MacBook SMC Firmware Update 1.0 Just Fixed My Mooing :)

Thanks Apple! The Newest Firmware Update for the MacBook, seems to have fixed my fan problems.
-Internet Wiz™

Indeed, no more mooing! Runs cooler too! Apple rocks!
Tom

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  • TS3499 MacBook SMC Firmware Update 1.4 won't install

    Just received my new Magsafe 60w Power Adaptor from the apple store today, however although it is powering my MacBook, it is not charging it.
    I bought my MacBook in early 2008 and it is version 10.5.8, it has an intel core 2 duo processor, and leapord OSX, so I looked for solutions and followed this guide on the apple support site [URL="http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3499"]http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3499[/URL].
    I dowloaded the firmware update [URL="http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1312"]http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1312[/URL] accordingly but when I try to install it, it says " Alert: This computer does not need this update"
    I looked at other solutions, and tried removing the battery and holding down the power button for 5 secs, I've checked that my Mac intel dual core is using the GUID disk partition which it is.
    So I am pretty much lost with what to do, has anyone else had this problem and managed to resolve it?
    Thanks Anyone

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  • MacBook SMC Firmware Update 1.4

    Hi ... bit confused here .. the SMC Software Update just released has an instruction that seems a bit unclear to me ...
    "When your computer restarts, a gray screen will appear with a status bar to indicate the progress of the update. ........ Do not disturb or shut off the power on your computer during this update."
    So - does the thing Restart itself? OR .. Do I have to restart it - even though it says to not shut off the power during the update.
    I'm sitting here having done the first part and wondering whether I shut down/restart the laptop.
    Any ideas anyone?
    Thanks in advance.

    OK ... sorted ... for anyone with the same question ...
    I manually did a Restart. The Firmware Installer window came up on screen and invited to close all other apps and then Press a Restart button in that window.
    The machine then restarted and the Grey Screen came up with the Fans running full speed as originally stated on instructions.
    On completion it then proceeded to do another re-start.
    This time around, after logging in, a Firmware Installed window came up.
    All seems OK now.

  • Error while trying to install SMC Firmware Update

    I have 2 original model 13" MacBooks doing the spontaneous shutdown thing. Both are running OS 10.4.11. One has SMC version 1.4f8, the other has SMC version 1.4f10. When I run software updater it comes up with 2 updates: MacBook EFI Firmware Update 1.0, and MacBook SMC Firmware Update 1.1. The first time I used the standard method of clicking on "Install 2 Items", etc. When the restart instructions came up, I clicked on restart, entered the password, and got the message: "An unexpected error occurred (0). Your Firmware cannot be upgraded."
    I tried again, only I selected just the SMC update instead of both. Same result. I downloaded the package and tried to install directly instead of going through Software Updater, same result. I tried installing the EFI update by itself using different methods. Same result. Using advice from another thread, I tried opening the firmware updater application directly from the utilities folder. Still get the same error.
    Anyone have any additional suggestions?

    I have 2 original model 13" MacBooks doing the spontaneous shutdown thing. Both are running OS 10.4.11. One has SMC version 1.4f8, the other has SMC version 1.4f10. When I run software updater it comes up with 2 updates: MacBook EFI Firmware Update 1.0, and MacBook SMC Firmware Update 1.1. The first time I used the standard method of clicking on "Install 2 Items", etc. When the restart instructions came up, I clicked on restart, entered the password, and got the message: "An unexpected error occurred (0). Your Firmware cannot be upgraded."
    I tried again, only I selected just the SMC update instead of both. Same result. I downloaded the package and tried to install directly instead of going through Software Updater, same result. I tried installing the EFI update by itself using different methods. Same result. Using advice from another thread, I tried opening the firmware updater application directly from the utilities folder. Still get the same error.
    Anyone have any additional suggestions?

  • Recent smc firmware update......

    it's not that i'm having any problems and really don't expect to, however, i'm a little concerned about the new update. i know it may stop rsd from occurring, but at what expense. is it simply disregarding a malfunction that is actually taking place, so that in time something more sever may occur.
    it's only a concern that i haven't heard on here yet, although i would like to hear what people's opinions are.

