how do i read a panic report??

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I am not a tech savvy apple user and my old 24 inch iMac (early 2008) keeps crashing can anyone read the following report and elaborate to what the problem might be or offer and solutions. Thank you for your help...Anonymous UUID: C418F56F-1B3B-6129-4F94-0AE1C073E18CTue May 10 17:39:31 2016*** Panic Report ***Machine-check capabilities: 0x0000000000000806 family: 6 model: 23 stepping: 6 microcode: 1551 signature: 0x10676 Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU     E8235  @ 2.80GHz 6 error-reporting banksProcessor 1: IA32_MCG_STATUS: 0x0000000000000005 IA32_MC0_STATUS(0x401): 0xb200004000000800 IA32_MC5_STATUS(0x415): 0xb200121020080400panic(cpu 1 caller 0xffffff8007bceeca): "Machine Check at 0xffffff7f89c14103, registers:
" "CR0: 0x000000008001003b, CR2: 0x00000001063d4000, CR3: 0x000000000abda000, CR4: 0x0000000000002660
" "RAX: 0x0000000000000010, RBX: 0xffffff8012d3a800, RCX: 0x0000000000000001, RDX: 0xffffff7f89c31e20
" "RSP: 0xffffff90bd61bd40, RBP: 0xffffff90bd61bd70, RSI: 0x0000000000000002, RDI: 0xffffff7f89c28b90
" "R8: 0xffffff8012d39c00, R9: 0xffffff7f89c29110, R10: 0x000000d5d8aa5456, R11: 0x00000000e0000000
" "R12: 0xffffff80126e4f80, R13: 0x0000000000000000, R14: 0x0000000000000290, R15: 0x0000000000000002
" "RFL: 0x0000000000000046, RIP: 0xffffff7f89c14103, CS:  0x0000000000000008, SS:  0x0000000000000000
" "Error code: 0x0000000000000000
"@/Library/Caches/com.apple.xbs/Sources/xnu/xnu-3248.40.184 /osfmk/i386/trap_native.c:168Backtrace (CPU 1), Frame : Return Address0xffffff807ad75e90 : 0xffffff8007adab12 0xffffff807ad75f10 : 0xffffff8007bceeca 0xffffff807ad76070 : 0xffffff8007becb0f 0xffffff90bd61bd70 : 0xffffff7f89c0d33a 0xffffff90bd61be60 : 0xffffff7f89c0c690 0xffffff90bd61bf20 : 0xffffff8007bd0169 0xffffff90bd61bf40 : 0xffffff8007af22bd 0xffffff90bd61bf90 : 0xffffff8007af27b0 0xffffff90bd61bfb0 : 0xffffff8007bc8e27       Kernel Extensions in backtrace: com.apple.driver.AppleIntelCPUPowerManagement(218.0)[21E4FDDE-336B-3665-824B-A7 2C9DB45F31]@0xffffff7f89c0a000-&gt;0xffffff7f89c34fffBSD process name corresponding to current thread: kernel_taskMac OS version:15E65Kernel version:Darwin Kernel Version 15.4.0: Fri Feb 26 22:08:05 PST 2016; root:xnu-3248.40.184~3/RELEASE_X86_64Kernel UUID: 4E7B4496-0B81-34E9-97AF-F316103B0839Kernel slide: 0x0000000007800000Kernel text base: 0xffffff8007a00000__HIB  text base: 0xffffff8007900000System model name: iMac8,1 (Mac-F227BEC8)System uptime in nanoseconds: 927042915798last loaded kext at 504667943574: com.apple.filesystems.msdosfs            1.10 (addr 0xffffff7f8a423000, size 69632)last unloaded kext at 369496637862: com.apple.filesystems.msdosfs        1.10 (addr 0xffffff7f8a415000, size 61440)loaded kexts:com.apple.filesystems.msdosfs         1.10com.apple.filesystems.exfat  1.4com.apple.driver.AudioAUUC 1.70com.apple.filesystems.autofs            3.0com.apple.iokit.IOBluetoothSerialManager  4.4.4f4com.apple.driver.AppleOSXWatchdog           1com.apple.driver.AppleHWSensor     1.9.5d0com.apple.driver.AppleHDA   274.7com.apple.iokit.BroadcomBluetoothHostControllerUSBTransport   4.4.4f4com.apple.driver.ACPI_SMC_PlatformPlugin 1.0.0com.apple.driver.AppleLPC     3.1com.apple.driver.pmtelemetry          1com.apple.iokit.IOUserEthernet         1.0.1com.apple.Dont_Steal_Mac_OS_X    7.0.0com.apple.driver.AppleHV      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1.0.5com.apple.driver.AppleCredentialManager   1.0com.apple.driver.DiskImages 417.2com.apple.iokit.IOStorageFamily       2.1com.apple.iokit.IOReportFamily        31com.apple.driver.AppleFDEKeyStore  28.30com.apple.driver.AppleACPIPlatform 4.0com.apple.iokit.IOPCIFamily  2.9com.apple.iokit.IOACPIFamily            1.4com.apple.kec.Libm    1com.apple.kec.pthread           1com.apple.kec.corecrypto       1.0Model: iMac8,1, BootROM IM81.00C1.B00, 2 processors, Intel Core 2 Duo, 2.8 GHz, 4 GB, SMC 1.30f1Graphics: ATI Radeon HD 2600 Pro, ATI Radeon HD 2600 Pro, PCIe, 256 MBMemory Module: BANK 0/DIMM0, 2 GB, DDR2 SDRAM, 667 MHz, 0x7F7F7F7F7F9B0000, -Memory Module: BANK 1/DIMM1, 2 GB, DDR2 SDRAM, 667 MHz, 0x7FA8000000000000, -AirPort: spairport_wireless_card_type_airport_extreme (0x14E4, 0x8C), Broadcom BCM43xx 1.0 (5.10.131.36.16)Bluetooth: Version 4.4.4f4 17685, 3 services, 27 devices, 1 incoming serial portsNetwork Service: Ethernet, Ethernet, en0Serial ATA Device: WDC WD3200AAJS-40VWA1, 320.07 GBParallel ATA Device: OPTIARC DVD RW AD-5630AUSB Device: USB BusUSB Device: USB BusUSB Device: BRCM2046 HubUSB Device: Bluetooth USB Host ControllerUSB Device: USB BusUSB Device: USB BusUSB Device: IR ReceiverUSB Device: USB BusUSB Device: USB 2.0 BusUSB Device: Built-in iSightUSB Device: USB2.0 HubUSB Device: Microsoft¬Æ 2.4GHz Transceiver v8.0USB Device: My Passport 0827USB Device: USB 2.0 BusUSB Device: Keyboard HubUSB Device: Apple KeyboardUSB Device: USB2.0 HubUSB Device: External HDDUSB Device: Ext HDD 1021Thunderbolt Bus:

