kp on startup
on my g4 mirror door running 10.3.9 I'm getting kernel panic on startup. Where to from here?
PowerMac, Mac OS X (10.3.x)
Hello deager711,
It seems you are experiencing kernel panics on your Mac. The following article provides troubleshooting guidance for this issue:
OS X: About kernel panics - Apple Support
For OS X Lion and earlier, follow these steps:
- Press and hold the Power button for several seconds to turn off your Mac.
- Turn on your Mac.
- As soon as your Mac starts up, hold down the Shift key to start up with a Safe Boot into Safe Mode. Note: If you are using a third-party external keyboard and cannot start with a Safe Boot, try using an Apple keyboard instead.
- If your Mac has another kernel panic starting up, or while in Safe Mode, go to the "Troubleshooting a recurring kernel panic" section below.
- If your Mac starts up without a kernel panic after a Safe Boot, restart by choosing Apple menu () > Restart…, then let it start up normally.
Important: If the Mac has another kernel panic within a few weeks, refer to the "Troubleshooting a recurring kernel panic" section below.
Note: If the hardware and software on the Mac checks out as OK, yet recurring kernel panics still occur, it is possible that something on the network is sending the Mac malformed network packets. In these situations, check the devices on the network. Make sure the router's firmware is up-to-date, and that the router is functioning. Refer to the router's manufacturer for service and support.
Thank you for contributing to Apple Support Communities.
Cheers,
Bobby_D