10.6.8 and crashes

[escueto]

I upgraded my Mac Pro to version 10.6.8 and crashes.
I can not change the configuration of my LFG, or my phoenix. When I try to change crashes.

I reinstalled drivers LFG, but crashes, wanting to change the configuration from imput window

My setup is
Mac Pro 2x2, 66 - 1.1
6GB
ATI X1900 Radeom
LFG 4
Phoenix 2XHDSdi

thanks

[escueto]

crash report

thanks

[Mr_P]

Check that the Mac is in 32 bit mode:

By default all new 5,1 2010/2011 MacPros boot in to 64bit mode.
However, Quicktime does not support 64bit mode and many 3rd party drivers used with catalyst are not compatible with 64bit mode. (including Active Silicon)
SOLUTION:
Force the Mac to boot in 32bit mode.
To select the 32-bit kernel for the current startup disk, use the following command in Terminal:

sudo systemsetup -setkernelbootarchitecture i386

This will allow the Mac to boot in to 32bit mode permanently
(an alternative command is available to boot in to 64bit mode)


If this doesnt work:
remove the cards
start with a blank catalyst show with no settings
check it runs correctly

re-install one card - and check again
then
re-install next card - and check again

Dont use old show files when changing versions or OS - always start from a blank catalyst show (ie no settings)

S

[escueto]

Thank you, thank you very much.

The system always starts in 32-bit mode.

I deleted the settings file, and I started with a blank settings. (I have not uninstalled the cards, I thought to do next if this does not work).
I restarted Catalyst with blank settings and then configure it, everything is back to work as before, I can change resolutions and so from the window of inputs. ! And it does not crash!
Well not everything worked (maybe because of the 10.6.8 update) the case is that the keyboard does not work and I can not redo the patch, all parameters are controlled by DMX and are more than 100 devices to patching.

Any ideas.

thanks

[Mr_P]

what was your previous setup? - ie What OS and catalyst version?

duplicate the show folder - (so you have a backup)
can you go back to your previous setup and disable video inputs
quit catalyst
then
open the show with your updated setup - 10.6.8 + m329
if that works - then re-enable video inputs...

S

[escueto]

Ok, the keyboard works.

He forced exit, again delete the settings file and has to start again, reconfigure, etc,etc,etc.

Everything works and no crash.

The only thing is that the system Patch (Richard) eventually there will be restructured, when loaded by DMX 100 fixtures into the patch, is very cumbersome

Thanks again.

[samsc]

this is a very very old mac pro - 1,1

with hdsdi phoenix and LFG inside it-

x1900

you might simply be overloading the computer when you turn things on

[escueto]

Mac Pro 1.1 is very old, and we have to update it, but the economic situation ...

You tell me (Richard) to consider in the future, a more comfortable Patch system for groups of devices, or some form of power patcher 100 fixtures in a comfortable way.
(counting to manage parameters for DMX)

Current control:
Mix - Select + Type + Color --- 1 Fixture only (to Grandma)
Mix Curve ---- 1 Fixture only (to Grandma)
Layer + vol + ColFX + VixFx ---- 1 Fixture only (to Grandma)

Just a suggestion, thanks for everything.

E. Cueto

[vb86]

hi, i have got the same problem using Phoenix 2 HDSDI and BlackMagic HD Extreme at the same time, i change it with Intensity PRO and now everything is OK...

[samsc]

you trying to do hdsdi? or just normal sdi?

how many video inputs you try to do at same time?

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there is a different way to patch large numbers I'm working on -


Mac Pro 1.1 is very old, and we have to update it, but the economic situation ...

You tell me (Richard) to consider in the future, a more comfortable Patch system for groups of devices, or some form of power patcher 100 fixtures in a comfortable way.
(counting to manage parameters for DMX)

Current control:
Mix - Select + Type + Color --- 1 Fixture only (to Grandma)
Mix Curve ---- 1 Fixture only (to Grandma)
Layer + vol + ColFX + VixFx ---- 1 Fixture only (to Grandma)

Just a suggestion, thanks for everything.

E. Cueto

[samsc]

hi, i have got the same problem using Phoenix 2 HDSDI and BlackMagic HD Extreme at the same time, i change it with Intensity PRO and now everything is OK...

what machine you using?
how many video inputs you trying to do at same time?

