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Lack of CPU
Hey!
I have a Macbook Pro 2,33 3GB Ram with external FW800 harddrive. The Playback engine set to 512 and everything set for max performance. But WHY do I get the popup that the system lacks of CPU and "change the HW playback engine" blablabla all the time. I dont use very much plugins. Just 3-4 of them!! And the CPU-meters dont even reach half... This cannot be right! |
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Re: Lack of CPU
Many things can cause a CPU spike that might trigger such an error (e.g background tasks like Airport/Bluetooth, Energy Saver etc). I suggest you start with the optimization tips in the troubleshooting thread,
General Troubleshooting If you're still having problems, post back with a full system spec and details as to what steps you've tried. help us help you http://www.myspace.com/philogg |
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Re: Lack of CPU
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My system is: Macbook Pro 2,33 3gb RAM with internal 160gb EsataII hd MacOSX journaled formatted approx 2 yrs old. PT LE 7.3.1 installed on internal HD with all the plugins. External 500gb Firewire 800 MacOSX journaled connected with FW800 cable. All sessions and recordings done on the external HD. Mbox 2 audio interface connected with usb2.0 cable. Everything is running on OSX 10.4.9. I had a newer Macbook 2,16 3gb ram before with no CPU errors... |
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Re: Lack of CPU
It maybe the FW800, have you tried using FW400, obviously the standard MB doesn't have 800.
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Re: Lack of CPU
Have you tried the other USB port for your MBox2? Sometimes the laptops are picky about what USB port you're using.
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Re: Lack of CPU
I have tried with FW400 and also changed between USB ports...
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The constant error numer is -6101 // Mattias |
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If that is unsuccessful, try disconnecting the FW800 drive and test again. If that is unsuccessful, try removing all plug-ins from your plug-ins folder, trash preferences and test again. If that's unsuccessful, let us know and we'll dig a little further. |
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