb(10.1.1)[16E2FDB9-C9CA-3223-82B3-96D730D29073]@0xffffff7f9947e000->0xffffff7f99726fff
dependency: com.nvidia.web.NVDAResmanTeslaWeb(10.1.1)[3778090E-F2D4-3E85-8070-3A69B765A929]@0xffffff7f99215000
dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOPCIFamily(2.9)[5447B943-A94D-3BD4-A60F-98B24D19CE93]@0xffffff7f9732c000

BSD process name corresponding to current thread: kernel_task
Boot args: nvda_drv=1

Mac OS version:
15G1004

Kernel version:
Darwin Kernel Version 15.6.0: Mon Aug 29 20:21:34 PDT 2016; root:xnu-3248.60.11~1/RELEASE_X86_64
Kernel UUID: E349749B-3303-3DDF-959C-B5885A0E1F6E
Kernel slide: 0x0000000016800000
Kernel text base: 0xffffff8016a00000
__HIB text base: 0xffffff8016900000
System model name: MacBookPro6,2 (Mac-F22586C8)

System uptime in nanoseconds: 2550713233204
last loaded kext at 1038939219610: com.apple.filesystems.smbfs 3.0.1 (addr 0xffffff7f997ee000, size 409600)
last unloaded kext at 307273868725: com.apple.filesystems.msdosfs 1.10 (addr 0xffffff7f997ee000, size 61440)
loaded kexts:
com.nvidia.web.GeForceTeslaWeb 10.1.1
com.nvidia.web.NVDANV50HalTeslaWeb 10.1.1
com.nvidia.web.NVDAResmanTeslaWeb 10.1.1
com.apple.filesystems.smbfs 3.0.1
com.apple.driver.AudioAUUC 1.70
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com.apple.filesystems.autofs 3.0
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com.apple.Dont_Steal_Mac_OS_X 7.0.0
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com.apple.driver.AppleIntelSlowAdaptiveClocking 4.0.0
com.apple.driver.SMCMotionSensor 3.0.4d1
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com.apple.kec.Libm 1
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Model: MacBookPro6,2, BootROM MBP61.0057.B11, 2 processors, Intel Core i5, 2,53 GHz, 4 GB, SMC 1.58f17
Graphics: Intel HD Graphics, Intel HD Graphics, Built-In
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M, NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M, PCIe, 256 MB
Memory Module: BANK 0/DIMM0, 2 GB, DDR3, 1067 MHz, 0x802C, 0x384A53463235363634485A2D314731443120
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Network Service: Ethernet, Ethernet, en0
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USB Device: USB 2.0 Bus
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USB Device: Card Reader
USB Device: Apple Internal Keyboard / Trackpad
USB Device: USB 2.0 Bus
USB Device: Hub
USB Device: IR Receiver
USB Device: Built-in iSight
Thunderbolt Bus:

 

[AlainD.]

I tried his method on mine, and it worked perfectly. I did not used his file though, but I modified my file with the same values as his, except that I have an extra line in my own plist.info which was not listed in his (I don't remember which one).

Probably you missed one step. So restore your files with the original ones, and follow exactly all the steps top to bottom.

 

[Fhiiz]

I tried his method on mine, and it worked perfectly. I did not used his file though, but I modified my file with the same values as his, except that I have an extra line in my own plist.info which was not listed in his (I don't remember which one).

Probably you missed one step. So restore your files with the original ones, and follow exactly all the steps top to bottom.

Well ok i'm gonna do this, telling you if something get fixed

 

[fabioroberto]

Hi and thanks for your help, i wanna try to fix this with your modified files, but well, i haven't the line with Macbookpro6,2 in my info.plist
Do you add it after the macbookpro6,1 line ?
I think i knew do everything else, but i don't know where i should change the value in the info.plist

Well i found it sorry.. That the space between , and 2 which make me search for a while

