Firmware update always asks me to reboot to install it.

Hi, my gf's father finally bought a new MacBook Pro. Tonight we've installed the updates included the firmware update 1.2.
The update (only few kb), tells me I just need to close all the applications, reboot the MBP and wait until Mac installs the update.
Everything looks fine, but when I log in, Mac tells me there is a software to update: it's always the same firmware. And always tells me to close all the applicantions, reboot and so on... (-.-)
We've tried again, and again and again... Always the same thing..
What else could we do?

You'll want to read over the instructions that come with the firmware update a few times, since firmware updates are not part of the operating system and do not install like normal updates. Most firmware updates are installed by running the installer, shutting down the computer, and then starting it up and holding down the power button until you hear a long tone (not the normal startup tone). Release the button, and the update should begin running automatically.
Because not all firmware updates are installed the same way, be sure to follow the instructions that come with the update in preference over the above instructions.

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