Hi, I have the same problem. Apparently downloading something called CHUD (Computer Hardware Understanding Development) Tools can help. It installs a control panel called Hardware which lets you turn off processor napping. This apparently fixes the problem. I haven't tried it yet tho. Will report back later.
On top of the "heart rate monitor"-like beeping sound, I get another that sounds like a high pitched disk access while I'm dragging windows or scrolling in a browser.
I will download the CHUD tools tonight and hpefully get rid of the "beeping".
Also, whenever you do anything that requires a lot of processor power, the fans howl. All in all, this thing is not as quiet as I thought it would be.
Looks like it's going to have to go under the desk.
What I want to know is do ALL G5's make this noise? If not why only some of them, and why is the solution a software one when they are all running 10.2.7?
I am willing to install thee CHUD once someone at Apple tells me it is an official, supported fix for the problem. Before that, I shouldn't have to do ANYTHING to my new G5, for what it cost. It ought to be perfect (or officially fixed to perfect by Apple) out of the box. I'll wait on installing CHUD.
Besides, what happens when 10.3 comes out? CHUD for 10.3 is the new solution?
you are definitely not alone. I too have the same problem. I can live with it, but it would be nice to get rid of the cricket noises in my computer. I'm with you on waiting to install CHUD. A fix in Panther would be sweeeet... (so would a discount on the upgrade )
Any geeks, ahem, knowledgable techies out there wanna tell us what disabling Napping via CHUD really does to the computer??
supposedly it just disabled the CPUs ability to go into some kind of "idle" mode. that most likely means that disabling it means it's fed with 0-ops all the time instead of napping.
I think Apple will offer those who got G5s within 30 days of Panther's release the usual Up-to-Date options ($20 shipping and handling for a "free" upgrade to 10.3).
If Panther ships around Oct 24, it's cake (with thick chocolate icing).
Yah, thanks everyone for the CHUD tools, now my machine is MUCH quiter! The fans may kick up just a little, but it's much better sounding than a constant chirp!
Yah, thanks everyone for the CHUD tools, now my machine is MUCH quiter! The fans may kick up just a little, but it's much better sounding than a constant chirp!
I'm kind of mystified about why this is causing so much trouble for people. Is it because everyone's putting this computer on top of their desks rather than underneath? I have a few computers and they all sound like deafening rattles compared to the G5.
Personally, I think the Energy Saver "Automatic/Highest" speed setting should be impacting this NAP feature but for some reason on the new hardware I think there is a disconnect. Perhaps in Panther the Highest speed setting will disable napping.
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Originally posted by Kickaha
. (Creating a compression envelope around the higher frequencies.)
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Thats sounds very trekky
However i just pick up one of my g5 at my reseller the 1,6. He is just next to my G4 533. And you canno' t hear the 1,6 while the G4 is on.
The difference of noise level between this two machines is amazing.
I found this at:
http://discussions.info.apple.com/[email protected]/7
The link to the tools is:
ftp://ftp.apple.com/developer/Tool_C..._3.0.0.dmg.bin
(You'll probably need to FTP there and navigate manually to the directory).
tM
Originally posted by The Mactivist
This apparently fixes the problem. I haven't tried it yet tho. Will report back later.
So I came home for lunch and installed it. It has fixed the problem completely. Very quiet now.
YAY!
tM
On top of the "heart rate monitor"-like beeping sound, I get another that sounds like a high pitched disk access while I'm dragging windows or scrolling in a browser.
I will download the CHUD tools tonight and hpefully get rid of the "beeping".
Also, whenever you do anything that requires a lot of processor power, the fans howl. All in all, this thing is not as quiet as I thought it would be.
Looks like it's going to have to go under the desk.
Disappointing!
I compared the G5 to a MDD in a local store.
The MDD was audible in the whole store
the G5 was not, even in the closest vicinity.
I think you have never experienced an MDD, if you think the G5 is loud.
Originally posted by G-News
you're a very talented whiner indeed
I compared the G5 to a MDD in a local store.
The MDD was audible in the whole store
the G5 was not, even in the closest vicinity.
I think you have never experienced an MDD, if you think the G5 is loud.
Whiner maybe. But talented whiner?
I guess I haven't heard one of the loud MDDs. We have a dual 1.42 at work and it's not that bad.
Going from my dual 1 ghz Quicksilver to this is very different though.
I am willing to install thee CHUD once someone at Apple tells me it is an official, supported fix for the problem. Before that, I shouldn't have to do ANYTHING to my new G5, for what it cost. It ought to be perfect (or officially fixed to perfect by Apple) out of the box. I'll wait on installing CHUD.
Besides, what happens when 10.3 comes out? CHUD for 10.3 is the new solution?
Any geeks, ahem, knowledgable techies out there wanna tell us what disabling Napping via CHUD really does to the computer??
thanks.
(btw: dual G5 1GB Apple RAM)
If Panther ships around Oct 24, it's cake (with thick chocolate icing).
yummm
Originally posted by twinturbo
Yah, thanks everyone for the CHUD tools, now my machine is MUCH quiter! The fans may kick up just a little, but it's much better sounding than a constant chirp!
I'm kind of mystified about why this is causing so much trouble for people. Is it because everyone's putting this computer on top of their desks rather than underneath? I have a few computers and they all sound like deafening rattles compared to the G5.
Thing is, I got one of these:
http://www.sandisk.com/consumer/fire.asp
It makes a chirping sound that's louder than all the G5 noises put together, and it has NO MOVING PARTS.
Huh.
-- Mark