Filed under: Hardware, iMac, Software Update, Mac mini, Macbook Pro, MacBook, Mac Pro
Apple releases EFI Firmware updates for Intel Macs
Apple today released EFI Firmware Updates for all Intel-based Macs. The update, in all cases, fixes several Boot Camp, start up, and wake-from-sleep issues. Here's the rundown:iMac EFI Firmware Update 1.1
After the firmware update is successfully applied to your computer, your Boot ROM Version will be:
IM41.0055.B08 (early 2006)
IM42.0071.B03 (17-inch mid 2006)
IM52.0090.B03 (17-inch late 2006 CD)
IM51.0090.B03 (20-inch late 2006)
IM61.0093.B01 (24-inch)
MacBook Pro EFI Firmware Update 1.2*
After the firmware update is successfully applied to your computer, your Boot ROM Version will be:
MBP11.0055.B08 (MacBook Pro 15 inch)
MBP12.0061.B03 (MacBook Pro 17 inch)
MacBook EFI Firmware Update 1.0
After the firmware update is successfully applied to your computer, your Boot ROM Version will be:
MB11.0061.B03
Mac mini EFI Firmware Update 1.1
After the firmware update is successfully applied to your computer, your Boot ROM Version will be:
MM11.0055.B08
Mac Pro EFI Firmware Update 1.1
After the firmware update is successfully applied to your computer, your Boot ROM Version will be:
MP11.005C.B04
*This update appears to be only be for the original Core Duo MacBook Pros - not the latest Core 2 Duos.
Be sure to check the Read Me for instructions on how to install the firmware - and be sure to let us know how it works out for you!
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
Ronald Heft said 7:35PM on 11-13-2006
This is exactly what I needed. I can't wait to install this.
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thick said 7:46PM on 11-13-2006
The Instructions could have been a bit clearer on what to expect. My iMac made a loud beep that scared the bejesus out of me. I thought that I had somehow bricked my computer by just following the instructions. Other then that everything went smoothly. I also downloaded the x11 update so I guess I should try it out with Matlab.
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lgc90 said 7:51PM on 11-13-2006
That beep is really loud. I was scared I did something wrong for a second too.
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Cody Austin said 7:59PM on 11-13-2006
Does anybody know if Apple is going to ever update the integrated graphics driver for the Mac Mini for bootcamp? I am getting horrible fps with DOD: Source. 8-10 FPS I'm talking here.
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Debra said 8:00PM on 11-13-2006
Don't know if it was this update but my MB is warmer now than before the update.
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Ryan Ulanowicz said 8:11PM on 11-13-2006
I just bought my MacBook Pro less than a week ago. Do I need this, I have a Core 2 Duo? My current boot rom is MBP22.00A5.B00.
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Raz 4 life said 8:16PM on 11-13-2006
Worked fine, but that beep could've been just a little bit LOUDER...
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Brian said 8:24PM on 11-13-2006
Had my speakers turned up loud from listening to music before the update, and that beep nearly gave me a heart attack. But other than that, everything went fine.
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Peter said 8:29PM on 11-13-2006
I dunno, even with my volume turned all the way up, my MacBook Pro didn't beep :(. I was all prepared for it too!
-Peter
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Adrian said 8:34PM on 11-13-2006
It worked out for me....fixed some of the minor issues I was having, on my 1.83 macbook.
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Thame said 8:38PM on 11-13-2006
I guess I should've read the comments then. I just ran the update in the library and made quite the ruckus.
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Luigi said 8:43PM on 11-13-2006
Just tried installing on my 2ghz Core Duo Macbook.
First time I must have screwed up, because I let go of the power button when it was blinking and OS X started up telling me to do it agian.
Second time kept holding it, and it got to the update where it randomly shut down.
Now when I start it up I held the power button down, it blinks, restarts, and its black...
Oops.
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Mister T said 8:48PM on 11-13-2006
Nice beep.
I got it installed. Now hopefully this will address the kernel panics i kept getting after waking my computer from sleep.
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Ian Gowen said 8:54PM on 11-13-2006
This update is apparently not required for the new (Core 2 Duo) MacBook Pros.
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Eric G. said 9:08PM on 11-13-2006
Anyone know if this update is needed for the iMac Core 2 Duo? just got it this week..so..hopefully not...
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Jason said 9:15PM on 11-13-2006
Worked fine on MBP Core Duo. Beep wasn't too loud and the whole process went smoothly. These firmware updates always scare me.
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Luigi said 9:31PM on 11-13-2006
#17...
Read my previous post.
I just called Applecare, and my computer needs to be repaired.
I sugest doing the same. :(
Good luck...
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Ronald Heft said 9:33PM on 11-13-2006
@n3il89
Apple released a firmware restoration CD with the updates. You can download it here: http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/firmwarerestorationcd12.html
Just burn the disc and it should be able to recover your Mac.
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Luigi said 9:45PM on 11-13-2006
#19...
Thank you so much! This is a lifesaver!
Thank god! :D
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Sven said 10:06PM on 11-13-2006
My 1.83 MB core duo refuses to install the update. The updater launches, and when I click on shut down an error message pops up, saying the firmware update can not be installed. I ran software update 4 times and it downloads the firmware and updater over and over again - but with the same result.
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