[Solved] AMD Dual Core Timing Issue AKA Mouse Bug - Page 44

Adrian · #**431** 07-12-2008, 09:39 PM

I've had this for a while and couldn't find any info before. I'm happy to know that it's not an exotic problem on my machine, though. ^^

I was noticing two errors I get in the console quite often:
> mDNSResponder[16]: mDNSPlatformRawTime: last_mach_absolute_time 409FDBDC0000333D
> mDNSResponder[16]: mDNSPlatformRawTime: this_mach_absolute_time 40987CA10000333D

Checking the source I gathered that somehow the timers of the cores get out of sync and in whichever core the mDNSResponder thread is executing it gets a different time. In some cases this seems to crash the gettimeofday function which probably relies on those timers. Sometimes the crash only affects applications that can easily be restarted but sometimes a system process crashes which either gets restarted (resulting in the lag - i usually notice crashrepoter hogging cpu when that happens) or result in errors like the -10810 one.

In my case it doesn't happen that often but rather regularly, about once a day. I don't think Photoshop is a trigger for it in my case. In "light" cases I notice that Firefox and Transmission are the most affected and sometimes I get "bad" cases when almost all apps begin to crash. Usually, if I just let it sit for a while the situation calms down again.

I tried to tweak my memory timings with no success.

snyder9 · #**432** 07-12-2008, 10:08 PM

Unfortunately, the mouse bug has returned - though this one took much longer than usual (some 32 hrs.)

cpus=1, here I come.

naquaada · #**433** 07-12-2008, 10:20 PM

@ Adrian: Have you activated time syncronisation by internet?

Adrian · #**434** 07-12-2008, 10:42 PM

@naquaada
I had it disabled but activated it recently. Though if I'm not mistaken that didn't change anything...

mcboobalot · #**435** 07-14-2008, 01:59 AM

I will help out with this in any way I can (test my machine, etc). I have problems with this all the time.

I used to get a ton of restarts. Then I upgraded my intellimouse software and that went away. Now I get a ton of program crashing, especially in waves like Adrian mentioned, and I also suffer from the occasional 10810 (every two days or so). I'm NForce570.

pmcnano · #**436** 07-14-2008, 08:31 PM

well i can report that theres no dual core issues in tiger, no crashes no anything. The only thing i had some random kernel panics, im trying to figure out why, i think it was a lan card, i just deactive it, ill report later. Also, i cant find 10.4.11 kernel, what pisses me off mostly is that i had it! but i deleted it and now its nowhere! lol

=)

naquaada · #**437** 07-17-2008, 08:28 PM

I got the first time ever this -10810 bug. The only program could have caused it must be the VLC player. I listenend to an mp3 and suddenly the sound stopped. After this the VLC player quits, but without an 'VLC Player quits unexpectedly' message. After this I couldn't start any program getting the -18010 error. I pressed Ctrl+F12 to get the reboot menu, but the screen went grey for a short time and the desktop was back again. It seemed to be like a fast logout/login procedure, without entering a password. After this all programs worked fine again, no problems.

naquaada · #**438** 07-20-2008, 01:52 PM

For guys who have problems with Firefox 3: Try Flock. The version 2 beta is based on Firefox 3, it even accepts the plugins. Firefox crashed rather often, but I don't think it's because of the Dual-Core bug. Flock seems to be faster and more stable.

Voyn1x · #**439** 07-20-2008, 04:51 PM

Firefox contains a couple of cpuids. If you patch it with Marvins the crashes stop

Taisto · #**440** 07-26-2008, 12:58 AM

Ok, i unfortunately have to join you all here....
My system : Benq p52 laptop with Turion 64X2 TL-52, 667Mhz Ram, Mobility Radeon X1600, SB Chipset.

System works perfectly for about 2-3 hours. After that problems keep showing up.
I experience no restarts or crashes though but :

- Sound is becoming more and more bugged ( flashing sound and noises )
- GUI works strange - slower acceleration, mouse movement are slowed down a little.
- Maybe...not really sure - cooling works little harder.

I guess that`s all of my problems ( fortunately ).
I have added cpus=1 flag - will se what happens now.

Edited :::

I wonder....because i`ve noticed one thing - that`s not my first Leo install, but that`s the first time i have this problem. Earlier i used to leave my pc on for almost whole day, play few hours using Fusion - and it worked like a charm i guess...the only difference was that i installed new PowerManagement.bundle then - and i did not this time cause it didnt bring my bat. indi. anyway. Could it be related in any way ? I have no idea but i`ll install it now as well.