K Shaffer · Answer

The kernel panic and resulting messages may be caused by either hardwareor software issues; some users of those iMac models may also experience afew graphic card problems that would generate display effects and reports.One of the causes of a kernel panic, may be due to the use of incorrect specor lower quality memory chips, as the effect can happen at some time after anupgrade where RAM chip capacity had been increased. Not all similar specmemory chips are equal and some fail after awhile when of lesser quality.About kernel panics: each topic link below covers the subject, in different ways.These can help understand, and troubleshoot, the cause of kernel panics.• Resolving Kernel Panics - the X Lab:http://www.thexlab.com/faqs/kernelpanics.html• Technical Note TN2063: Understanding and Debugging Kernel Panics:https://developer.apple.com/library/mac/technotes/tn2063/_index.html{This technote ^ addresses kernel panics: what theyare &amp; how to debug the code that caused the panic.}About memory,  total RAM capacities, specs, in iMac (24-inch early 2008)Maximum Memory    6.0 GB (Actual) 4.0 GB (Apple)Memory Slots    2 - 200-pin PC2-6400 (800MHz) DDR2 SO-DIMM{The 6 GB total is achieved by use of one 4 - GB chip and one 2 - GB chip}Crucial &amp; OWC Macsales are two recommended reputable sources of RAM.• Try safe mode if your Mac doesn&#x27;t finish starting up - Apple Supportthis may be helpful to start in a reduced system and to test the computerHopefully you can have a good discussion with your iMac, perhaps during aSafe boot interval, and try to sort its issues out. I talk to my older ones a bityet seldom ever raise my voice or scold them.In any event...Good luck &amp; happy computing! 🙂

K Shaffer · Answer

PS:If you mis-identified your 24-inch iMac as an Early-2008 model, when it reallywas a Mid-2007 -- the memory chips as indicated in your panic report wouldbe correct at 667MHz, while the later model uses 800MHz chip memory...• iMac (24-inch Mid-2007) uses:Maximum Memory    6.0 GB (Actual) 4.0 GB (Apple)Memory Slots    2 - 200-pin PC2-5300 (667MHz) DDR2 SO-DIMMThese details won&#x27;t necessarily affect how to read and decipher the Panics.Thought I should get back to you, on this because I happened to re-read yourreport and noted the discrepancy in the RAM speed; relating to build model.{A friend had one of these (2008, Early) and it had issues that the &#x27;geek guys&#x27;couldn&#x27;t fix; sadly there was no Apple store &amp; they sold her in-store warranty.}Make an appointment at an Apple Retail Store Genius BarFind an Apple Authorized Service ProviderYour computer is probably too old for a Genius to want to check it, see an AASP.Not sure what a diagnostic test would cost at an Authorized Apple Service Providerthough it may be worth some attempt to see if something simple is causing the issue.So, if your iMac really is a 2008 model, the memory chips are a question at 667Mhz.Good luck in this matter! 🙂

Linc Davis · Answer

The aftermarket memory that&#x27;s installed doesn&#x27;t meet the specifications for your model (800 MHz SDRAM.) Please reinstall the original memory, or install new memory of the right type.Any reputable RAM vendor will have a web form in which you can select the Mac model and be directed to the compatible parts.