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2009 Aluminum Keyboard Firmware Update 1.0

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 21:39:19 +0000

This firmware update improves battery performance of the 2009 Aluminum Apple Wireless Keyboard when used in combination with other Bluetooth devices (example. Magic Mouse, Bluetooth headsets).
Your 2009 Aluminum Apple Wireless Keyboard must be connected or paired to perform that update.
The update package will install an updater application into the Applications/Utilities folder and will launch it automatically.
Once launched, please follow the directions in the updater application to complete the update process.
whether you are installing from a Mac portable, your computer’s capability cord must be connected and plugged into a working ability source.
go Continue to start the update process.
For detailed knowledge on that update, please visit that website: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4019

Orginal post by Mike

Mac Pro EFI Firmware Update 1.4

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 22:44:08 +0000

This update addresses the following issues for Mac Pro (Early 2009) computers:

Improves compatibility with virtualization products utilizing VT-d
Improves storage performance under Windows XP for Boot Camp users
Improves system reliability during the boot process

To complete the firmware update process, please follow the directions in the updater application (/Applications/Utilities/MacPro EFI Firmware Update.app). The updater will launch automatically when the installation is complete.

For more data about firmware updates for Intel-based Macs, please visit: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1557

Orginal post by Mike

MacBook EFI Firmware Update 1.4

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 16:03:56 +0000

This update eliminates the noise made by the optical disk drive during system startup and wake from sleep on MacBook computers. When installation is complete, please run Software Update again, and install SuperDrive Firmware Update 3.0

To complete the firmware update process, please follow the directions in the updater application (/Applications/Utilities/MacBook EFI Firmware Update.app). The updater will launch automatically when the installation is complete.

Boot ROM or SMC Version info: Glenno suggested adding that essay to the posting inquiry.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3706

MacBook5,1 will update to MB51.007D.003
MacBook5,2 will update to MB52.0088.005

Orginal post by Mike

MacBook Pro EFI Firmware Update 1.8

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 16:03:48 +0000

This update eliminates the noise made by the optical disk drive during system startup and wake from sleep on MacBook Pro computers. When installation is complete, please run Software Update again, and install SuperDrive Firmware Update 3.0

To complete the firmware update process, please follow the directions in the updater application (/Applications/Utilities/MacBook Pro EFI Firmware Update.app). The updater will launch automatically when the installation is complete.

Boot ROM or SMC Version knowledge: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3706.

MacBookPro5,1 will be updated to MBP51.007E.005
MacBookPro5,2 will be updated to MBP52.008E.005

Orginal post by Mike

LED Cinema Display iSight Firmware Update 1.0

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:07:11 +0000

that firmware update corrects an issue with the built-in iSight camera on the LED Cinema Display where the camera may not be recognized by applications.

To complete the firmware update process, please follow the directions in the updater application (/Applications/Utilities/LED Cinema Display iSight Camera Firmware Update.app).
For more data about that update, please see: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3957

Orginal post by Mike