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cfbbaer Author

Level 1

2 points

GPU Panic - OSX 10.9 Mavericks - Macbook PRO 6,2

Hello there,

Since upgrading to Mavericks here is what happens:

I use my computer without any problems, leave, it goes to sleep. I come back, it wakes up for about 5 seconds and has a GPU Panic and reboots.

I've read about the GPU recall for the Mid-2010 Macbook Pro. But my computer is older than 3 years, so Apple won't take it.

I understand they were clear about the rules of the recall. But then again, If I found out I screwed up in my work, I'd try to fix it, despite of how long later the damage showed up.

Anyway, here are the specs of the computer and the crash log. Anyone has any ideas what could be causing it? I've done a clean install of Mavericks, and it didn't fix it.

Thanks!

Macbook Pro 6,2

15-inch, Mid 2010

2,66 GHz Intel Core i7

No upgrades, stock machine.

Tue Jan 7 15:39:48 2014

panic(cpu 0 caller 0xffffff7fa1961fac): "GPU Panic: [<None>] 3 3 7f 0 0 0 0 3 : NVRM[0/1:0:0]: Read Error 0x00000100: CFG 0xffffffff 0xffffffff 0xffffffff, BAR0 0xd2000000 0xffffff80bee2b000 0x0a5480a2, D0, P2/4\n"@/SourceCache/AppleGraphicsControl/AppleGraphicsControl-3.4.12/src/Apple MuxControl/kext/GPUPanic.cpp:127

Backtrace (CPU 0), Frame : Return Address

0xffffff809b26aca0 : 0xffffff801f622f69

0xffffff809b26ad20 : 0xffffff7fa1961fac

0xffffff809b26adf0 : 0xffffff7fa001c53d

0xffffff809b26aeb0 : 0xffffff7fa00e8d9e

0xffffff809b26aef0 : 0xffffff7fa00e8dfc

0xffffff809b26af60 : 0xffffff7fa036d5be

0xffffff809b26b090 : 0xffffff7fa010cd41

0xffffff809b26b0b0 : 0xffffff7fa002308d

0xffffff809b26b160 : 0xffffff7fa0020bae

0xffffff809b26b360 : 0xffffff7fa00224d7

0xffffff809b26b430 : 0xffffff7fa0f7f27a

0xffffff809b26b510 : 0xffffff7fa0f7c601

0xffffff809b26b590 : 0xffffff7fa0f7d0cd

0xffffff809b26b610 : 0xffffff7fa0f7d954

0xffffff809b26b750 : 0xffffff7fa0f7e3e0

0xffffff809b26b880 : 0xffffff7fa0fafcb4

0xffffff809b26b8c0 : 0xffffff7fa0fb09dd

0xffffff809b26b900 : 0xffffff7fa0faa550

0xffffff809b26ba70 : 0xffffff7fa0faaecc

0xffffff809b26bac0 : 0xffffff7fa0fa6761

0xffffff809b26baf0 : 0xffffff7fa0fa1558

0xffffff809b26bb20 : 0xffffff7fa0f89e64

0xffffff809b26bb70 : 0xffffff801facccda

0xffffff809b26bb90 : 0xffffff801facd83e

0xffffff809b26bbf0 : 0xffffff801facb28f

0xffffff809b26bd40 : 0xffffff801f6b6008

0xffffff809b26be50 : 0xffffff801f626bb1

0xffffff809b26be80 : 0xffffff801f6139b5

0xffffff809b26bef0 : 0xffffff801f61e003

0xffffff809b26bf70 : 0xffffff801f6c921d

0xffffff809b26bfb0 : 0xffffff801f6f3e26

Kernel Extensions in backtrace:

com.apple.driver.AppleMuxControl(3.4.12)[A4934A66-0E30-36E9-984A-650481102449]@ 0xffffff7fa1954000->0xffffff7fa1966fff

dependency: com.apple.driver.AppleGraphicsControl(3.4.12)[661E3C87-5B97-3272-88FF-B9BA9B6E2 4ED]@0xffffff7fa194c000

dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOACPIFamily(1.4)[045D5D6F-AD1E-36DB-A249-A346E2B48E54]@0xfffff f7f9ff24000

dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOPCIFamily(2.8)[447B4896-16FF-3616-95A2-1C516B2A1498]@0xffffff 7f9fcba000

dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOGraphicsFamily(2.3.6)[38E388A5-92D6-3388-B799-F2498E582287]@0 xffffff7f9ff78000

dependency: com.apple.driver.AppleBacklightExpert(1.0.4)[E04639C5-D734-3AB3-A682-FE66694C66 53]@0xffffff7fa194f000

com.apple.nvidia.classic.NVDAResmanTesla(8.1.8)[0A1B6F41-168D-307A-BABD-162F3B3 C2786]@0xffffff7f9ffcb000->0xffffff7fa023afff

dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOPCIFamily(2.8)[447B4896-16FF-3616-95A2-1C516B2A1498]@0xffffff 7f9fcba000

dependency: com.apple.iokit.IONDRVSupport(2.3.6)[86BA68C6-18DD-30A1-ABF6-54597AD6C277]@0xff ffff7f9ffbb000

dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOGraphicsFamily(2.3.6)[38E388A5-92D6-3388-B799-F2498E582287]@0 xffffff7f9ff78000

com.apple.GeForceTesla(8.1.8)[67BAF872-A238-3787-AB74-22297A51FE8F]@0xffffff7fa 0f4f000->0xffffff7fa1019fff

dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOPCIFamily(2.8)[447B4896-16FF-3616-95A2-1C516B2A1498]@0xffffff 7f9fcba000

dependency: com.apple.iokit.IONDRVSupport(2.3.6)[86BA68C6-18DD-30A1-ABF6-54597AD6C277]@0xff ffff7f9ffbb000

dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOGraphicsFamily(2.3.6)[38E388A5-92D6-3388-B799-F2498E582287]@0 xffffff7f9ff78000

dependency: com.apple.nvidia.classic.NVDAResmanTesla(8.1.8)[0A1B6F41-168D-307A-BABD-162F3B3 C2786]@0xffffff7f9ffcb000

com.apple.nvidia.classic.NVDANV50HalTesla(8.1.8)[3666E0FC-87C7-3329-BD8C-2F1ADE D100A4]@0xffffff7fa0245000->0xffffff7fa04f1fff

dependency: com.apple.nvidia.classic.NVDAResmanTesla(8.1.8)[0A1B6F41-168D-307A-BABD-162F3B3 C2786]@0xffffff7f9ffcb000

dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOPCIFamily(2.8)[447B4896-16FF-3616-95A2-1C516B2A1498]@0xffffff 7f9fcba000

BSD process name corresponding to current thread: WindowServer

Mac OS version:

13A603

Kernel version:

Darwin Kernel Version 13.0.0: Thu Sep 19 22:22:27 PDT 2013; root:xnu-2422.1.72~6/RELEASE_X86_64

Kernel UUID: 1D9369E3-D0A5-31B6-8D16-BFFBBB390393

Kernel slide: 0x000000001f400000

Kernel text base: 0xffffff801f600000

System model name: MacBookPro6,2 (Mac-F22586C8)

System uptime in nanoseconds: 3969403748229

last loaded kext at 87123221583: com.apple.filesystems.msdosfs 1.9 (addr 0xffffff7fa0517000, size 65536)

last unloaded kext at 265767993068: com.apple.driver.AppleUSBUHCI 650.4.0 (addr 0xffffff7fa080b000, size 65536)

loaded kexts:

