Startup failure after Firmware update installation

After installing the last Firmware uptdate (for start up and wake-up from sleeping), I followed the instructions which were:
- Click the "shut down" button (in the dialogue window)
- Push and hold the On and Off button of the computer until it flashes.
After that, the screen shut off and the computer will not start at all again.
When I push the On button, I only hear a repeated noise comming from the driver.

ok I found how to fix the black sreen problem.
1. you need another MAC
2. Go to http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=303469 and follow the instuctions.
You need to download the "Firmware Restoration CD 1.2" from http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/
good luck!

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I just updated my computer - G4 Silver Desktop - with the latest offering from Apple, which I think included updates for OS X, iTunes, & Quicktime.
However, immediately after this update, the computer will now no longer get past the initial 'Grey/Apple' screen. It begins and spins for a while, and then just shuts down completely.
I am searching for my Startup Disk in my stacks of stuff right now, but I am wondering if anyone can provide other suggestions to help.
thank you!
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Try starting in "Safe Mode" (hold shift at startup)
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=107393
If your computer starts up, repair permissions, verify disk (both in Applications/Utilities/Disk Utility)
If you are able to get to apple.com, download the "Combo" update and avoid the "Software Update..." (use that to see what is needed and get them from the apple.com site) re-apply the update and restart.
I'd start there. Post any results.
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MacBook Pro boot failure after firmware update

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I've had my MacBook Pro with a solid state harddrive about a month. Tonight I did an update (including a firmware update) and it has failed to boot. The fans run at full speed, but nothing boots. The screen remains blank. What can I do?

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Computer startup failure after software update

After downloading the recent OSX software update last week, I shut down for the day. Upon restarting the next day, the computer won't start up. It gets to the point of the grey screen with apple logo (though no progress indicator). It also won't start in safe mode either. Anybody had similar issues or has any wise ideas about fixing? Thanks.

"After downloading the recent OSX software update last week..."
I take it you are referring to the Tiger v.6 update?
The first time that you restart after installing the update, the computer does not actually fully restart but instead stays on the grey screen for ages while indexing and optimisation are carried out (without a progress bar).
Once that sequence is complete, the computer then automatically re-boots.
Can you confirm that your computer has completed the above sequence, i.e. download update, restart to finish installation, grey screen for a long time, and then auto restart before OSX loads?
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Can't install OS 9 on CRT iMac after firmware update

This is a bit long winded, sorry!
I bought a "working" 2001 iMac, 500MHz, slot-loader, 20 gig HD, CDRW off eBay (the CDRW didn't!) that ran in OS 9. With an external CDRW it worked well, booting the OS discs fine.
The previous owner had left his details on a supposedly deleted OS X account, so I decided to do a clean install to remove them with a supplied disc. I noticed in Utilities that a firmware update was available, 4.1.7, so used it, then did a clean OS 10 install, remembering to install the OS 9 drivers too. I bet you can guess what's coming!- yes, the OE discs wouldn't load OS 9.
Having read postings on this forum (thanks, guys!) I bought a retail version of 9.1 to use, the white/gold one with Sherlock, but this won't load either.
The main problem facing me now is that I can't update to a proper OSX without updating the firmware to 4.1.9, for which I need OS 9 installing!!! (I'd quite like OS 9 back too!)
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I had a similar problem once (I'll spare you the details!) and what I did in the end was this:
1. Take the hard drive out of the iMac and put it in a FireWire enclosure.
2. Erase it and put OS9 on it down the wire from another working Mac. You don't necessarily have to use the installer CD; you can just copy the OS9 system across from another Mac and it will work as a valid system.
3. If you don't think it installed properly (as mine hadn't) put the installer for the firmware update into the startup items folder of the OS9 installation.
4. Put the HDD back into the iMac and reassemble.
5. Turn it on, whereupon it should automatically start the firmware update, running natively in OS9. Delete the firmware update installer from Startup Items.
6. Update to 9.1 if not already, as that is the minimum for installing OSX
7. Restart in 9.1, introduce OSX install discs and begin installation.
I know all this sounds a faff, but it worked for me and is quite logical if you think about it - not much can go wrong as long as you don't wreck the iMac while taking it to bits. One extra tip: don't install anything later than Panther on an iMac G3, because it won't be happy. And even with Panther, you might want to consider installing using XPostFacto (see versiontracker) which helps older Macs cope.
Good luck - let us know how you get on.
N

