Problem about SMC Firmware Update 1.7

So I was browing and suddenly a notification pops up about OSX update. It was about SMC Firmware Update 1.7
I am using a MBP 15" Late 2011. ( OSX Version 10.8.2 )
I did clicked update and it asked me to restart. But instead of a restart it automatically logged out. So I logged in and clicked Update and then when it asked me for restart it clicked restart. So now it showed me a Grey screen, the cursor was still there. The cursor was still moving. So I though now this is getting updated but it didn't showed any window of Software update for 20 mins. I assumed it was downloading the update.
The update is just 1 MB or something and I have a connection of 2Mbps so 10 mins were too long I guess. I had to shut the mbp by holding the power button. after 2 mins I press the power button. it started and showed the window of software update and downloaded it automatically and updated, fans went on full speed as mentioned in the update.
Now that I check my firmware version. It shows me " SMC Version (system): 1.69f4 "
My question is shouldn't it be SMC Version : 1.7 ? :|

That's the right FW version. Apple is all screwy with numbers. There posted FW update 1.7 mean just about nothing.
If you want to save yourself a few headaches turn off the Auto Update system and then periodically run Software Update. If there are updates look at what they are and you can pick and chose which ones you install. If you don't need it, the system is running fine, there is no good reason to constantly do updates.
This also give you a chance to look at the support document for the update and do a google search to see if there are any problems being reported.

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I installed the MacBook Pro SMC Firmware Update 1.8 yesterday and have since experienced a number of problems. I am running a 15 inch, Mid 2012 MacBook Pro, btw. First, after the intial install the sytem would not reboot. I had to do a physical reset of the SMC controller to get the system to power on again (sft-cntl-option-power key sequence). Once the system rebooted, the fan in stuck on high and the battery meter in the controll bar does not show status, just displaying an "X" in the battery. I went into the Software Update utility and the SMC update is still listed as available, I tried reinstalling it, and the situation has not changed. The fan noice is annoying and I'm aftraid to disconnect the laptop from the AC adapter. Please advise.
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I can't seem to run it. Everytime I go to, it never installs. I have a feeling that it has to do with bootcamp. Whenever I restart my computer, it runs Windows (I don't know how to fix that.) so I can't just press restart, I have to actively start OSX.
I go to install it, my computer starts up, and then the installer pops up again. I press restart, start up the computer, same thing. I've done this 4 or 5 times and the same thing happens everytime. What should I do?

Sheir,
Go to System Preferences>Startup Disk and verify that OS X is the Startup OS that is selected for your Mac. If it is not the one selected, select it and restart your Mac a couple of times to verify that it will restart into OS X. If it won't then we need to figure out what is going wrong.
If it successfully restarts into OS X then go to Applications>Utilities and look for the SMC Firmware Update.app that should have been placed there and trash it. Also trash the SMC Firmware Update.dmg if you have it. I don't think you will because Software Update has been doing the install. Empty the trash.
Then go to Apple Downloads and manually download a fresh version of the iMac (early 2006) SMC Firmware Update released on 16 MAY 2006.
Shut down all your other programs except the Finder and Dashboard. Unplug everything from your Mac except your USB keyboard and mouse. Turn off Airport and Bluetooth if they're on.
Make sure you are completely familiar with the SMC Firmware installation instructions.
Try to do the install again.

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Hi,
So I have a MacBook Pro bought in July 2007. I installed the new firmware update yesterday and noticed today that my computer gets a lot warmer. If I try to run an application that does more processing, some buttons on my screen turn black, I can't move windows and the backlight starts to flash like crazy giving me a nice disco effect if I turn the lights off.
/var/log/system.log will show stuff like the following:
Jun 2 20:33:59 edvard-fagerholms-macbook-pro kernel[0]: NVDA(OpenGL): Channel exception! status = 0xffff info32 = 0x1 = Fifo: Fifo Method Error
Jun 2 20:34:00 efagerhos-macbook-pro kernel[0]: 0000000b
Jun 2 20:34:15 efagerhos-macbook-pro kernel[0]: NVChannel(Display): Graphics channel timeout!
Jun 2 20:34:15 efagerhos-macbook-pro kernel[0]: NVDA(OpenGL): Channel exception! status = 0xffff info32 = 0x1 = Fifo: Fifo Method Error
Jun 2 20:34:15 efagerhos-macbook-pro kernel[0]: 0000000b
Jun 2 20:34:59 efagerhos-macbook-pro kernel[0]: NVChannel(Display): Graphics channel timeout!
All my problems started after trying an application written in Java, which seemed to require lot of processing power and made my computer very warm. After this I have also been unable to get my DVD drive to read any DVD. If it turns to be the update, I am pretty ****** of that they release an update that can physically kill a perfectly well working computer. Especially, when it's already out of warranty.
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I am pretty sure it's the graphics even though the Apple "genius" claimed it wasn't. The genius told me the RAM chips were broken. Ok, so I bought new RAM, the computer booted up, worked for about 30 minutes and the problem came back.
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I also noticed after using the root console in single-user mode for about 30 minutes (I was making a Linux USB stick to start it through rEFIt, to do some further diagnostics) that the black console background had these faint blue horizontal lines going from the top of the screen to the bottom. This is usually a sign that the graphics chip is busted.
It seems like it's time to get a new appointment in the Genius Bar.

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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.
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See if reviewing the installation instructions provides any help:
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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.
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About this update
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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).
Any help's highly appreciated!
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.+
That's quite normal.
haha oh wow... did you guys actually read what OP wrote?
@ OP, read here: http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=1823105&tstart=45
obviously there's nothing you can do up to get your mbp replaced to hopefully get a working one. i don't think apple will EVER fix this problem, cuz it exists since release. just like many other issues apple never fixed...
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+Please follow the instructions in the updater application to complete the process.+
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+Your computer’s power cord must be connected and plugged into a working power source.+
+1. Quit all other open applications.+
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+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.+
+Important: Do not interrupt the update.+
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+3. Click OK. The SMC firmware is now up-to-date.+
+If these instructions appear on your screen again, the SMC firmware update was not successful. Repeat steps 2 and 3.+
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+This update requires a Macintosh formatted disk or partition. If you are starting up using a RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) subsystem, you must attach a Macintosh formatted storage device to apply this update.+
*+Some USB and FireWire devices may prevent firmware updates from installing correctly.+*
*If you are having trouble installing an update try disconnecting non-essential devices and use only an Apple branded keyboard, mouse and monitor.+*
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kescom11 wrote:
Finally, what about the Mifi 4510 L firmware update? I have yet to see any notification about this firmware update, either through normal e-mail channels or even through my Mifi configuration site
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