Macbook Pro, Summer 2012, ML 10.8.2 problem After the latest EFI Update
I have an ssd as my main hdd. ML 10.8.2, and also a bootcamp partition.
I saw that an update was available for the efi firmware.
i updated and immediately afterward, my laptop froze!
I restarted, but now i couldnt boot into ML any longer. Havent been able to, ever since.
I used a Mountain Lion install DVD/USB, still no bueno. All I've been getting is first the grey apple logo with the "working" circle below it,
then i get the solid grey circle with a slash through it indefinitely.
I booted in verbose mode and i got the Waiting for root device" error, even when using dvd, and usb devices with mountain lion install burned onto them.
These media work and boot up on my older macbook by the way.
Finally, i decided to use internet recovery, and after 8 hours on a painfully slow internet connection, It booted into the network recovery.
I checked HDD using disk utility, All is well! the ssd shows as mounted and healthy.
Repair disk shows NO ERRORS.
Repair Permissions shows NO ERRORS.
and all through this, my BOOTCAMP still works 100%. I can boot into windows and all my ram, devices, etc show just fine!!
HELP ME! cuz I cant even reinstall ML as only internet recovery works and that could take a day or two to download and run.
Im considering undoing the EFI firmware update but i dont know how.
Apparently, the USB install Disk was not properly formatted. Which is why I couldnt boot from it.
But there was no indication so i couldnt have known! I just randomly decided to recreate it and voila! No need for internet recovery.
However, after reinstalling, once in a while, i still get that waiting for root device. I Blame EFI!
It's a good thing that I rarely restart my MBP anyways
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That leaves Crucial, Plextor, and OCZ. The former two basically use the same Marvell chipset. While I can't speak for Plextor, Crucial's firmware updates are OS agnostic. You simply down an .iso file, burn it to CD, boot from that disc, and perform the update. It works perfectly on a Mac. Doing a quick check of Plextor's support site, it seems the proedure is the same.
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Howdy,
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You might wish to read:
http://www.macintouch.com/readerreports/snowleopard/index.html#d02feb2012
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Time Machine restore: http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1427
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If you can't easily restore from a backup, you can instead do the following:
- You first start by reinstalling your OS X 10.6.x, this will preserve all your user data, your applications, no worries there.
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Links for 10.6.8 Update Combo v1.1:
http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1399
or the link to directly download this 1.09GB combo updater:
http://support.apple.com/downloads/DL1399/en_US/MacOSXUpdCombo10.6.8.dmg
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I need to know the reason Why Macbook Pro Mid 2012 have yellow tint screen?
I am confusing about the reason Why Macbook Pro screen have yellow tint color?
There are few reason that I got from some apple shop saleman(In Thai) and someone in discussion experience.
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Second (2), Someone told me, It is depend on production lot some lot don't have yellow tint screen but, some lot have yellow tint screen.
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I need to know that what is true and what is false.
I just confuse Plz answer to me.
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If it is not normal case when I found a Yellow Tint Screen. I will reject that machine.
so that, I used the knowledgeto select the best Macbook Pro for me.
Plz answer to me, Plz Help me ^^
Thank youHi, carl wolf
Thank you for your answer.
You mean the below reason is hoax or incorrect or fake right?
First (1), The reason is IPS or PSL Technology made the screen to be yellow tint color.
Second (2), Someone told me, It is depend on production lot some lot don't have yellow tint screen but, some lot have yellow tint screen.
Third (3), Someone told me, It is normally case of Macbook Pro Mid 2012. Yellow tint screen will be recovering when using it long time.
Sorry for more question. I fear saleman lie me when I go to buy.
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Memory Increase - MacBook Pro mid-2012...?
Hello to all who reads this post…
I’m wondering if it's possible to upgrade the memory in my mid-2012 MacBook Pro...?
I believe this should be fairly simple and relatively inexpensive. However, after reading some of the forum posts & reviewing my systems specs on Apple's specs pages , I've become less sure of the possibility to increase the RAM.
My system specs indicate that my memory is upgradable: Memory Slots ECC: Disabled Upgradeable Memory: Yes
One of Apple’s Support pages I came across seems to indicate that my systems RAM can only be upgraded to 8 GB’s max…(but now I’m thinking they mean 8 gigs max per memory slot) and the spec's page on the site seems to indicate that 8GB is the MAX for my MB-pro…?
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT1270
Do any of the guru's here know how much, (if any), memory I can add to the 8 gigs of RAM currently installed?
If so, what brand of memory and how much of a memory expansion would be best to boost the speed of my MacBk?
