First generation iPad not updating to 5.0

i have a first generation iPad and it keeps saying no update available. currently running 4.2. any suggestions on how to get to 5.0? I am udpating using my Mac, running iTunes 10.5.
thank you in advance for any suggestions!
Ankur

If 10.5 doesn't prompt you to download the update, and the Check For Updates button doesn't detect it, then you could try downloading the update outside of iTunes and then press and hold the command key on your Mac when clicking the Check For Updates button which should let you navigate to the downloaded file - this is the link for iOS 5.0.1 for the iPad 1

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