Edit : Not working there, ever GPU Panic

Edit2 :
Anonymous UUID: C4344705-C21F-D234-47B3-3DDE5929CF67

Tue Sep 6 20:41:56 2016

*** Panic Report ***
panic(cpu 0 caller 0xffffff7f99124bd5): "GPU Panic: [<None>] 5 3 7f 0 0 0 0 3 : NVRM[0/1:0:0]: Read Error 0x0061002c: CFG 0x0a2910de 0x00100000 0x00000000, BAR0 0xd2000000 0xffffff90c1617000 0x0a5480a2, D0, P3/4\n"@/Library/Caches/com.apple.xbs/Sources/AppleGraphicsControl/AppleGraphicsControl-3.12.8/src/AppleMuxControl/kext/GPUPanic.cpp:127
Backtrace (CPU 0), Frame : Return Address
0xffffff80a9973ae0 : 0xffffff8016adab52
0xffffff80a9973b60 : 0xffffff7f99124bd5
0xffffff80a9973c40 : 0xffffff7f992663f8
0xffffff80a9973d00 : 0xffffff7f99332076
0xffffff80a9973d40 : 0xffffff7f994fb35e
0xffffff80a9973d60 : 0xffffff7f99304714
0xffffff80a9973d80 : 0xffffff7f993a7ecf
0xffffff80a9973e00 : 0xffffff7f9924e4b9
0xffffff80a9973ec0 : 0xffffff7f9921ae16
0xffffff80a9973f00 : 0xffffff8016b0f2da
0xffffff80a9973fb0 : 0xffffff8016bc9117
Kernel Extensions in backtrace:
com.apple.driver.AppleMuxControl(3.12.8)[3186B630-FFF4-32C9-BAB9-DCD0C9DB6BA2]@0xffffff7f99116000->0xffffff7f99129fff
dependency: com.apple.driver.AppleGraphicsControl(3.12.8)[C57F5F56-2229-365F-9765-F24AA4687584]@0xffffff7f9910e000
dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOACPIFamily(1.4)[5D7574C3-8E90-3873-BAEB-D979FC215A7D]@0xffffff7f975b3000
dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOPCIFamily(2.9)[5447B943-A94D-3BD4-A60F-98B24D19CE93]@0xffffff7f9732c000
dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOGraphicsFamily(2.4.1)[A360453D-2050-3C49-A549-AC0DD5E87917]@0xffffff7f976db000
dependency: com.apple.driver.AppleBacklightExpert(1.1.0)[C49819CE-729A-36B2-9AC1-744A43DC236F]@0xffffff7f99111000
com.nvidia.web.NVDAResmanTeslaWeb(10.1.1)[3778090E-F2D4-3E85-8070-3A69B765A929]@0xffffff7f99215000->0xffffff7f9947dfff
dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOPCIFamily(2.9)[5447B943-A94D-3BD4-A60F-98B24D19CE93]@0xffffff7f9732c000
dependency: com.apple.iokit.IONDRVSupport(2.4.1)[4EB2843C-C821-3AD0-B333-575FD6ED6FB1]@0xffffff7f97722000
dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOGraphicsFamily(2.4.1)[A360453D-2050-3C49-A549-AC0DD5E87917]@0xffffff7f976db000
com.nvidia.web.NVDANV50HalTeslaWeb(10.1.1)[16E2FDB9-C9CA-3223-82B3-96D730D29073]@0xffffff7f9947e000->0xffffff7f99726fff
dependency: com.nvidia.web.NVDAResmanTeslaWeb(10.1.1)[3778090E-F2D4-3E85-8070-3A69B765A929]@0xffffff7f99215000
dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOPCIFamily(2.9)[5447B943-A94D-3BD4-A60F-98B24D19CE93]@0xffffff7f9732c000

BSD process name corresponding to current thread: kernel_task
Boot args: nvda_drv=1

Mac OS version:
15G1004

Kernel version:
Darwin Kernel Version 15.6.0: Mon Aug 29 20:21:34 PDT 2016; root:xnu-3248.60.11~1/RELEASE_X86_64
Kernel UUID: E349749B-3303-3DDF-959C-B5885A0E1F6E
Kernel slide: 0x0000000016800000
Kernel text base: 0xffffff8016a00000
__HIB text base: 0xffffff8016900000
System model name: MacBookPro6,2 (Mac-F22586C8)

