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iMac ATI Radeon HD Graphics Firmware Update 1.0.1
Apple just released an update for iMacs sporting either a ATI Radeon HD 2600 Pro or a ATI Radeon HD 2400 XT graphics card. According to Apple, the update will "improve system stability" by installing a firmware upgrade on the graphics cards. This does affect the newly released iMacs.After this update is installed, you should see ROM version: 113-B2250L-259. You can download the update by opening Software Update (Apple menu > Software Update) on the affected system, or by downloading the installer package directly from Apple.
Apple also notes: To complete the firmware update process, please follow the instructions in the updater application (/Applications/Utilities/iMac ATI Radeon HD Graphics Firmware Update.app). The updater will launch automatically when the Installer closes.
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Jak Logan said 11:26PM on 4-28-2008
I really wish they would release an update for the Late 2006 model of 24" iMacs with the nVidia 7300GT Graphics card. I can't run Leopard on it without rebooting every hour. It crashes when I open a Stack, it crashes when I use Expose, and it freezes every day. I get odd green lines across the screen that won't disappear, and splotches of color (cyan, magenta, and yellow) appear suddenly.
After I Hard Boot, no error log appears so I can't report it to Apple after it happens. There are forums on Apple's Support site, but they have yet to do anything about it. Any one know of a fix?
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Andrew said 12:55AM on 4-29-2008
I've got the exact same model, with the exact same problems. I've found that if I pump up the fan speeds with the Fan Control control panel, it helps (but doesn't fix) the problem.
osalom said 11:36PM on 4-28-2008
No updates available for my 20" aluminum iMac with an ATI Radeon HD 2400 XT
And also, as a bunch of people out there, cannot install bootcamp 2.1
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Aaron said 11:51PM on 4-28-2008
I've got a 24 inch aluminum iMac with a 2600 video card and it says i don't need this update....what gives???
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puhsitch said 11:51PM on 4-28-2008
Strange...I have the 2600 Pro in a 24" aluminum and it tells me I don't need the update.
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Philster said 12:10AM on 4-29-2008
Same here ??
I don't imagine that Apple would stagger the update for any reason(?)
DanMacMan said 11:52PM on 4-28-2008
I downloaded the installer and upon running it says my 20 in Alu iMac's ATI Radeon HD 2400 XT doesn't need the update. Kinda weird.
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Tom said 12:49AM on 4-29-2008
I have an iMac 24" with the HD 2600 Pro and it won't work for me either.
I even verified the ROM version I have (113-B2250F-219) appears to be less then the new one Apple says it will be (113-B2250L-259).
Either this installer's broke, or there are more criteria that Apple hasn't mentioned.
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Bill G said 2:26AM on 4-29-2008
Ditto here, same as Tom.
Trimalchio said 1:58PM on 5-01-2008
Ditto, got my 24" imac, and only java is available for me right now.
No idea.
daneel said 12:55AM on 4-29-2008
same problem here. iMac 24" with an ATI Radeon HD 2600 Pro but i cant get the update.
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heretique said 6:23AM on 4-29-2008
Guys, did you read the post carefully?
"This does affect the newly released iMacs."
Are you sure you bought your iMacs yesterday? ;-)
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Philster said 8:11AM on 4-29-2008
It doesn't say, "This ONLY affects the newly released iMacs."
So I think there's still some confusion. Even if you didn't just buy your iMac yesterday.
;-)
puhsitch said 8:15AM on 4-29-2008
I sure did! "Does affect" ≠ "Only affects"
Rowan Pope said 9:21AM on 4-29-2008
To the guy above with the green lines and freezing, have the machine sent in for service! I had an iMac that did this, luckily i noticed within the first week and had apple swap it. The replacement has been 100% rock solid ever since. Best computer ever.
You have a dud, i'm sorry to say.
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Mike Dent said 11:09AM on 4-29-2008
Well I have a 17" intel iMac, Core Duo model. With ATI X1600, I get massive video corruption after they system has been running for some time, it seems to coincide with me stressing the graphics system, sadly mine has been away for a new logic board but came back the same!!
See my photos of the corruption here:-
http://flickr.com/photos/mikedent/2187229747/
Suggestions?
Jak Logan said 11:36AM on 4-29-2008
Thanks! I just need to get my lazy butt over to the repair center. Glad to know that Apple will fix it understandably. Does anyone know off-hand if you can upgrade parts while it's in service? Like, could I upgrade from a 7300GT to a 7600GT?
kevanhloy said 1:30AM on 4-30-2008
i have a 24" 2.8ghz with 2600 pro, it also tells me that i do not need this update. i bought it in september of '07.
apple's site does say that the requirements are: "Mac OS X 10.5.2 or later
AND iMac Early 2008 (late April 2008)" which I am not. i assume we should all just read apple's site with a more tuned eye.
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d2photo said 10:08AM on 4-30-2008
same here -
current rom:113-B2250F-212
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d2photo said 10:08AM on 4-30-2008
Please read -
System Requirements
Mac OS X 10.5.2 or later
iMac Early 2008
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