com.squirrels.driver.AirParrotSpeakers 1.7

com.apple.filesystems.msdosfs 1.9

com.apple.driver.AppleHWSensor 1.9.5d0

com.apple.driver.AGPM 100.14.11

com.apple.filesystems.autofs 3.0

com.apple.driver.AppleMikeyHIDDriver 124

com.apple.driver.AppleUpstreamUserClient 3.5.13

com.apple.GeForceTesla 8.1.8

com.apple.driver.AppleIntelHDGraphics 8.1.8

com.apple.driver.AppleHDA 2.5.2fc2

com.apple.driver.AppleMikeyDriver 2.5.2fc2

com.apple.iokit.BroadcomBluetoothHostControllerUSBTransport 4.2.0f6

com.apple.driver.AudioAUUC 1.60

com.apple.driver.AppleMuxControl 3.4.12

com.apple.driver.AppleLPC 1.7.0

com.apple.driver.ACPI_SMC_PlatformPlugin 1.0.0

com.apple.driver.AppleMCCSControl 1.1.12

com.apple.driver.AppleIntelHDGraphicsFB 8.1.8

com.apple.driver.SMCMotionSensor 3.0.4d1

com.apple.driver.AppleSMCPDRC 1.0.0

com.apple.driver.AppleSMCLMU 2.0.4d1

com.apple.iokit.IOUserEthernet 1.0.0d1

com.apple.iokit.IOBluetoothSerialManager 4.2.0f6

com.apple.Dont_Steal_Mac_OS_X 7.0.0

com.apple.driver.AppleHWAccess 1

com.apple.driver.AppleUSBTCButtons 240.2

com.apple.driver.AppleUSBTCKeyboard 240.2

com.apple.driver.AppleIRController 325.7

com.apple.AppleFSCompression.AppleFSCompressionTypeDataless 1.0.0d1

com.apple.AppleFSCompression.AppleFSCompressionTypeZlib 1.0.0d1

com.apple.BootCache 35

com.apple.driver.AppleUSBCardReader 3.3.5

com.apple.iokit.SCSITaskUserClient 3.6.0

com.apple.driver.XsanFilter 404

com.apple.iokit.IOAHCIBlockStorage 2.4.0

com.apple.driver.AppleFWOHCI 4.9.9

com.apple.driver.AirPort.Brcm4331 700.20.22

com.apple.driver.AppleAHCIPort 2.9.5

com.apple.driver.AppleUSBHub 650.4.4

com.apple.iokit.AppleBCM5701Ethernet 3.6.9b9

com.apple.driver.AppleUSBEHCI 650.4.1

com.apple.driver.AppleSmartBatteryManager 161.0.0

com.apple.driver.AppleACPIButtons 2.0

com.apple.driver.AppleRTC 2.0

com.apple.driver.AppleHPET 1.8

com.apple.driver.AppleSMBIOS 2.0

com.apple.driver.AppleACPIEC 2.0

com.apple.driver.AppleAPIC 1.7

com.apple.driver.AppleIntelCPUPowerManagementClient 216.0.0

com.apple.nke.applicationfirewall 153

com.apple.security.quarantine 3

com.apple.driver.AppleIntelCPUPowerManagement 216.0.0

com.apple.AppleGraphicsDeviceControl 3.4.12

com.apple.kext.triggers 1.0

com.apple.nvidia.classic.NVDANV50HalTesla 8.1.8

com.apple.nvidia.classic.NVDAResmanTesla 8.1.8

com.apple.driver.DspFuncLib 2.5.2fc2

com.apple.vecLib.kext 1.0.0

com.apple.iokit.IOBluetoothHostControllerUSBTransport 4.2.0f6

com.apple.driver.AppleBacklightExpert 1.0.4

com.apple.iokit.IONDRVSupport 2.3.6

com.apple.driver.AppleGraphicsControl 3.4.12

com.apple.driver.IOPlatformPluginLegacy 1.0.0

com.apple.driver.AppleSMBusController 1.0.11d1

com.apple.driver.AppleSMBusPCI 1.0.12d1

com.apple.driver.IOPlatformPluginFamily 5.5.1d27

com.apple.driver.AppleHDAController 2.5.2fc2

com.apple.iokit.IOHDAFamily 2.5.2fc2

com.apple.iokit.IOFireWireIP 2.2.5

com.apple.iokit.IOSurface 91

com.apple.iokit.IOGraphicsFamily 2.3.6

com.apple.iokit.IOSerialFamily 10.0.7

com.apple.iokit.IOBluetoothFamily 4.2.0f6

com.apple.driver.AppleSMC 3.1.6d1

com.apple.iokit.IOAudioFamily 1.9.4fc11

com.apple.kext.OSvKernDSPLib 1.14

com.apple.driver.AppleUSBMultitouch 240.6

com.apple.iokit.IOUSBHIDDriver 650.4.4

com.apple.iokit.IOSCSIBlockCommandsDevice 3.6.0

com.apple.iokit.IOUSBMassStorageClass 3.6.0

