NVChannel(GL): Graphics channel timeout!
Posted by lee Thu, 29 May 2008 03:13:00 GMT
I got my Macbook Pro in February. For the first two months I had it, I dealt with the error you see in the title of this entry. The display would freeze and be entirely unresponsive, save being able to move the mouse cursor around. The dreaded "Graphics channel timeout" error would be written to the log every 12 seconds until I did a hard shutdown. Eventually, I had my MLB replaced at the Mac store. After a week of living without it, I had it returned to me with a brand new board installed. I got the error again the next morning.
Luckily, the latest EFI update has fixed my problem. Since installing the update (found here), I haven’t had this error occur once. Today, OSX 10.5.3 is available. I’ve installed it, and thus far there’s been no hiccups. Before the EFI update, I was patiently awaiting this release. There was a lot of talk about this update having the fix for the "Graphics channel timout!" error. The EFI update is what fixed it for me though.
Lee, I have no idea what this error you’re getting is. My Macbook Pro is error-free.
This comment is a total excuse to ask you for some couch space on Wednesday, July 3rd. I’m flying into NYC and need to catch a train down to Philly the next day.
Give me a shout via email… I don’t think I have yours.