Apple Releases iMac Graphic FW Update 3.0

Wednesday February 29, 2012 8:15 pm PST by Eric Slivka

Apple today released iMac Graphic FW Update 3.0, addressing an issue that could cause hanging and freezing on iMac models.

About iMac Graphic FW Update 3.0

This firmware update fixes a graphics issue that may cause an iMac to hang under certain conditions.

The download weighs in at 481 KB and requires OS X Lion. Apple does not specify on the download page which iMac models require the update, so iMac users may want to run Software Update to see if it is offered for their specific machines.

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HiRez

17 months ago

You have to have the 233 MHz Bondi Blue model.

Rating: 12 Positives

DESNOS

17 months ago

Welcome to the world of Apple. Apple usually always ignores all machines that are not the current models. If they release updates for older hardware, then it's usually an accident and not intentional.

No... Apple has actually been known to keep pushing updates for old models for quite a few years. Many older macs can use Lion Internet Recovery for example, which required a firmware update.

Rating: 6 Positives

Winni

17 months ago

They really NEED to upgrade the graphics in the early 09 mac mini. They pretty much ignore that machine to death.

Rating: 5 Positives

smellalot

17 months ago

Congratulations to Eric Slivka for his first typo free article.

Rating: 3 Positives

MacTech68

17 months ago

Seems to be a re-release of the same update issued August last year:

http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=1218175

The ROM file included in both is the same, but the distribution was previously aimed at iMacs with ROM version 113-C2950K-193, but now is aimed at ROM version 113-C2950K-178. Other requirements remain the same.

Both updates seem to be for a Mid 2011 21.5" or Late 2011 21.5" iMac with Radeon 6750M running at least 10.7.0

After the update, ROM version should be "113-C2950K-212"

Rating: 3 Positives

Rumple

17 months ago

I got an application loader update when I ran SU.

Rating: 2 Positives

Jasontech

17 months ago

Apple also released a new firmware version for the Late 2008 Unibody MacBook Pro 15" - MBP51.007E.B06 - see http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1502 - the last version was MBP51.007E.B05.

After 3 years of flickering they finally fixed the problem.... Nice job Apple. Nothing like being on top of things.

Rating: 2 Positives

RenoGuy

17 months ago

Will check mine now (Mid 2011 27") I am very careful now about what I install since the 10.7.3 debacle...

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Not applicable...I'm relieved really. Not having any issues so no update is good.

Geez...I am still feeling the after effects of that fiasco with the Lion 10.7.3 update! Unfortunately I was one of the 1st to have the CUI??? mess!!! :(....Luckily my Time Machine backup saved my butt!! :)
Like you, This update DID NOT apply to my machine.

Forgot to mention that after 2 weeks I tried to d/l the 10.7.3 combo updater, (the not mentioned 2nd build) I was greeted with a "checksum error" when trying to install it. (Not my router, and a fast Inet connection).

My only solution was to use SU, and it actually worked just fine this time around. To be really honest, I would love to skip many of these updates, but future updates seem to depend on keeping everything current...oh well, could always be worse!

After having basically no issues with my last 2 iMacs; (my current one is a 21.5" i5, mid 2011 model). I am feeling the same way that you do!

Now I dread it when SU runs!!! My only answer is to wait for a week or 2, before undertaking anything major update wise....Now when they mess with the firmware..... That gets me a bit nervous!!

Rating: 2 Positives