com.apple.driver.AppleUSBMergeNub 650.4.0

com.apple.driver.AppleUSBComposite 650.4.0

com.apple.iokit.IOSCSIMultimediaCommandsDevice 3.6.0

com.apple.iokit.IOBDStorageFamily 1.7

com.apple.iokit.IODVDStorageFamily 1.7.1

com.apple.iokit.IOCDStorageFamily 1.7.1

com.apple.iokit.IOAHCISerialATAPI 2.6.0

com.apple.iokit.IOSCSIArchitectureModelFamily 3.6.0

com.apple.iokit.IOFireWireFamily 4.5.5

com.apple.iokit.IO80211Family 600.34

com.apple.iokit.IOAHCIFamily 2.6.0

com.apple.iokit.IOUSBUserClient 650.4.4

com.apple.iokit.IOEthernetAVBController 1.0.3b3

com.apple.driver.mDNSOffloadUserClient 1.0.1b4

com.apple.iokit.IONetworkingFamily 3.2

com.apple.iokit.IOUSBFamily 650.4.4

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 278.10

com.apple.kext.AppleMatch 1.0.0d1

com.apple.security.TMSafetyNet 7

com.apple.driver.AppleKeyStore 2

com.apple.driver.DiskImages 371.1

com.apple.iokit.IOStorageFamily 1.9

com.apple.iokit.IOReportFamily 21

com.apple.driver.AppleFDEKeyStore 28.30

com.apple.driver.AppleACPIPlatform 2.0

com.apple.iokit.IOPCIFamily 2.8

com.apple.iokit.IOACPIFamily 1.4

com.apple.kec.corecrypto 1.0

com.apple.kec.pthread 1

Model: MacBookPro6,2, BootROM MBP61.0057.B0F, 2 processors, Intel Core i7, 2.66 GHz, 4 GB, SMC 1.58f17

Graphics: Intel HD Graphics, Intel HD Graphics, Built-In, 288 MB

Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M, NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M, PCIe, 512 MB

Memory Module: BANK 0/DIMM0, 2 GB, DDR3, 1067 MHz, 0x802C, 0x31364A53463235363634485A2D3147314631

Memory Module: BANK 1/DIMM0, 2 GB, DDR3, 1067 MHz, 0x802C, 0x31364A53463235363634485A2D3147314631

AirPort: spairport_wireless_card_type_airport_extreme (0x14E4, 0x93), Broadcom BCM43xx 1.0 (5.106.98.100.22)

Bluetooth: Version 4.2.0f6 12982, 3 services, 15 devices, 1 incoming serial ports

Network Service: Wi-Fi, AirPort, en1

Serial ATA Device: Hitachi HTS545050B9SA02, 500,11 GB

Serial ATA Device: MATSHITADVD-R UJ-898

USB Device: Hub

USB Device: Apple Internal Keyboard / Trackpad

USB Device: BRCM2070 Hub

USB Device: Bluetooth USB Host Controller

USB Device: Internal Memory Card Reader

USB Device: Hub

USB Device: IR Receiver

USB Device: Built-in iSight

Thunderbolt Bus:

OS X Mavericks (10.9.1)

Posted on Jan 7, 2014 7:01 AM

190 replies

Dec 21, 2014 8:16 AM in response to antoniojlozano

Resolved! Just letting you know what worked for me.

I used the gfxCardStatus app v2.1 as suggested earlier in the thread and I no longer have sudden restarts/kernel panics.

http://gfx.io

I have a Macbook Pro 15" mid 2010 with Mavericks and was experiencing kernel panics about once a day. With the gfxCardStatus app installed and set to 'Integrated Only' I've had no kernel panics for over a week. I hope it continues to work!

domtak

Level 1

8 points

Dec 22, 2014 7:26 AM in response to antoniojlozano

As super user (sudo su -) go to /System/Library/Extensions

Move the files/directories named NV*.kext and GeForce*.kext to a new backup directory.

Reboot the system.

I advise NOT to perform this. I've just knackered my computer trying it. Now my graphics are messed up entirely (looks like it's disabled the NVIDIA card (slow refresh on 2nd monitor). I tried to move the files back but it hasn't fixed the issue.