System uptime in nanoseconds: 2550713233204
last loaded kext at 1038939219610: com.apple.filesystems.smbfs 3.0.1 (addr 0xffffff7f997ee000, size 409600)
last unloaded kext at 307273868725: com.apple.filesystems.msdosfs 1.10 (addr 0xffffff7f997ee000, size 61440)
loaded kexts:
com.nvidia.web.GeForceTeslaWeb 10.1.1
com.nvidia.web.NVDANV50HalTeslaWeb 10.1.1
com.nvidia.web.NVDAResmanTeslaWeb 10.1.1
com.apple.filesystems.smbfs 3.0.1
com.apple.driver.AudioAUUC 1.70
com.apple.driver.AppleHWSensor 1.9.5d0
com.apple.filesystems.autofs 3.0
com.apple.driver.AppleOSXWatchdog 1
com.apple.driver.AppleMikeyHIDDriver 124
com.apple.driver.AppleUpstreamUserClient 3.6.1
com.apple.driver.AppleMikeyDriver 274.12
com.apple.driver.AppleHDA 274.12
com.apple.driver.pmtelemetry 1
com.apple.iokit.IOUserEthernet 1.0.1
com.apple.driver.AppleIntelHDGraphics 10.0.0
com.apple.iokit.IOBluetoothSerialManager 4.4.6f1
com.apple.driver.AppleSMCLMU 208
com.apple.driver.AppleIntelHDGraphicsFB 10.0.0
com.apple.driver.AppleMuxControl 3.12.8
com.apple.Dont_Steal_Mac_OS_X 7.0.0
com.apple.driver.AppleHV 1
com.apple.driver.AppleIntelSlowAdaptiveClocking 4.0.0
com.apple.driver.SMCMotionSensor 3.0.4d1
com.apple.driver.AppleMCCSControl 1.2.13
com.apple.driver.AppleUSBTCButtons 245.4
com.apple.driver.AppleUSBTCKeyboard 245.4
com.apple.driver.AppleIRController 327.6
com.apple.driver.AppleUSBCardReader 3.7.1
com.apple.AppleFSCompression.AppleFSCompressionTypeDataless 1.0.0d1
com.apple.AppleFSCompression.AppleFSCompressionTypeZlib 1.0.0
com.apple.BootCache 38
com.apple.iokit.SCSITaskUserClient 3.7.7
com.apple.iokit.IOAHCIBlockStorage 2.8.5
com.apple.driver.AppleFWOHCI 5.5.4
com.apple.iokit.AppleBCM5701Ethernet 10.2.0
com.apple.driver.usb.AppleUSBEHCIPCI 1.0.1
com.apple.driver.AppleAHCIPort 3.1.8
com.apple.driver.AppleSmartBatteryManager 161.0.0
com.apple.driver.AppleHPET 1.8
com.apple.driver.AppleACPIButtons 4.0
com.apple.driver.AppleRTC 2.0
com.apple.driver.AppleSMBIOS 2.1
com.apple.driver.AppleACPIEC 4.0
com.apple.driver.AppleAPIC 1.7
com.apple.driver.AppleIntelCPUPowerManagementClient 218.0.0
com.apple.nke.applicationfirewall 163
com.apple.security.quarantine 3
com.apple.security.TMSafetyNet 8
com.apple.driver.AppleIntelCPUPowerManagement 218.0.0
com.apple.kext.triggers 1.0
com.apple.driver.DspFuncLib 274.12
com.apple.kext.OSvKernDSPLib 525
com.apple.iokit.IOSurface 108.2.3
com.apple.iokit.IOSerialFamily 11
com.apple.iokit.IOBluetoothFamily 4.4.6f1
com.apple.driver.usb.IOUSBHostHIDDevice 1.0.1
com.apple.driver.AppleHDAController 274.12
com.apple.iokit.IOHDAFamily 274.12
com.apple.iokit.IOAudioFamily 204.4
com.apple.vecLib.kext 1.2.0
com.apple.driver.AppleSMBusPCI 1.0.14d1
com.apple.iokit.IOFireWireIP 2.2.6
com.apple.driver.AppleBacklightExpert 1.1.0
com.apple.iokit.IONDRVSupport 2.4.1
com.apple.driver.AppleGraphicsControl 3.12.8
com.apple.driver.CoreCaptureResponder 1
com.apple.driver.corecapture 1.0.4
com.apple.iokit.IOSlowAdaptiveClockingFamily 1.0.0
com.apple.driver.AppleSMC 3.1.9
com.apple.driver.AppleSMBusController 1.0.14d1
com.apple.iokit.IOGraphicsFamily 2.4.1
com.apple.driver.AppleUSBMultitouch 250.5
com.apple.iokit.IOUSBHIDDriver 900.4.1
com.apple.iokit.IOSCSIBlockCommandsDevice 3.7.7
com.apple.iokit.IOUSBMassStorageDriver 1.0.0
com.apple.driver.usb.cdc 5.0.0
com.apple.driver.usb.networking 5.0.0
com.apple.driver.usb.AppleUSBHostCompositeDevice 1.0.1
com.apple.driver.usb.AppleUSBHub 1.0.1
com.apple.iokit.IOSCSIMultimediaCommandsDevice 3.7.7
com.apple.iokit.IOBDStorageFamily 1.8
com.apple.iokit.IODVDStorageFamily 1.8
com.apple.iokit.IOCDStorageFamily 1.8
com.apple.iokit.IOAHCISerialATAPI 2.6.2
com.apple.iokit.IOSCSIArchitectureModelFamily 3.7.7
com.apple.iokit.IOFireWireFamily 4.6.1
com.apple.iokit.IOEthernetAVBController 1.0.3b3
com.apple.driver.mDNSOffloadUserClient 1.0.1b8
com.apple.iokit.IONetworkingFamily 3.2
com.apple.iokit.IOAHCIFamily 2.8.1
com.apple.driver.usb.AppleUSBEHCI 1.0.1
com.apple.iokit.IOUSBFamily 900.4.1
com.apple.iokit.IOUSBHostFamily 1.0.1
com.apple.driver.AppleUSBHostMergeProperties 1.0.1
com.apple.driver.AppleEFINVRAM 2.0
com.apple.driver.AppleEFIRuntime 2.0
com.apple.iokit.IOHIDFamily 2.0.0
com.apple.iokit.IOSMBusFamily 1.1
com.apple.security.sandbox 300.0
com.apple.kext.AppleMatch 1.0.0d1
com.apple.driver.AppleKeyStore 2
com.apple.driver.AppleMobileFileIntegrity 1.0.5
com.apple.driver.AppleCredentialManager 1.0
com.apple.driver.DiskImages 417.4
com.apple.iokit.IOStorageFamily 2.1
com.apple.iokit.IOReportFamily 31
com.apple.driver.AppleFDEKeyStore 28.30
com.apple.driver.AppleACPIPlatform 4.0
com.apple.iokit.IOPCIFamily 2.9
com.apple.iokit.IOACPIFamily 1.4
com.apple.kec.Libm 1
com.apple.kec.pthread 1
com.apple.kec.corecrypto 1.0
Model: MacBookPro6,2, BootROM MBP61.0057.B11, 2 processors, Intel Core i5, 2,53 GHz, 4 GB, SMC 1.58f17
Graphics: Intel HD Graphics, Intel HD Graphics, Built-In
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M, NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M, PCIe, 256 MB
Memory Module: BANK 0/DIMM0, 2 GB, DDR3, 1067 MHz, 0x802C, 0x384A53463235363634485A2D314731443120
Memory Module: BANK 1/DIMM0, 2 GB, DDR3, 1067 MHz, 0x802C, 0x384A53463235363634485A2D314731443120
Network Service: Ethernet, Ethernet, en0
Serial ATA Device: Samsung SSD 840 Series, 250,06 GB
Serial ATA Device: MATSHITADVD-R UJ-898
USB Device: USB 2.0 Bus
USB Device: Hub
USB Device: USB OPTICAL MOUSE
USB Device: Card Reader
USB Device: Apple Internal Keyboard / Trackpad
USB Device: USB 2.0 Bus
USB Device: Hub
USB Device: IR Receiver
USB Device: Built-in iSight
Thunderbolt Bus:

