Posts Tagged ‘intel-based

Learn about the startup key combinations you can use with Intel-based Macs.

Retail copies of Mac OS X Server v10.4 (for PowerPC-based Macs) and Mac OS X Server v10.4.7 Universal (for PowerPC-based and Intel-based Macs) can be used to upgrade Mac OS X v10.4.x client installations to server installations. The process is a “Meta-package” upgrade and is described in this article.

If you attempt to install Microsoft Windows XP SP3 on an Intel-based Mac (Mac Pro, Mac Mini, MacBook, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, or iMac) that is running Windows XP SP2 via Boot Camp, an “Out of disk space” alert may appear even when there may be adequate disk space to install the update.

Learn how to locate, download, and apply a firmware update to an Intel-based Macintosh computer. Firmware updates can be found at Apple Downloads or by choosing Software Update from the Apple menu.

Learn how to locate, download, and apply a firmware update to an Intel-based Macintosh computer. Firmware updates can be found at Apple Downloads or by choosing Software Update from the Apple menu.

In February 2006, Apple introduced the Intel-based Mac mini (Early 2006). This model and later models of Mac mini use a different power adapter than models of Mac mini released before 2006. The two power adapters are not interchangeable, and should only be used with the model of Mac mini they shipped with

In February 2006, Apple introduced the Intel-based Mac mini (Early 2006). This model and later models of Mac mini use a different power adapter than models of Mac mini released before 2006. The two power adapters are not interchangeable, and should only be used with the model of Mac mini they shipped with. Read on to learn how to identify which power adapter to use with each Mac mini computer.

The System Management Controller (SMC) is responsible for many low-level functions on Intel-based Macs. These functions include: Responding to presses of the power button Responding to display lid opening and closing on portable Macs Battery management Thermal management The SMS (Sudden Motion Sensor) Ambient light sensing Keyboard backlighting Status Indicator Light (SIL) management Battery status indicator lights Selecting an external (instead of internal) video source for some iMac displays It is possible that the SMC could encounter a problem that may cause unusual system behavior typically related to the symptoms described below. In some cases, resetting the SMC may be the only correct method to resolve the issue, however, an SMC reset should only be attempted after all other standard troubleshooting has been performed.

As anticipated, Google has finally released an official beta version of its Chrome browser for Mac. The initial beta version, termed Build 4.0.249.30, requires Mac OS X Leopard or Snow Leopard, and is only compatible with Intel-based Macs. …


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