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Apple Releases Mini DisplayPort to VGA Firmware Update 1.0

Tuesday March 17, 2009 2:52 pm PDT by Eric Slivka
Apple today released Mini DisplayPort to VGA Firmware Update 1.0 for all Mini DisplayPort-enabled Macs.

This firmware update addresses intermittent flickering and compatibility issues such as no video on some external displays when using the Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter on your Mini DisplayPort enabled Mac.

Apple notes that in order to apply the update, the Mini DisplayPort to VGA adapter must be plugged into both the Mac and a compatible VGA display. The Mac must also be plugged in rather than running on battery power.

The update weighs in at 11.4 MB and requires OS X 10.5.6.
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orion123
41 months ago
You need the adapter plugged in, but not a display. I did this and it updated fine...
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DeepCobalt
41 months ago
Are we going to finally see a resolution to the MiniDisplay Port to Dual-link DVI Adapter as well?
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kgarr
41 months ago
It said mine was already up to date... weird
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MichiganMan
41 months ago
Fixed my screen flickering problems.
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batchtaster
41 months ago

It said mine was already up to date... weird


It's not unusual for Apple to release such fixes to manufacturing first, before it goes out to the population. Revisions to manufacturing occur much smoother and more predictably than out in the wild. I fully expect there will be the likes of "OMG DIS UPDTAE FUXORD MAI FIREFOX BOKMRKZ!!1!" or similar of that ilk. It's better to have the corrected devices in the channel already, as a "oh, didn't need it" is easier to deal with. It's also why it sometimes seems like them longer to release an update than people expect.
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jedijoe
41 months ago
now only if they would fix the $99, kick-you-in-the-face for buying their 30" display, dual-link DVI adaptor...
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Raska
41 months ago
It now works with my Samsung HDTV. Hopefully it works with all models now.
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J the Ninja
41 months ago

now only if they would fix the $99, kick-you-in-the-face for buying their 30" display, dual-link DVI adaptor...


DisplayPort cannot just pass the dual-link signal like it can the others. It needs an active converter. Not Apple's fault beyond their choice of MiniDP.
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MrCrowbar
41 months ago
That's one thing less between me and a new unibody MNacbookl. Does it fix all external display problems?

I wish they could fix the loose audio jack issue as easily. I read lots of statements saying that if you wiggle the headphone cable or pull it out just half a millimeter, the speakers go back on. It supposedly works fine with 4-ring jacks (headphone with mic like the iphone headset) but most stereo headphones (3-ring jack) are loose. Has anyone some good advice on this issue?
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clyd3robert
41 months ago
Then would it release after 10 more updates....?
I love my Mac mini and am planning to get a MacBook. Is it a good time to get it....?I guess the trackpad is a hardware issue and can be minimized by software updates but can't be completely fixed. Only a Re-call would help..
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