Personally, I really annoyed with Apple as this has only really become apparent with my recent upgrade to Yosemite and way beyond the 3 year extended program. If the machine is / has been at fault since day one then they should offer a fix free of charge. Considering moving back to Mountain Lion where I didn't notice the issue.

Dec 23, 2014 1:16 AM in response to domtak

i'm sorry to heard that, but in my case, i can restore this files with no problem, and my old 2010 MBP never produce GPU panics since i remove(backup) the mentioned files about nvidia and Geforce, ok, ,i haven't got nvidia, only intel, but this bad is less than random reboots, sure....

In other words, i haven't got second monitor, only my laptop, i don't know the issues in the second monitor, but i prefer one stable laptop with no second monitor.

Sincerelly.

P.D.: I haver mavericks.

jarredtn

Level 1

0 points

Jan 8, 2015 7:59 AM in response to cfbbaer

I just took my Mid 2010 with the same issue in to the Genius bar, and as of Jan 5th 2015, they agreed to replace the logic board at their expense. Call Apple Support, setup an appointment with the bar, and ask nicely. Point out that Apple had a recall period, but you didn't know about it until well after the recall period expired.

Jan 8, 2015 10:23 AM in response to benoler

Thank you! I tried your solution and it seems to work for me now. I've tried several actions that provoked panics since I upgraded to yosemite (playing certain games, opening certain applications, etc) and everything works like a charm. All my panic logs are related to read/write issues. I'm still wondering if I might get gpu panic for any other reasons, but system looks stable by now.

Jan 14, 2015 4:37 PM in response to antoniojlozano

Hi Antonio,

I just want to confirm if after removing the files you didn't have any GPU panics again...

I understand you did it about a month ago...?

Have you updated to Yosemite by now?

Thanks in advance for your answers!

Jan 15, 2015 11:29 AM in response to _Esteban_

I need my laptop for work, and now i have no time to upgrade to yosemite.

Then i am on mavericks and the only issue i have notice is when laptop is complete discharged, in snooze mode, i need to reboot because the screen is inintelegible.

i hope you understand me, and sorry for my bad english.

When i have time, probably try to upgrade to yosemite and delete/move this sames files.

sincerelly.

g01d10x

Level 1

0 points

Jan 18, 2015 9:33 AM in response to benoler

Greetings benoler and all,

I have just uncovered the same situation with my beloved MBP mid 2010. I have had this machine and it has worked long and hard for me in various efforts from iPhone/iPad development to professional use at work, and play at home.

Recently I've rekindled an old hobby of RC modelling, which has led me to do some RC simulation using X-Plane, which is a fantastic sim and is brilliant at the aerodynamics and modelling of aircraft and helicopters. Unfortunately this means that the GPU is being utilized to it's max to crank out 60fps and facilitate the simulation in all its glory !! Since doing the upgrade to Yosemite (I admit I'm an early adopter) it seems now that this combination of GPU and OS and hard workouts is leading to a kernel panic after about 5 minutes of use once I start the graphics intensive app and the fan kicks on. I've had this computer as a daily worker since I got it in 2010 and over the last 8 months have had a few dozen crashes prior to the Yosemite upgrade.

The crashes were related to normal operations, everything from browsing in Safari (it was usually the opening of a new window after Yosemite that would do it), and even simple stuff like using MS Word for various 50 page documents.

Anyhow, last night I tried your recommended fix, thanks very much. Unfortunately it doesn't make a difference for me and it still seems that the problem still exists and hasn't been affected 😟

If anyone else has had ideas as to how to fix this, please do refresh the posts. I'm planning on getting on the phone to Apple to see what they can do for me, as I've been an Apple customer since I was about 7 years old, and have managed to convince literally dozens of my friends and family to convert over to the white side as well.

Cheers all,

g01d10x

Jan 30, 2015 5:20 AM in response to cfbbaer

Hi all,

It seems that I have the same issue with my MacBook Po 15 mid 2010.

I have tried this explained by someone on this thread

what fixed the issue of "recurring GPU panics at random times" for me was to alter the Configuration.plist file located in "/System/Library/Frameworks/ApplicationServices.framework/Frameworks/CoreGraphi cs.framework/Resources/".

Just copy that file to the Desktop and edit it with XCode.