In your .log, the AppleGraphicsPowerManagement.kext is not present. So, it was not loaded. Something is wrong, check.
[doublepost=1473199666][/doublepost]

I tried his method on mine, and it worked perfectly. I did not used his file though, but I modified my file with the same values as his, except that I have an extra line in my own plist.info which was not listed in his (I don't remember which one).

Probably you missed one step. So restore your files with the original ones, and follow exactly all the steps top to bottom.

Great!

 

[lapinus]

In your .log, the AppleGraphicsPowerManagement.kext is not present. So, it was not loaded. Something is wrong, check.
[doublepost=1473199666][/doublepost]


Great!

Hi fabioroberto,

I have the same issue for years and my I was using my Mac for a paperweight from now on then. I'm not a tech savvy guy and I have to admit I've stuck on the first step. When you have time, would you consider to create a guide for non-techs like me?

I'm always ok with this guides but can't do anything without them. I don't even know where to locate kext files

Thanks!

 

[fabioroberto]

Hi fabioroberto,

I have the same issue for years and my I was using my Mac for a paperweight from now on then. I'm not a tech savvy guy and I have to admit I've stuck on the first step. When you have time, would you consider to create a guide for non-techs like me?

I'm always ok with this guides but can't do anything without them. I don't even know where to locate kext files

Thanks!

Hi, lapinus

i'll try explain just a little bit better


I believe that you are using the latest combo 10.11.6, ok? If not, please install last combo (10.11.6). Why this? Because you said that you do not have good knowledge to edit system files. And.. so we are sure that the system is ok.


After, please, boot into Recovery Mode. How? Simple:

1 Reboot your Mac into Recovery Mode by restarting your computer and holding down Command+R until the Apple logo appears on your screen.

