Unable to apply SMC Firmware update

I am trying to apply the SMC 1.0 Firmware Update to my MacBook Pro. I click restart in the firmware update dialog, and the Mac reboots. I then see a folder with a question mark flash three times, then the Mac boots to OS X. I have tried numerous times from both warm and cold boots, but the firmware update will not start.
I then tried to zap the PRAM, and attempt the firmware update. After doing that, the folder with the question mark flashes only once, then the Mac boots into OS X.
I have downloaded the firmware update multiple times both through Software Update and via the web, but each time the result is the same.
I have used Bootcamp to partition the drive. I am not holding the Option key down while the Mac boots, but I did try that once, and it did not help. OS X is my default OS.
Any other suggestions?

I have a feeling the problem was due to lack of free unpartitioned space on my main harddrive. What I did to solve this was buy an external Firewire drive, install OS X on it, then use it as the primary boot drive to do the firmware update. I am now running the latest SMC firmware. Let's see if it really helps the temperature problem.

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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
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See if reviewing the installation instructions provides any help:
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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.
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"The SMC Firmware Update adjusts fan behavior in Mac Pro. The updater application will be installed in the /Applications/Utilities folder and will launch automatically. Please follow the instructions in the updater application to complete the process."
-----THIS IS WHAT HAPPEND TO ME----I try this morning to install and this is what I got:
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Your firmware can not be Updated. "
"See www.apple.com/support for more information."

Are you booting from RAID? even though it warns that you can't be booting from RAID, some people still run the update.
Any problem with your system?
While it only says that you need to quit any and all open programs, sometimes it helps to reboot (and boot into Safe Mode) just to begin the process.
When there was an SMC Firmware update before (last fall) some people also had trouble.
We aren't mind readers, and to say it failed doesn't give those of us reading this (and non of us are Apple tech support) a lot to go on.
+Please follow the instructions in the updater application to complete the process.+
+To update the SMC firmware on your Mac Pro:+
+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 Mac Pro 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.+
+Important: Do not interrupt the update.+
+Your computer restarts automatically when the update is completed and opens the Mac Pro SMC Firmware Update.+
+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.+
Note:
+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.+*
http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/macprosmcfirmwareupdate11.html

After smc firmware update 1.1 fans keep running. Tried resetting but no luck.

After the update it shows as not installed and fans run continousl.

This is a major isssue for me as well. No fan noise whatsoever when I first got the machine and used for a few days. Right after the SMC firmware update fan runs continously at 1200RPM, but it is now auidble versus being virutally silent as before the update was applied.
Please let me know if you have contacted Apple regrading this issue and if so, what they have said.
I have started a thread on Macrumors where you can find out some further information.
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Error while trying to install SMC Firmware Update

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Checked out that link and everything seems to be in order on this machine at this time.
I only have CC installed on this one machine, not even my secondary machine like is permitted. it seems odd that I'm asked to re-accept the Licence Agreement as often as I am. If I had to guess, it's almost every week, if not multiple times some weeks, that all the software will decide I should have to view the licence agreement.
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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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Hello there
I have the Software Update window popping up telling me to download the SMC Firmware Update. I know that the update adjusts the fan behavior in the MacBook but does anyone know exactly what it does and changes?
My MacBook has been working fine since I got it in July. No weird fan behavior nor RSD nor overheating problems (thankfully! I'm hoping it stays that way). So my question is do I need that update, or is that update only for users with those problems? If I download it, how does it alter my MacBook behavior?
Any advise is appreciated! Thanks in advance.

Honestly I was kind of like you. I downloaded the firmware but didn't install it for quite a while. My MacBook as worked fine and I saw no reason to screw that up.
But..... it got the better of me and I went ahead and installed it. I haven't noticed any difference whatsoever. Fan behavior is the same I guess because I've only heard them a couple of time so that's never been an issue. I guess it may run a little cooler but again I don't really pay that much attention to the temperature anyway so I'm not sure.
SMC is System Management Controller which is a micro-controller on the logic board that controls various functions (in this case the fan). I've never found anything specific other than some have said the fans run non-stop. Could be but I've experienced nothing different than before I installed the firmware.

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