Kernel Panic with Mbox2 USB
 

I keep experiencing an OS kernel panic only when I have my mbox2 (USB) driver installed. It usually happens when the mbox is not plugged in. I'm attaching my crash log that specifically mentions the mbox, and details my hardware and system configuration. Any thoughts or suggestions are appreciated.

panic(cpu 0 caller 0x001A4A55): Unresolved kernel trap (CPU 0, Type 14=page fault), registers:
CR0: 0x8001003b, CR2: 0x00000001, CR3: 0x00fb4000, CR4: 0x000006e0
EAX: 0x03b52200, EBX: 0x045e0b00, ECX: 0x00000001, EDX: 0x06dd1200
CR2: 0x00000001, EBP: 0x2562bb58, ESI: 0x053cc200, EDI: 0x004b0958
EFL: 0x00010202, EIP: 0x03b6e703, CS: 0x00000008, DS: 0x05210010

Backtrace, Format - Frame : Return Address (4 potential args on stack)
0x2562b918 : 0x128d08 (0x3cc0a4 0x2562b93c 0x131de5 0x0)
0x2562b958 : 0x1a4a55 (0x3d24b8 0x0 0xe 0x3d1cdc)
0x2562ba68 : 0x19aeb4 (0x2562ba80 0x3b52200 0x2562ba98 0x17a9b78)
0x2562bb58 : 0x3c77e447 (0x45e0b00 0x0 0x2562bb88 0xee)
0x2562bb78 : 0x3bee5e (0x3f2d000 0x4b0958 0x1 0x19e23a)
0x2562bb98 : 0x3c37a4 (0x3f2d000 0x4b0958 0x2562bbe8 0x3beecd)
0x2562bbc8 : 0x3c3666 (0x53cc200 0x0 0x1 0x0)
0x2562bbe8 : 0x3bee5e (0x53cc200 0x0 0x1 0x1)
0x2562bc08 : 0x3bef2d (0x53cc200 0x0 0x0 0x1)
0x2562bc28 : 0x386eca (0x53cc200 0xffff 0x53cc184 0x3b6b000)
0x2562bc48 : 0x386efd (0x53cc180 0x0 0x1 0x39e64a8)
0x2562bc68 : 0x3bee5e (0x53cc180 0x0 0x1 0x12d97d)
0x2562bc88 : 0x3bef2d (0x53cc180 0x0 0x2562bcd8 0x0)
0x2562bca8 : 0x1879a1 (0x53cc180 0x6e47e38 0x1e 0x2562bcd8)
0x2562bcf8 : 0x12b4d7 (0x39e64a8 0x6e6456c 0x1 0x11cc32)
0x2562bd38 : 0x11f1f0 (0x39e6400 0x2562bdcc 0x24 0x0) Backtrace continues...
Kernel loadable modules in backtrace (with dependencies):
com.digidesign.mbox2.driver(7.3f117)@0x3c778000
dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOUSBFamily(2.7.5)@0x588000
dependency: com.apple.driver.AppleUSBMergeNub(2.7.5)@0x9b7000
dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOAudioFamily(1.6.0b7)@0x7e7000

Kernel version:
Darwin Kernel Version 8.10.1: Wed May 23 16:33:00 PDT 2007; root:xnu-792.22.5~1/RELEASE_I386

