Installing MacBook EFI Firmware Update 1.0

Hi everyone, I'm trying to install MacBook EFI Firmware Update 1.0 on my macbook so i can use bootcamp, but when I launch the update it says I don't need to update my mac even if my version of boot rom is MB11.0061.B02 and this will install MB11.0061.B03.
Hope someone could help me.

I can't find anything conclusive regarding the problem that you and speddish are having. The only thing that had come to mind was 10.4.10 - and perhaps the update thinking that (as apparently some third party apps have) that the OS was actually 10.4.1. and not 10.4.6 or higher (as required). Logically though, I would assume that, if it were the case, the updater would make mention of it.
The only thing that I can think of (and it's a bit of a pain) is to downgrade to a previous version such as 10.4.9 and try again. I'll keep looking...

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Firmware update 1.1 is a very old update for 10.4 http://support.apple.com/kb/DL207 I have no idea why it would be showing up on your MacBook.
Post Date: September 27, 2007
Download ID: DL207
License: Update
File Size: 1.7MB
System Requirements
Mac OS X 10.4.10 or later
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--Eric

enelson76 wrote:
Hi all. I've tried to update to the newly released MacBook EFI Firmware Update 1.2, but when I go to run it, it says that my MacBook doesn't need updating. I know that I'm on the older 1.0 Firmware with Boot ROM Version MB21.00A5.B07. Any guesses as to why this new update won't run on my MacBook? It's supposed to be for all versions. Thanks for your help.
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Unlike software updates, one should never attempt to install a firmware update that is not specifically designed for that machine. Downloading and attempting to install firmware that is not correct can result in corrupted EFI and the need for the firmware restore CD.
You did make a firmware restore CD as instructed, I hope. It's the first step.

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Dear Guys, the computer simply hangs there when it is running the installation of this MACBOOK EFI FIRMWARE UPDATE--VERSION 1.2
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THANKS.

Jimmy Chiu wrote:
It is during the second stage: Running the Installer.
Down the update manually from here:
http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/apple/firmware_hardware/
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Hey folks, I've done a search of the forums but to no avail. A Google search has turned up precisely nothing like what I'm experiencing here. I have no idea if it's normal or if my wee 'Book's playing up.
Basically, in checking my RSS feeds, I was informed of the release of a new firmware update for C2D MacBooks, available via Software Update. I ran Software Update and... nothing. I decided I'd check in Apps/Utilities and use the EFI Updater to manually update my computer's firmware, but the utility seems to be missing altogether. Anyone else experienced this, or have any idea what's going on? It used to be there, and I can't really think of anything that might have made if go 'poof!'
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clears up any confusion pretty much and
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1237
seems to nail down which chicken goes in which pot. Nonetheless I picked up a bum steer at Apple Support Downloads yesterday over that shiny new "iMac EFI Firmware Update 1.3" delightfulness recently trotted out as better than sliced bread for something they refer to as an iMac!
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I installed the firmware update as recommended by apple and now I find that most programs crash on a regular basis. In particular, MS Office (Had this installed before the firmware and it worked perfectly) and iTunes.
Can I back out the firmware update?

1) Quit all applications
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http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1237
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MBA
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hi,
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sam-uk wrote:
hi,
I don't know if anyone else is having this problem, software update has downloaded and installed the same update about 8 times now, each time it says the installation is sucessful.
Does anyone know if it's a problem my end or with the record of installations or anything else but it's starting to really bug me.
Thanks
Sam
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http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/macbookefifirmwareupdate12.html
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http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1557?viewlocale=en_US
4. Double-click the appropriate package for your computer to start the firmware update process. (The installer puts the Firmware Updater in the /Applications/Utilities folder, and launches it automatically.)
5. Read the onscreen instructions and click Shut Down to proceed with the update. The firmware image will be loaded on your machine, and your machine will shut down, but the update will not be installed until the next step.
6. Hold down the power button until the power indicator light flashes, then release it. A long tone will be heard, then a gray screen with an Apple logo appears. There is a progress bar under the logo. As the progress bar moves, your firmware is being updated.
Important: Do not unplug, shutdown, or restart your computer while the update is taking place. Interrupting a firmware update can render your computer unusable. If this happens, take your machine to an Apple store or authorized service provider or perform the recovery yourself using another Macintosh computer to download the Firmware Restoration CD disk image from http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/. This software allows you to create a CD which you can use to restore your machine to working order.
Installation takes a few minutes.
7. After your firmware has been updated, your machine will restart.
8. After you log in, a dialog box will appear indicating the firmware update has been successful. Click OK to dismiss this dialog.
I didn't quite figure out all these steps. You can manually run the Firmware Updater from the /Applications/Utilities directory.

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Eddie

I think you mistakenly install updater for mac pro http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/macproefifirmwareupdate12.html which is not necessary for macbook, and macbook updater is still ver. 1.1 that will give you this boot version: MB21.00A5.B07
http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/macbookefifirmwareupdate11.html
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