I’m hoping the memory increase will give my system an extra boost & extend the lifespan of my Mac…. ( not to mention that my 3 year old son is getting more and more involved with gaming apps…the type of apps that become resource hogs, hogs that love RAM chips..) In any case, I’d like to increase the 8GB of RAM to 16 GB or 32GB and I would truly appreciate any thoughts, advice, feedback, shout outs, etc…
In any case, here are my system spec details:
OS X Yosemite Version 10.10.2
MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2012)
Processor 2.9 GHz Intel Core i7
Memory 8 GB 1600 MHz DDR3
Graphics Intel HD Graphics 4000 1024 MB
Processor Name: Intel Core i7
Processor Speed: 2.9 GHz
Number of Processors: 1
Total Number of Cores: 2
L2 Cache (per Core): 256 KB
L3 Cache: 4 MB
Memory: 8 GB
Boot ROM Version: MBP91.00D3.B08
SMC Version (system): 2.2f44
BANK 0/DIMM0:
Size: 4 GB
Type: DDR3
Speed: 1600 MHz
Status: OK
Manufacturer: 0x80AD
Part Number: 0x484D54333531533643465238432D50422020
BANK 1/DIMM0:
Size: 4 GB
Type: DDR3
Speed: 1600 MHz
Status: OK
Manufacturer: 0x80AD
Part Number: 0x484D54333531533643465238432D50422020
Memory Slots:
ECC: Disabled
Upgradeable Memory: Yes
Intel 7 Series Chipset:
Product: 7 Series Chipset
Link Speed: 6 Gigabit
Negotiated Link Speed: 3 Gigabit
Physical Interconnect: SATA
Description: AHCI Version 1.30 Supported
APPLE HDD
Capacity: 750.16 GB (750,156,374,016 bytes)
Native Command Queuing: Yes
Queue Depth: 32
Removable Media: No
Detachable Drive: No
BSD Name: disk0
Rotational Rate: 5400
Medium Type: Rotational
Partition Map Type: GPT (GUID Partition Table
S.M.A.R.T. status: Verified
File System: Journaled HFS+
Writable: Yes
Ignore Ownership: No
BSD Name: disk1
AND of course the specs page on Apple: http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT1270
Memory specifications: Use the tables below to confirm the memory you're installing is compatible with your MacBook Pro.
MacBook Pro (13-inch, mid 2012)
Number of memory slots
2
Base memory
4 GB
Maximum memory
8 GB
Memory card specifications
- Double Data Rate Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module (DDR3) format
- 67.6mm x 30mm (1.18 inch)
- 2 GB or 4 GB
- 204-pin
- PC3-12800 DDR3 1600 MHz type RAM
Additional notes
For best performance, fill both memory slots, installing an equal memory module in each slot.
Hello to all who read this post…
I’m wondering if it's possible to upgrade the memory in my mid-2012 MacBook Pro...?
I believe that upgrading the memory is fairly simple & relatively inexpensive. However, after reading some of the forum posts
& reviewing my systems specs pages here and there, I've become less sure of the possibility to increase the RAM.
One of the Apple Support pages I came across seem to indicate that 8GB is the MAX for my MB-pro…? (unless I'm reading it wrong)
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT1270
Also, I’m sure this is probably way too much info, but I’m a bit of a “newbie” on my MacBk and now that I’ve gotten it “broken-in” over the last 3 years, I want to keep it finely tuned & well maintained. I’m hoping I can increase the memory simply because she is starting to slow down a bit and I want to install a little extra boost while also prolonging the lifespan of my Mac….( not to mention that my 3 year old is getting more and more involved with gaming apps…)
Overall, I’d like to increase the 8GB of RAM to 16 GB or maybe even 32GB….
Do any of the guru's here know if this is possible?
Thank you for the time you took to read my post. I hope to hear from somebody soon....thanks again!
MB-Pro details:
OS X Yosemite Version 10.10.2 MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2012)
Processor 2.9 GHz Intel Core i7 Memory 8 GB 1600 MHz DDR3
Graphics Intel HD Graphics 4000 1024 MB
Processor Name: Intel Core i7 Processor Speed: 2.9 GHz
Number of Processors: 1 Total Number of Cores: 2
L2 Cache (per Core): 256 KB L3 Cache: 4 MB
Memory: 8 GB Boot ROM Version: MBP91.00D3.B08
SMC Version (system): 2.2f44
BANK 0/DIMM0:
Size: 4 GB Type: DDR3 Speed: 1600 MHz Status: OK
Manufacturer: 0x80AD Part Number: 0x484D54333531533643465238432D50422020
BANK 1/DIMM0:
Size: 4 GB Type: DDR3 Speed: 1600 MHz Status: OK
Manufacturer: 0x80AD Part Number: 0x484D54333531533643465238432D50422020
Memory Slots: ECC: Disabled Upgradeable Memory: Yes
Intel 7 Series Chipset: Product: 7 Series Chipset Link Speed: 6 Gigabit Negotiated Link Speed: 3 Gigabit
Physical Interconnect: SATA Description: AHCI Version 1.30 Supported
APPLE HDD
Capacity: 750.16 GB (750,156,374,016 bytes) Native Command Queuing: Yes
Queue Depth: 32 Removable Media: No Detachable Drive: No
BSD Name: disk0 Rotational Rate: 5400 Medium Type: Rotational
Partition Map Type: GPT (GUID Partition Table S.M.A.R.T. status: Verified File System: Journaled HFS+
Writable: Yes BSD Name: disk1
Memory specifications: Use the tables below to confirm the memory you're installing is compatible with your MacBook Pro.
MacBook Pro (13-inch, mid 2012)
Number of memory slots
2
Base memory
4 GB
Maximum memory
8 GB
Memory card specifications
- Double Data Rate Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module (DDR3) format
- 67.6mm x 30mm (1.18 inch)
- 2 GB or 4 GB
- 204-pin
- PC3-12800 DDR3 1600 MHz type RAM
Additional notes
For best performance, fill both memory slots, installing an equal memory module in each slot.A mid 2012 MBP will accept up to 16 GB RAM (even though Apple says 8 GB). The specifications are:204-pin PC3-12800 (1600 MHz) DDR3 SO-DIMM. The best sources of Mac compatible RAM are OWC and Crucial.
Look at this video for installation instructions:
http://eshop.macsales.com/installvideos/macbookpro_13_unibody_mid12_mem/
You will need a #00 Phillips driver to take off the bottom panel.
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