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O

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http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3964
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Restoring after firmware update - Ways :)

Hi All,
Nowadays we are receiving quite a few complaints that customers are unable to restore the application after updating their firmware. I would like all to discuss to come up with some ways to restore their applications after firmware update.
Before updating firmware
Customer can backup his phone using Nokia PC Suite's Content Copier application.
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For his Contacts he can sync with pc suite supported sync applications.
Messages he can store in Memory card and he can make a backup of memory card in PC.
If he is using Nokia PC Suite for his Multimedia items he can use Image Store if he is using Nokia PC Suite or Nokia Photos if he is using Nokia OVI Suite.
For Music he can use Nokia Music Manager or Nokia Music.
Once after updating his firmware, if he is unable to restore he can get those from above said applications.
If his calendar entries are not restored(as in case of some of Nokia e 71s and Nokia N 95/95 8 GBs), for God's sake if he has got one more similar device(or device having switch application on phone), he can restore the backup file to another phone having switch application, then he can transfer his data (Contacts, Calenders etc ) to his original phone
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Hi,
If you have issue in Nokia PC Suites, [subject to your phone's compatibility with Nokia OVI Suite 2.0.0.10 ],
you can install Nokia OVI Suite 2.0.0.10 and check if you can take backup and restore it later.
Also i would suggest to use USB for taking backup, since it will be faster than Bluetooth. Also you can select one category at one time(say backup contacts alone, then Calendar, then messages etc and so on ....)
Its better to skip memory card backup while backup-ing other Phone data for faster backup. Memory card backup can be done separtely(since it wont be affetcted while updating firmware, users can safely remove memory card while updating firmware)
Nowadays though recent phones has got UDP(User Data Prevention i.e., even if you update your phone's firmware, your data wont get erased ), still it is recommended to backup your phone data.
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Exchange 2010 - Issues after rollup update installation.
We are having issues since we installed SP3 Rollup updates 1, 2, 3, and 4.
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a few days ago I installed ovi maps 3 on my nokia 6220c and it works well. Later I updated the firmware from version 03.06 to 05.15.
After firmware update ovi maps don´t start-> "Cannot open application. Install latest version from nokia.com/maps."
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The Map Updater said: "there is no update for your phone" ...because maps 3 is already installed.
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Imac 27" late 2009 SOS beeps at startup after firmware update

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After a firmware update, imac did not start up and beeped. The only way to get it to start was to reset the VRAM using the command option P R. Then it was starting fine, but for each reboot I had to do the same.
A firmware update later... And now even that doesn't work.
Could it be the logic board battery? ( computer is 3.5 yrs old and part of it was 2 months in storage so off the grid).
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Hi Gus,
Which beeps?
The following table lists the new tones and their meaning:
Tone(s)    Description
1 tone, a 5-second pause, repeat    No RAM installed
3 successive tones, a 5-second pause, 3 successive tones    RAM does not pass data integrity check
1 long tone when holding down the power button    Firmware upgrade in process. See About firmware updates for Intel-based Macs for more details.
3 long tones, 3 short tones, 3 long tones    Firmware restoration from CD in process. See About the Firmware Restoration CD (Intel-based Macs) for more details.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2538
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http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Newer%20Technology/CR2032/
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After I have updated my intelbased iMac I experience some problems I'm unable to resolve:
1) After each startup the firmware updater starts and tells me that the firmware successfully has been updated.
2) I'm unable to perfom the disc check in the HD-utility, this application stops examining the disk telling me a) that this program couldn't be performed due to a software error. At the same time the status shows that b) the disk has issues and needs to be repaired which isn't possible due to a).
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Use the original Install disk that came with your iMac. Start up holding down the "C" key. Ignore the installation window and instead go to the menu at the top. Click on utilities and try repairing your hard drive with the disk utility program. . You can also in the same menu look at system profiler and verify what firmware version you have. It should say Boot ROM Version:IM41.0055.B03. If it doesn't you need to reinstall the firmware update. Also you can restart your iMac with the same disk holding down the "D" key for a built in hardware test. Make sure you remove all external devices besides your Apple branded keyboard and mouse or this test won't run. One more thing if I remember properly when you run the firmware update the update automatically shuts the Mac down. The instructions say after that to hold the power button down when are starting it up until the power light on the front flashes several times and the you can release it. Hope this helps

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