Model: MacBookPro2,2, BootROM MBP22.00A5.B01, 2 processors, Intel Core 2 Duo, 2.33 GHz, 2 GB
Graphics: ATI Radeon X1600, ATY,RadeonX1600, PCIe, 256 MB
Memory Module: BANK 0/DIMM0, 1 GB, DDR2 SDRAM, 667 MHz
Memory Module: BANK 1/DIMM1, 1 GB, DDR2 SDRAM, 667 MHz
AirPort: spairport_wireless_card_type_airport_extreme (0x168C, 0x87), 1.1.9.3
Bluetooth: Version 1.9.0f8, 2 service, 1 devices, 1 incoming serial ports
Network Service: Built-in Ethernet, Ethernet, en0
Network Service: AirPort, AirPort, en1
Serial ATA Device: Hitachi HTS541612J9SA00, 111.79 GB
Parallel ATA Device: MAT****ADVD-R UJ-857D
USB Device: Built-in iSight, Micron, Up to 480 Mb/sec, 500 mA
USB Device: Bluetooth USB Host Controller, Apple, Inc., Up to 12 Mb/sec, 500 mA
USB Device: IR Receiver, Apple Computer, Inc., Up to 12 Mb/sec, 500 mA
USB Device: Apple Internal Keyboard / Trackpad, Apple Computer, Up to 12 Mb/sec, 500 mA

Re: Kernel Panic with Mbox2 USB
 

Hi,
Have you resolved this? I keep getting Kernel Panics (5 in as many days) with the same error messages in the log. I've only been using this (brand new) computer for 11 days. I've been advised to unplug all usb devices except the keyboard and keep using the computer to see if it crashes. I've put my logic key back in so that I've got some software to use but not the mbox just yet. I've wiped the operating system after the first 4 KPs and had another one shortly after reloading OSX, Logic and Protool (but nothing else). The mbox 2 mini was connected during the first 4 KPs but I wasn't running Protools or Logic but the Mbox was used to play sound through iTunes and Quicktime. The KPs all seem to happen when closing Safari, the last 2 definitely were. Does that sound familiar? Any advice would be gratefully received.
Best wishes,
Lisa.

Re: Kernel Panic with Mbox2 USB
 

Same problem here. Anybody has a clue?

Re: Kernel Panic with Mbox2 USB
 

Hi there! Glad to see I'm not the only one with this problem either! I keep getting the same probs with my MBP (OSX 10.4.10) and MBox2 setup. It mostly happens when I try to close down certain apps - MSN Messenger, Safari, or Logging Off. Really annoying! Hopefully theres someone out there who'll know more about it and can help resolve the issue. I've resisted the temptation so far to roll back to 10.4.9. I don't see why I should really. Not sure if it would even solve the prob anyway!

Cheers

Re: Kernel Panic with Mbox2 USB
 

I tried to re-install 7.3.1cs3 with no luck. I sent the crash report to Digi Tech Support and I suggest all those who have this problem to do the same.

Re: Kernel Panic with Mbox2 USB
 

hi guys,

I just bought my macbook pro...I have the same thing...:(

any answer??
I'm getting tired loosing my time and my money, wondering why I bought a mac...

Re: Kernel Panic with Mbox2 USB
 

The problem is not because you bought a Mac. The problem is because you bought a Mbox. I've owned an original Mbox, a Mbox2 and a Mbox mini just to be able to run ProTools at home and I've had problems with all of them. At the same time, I work with Logic, Live and various interfaces (including Focusrite and MOTU) and never had any of those problems...Rock solid!
Problem is, when we talk about audio editing, there's nothing that touches ProTools. And that's why I still use it (and still hate it) Of course, PT HD is a complete different game. However, a HD rig is not very portable and costs way too much for a home system, at least for me. I've been using Logic 8 since last week and while it's getting better and better, I'm not sure it'll replace ProTools completely.

Re: Kernel Panic with Mbox2 USB
 

Can anyone experiencing this problem please tell us the exact model Mac you're using?

We have a suspicion this is related to specific Mac models, but need more info to be sure....

Re: Kernel Panic with Mbox2 USB
 

my mac is a :

macbook pro 15'' 2.2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
memory 2Go 667 MHz DDR2

using Mac OS X 10.4.10 and Mbox 2 mini

tell me if you need something else...
hope this will be fix soon

Re: Kernel Panic with Mbox2 USB
 

I am having the exact same problems and thoughts about macs...

I am using a Macbook Pro 2.2ghz 15inch 2gb ram OS 10.4.9
Bought it about a month and a half ago.
I am using a Mbox2

ANy help would be great...it is starting to get extremely frustrating