2 Click Utilities > Terminal.

3 In the Terminal window, type in: csrutil disable and press Enter.

4 Restart your Mac.


Ok, now you are into OSX again.

Please, if possible, search and download a app called: Kext Drop. (this is not marketing, okay?) Only to facilitate the process.



Download my AppleGraphicsPowerManagement.kext (already edited) here:
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/35721057/AppleGraphicsPowerManagement.kext.zip


Open Kext Drop and drag .kext inside. Press install.

Attention, this .kext only works if the system is upgraded to 10.11.6.

(But the “hack” manual in .plist can be done in other versions of OSX)



Reboot.


To check, open Console app (type in the spotlight), and search for: GFX0



Like this:
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/35721057/console.png




Test if this ok and free GPU Panic.



(Edited)
AppleGraphicsPowerManagement.kext 10.12
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/35721057/10.12.AppleGraphicsPowerManagement.kext.zip

 

[AlainD.]

For info, Kext Drop seems to be not compatible with Yosemite (I didn't try though, but it is written so on their website). So I used Kext Utility.app instead to install the modified kext.

 

[Clete2]

Had the same issues with my 15-inch Mid 2010 machine. The repair extension program had since expired and because the machine had entered vintage status, replacement parts were no longer available.

I'd already bought soldering tools to repair a Mid 2009 MacBook Pro, so I decided to have a shot at changing the troubled capacitor. Problem solved. Not the easiest repair in the world but it would be a straightforward job for an electronics repairer or anyone skilled with a soldering iron.

This would be the better solution for anyone that isn't content with a temporary software fix, boots between multiple operating systems or needs the use of the higher powered graphics hardware.

Where did you find this / how do I verify my issue is the same / where do I buy one of these / are you 100% sure?

 

[gregwtmtno]

Hi fabioroberto,

Thanks so much for this guide! I have been looking for a solution to this problem for a long time! I have modified my kext file and installed it. (I used a different method to install the kext.) I believe it has loaded correctly, because I am getting messages in the console log:

It is too soon to know if my computer will still crash, but I will update everyone when I know more.

Thanks again,

Greg

 

[greyosx]

Hi fabioroberto,

Thanks so much for this guide! I have been looking for a solution to this problem for a long time! I have modified my kext file and installed it. (I used a different method to install the kext.) I believe it has loaded correctly, because I am getting messages in the console log:


View attachment 649318

It is too soon to know if my computer will still crash, but I will update everyone when I know more.

Thanks again,

Greg

Can you please share what your method was for installing the kext?

I'm waiting for the release of Sierra to do the fix just to avoid any possible issues.

 

[gregwtmtno]

Sure, greyosx. My method is more complex than fabioroberto's method but I used it because I'm familiar with the command line. This is all on El Capitan. I can't speak for Sierra, but I will likely do this on Sierra once that is released, so I'll try to update people on how that goes.

1. Disable system integrity protection

To do this, you need to enter recovery mode by holding down Command-R on boot up. Once in recovery mode, open the terminal and then type "csrutil disable". After that, reboot the machine.​

2. Enter Console Mode.

Hold down Command-S on boot up.
​

3. Backup the old kext.

First type "mount -uw /" to make the hard drive writable. Next, you need to make a temporary folder to store the backup. I used /_temp. Type "mkdir /_temp". Now we need to copy the kext to the backup folder. "mv /System/Library/Extensions/AppleGraphicsPowerManagement.kext /_temp/"
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4. Copy in new kext

This is where my method differs from fabioroberto's. I will use the command line to install the new kext. Fabioroberto used an app called Kext Drop. The exact commands to run here will depend on where your new kext is. Your new kext will be the one you downloaded from fabioroberto's post or maybe you made one yourself as per fabioroberto's instructions. My new kext was on my desktop. "cp -r /Users/greg/Desktop/AppleGraphicsPowerManagement.kext /System/Library/Extensions/"
​

5. Install new kext

Run "kextcache -v 1 -m /System/Library/Caches/com.apple.kext.caches/Startup/Extensions.mkext /System/Library/Extensions/". I don't know exactly how this command works, but I got it off a different post about a similar problem. That post is here: http://www.asyncro.com/2014/03/24/macbook-pro-discreate-graphics-card-issue-fix-updated/
​

6. Reboot

Type "reboot now". The computer will output some stuff to the command line and reboot after a minute or two. The first reboot WILL FAIL. That is expected. Don't panic. It should automatically reboot again, and on the second try it should boot normally.
​

Good luck and let me know if anything is unclear.