firmware updates
iMic Firmware Updater 1.1
iMic Firmware updates the firmware of the the iMic. This update fixes a problem with OS X 10.1 with the Rev 1 iMics and the previous firmware update more>> iMic Firmware updates the firmware of the the iMic. This update fixes a problem with OS X 10.1 with the Rev 1 iMics and the previous firmware update.
MacOS X 10.1 or later.
SuperDrive Firmware Update
SuperDrive Firmware Update - Improve reliability when accessing DVD and CD media more>>
For systems: Power Mac G5 (June 2004), Power Mac G5 (Late 2004), and eMac (USB 2.0).
Installing the SuperDrive Firmware Update
Follow these steps to install the update:
1. Save all open documents and quit all applications.
2. Eject any disc that is in the SuperDrive by dragging the disc icon to the Trash.
3. Double-click the SuperDrive Firmware Update icon.
4. Type in your administrator password.
5. Click Update.
If you cannot update the firmware using this program, contact your local Apple Authorized Service Provider or an Apple Store retail location.
Important: Do not reset, shut down, or turn off power to your computer while updating the firmware. Doing so may damage your SuperDrive.
HARMONi Firmware Updater 1.1
HARMONi Firmware Updater enables the FireWire port on affected HARMONi-upgraded iMac computers more>>
This Sonnet firmware update enables the FireWire port on affected HARMONi-upgraded iMac computers.
Apple G3 Firmware Updater 1.1
Apple G3 Firmware 1.1 Updater improves PCI performance on all blue and white Power Macintosh G3 desktop systems. Do not install this on Macintosh Server G3 running Mac OS X Server more>> Apple G3 Firmware 1.1 Updater improves PCI performance on all blue and white Power Macintosh G3 desktop systems. Do not install this on Macintosh Server G3 running Mac OS X Server.
Note: G3 Firmware Update 1.1 installs the same firmware as G3 Firmware Update 1.0.2. If you downloaded G3 Firmware Update 1.0.2 and updated your firmware successfully, then it is not necessary to download G3 Firmware Update 1.1.
Power Macintosh G3 (blue model)
Apple G5 Firmware Update update
Apple G5 Firmware Update update - Only for 1.8 GHz G5 Macs more>>
This update improves the reliability of your Power Mac G5, especially after it has been inactive for two hours.
Apple G4 Firmware Updater 4.4.8
The Power Mac G4 Firmware Update 4.4.8 will run only on Power Mac G4 computers with Mirrored Drive Doors more>> The Power Mac G4 Firmware Update 4.4.8 will run only on Power Mac G4 computers with Mirrored Drive Doors. The Power Mac G4 Firmware Update 4.4.8 improves fan control behavior and reduces high speed fan cycling when running in Mac OS 9.
Mac OS 9.2.2 or later, PowerMac G4 "wind-tunnel" model.
iMac (Intel) Firmware Update 1.0
iMac (Intel) Firmware Update - For iMac computers with Intel processors more>>
Note: Print or write down these instructions before you begin the update.
To update the firmware on your Intel-based iMac:
1. Quit all other open applications.
2. Click Shut Down in the iMac Firmware Updater window and wait for your computer to shut down.
3. Press and hold the power button on your iMac until the power indicator light flashes repeatedly to begin the update.
A status bar indicates the progress of the update.
Important: Do not interrupt the update.
4. Click OK, if the firmware is now up-to-date.
If these instructions appear on your screen again, the firmware update was not successful. Repeat steps 2, 3 and 4.
For more information, please visit this website: http://www.info.apple.com/kbnum/n303364
Your computer restarts automatically when the update is completed and opens the iMac Firmware Updater.
Apple G4 Firmware Updater X 4.4.8
The Power Mac G4 Firmware Update 4.4.8 will run only on Power Mac G4 computers with Mirrored Drive Doors more>> The Power Mac G4 Firmware Update 4.4.8 will run only on Power Mac G4 computers with Mirrored Drive Doors. The Power Mac G4 Firmware Update 4.4.8 improves fan control behavior and reduces high speed fan cycling when running in Mac OS 9.
Mac OS X 10.2 or later, PowerMac G4 "wind-tunnel" model.
Apple MacBook SMC Firmware Update
Apple MacBook SMC Firmware Update - Adjusts MacBook fan behavior more>>
After this update has completed successfully, your SMC Version will be: 1.4f10.
The updater application will be installed in the /Applications/Utilities folder. Please follow the instructions in the updater application to complete the update process.
Here are the instructions within the updater:
To update the SMC firmware on your MacBook:
Your computers power cord must be connected and plugged into a working power source.
