Trouble after firmware update (iMac Intel)

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).
Obviously I'm anuable to run the same firmware update once again, the program tells me that this update isn't needed. I tried to reset SMC (power off, disconnect everything, wait 15s, turn on again) and PRAM, no effect. I cleaned all caches using Onyx.
Any clues?
I appreciate all help.

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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