Decode kernel panic, Ventura

Is there a way to tell is this is a hardware or software-based issue?


MacBook Pro 14″, macOS 13.7

Posted on Feb 25, 2025 1:13 PM

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Feb 25, 2025 1:31 PM in response to kapman001

The LLC (Last Level Cache) Bus Error suggests a problem with the communication between the CPU and its cache hierarchy (likely L2 or L3 cache). The command acc_cifl2c_cmd_rd_ld indicates a read-load operation from cache, suggesting the CPU attempted to read from a cache line that caused the fault. Although this panic could be hardware (CPU / RAM) related, it could also be caused by a faulty device driver / kernel extension (kext.)


The other place to look in this report is the last started kernel extension (kext):

  • Last started kext: com.apple.UVCService (handles USB Video Class devices, e.g., webcams). If you recently connected or used a webcam or another UVC-compliant device, it could have triggered the issue.
  • Last stopped kext: com.apple.filesystems.exfat (for exFAT drives). If you had an exFAT-formatted external drive connected, it could also cause instability if there are disk issues.
  • Loaded kext: com.focusrite.driver.FocusritePCIe (audio interface driver). Audio interface drivers, especially for PCIe, can sometimes conflict with system resources or fail under heavy load.
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Feb 26, 2025 11:14 AM in response to kapman001

All great points. Removed Focusrite PCIe only using an interface via Avid HDX in a Sonnet Chassis. No ExFat drives connected to the system, so that is curious. I am using the OWC dual HDMI adapter that required the DisplayLink software to work properly, so another potential. Will report back if killing the Focusrite PCIe does it!

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Decode kernel panic, Ventura

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