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1. #Macbook intel core 2 duo 4gb for mac#
2. #Macbook intel core 2 duo 4gb install#
3. #Macbook intel core 2 duo 4gb drivers#

OWC tests have found that there is a slight speed increase with having two 2gb sticks in rather than one 1gb and one 2gb. This is a hardware limitation and cannot be changed. Followed instructions exactly after grounding myself several times etc, put the 4Gb module on the left and 2 Gb on the right but got the dreaded 'three beep. You can put two 2gb RAM sticks in your model 2,1 but it can only use 3,3gb. Success Fifth time was the charm I tried to move up from the original 2x1Gb RAM configuration in my MacBook 6.4 Ghz Core 2 Duo to 6 Gb RAM (1x4 Gb + 1x2 Gb, all from iFixit). The only tool needed is a #00 Phillips screwdriver. If you don’t have the tools to open up the MacBook OWC has a set for $5. Here are instructions on replacing RAM in a MacBook with a removable battery. They also have an excellent memory selector that allows you to choose memory based on your computer's modelĭata Memory Systems - another good, cheap place to buying RAM if you live in the U.S. OWC - They offer Mac tested RAM at very good prices.Ĭrucial Memory - good place to buy RAM from all over the world.

#Macbook intel core 2 duo 4gb for mac#

To increase your RAM these are good online stores for Mac compatible RAM With 10.7 Lion Apple dropped all support for Power PC applications.

#Macbook intel core 2 duo 4gb install#

This was part of the Operating System in 10.4 and 10.5 but was an optional install in 10.6. Applications written for the Power PC processors need the application called Rosetta to run on Intel processors. Universal and Intel will run under Lion.īefore Mac switched to Intel processors in 2006 they used Power PC processors from 1994 to 2005. Then look under Kind to see if any of your applications are listed as Power PC. When System Profiler comes up select Applications under Software. To see if you have any Power PC programs go to the Apple in the upper left corner and select About This Mac, then click on More Info. As for third party programs see this list for compatibility with 10.7 Īlso Lion doesn't run any Power PC programs. Lion will require at least 2gb of RAM but really needs 4gb to run smoothly. (Which you have) Lion 10.7.5 is the maximum OS that the model 2,1 will support. You must have at least a Late 2006 model 2,1 Core 2 Duo MacBook. Then within 3 days you will get an email with a code which you can use to download Lion from the App Store. You will have to call Apple Customer Care 1-80 or 1-80. Once you are at 10.6.8 Lion is still available from Apple. I recently upgraded an older MacBook (Early 2006 model 1,1) straight from 10.4 to 10.6.

#Macbook intel core 2 duo 4gb drivers#

See this list for third party programs compatibility with 10.6: You might have to upgrade some drivers for printers, etc.Īnd you will have to install Rosetta if you have any Power PC applications It comes with up to 4GB of memory standard and a larger hard drive, so you can easily run multiple applications and store your photos, music, movies, and documents.

Any program that runs under 10.5 should run under10.6. With the latest Intel Core 2 Duo processor, MacBook is the fastest and most powerful ever keeping up with your mobile lifestyle whether you’re a student or a professional. You can upgrade from 10.5 to 10.6 with no problems as long as you have at least 1gb of RAM.