    I myself have installed it and have not had ay problems...
    Here is something that I found for you.
    "MacBook SMC Firmware Update 1.1
    About this update
    The SMC Update improves the MacBook’s internal monitoring system and addresses issues with unexpected shutdowns. This update is recommended for all MacBook systems, including those that received warranty repair."

  • HT204032 Can't install SMC firmware update

    I'm trying to install the SMC firmware update 1.6 on a mid-2011 Macbook Air.  First downloaded it from App Store, and after restart it was stuck at a gray screen with spinning icon, no text or progress indicator-- stayed that way overnight.  Tried downloading directly from Apple, same result.  Tried resetting SMC, then installing, same result.  It won't finish instlaling the update-- any ideas?

    Check your system profiler ...if your SMC is up to date it will read: SMC Version 1.4f12. If it is not and you have the first gen. Macbook (CoreDuo) then make certain that you are running 10.4.8 before you begin the update.
    Make sure you are following these instructions explicitly...
    To update the SMC firmware on your MacBook:
    Your computer’s power cord must be connected and plugged into a working power source.
    1. Quit all other open applications.
    2. Click Restart in the MacBook SMC Firmware Update window and wait for your computer to restart.
    The SMC firmware update starts automatically. A status bar indicates the progress of the update. During the update your computer fans will run at full speed, but will return to normal once the update completes.
    As the instructions say - you have to restart the machine via the installer. Also, you do not mention but did you have a status bar appear during the update?
    Macbook 1.8-)   Mac OS X (10.4.8)   Week 38 base model w/1G Ram

  • SMC Firmware Update 1.1

    SMC Firmware Update 1.1 just showed up in my software update. First off, I think I already have the latest:
    Boot ROM Version: MP11.005C.B04
    SMC Version: 1.7f8
    Secondly, I am very chicken to run any firmware updates dealing with "The SMC Firmware Update adjusts fan behavior in Mac Pro." My fans are completely quiet.
    Please let me know if I should install this.

    I ran it on my octa-core. Everything seems fine. It'll restart, all fans will ramp up to full, then restart again and perform a normal boot. I checked my idle fan speeds before and after the update and they are all the same. I ran some cpu intensive tasks and the temp at which they ramp up doesn't seem to be much different. I use smcFanControl to boost my fans anyway as they don't start ramping until one of the cores gets over 200 degrees which is quite hot IMO.

  • MacBook Air SMC Firmware Update v2.0 update available again and again.  How do I fix it?

    I have installed MacBook Air SMC Firmware Update v2.0 three times and I still get an update available notification asking to install it again.  This is a mid-13 MacBook Air running OSX 10.9.3.   System info lists the SMC version as 2.13f7.
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    Hi,
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    - If there isn't anything in the log try:
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  • Macbook (late 2006) RSS unable to install SMC firmware update

    Hello,
    I bought my macbook on the 27th of December, and the first week it worked fine. Then started the RSS. I did some googling and found out some stuff about RSS, tried to install the SMC firmware update but it would just tell me that I don't need the update. After two weeks of constant RSS:ing I called applecare and told the guy about the problem, he told me to try to update the SMC and if I can't do it bring it in for service.
    Monday the 15th of January I went to the macstation in downtown Vancouver and told them about the trouble, they tried to boot it, and it actually booted but after like 3 minutes the macbook crashed. For about 10 minutes two guys tried to boot it and so on, but they didn't get it to boot. So they took it in for service and somebody was going to check out the macbook and see if it would need a replacement logic board - which it did. So on Monday they ordered the logic board, and today Monday 22nd of January I got it back. Now the thing that bothers me is that when I now try to update the SMC firmware (my current version is btw 1.13f3) it still just says that This computer does not need this update. oh well - i went to apples support page to try to see if there would be a newer release of the smc and then I noticed that in the bottom of the SMC firmware 1.1 update page it says:
    Note: This update is only or the original MacBook, and will not install on a MacBook (Late 2006).
    Then I really was like W T F?!
    I would assume that people who work for apple would know that the SMC update will not update on a computer from late 2006, but nobody ever mentioned this to me.
    I've now had the computer for about an hour and the CPU temperature is at about 50 degrees celcius, with firefox, msn and a terminal open... about 5% cpu load.
    What I'm really wondering is that is there anyone who has similar problems with a macbook late 2006? I guess I'll just have to see if it works and just like I told the guy at macstation, if it starts RSS:ing again I'll be banging on their door
    macbook 2,1 Mac OS X (10.4.8) rss, unable to install SMC firmware update
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    See if reviewing the installation instructions provides any help:
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  • MacBook Pro SMC Firmware Update 1.3 update freezes mouse pointer

