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Apple Releases Mac Mini EFI Firmware and SuperDrive Firmware Updates

Monday August 31, 2009 2:19 pm PDT by Eric Slivka
Apple today released a pair of firmware updates, one addressing memory compatibility in Mac minis and another addressing optical noises on startup and wake from sleep in the iMac and Mac mini.

- Mac mini EFI Firmware Update 1.2 improves compatibility with the latest memory kits.

This update improves compatibility with the latest Apple memory kits on Mac mini computers.

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

- SuperDrive Firmware Update 3.0 eliminates noise made by the SuperDrive during startup and wake.

This update will eliminate the noise made by the optical disk drive during system startup and wake from sleep on your Mac. This update works with the following EFI updates:

- iMac EFI Firmware Update 1.4
- Mac mini EFI Firmware Update 1.2

To complete the firmware update process, please follow the instructions in the updater application (/Applications/Utilities/SuperDrive Update.app).

Apple's new Wake on Demand feature in OS X Snow Leopard requires machines to wake periodically to register with the Bonjour Sleep Proxy, and this update may be intended to address concerns over noises made by iMacs and Mac minis while using this feature.
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cosmokanga2
36 months ago
Now if they would just release an update for my UMBP as it sounds like a stalled car when it starts up.
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tooz
36 months ago

Now if they would just release an update for my UMBP as it sounds like a stalled car when it starts up.

+1. My dad's got the same drive in his dell, and doesn't sound nearly as bad
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Stike
36 months ago
My early 2008 MBP has this sound as well. I got used to it, but it certainly isnt something that I love to hear... it is weird.
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SFStateStudent
36 months ago
Maybe the MBP is the next firmware update for this issue.....
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happydude
36 months ago
well, apple acknowledges that the mac mini exists in its current form at least. maybe they can update it. maybe give it blu ray, maybe give it apple tv functionality. maybe create a super hybrid of apple tv/iphone app like sdk/blu ray/tivo media monster to compete with current media hub and gaming consoles which make the mini and apple tv look like a joke . . .
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Mk2
36 months ago
Just installed them both on a 2009 mini. Strangely, the drive still makes the sound on startup. Not that it really annoys me, but it's kinda strange that the update didn't do the one thing it was supposed to.
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After G
36 months ago
Tried installing it on my 2006 mini, didn't let me.

I'm glad the installer is smart enough to know. :)
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sva
36 months ago

Tried installing it on my 2006 mini, didn't let me.

I'm glad the installer is smart enough to know. :)


I wasn't brave enough to try it on mine. Thanks for guinea piging :D.
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Krafty
36 months ago

Just installed them both on a 2009 mini. Strangely, the drive still makes the sound on startup. Not that it really annoys me, but it's kinda strange that the update didn't do the one thing it was supposed to.

Worked for me.
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tuc
36 months ago
It says: "For detailed information about this update, please visit this website: About EFI firmware updates."

However there is no actual information about the update on that page, just some information about updates in general.
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