[vb86]

mac pro 4.1 (2xquad core xeon) quadro 4000 mac os x 10.6.8
i think the problem is in blackmagic (its an old model), because we try another capture cards (lfg 4, intesity pro) and its OK...
phoenix drivers crashes at cat startup, when blackmagic input is on (i try 3 inputs at the same time)
oh, i forget, this problem appeared after one of osx updates (10.6.5 or 10.6.7 I do not remember exactly)

[samsc]

mac pro 4.1 (2xquad core xeon) quadro 4000 mac os x 10.6.8
i think the problem is in blackmagic (its an old model), because we try another capture cards (lfg 4, intesity pro) and its OK...
phoenix drivers crashes at cat startup, when blackmagic input is on (i try 3 inputs at the same time)
oh, i forget, this problem appeared after one of osx updates (10.6.5 or 10.6.7 I do not remember exactly)

Which catalyst software version?

3 hdsdi inputs?

[escueto]

you trying to do hdsdi? or just normal sdi?

how many video inputs you try to do at same time?

-

there is a different way to patch large numbers I'm working on -
you trying to do hdsdi? or just normal sdi?

Use 1 entry into HDSDI (TVOne vga to HDSDI)

How Many video inputs you try to do at Same Time?
1 HDSDI) 1920x1080.
4 CV (1 LFG).
The system is now stable (there is some stuttering of the image).

Thanks

[samsc]

What screens you using?
What resolution?
What frame rate for video input? Pal? NTSC? 25 or 30 fps

You are still pushing these old machines doing hdsdi


you trying to do hdsdi? or just normal sdi?

Use 1 entry into HDSDI (TVOne vga to HDSDI)

How Many video inputs you try to do at Same Time?
1 HDSDI) 1920x1080.
4 CV (1 LFG).
The system is now stable (there is some stuttering of the image).

Thanks

[escueto]

What screens you using?: tripeHead 2G
What resolution? 3 X 1280x1024 Out 2 + 1024x768 out 1 control.
What frame rate for video input? Pal? NTSC? 25 or 30 fps: Pal 25fps

Thanks for your interest

E.Cueto

[samsc]

What screens you using?: tripeHead 2G
What resolution? 3 X 1280x1024 Out 2 + 1024x768 out 1 control.
What frame rate for video input? Pal? NTSC? 25 or 30 fps: Pal 25fps

Thanks for your interest

E.Cueto

you can't use two outputs (triple head and another ) with different screen sizes and get non-glitching outputs
they have slightly different refresh rates - the graphics card can't do the right thing
also hdsdi frame rate does not match screen refresh rates.

[escueto]

Thanks Richard.

excuse the error, exit 1 -> 1280X1024 and output 2 -> 3840x1024.

I have made many tests.
Output 1, full screnn off, and so, I get better cooling in the output 2 (triple head).


What do you suggest? with video inputs

Thanks

[samsc]

Thanks Richard.

excuse the error, exit 1 -> 1280X1024 and output 2 -> 3840x1024.

I have made many tests.
Output 1, full screnn off, and so, I get better cooling in the output 2 (triple head).


What do you suggest? with video inputs

Thanks

what you see with your tests?
what tests you do?

[escueto]

Change output resolution ATI X1900:
Switching output 2, 3840x1024 to 3072x768, it manages to avoid the little stuttering of the image (also changing the output 1, 1280x1024 to 1024x768).
We use lower resolutions LFG and Phoenix, but the result is not compensated due to the loss of image quality.

We found that removing the output 1, full scren off, is also able to reduce stuttering.

At the end opt for 3840x1024.
LFG resolution of (384x288)
1920x10280 phoenix.

thanks

[vb86]

Which catalyst software version?

3 hdsdi inputs?
hi, i try different versions of cat 4.2 and 4.4
i use 1 composite from decklink and 2 sdi (not HD) from Phoenix, when cat starts i have got an error massage with: phx_drv 5.43 error (i do not remember exactly), i try to reinstall drivers
the problem still actual when i do not use blackmagic as input in cat, but the card is in macpro, when i pull it from mac everything is ok with phoenix, i change my extreme hd with intensity pro and now it is ok...
p.s.: sorry for my english....