    After installing the update released today 5/28 (MacBook Pro SMC Firmware Update 1.3) my mouse pointer stalls, freezes on occasion. Very annoying. Anyone seeing the same. Fixes ... ?

    After applying the SMC Firmware update a few days ago, my keyboard and trackpad were acting erratic (freezing, hanging). It was immediately after the update and I had not had any problems with it before.
    I have also had random crashes, inability to use the keyboard/trackpad ever since.
    Today my keyboard and trackpad are completely unusable, external mouse works fine.
    I will take it to an Apple store tomorrow, hopefully my firmware can be reverted.
    Sounds like a lot of other people are having problems with this update. http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=9549034&tstart=0#9549034

  • After updating the MACBOOK AIR SMC FIRMWARE UPDATE 1.9 so many times still can see update? How to get rid of this one please help.

    After updating OS X Mavericks MacBook Air SMC Firmware Update 1.9 so many times (restarted more than 10times) but then still cannot update? Please help.

    Here it is...
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       0:      GUID_partition_scheme                        *121.3 GB   disk0
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  • Can't install SMC Firmware Update for my MacBook Pro 15" early 2011

    Can't install SMC Firmware Update for my MacBook Pro 15" early 2011

    Check your Network control panel and turn off Auto-Proxy setting.
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  • How to reinstall SMC Firmware Update?

    Hi,
    I've an issue with my fans: after a SMC reset , they're doing fine until I put my MacBook Pro to sleep; then they are stuck at about 2000 rpm, independent of the CPU temperature, so that I've to reset the SMC again to fix it temporarily...
    Would like to reapply the SMC Firmware Update to see if this help; does anybody know how to do this, as upon starting the app, it just tells me that I'm already at the right version and there's no Apple Firmware Restoration CD available for the new Macs from late 2008 available (yet).
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    Thanks and best regards,
    Michael

    iVmichael wrote:
    +My fans are going to sleep fine, they just stay at 2000 rpm all the time (when awake, of course), independent of CPU temp.+
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    Message was edited by: preller

  • SMC firmware update 1.7 still reports previous version after successful installation

    In the past months or so I've tried multiple times to install the SMC firmware update 1.7 on my macBook Pro. And every time, after the update, the SMC version is reported as the previous version, resulting again in the indication that a 'new' SMC firmware update is available.
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  • SMC Firmware Update 1.7 "Installed Successfully" Multiple Times, But Still Not Installed

    MacBook Pro, 15", Early 2011
    OS X 10.8.2
    Software Update keeps telling me that I have the MacBook Pro SMC Firmware Update 1.7 available for my machine.  I have run this update several times, both through Software Update and through directly downloading it from http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1237
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    This thread -- https://discussions.apple.com/message/21320561 -- suggested running a clean installation of the OS.  The other thread's solution ultimately also was a clean installation of the OS.  Having just done that barely a month ago on this machine, I really would prefer to not do that again so soon!
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    I guess I just fixed it.  Do you bootcamp to windows?  Once I changed my startup disk from the windows to the mac partition, rebooted, then dd the system update, the firmware update installed and took hold. 

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