knewsom Posted May 31, 2008 Author Share Posted May 31, 2008 SuperNet, thanks so much dude, that totally worked for shutdown! To fix restart, I used the AppleACPIPlatform.kext file from my previous rebooting install (ver 10.5.2) All is good now. Hopefully this will work for EVERYONE. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/107556-1053-restart-and-shutdown-fixes/page/2/#findComment-765076 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mRusso87 Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 +1 http://cobranail.googlepages.com/poweroff_fix.zip That worked for me to Cheers Mate! Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/107556-1053-restart-and-shutdown-fixes/page/2/#findComment-766110 Share on other sites More sharing options...
xkalibur Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 SuperNet, thanks so much dude, that totally worked for shutdown! To fix restart, I used the AppleACPIPlatform.kext file from my previous rebooting install (ver 10.5.2) All is good now. Hopefully this will work for EVERYONE. I hope you realize that limits your cpu cores to 1 (one of the sledgehammer ways of getting shutdown to work). Is it really worth not having a dual-core machine to have automatic shutdown working? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/107556-1053-restart-and-shutdown-fixes/page/2/#findComment-767035 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperNet33 Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 err WRONG, it only makes it 1 core when you shut down ONLY!I am using both cores now and I see them being used...read the last post of this threadhttp://forum.insanelymac.com/index.php?sho...6404&st=440+1 for SuperNet33 Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/107556-1053-restart-and-shutdown-fixes/page/2/#findComment-767037 Share on other sites More sharing options...
knewsom Posted June 2, 2008 Author Share Posted June 2, 2008 indeed. Only 1 core on shutdown only. HOWEVER, this worked briefly for me, then stopped working again. I tried reinstalling it, no dice. I plan a BIOS update soon, so that might take care of it. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/107556-1053-restart-and-shutdown-fixes/page/2/#findComment-767360 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperNet33 Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 knewsom, yea that sucks your the only one I know that it isn't working for Can u go on aim really quick, some things i need to tell u Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/107556-1053-restart-and-shutdown-fixes/page/2/#findComment-767363 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mRusso87 Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 indeed. Only 1 core on shutdown only. HOWEVER, this worked briefly for me, then stopped working again. I tried reinstalling it, no dice. I plan a BIOS update soon, so that might take care of it. I now have the same problem, it briefly worked, now it doesn't. Let me know how you go with finding a solution. I will try a BIOS update as well (GA-965-DS3). Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/107556-1053-restart-and-shutdown-fixes/page/2/#findComment-767467 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitch_de Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 indeed. Only 1 core on shutdown only. HOWEVER, this worked briefly for me, then stopped working again. I tried reinstalling it, no dice. I plan a BIOS update soon, so that might take care of it. The App / Script is an very good idea. Running this at shutdown moment didnt confuse other rhings. I get if i tried to run it by hand (shutdown didnt worked better before) : Last login: Mon Jun 2 07:57:00 on console amiasus:~ ami$ sudo /sbin/poweroff_fix Password: FATAL: Could not initialize chud, error 0 amiasus:~ ami$ Does we need to install CHUD (i think the chud.kext is enough Dev Tools) ? Also in the source code chud things are named. Where can we get it ? THANKS!! Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/107556-1053-restart-and-shutdown-fixes/page/2/#findComment-767596 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mRusso87 Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 I now have the same problem, it briefly worked, now it doesn't. Let me know how you go with finding a solution. I will try a BIOS update as well (GA-965-DS3). Just an update, Updated bios to latest rev. Same results as before But, I find the poweroff fix to be a bit tempramental...it will work then not work..re-installing it works again but only briefly then back to square 1 again. I looked through the script the code looks fine. Could it be that the item is not starting up correct in the startup items? /Library/StartupItems/shutdownfix { Description = "Shutdown Fix"; Provides = ("shutdownfix"); OrderPreference = "None"; } Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/107556-1053-restart-and-shutdown-fixes/page/2/#findComment-767670 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaiusJulius Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 erm.. err.. guys... I'm an idiot, but I've installed this power off fix, and only read *after* that it makes my PC use only 1 core... so how do I uninstall it? Having 2 cores is worth pushing that power button manually... Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/107556-1053-restart-and-shutdown-fixes/page/2/#findComment-769676 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mRusso87 Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 It only makes your computer use one core at shutdown only. While your computer is running otherwise it will use 2 cores. You're safe. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/107556-1053-restart-and-shutdown-fixes/page/2/#findComment-769872 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaiusJulius Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Ah, then it's great! Thanks. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/107556-1053-restart-and-shutdown-fixes/page/2/#findComment-770337 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nighter Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 I tried poweroff_fix to find that sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't. So I made a simple AppleScript (Shutdown_1Core_Eng.app) that has worked flawlessly for me in the last few days. Anyone willing to give it a try at his/her own risk should follow these directions (with pictures): 1_ Install CHUD.pkg 2_ Set Universal Access as shown 3_ Double-click on ProcessorPrefPane to install 4_ Double-click on Shutdown_1Core_Eng.app Hopefully you'll get something like the biggest .png attached: only one core running (see menubar) and a complete shutdown after a few seconds. Put the Script in the Dock for easy access, also put CPUPalette in the Dock to see what happens to your Cores. The script is editable, adding a few lines will make it work with 4Cores, too. It works with 10.5.3 and 10.5.2, should work with Tiger My rig: Asus P5k-VM, Intel Core2 Duo 3GHz, 3GB SDRAM, GeForce 7300 GS 256MB, Kalyway 10.5.2 Shutdown_1Core_Eng.app.zip Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/107556-1053-restart-and-shutdown-fixes/page/2/#findComment-770464 Share on other sites More sharing options...
YzorYzor Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Huh? Why does anyone need to use Universal Access and all for this ? I don't get it... Also where can I get CHUD.pkg? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/107556-1053-restart-and-shutdown-fixes/page/2/#findComment-770914 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nighter Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Huh? Why does anyone need to use Universal Access and all for this ? I don't get it... Also where can I get CHUD.pkg? You only need to check the "Enable access for assistive devices" box, actually; the script needs it to function properly. You can find CHUD.pkg in Leopard_Install_DVD->Optional_Installs->Xcode_Tools->Packages (see picture) Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/107556-1053-restart-and-shutdown-fixes/page/2/#findComment-771412 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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