Determining correct firmware update

I am planning on upgrading the memory on my G3 tray loading iMac333. Over the years, I have upgraded through OS X versions 10.1, 10.2 and have been running under 10.3.9 for quite some time. I never knew about Firmware.
In looking at the discussions, they advise that I check the firmware version - the recommended updated version for this iMac being 1.2. When I startup the iMac in Open firmware, it states that it is Apple Open Firmware version 3.0f3.
The Hardware Overview from System Profile indicates:
Machine Model: iMac
CPU Type: PowerPC 750 (2.2)
Number Of CPUs: 1
CPU Speed: 333 MHz
L2 Cache (per CPU): 512 KB
Memory: 160 MB
Bus Speed: 67 MHz
Boot ROM Version: 1.3.f3
I am confused as to what this means and what version of firmware is actually installed. Have I been running under the incorrect version and is it recommended that I install Version 1.2 or not at this point? If so, what is the correct procedure to follow?

Also if you get a paper clip and push the programer hole in the side of the computer as it boots that would show as well if it was up to date.

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fatoots wrote:
... This did not fix the issue. He explained that the update was probably not needed. It wasn't compatible with my computer, and that the techs who put my new drive in probably installed any updates I needed at Apple Care.
At that point say you are not satisfied and you would like to A: talk to his supervisor
or B: escalate the problem.
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