1. Quit all other open applications.
2. Click Restart in the MacBook SMC Firmware Update window and wait for your computer to restart.
The SMC firmware update starts automatically. A status bar indicates the progress of the update. During the update your computer fans will run at full speed, but will return to normal once the update completes.
Important: Do not interrupt the update.
Your computer restarts automatically when the update is completed and opens the MacBook SMC Firmware Update.
3. Click OK. The SMC firmware is now up-to-date.
If these instructions appear on your screen again, the SMC firmware update was not successful. Repeat steps 2 and 3.
Apple iMac EFI Firmware Update 1.4
Apple iMac EFI Firmware Update is an update for fixing intermittent system freeze problems for iMac computers with ATI Radeon HD 4850 graphics more>>
Apple iMac EFI Firmware Update 1.4 is an update for fixing intermittent system freeze problems for iMac computers with ATI Radeon HD 4850 graphics. It also fixes wake-from-sleep issues in Boot Camp.
To complete the firmware update process, please follow the instructions in the updater application (/Applications/Utilities/iMac EFI Firmware Update.app). The updater will launch automatically when the Installer closes.
After the firmware is successfully applied to your Mac, your Boot ROM Version will be:
IM91.008D.B08
Apple iMac SMC Firmware Update 1.0
Apple iMac SMC Firmware Update is an application to deal with boot problems with the iMac. more>>
Apple iMac SMC Firmware Update 1.0 is an application to deal with boot problems with the iMac.
The updater application will be installed in the /Applications/Utilities folder and will launch automatically after restart.
Please follow the instructions in the updater application to complete the update process.
Here are the instructions within the updater, as they appear for the iMac Updater: To update the SMC firmware on your iMac:
- Quit all other open applications.
- Click Restart in the iMac SMC Firmware Update window and wait for your computer to restart.
- The SMC firmware update starts automatically. A status bar indicates the progress of the update. During the update your computer fans will run at full speed, but will return to normal once the update completes.
- Important: Do not interrupt the update.
- Your computer restarts automatically when the update is completed and opens the iMac SMC Firmware Update.
- Click OK. The SMC firmware is now up-to-date.
- If these instructions appear on your screen again, the SMC firmware update was not successful. Repeat steps 2 and 3.
- Mac OS X 10.4.6 or later, iMac (early 2006)
GeForce 7300 GT Firmware Update 1.0
GeForce 7300 GT graphics cards in the Mac Pro - update the firmware on all of the NVIDIA GeForce 7300 GT graphics cards more>>
The updater application will be installed in the /Applications/Utilities folder. Please follow the instructions in the updater application to complete the process.
Apple Bluetooth Firmware Update 2.0
Apple Bluetooth Firmware Update is a useful utility which provides bug fixes and better compatibility with the Apple Wireless Mighty Mouse and Apple Wireless Keyboard. more>>
Apple Bluetooth Firmware Update 2.0 is a useful utility which provides bug fixes and better compatibility with the Apple Wireless Mighty Mouse and Apple Wireless Keyboard.
It installs on all Macintosh systems with Bluetooth based on the Broadcom chipset.
Apple iMac EFI Firmware Updater 1.3
Apple iMac EFI Firmware Updater offers you an ability to fix several issues to improve the stability of iMac computers. more>> Apple iMac EFI Firmware Updater 1.3 offers you an ability to fix several issues to improve the stability of iMac computers.
After the firmware is successfully applied to your Mac, your Boot ROM Version will be: IM71.007A.B03
You can confirm the version of the BootROM installed on your computer using System Profiler.
To complete the firmware update process, please follow the instructions in the updater application (/Applications/Utilities/iMac EFI Firmware Update.app). The updater will launch automatically when the Installer closes.
- Version 1.2 improves the performance and reliability of Intel Core 2 Duo processors and fixes issues with Boot Camp for iMac computers.
Mac mini (Intel) Firmware Update 1.0
Mac mini (Intel) Firmware Update - For Mac Mini computers with Intel processors more>>
Note: Print or write down these instructions before you begin the update.
To update the firmware on your Intel-based Mac mini:
1. Quit all other open applications.
2. Click Shut Down in the Mac Mini Firmware Updater window and wait for your computer to shut down.
3. Press and hold the power button on your Mac Mini until the power indicator light flashes repeatedly to begin the update.
A status bar indicates the progress of the update.
Important: Do not interrupt the update.
4. Click OK, if the firmware is now up-to-date.
If these instructions appear on your screen again, the firmware update was not successful. Repeat steps 2, 3 and 4.
For more information, please visit this website:
http://www.info.apple.com/kbnum/n303364
Your computer restarts automatically when the update is completed and opens the Mac Mini Firmware Updater.