Where it sais "ForceSessionDrawsVirtualFramebuffer" change "NO" to "YES"

-> This setting will force the GPU to write data only to the main memory instead of using the VRAM.

Note: i assume this fix only works for GPU panics caused by read access failure (see what your panic dump says).

Note: do not use these settings if you're low on memory.

I feel the panics have slowed down but still happening. I have installed gfxcardstatus, when it stays on I (integrated) so running on Intel GPU no problem. I can't get it to stay because it switches to D when I open some apps like Word or iPhoto...and then panic happens again.

Someone was mentioning installing an earlier version of this program but the link provided does not seem to work for me, anyone has an idea on how to download an earlier version that would allow me to stay on integrated all the time?

Cheers and thanks all for all the info provided here, very helpful!

domtak

Level 1

8 points

Jan 31, 2015 5:17 AM in response to jarredtn

Thanks for your post. It convinced me that all is not lost and so I did the same. I explained that this issue was only noticeable after I upgraded to Yosemite and prior to that I didn't know my Mac had the problem or of the recall program. They agreed to repair and replace the logic board for free. Nice one Apple, huge respect.

To everyone else, give it a try?

Jan 31, 2015 7:27 AM in response to domtak

Same as domtak.

I received my MBP (mid 2010) in Dec2010. I had been suffering from panics for several months. I arranged a Genius Bar reservation (Madrid) and took it there two weeks ago. After they run the hardware test it was clear that this computer was affected by the GPU problem. They explained me that the quality program to change it for free had finished in Dec 2014 in my case (4 years from purchase). But the Genius talked to the store manager and got an approval.

They changed the logic board with no cost in less than a week. They explained me it was an exception, because it was only one month "overdue".

I must say the attention was very good and they were very polite at all time. And so was I explaining that I hadn´t received any information from Apple that my computer could be part of a quality program, even though the serial number is registered with my email from the date of purchase, and that´s why I didn't know about the program and its deadline.

I would advice anyone in the same situation to make a reservation in a Genius Bar and give it a try. And remember to be nice.

Good to know that Apple also uses its insane cash box to keep clients satisfied and maintain loyalty.

Regards to all.

imseeker

Level 1

0 points

Feb 1, 2015 2:58 PM in response to andyappel

Is there any way to run the VST test yourself, or do you have to take it into Apple?

I saw your alternative, but was wondering with all these people having the same issue, that VST couldn't be found and used somehow.

Feb 14, 2015 8:10 AM in response to cfbbaer

Kind, but, not so kind!

I Bought my computer just a moth after it was launched. A year after I bought it The HDD was useless but it was still on warranty so they replaced it for free. Now I have struggled with the gpu crash since Mavericks. I upgraded to Yosemite expecting some improvement bit it just got worse.

I went to the genius bar and they simply and kinda politely denied ANY possibility of getting a free repair; even though I mentioned this precise thread. To get it fixed required just €550. JUST THAT ? People who bought the 2011 model are already organising a class action.

Musebean

Level 1

15 points

Feb 14, 2015 3:06 PM in response to joe pelline

SUCCESS: I updated to Yosemite a few weeks ago on my mid-2010 MBP. Same thing. 4-5 GPU kernel panics in a day. I downloaded GfxCardStatus app v 2.1, chose "Integrated Only" and voila, no more GPU kernel panics. The MPB now uses the Intel Graphics GPU exclusively and not the flawed one. Thanks to BOBRZ who posted about it on page 1 of this thread.

Added bonus: Safari and Firefox are now opening quickly and Safari is finally working correctly. I'm also not getting the occasional system slowdown I was getting for no reason I could explain.

I'm a bit miffed that I didn't receive some kind of recall notice from Apple about the free fix when it was happening. It would have been a nice courtesy. I wasn't aware as somehow my MB made it through to Yosemite with only a few panics a year that I thought were just anomalies.

Feb 14, 2015 4:21 PM in response to Musebean

I ended up going back to Apple and having them replace the logic board $300. Works like a champ now. I tried using GfxCardStatus first but my success was not 100%. Now I have Zero issues but it cost me $300.

-andy

GPU Panic - OSX 10.9 Mavericks - Macbook PRO 6,2