Memory allocation error! Addr: 0xdeadbeef, Size: 0x0, Files: hfs.c, Line:732, Memory allocation error! Addr: 0xdeadbeef, Size: 0x0, Files: hfs.c, Line:732

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Memory allocation error! Addr: 0xdeadbeef, Size: 0x0, Files: hfs.c, Line:732, Memory allocation error! Addr: 0xdeadbeef, Size: 0x0, Files: hfs.c, Line:732

Hello,

I have received an iMac A1207 from one friend, it was running on Windows 7. I have tried to put OS X Lion back on it, but now it is impossible to run computer again and get the DVD back.

It shows the critical error when it is switched on : Memory allocation error! Addr: 0xdeadbeef, Size: 0x0, Files: hfs.c, Line:732, Memory allocation error! Addr: 0xdeadbeef, Size: 0x0, Files: hfs.c, Line:732

This is a non recoverable error! System HALTED!!!

I don't know what to do it is first time I am using mac...

iMac, Mac OS X (10.7)

Posted on Aug 13, 2012 5:47 PM

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Answer 1

Linc Davis

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Aug 13, 2012 7:33 PM in response to alexk47

First make sure it has at least 2 GB of RAM. 4 GB would be much better. Upgrade, if necessary.

You need a retail Snow Leopard disc. Boot from it and partition the internal drive with the default options (one data partition.) Then call Apple phone sales and buy Lion. You'll be given a code to to download it from the App Store.

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alexk47 Author

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Aug 14, 2012 1:21 AM in response to Linc Davis

Hello, thank you for your answer, but now I have Lion DVD inside the computer and it doesn't want to boot from it, and i don't know how I can eject the DVD...

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Paul_31

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Aug 14, 2012 1:26 AM in response to alexk47

Here's some hints for ejecting the disk:

http://osxdaily.com/2009/08/28/eject-a-stuck-disk-from-your-mac-dvd-super-drive/

If you successfully installed Lion you may be able to boot into the Recovery HD to see if you can run some repairs: Restart holding down Command+R and hoepfully you'll get to a screen with four choices. Select Disk Utility, click on Macintosh HD on the left and click on repair disk. If it says anything was fixed, click repair again until you get a clean pass. Restart as normal from the Apple menu.

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alexk47 Author

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Aug 14, 2012 1:54 AM in response to alexk47

Hello, I have ejected the disk but nothing new, It doesn't want to boot from it.

I start the computer the I push Alt and it shows me HDD drive with Windows, then I put the DVD Lion and I can choose EFI boot, but that doesn't work, few seconds later the DVD is ejected.

And still this error I don't know what to do

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Paul_31

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Aug 14, 2012 1:50 AM in response to alexk47

I'm afraid my input is going to be limited. I don't know what the message means but the fact that it mentions memory could indicate a RAM issue. I stress, this is just a guess on my part.. Maybe take the RAM chips out and try re-seating them.

Beyond that, perhaps someone else will chime in with suggestions, or it could be a trip to the workshop.

Good luck and let us know what the issue was when you get it sorted.

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Linc Davis

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Aug 14, 2012 4:14 AM in response to alexk47

Your DVD is unlicensed and unofficial. It may be defective. You may have a hardware fault. I'm not even sure that what you have is really a Mac, since the only references to that error that I can find are from "hackintosh" sites. I have nothing to add to my last suggestion, except perhaps that you run the Apple Hardware Test.

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