Mac Pro EFI Firmware Update

[deathshrub]

Just came up in Software Update. Wonder if this fixes the sleep issue?

[deathshrub]

Didn't even require a restart? Strange.

[supercooled]

Originally Posted by deathshrub

Didn't even require a restart? Strange.

Did it change your background to that snot colour?

[aLoC]

Wait and see other people's experience before installing!

For me, the last firmware update they released for the Mac Pro (the ATI one) made things worse.

[overcast]

Read instructions.

This update is for Mac Pro computers with Intel processors only.

Note: Print or write down these instructions before you begin the update.

To update the firmware on your Intel-based Mac Pro:

1. Quit all other open applications.

2. Click Shut Down in the Mac Pro EFI Firmware Update window and wait for your computer to shut down.

3. Press and hold the power button on your Mac Pro until the status light flashes repeatedly or you hear a long tone, then release the power button.

A status bar indicates the progress of the update.

Important: Do not interrupt the update.

Your computer restarts automatically when the update is completed and opens the Mac Pro EFI Firmware Update.

4. Click OK, if the firmware is now up-to-date.

If these instructions appear on your screen again, the firmware update was not successful. Repeat steps 2, 3 and 4.

[overcast]

Ran update, no issues.

[deathshrub]

I didn't realize it was an application. The Software Update blurb didn't say anything about having to run an application to apply the firmware update, and I haven't done this before so pardon me.

While the firmware was being updated, both of my superdrives popped out and then went back in when the update was finished.

The computer's behavior seems to be more consistent after waking up from sleep now. Before, the fans would run anywhere from 2 to 30 seconds before the monitor came on or before the hard drives spun up. (edit: if it woke up at all. a lot of times it would just restart.) Now the fans run for about 3 seconds, and the computer takes about 3 more until the monitor comes on.

[mac2beach]

Just Did Update no issues here either

[supercooled]

Originally Posted by deathshrub

I didn't realize it was an application. The Software Update blurb didn't say anything about having to run an application to apply the firmware update, and I haven't done this before so pardon me.

While the firmware was being updated, both of my superdrives popped out and then went back in when the update was finished.

The computer's behavior seems to be more consistent after waking up from sleep now. Before, the fans would run anywhere from 2 to 30 seconds before the monitor came on or before the hard drives spun up. Now the fans run for about 3 seconds, and the computer takes about 3 more until the monitor comes on.

I didn't get the progress bar; just a black screen with no image.

[overcast]

Originally Posted by supercooled

I didn't get the progress bar; just a black screen with no image.

Did you follow the instructions like you were supposed to?

[Michael73]

Smooth update for me. Interesting that both of my drives popped out but only the apple shipped drive retracted EVEN THOUGH they are BOTH Pioneer DVR-112D.

[anthonyjr]

Hopefully we get one of these for the older Mac Pros; I'm having the "fan blast off at awake" issue also.

[krye]

Originally Posted by deathshrub

I didn't realize it was an application. The Software Update blurb didn't say anything about having to run an application to apply the firmware update, and I haven't done this before so pardon me.

While the firmware was being updated, both of my superdrives popped out and then went back in when the update was finished.

The computer's behavior seems to be more consistent after waking up from sleep now. Before, the fans would run anywhere from 2 to 30 seconds before the monitor came on or before the hard drives spun up. (edit: if it woke up at all. a lot of times it would just restart.) Now the fans run for about 3 seconds, and the computer takes about 3 more until the monitor comes on.

Yup, same results here. All is good. The fans still run for about 2 seconds after coming out of sleep. I've never had it reboot and I've never had the fans go full throttle after it shutdown. Hopefully with this, it never will.

[glhiii]

Doesn't seem to have made any difference. My Mac Pro sleeps and wakes all right manually, but it still won't go to sleep automatically.

[izibo]

Originally Posted by glhiii

Doesn't seem to have made any difference. My Mac Pro sleeps and wakes all right manually, but it still won't go to sleep automatically.

http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=303698

[mgsarch]

Originally Posted by glhiii

Doesn't seem to have made any difference. My Mac Pro sleeps and wakes all right manually, but it still won't go to sleep automatically.

that sounds like a different issue than what's plagued the rest of us.

I'm about to sleep for first time now. Let's see!!

[wesk702]

Originally Posted by glhiii

Doesn't seem to have made any difference. My Mac Pro sleeps and wakes all right manually, but it still won't go to sleep automatically.

great, now mine is doing this now after the update. Only my display goes to sleep but not the computer

[Infrared]

Originally Posted by deathshrub

Just came up in Software Update. Wonder if this fixes the sleep issue?

Not in the Software Update list for me...

but then, I'm not having any issues, so I'm not overly bothered.

[Infrared]

Can anyone who has the EFI update in the Software Update list
please let me know what their boot ROM version is before applying it?

I'm just curious to know why it isn't in the list for me. Maybe
not all previous boot ROM versions need replacing.

My boot ROM version: MP31.006C.B02.

Yep, that's 3 below MP31.006C.B05 which comes with the
EFI update

[junior77]

Originally Posted by Infrared

Can anyone who has the EFI update in the Software Update list
please let me know what their boot ROM version is before applying it?

I'm just curious to know why it isn't in the list for me. Maybe
not all previous boot ROM versions need replacing.

My boot ROM version: MP31.006C.B02.

Yep, that's 3 below MP31.006C.B05 which comes with the
EFI update

I believe mine was B02 as well, and it came up just fine. You should be able to download it manually from Apple website directly.

[rockinrocker]

Originally Posted by junior77

I believe mine was B02 as well, and it came up just fine. You should be able to download it manually from Apple website directly.

yeah, that's what mine was.

[Infrared]

Ok, I took the plunge and installed the Leo graphics update
upon which this apparently depends. I'd resisted that before
so as to remain 2 mistakes away from accidentally installing
the dreaded HD2600XT update.

All went well if a little scarily. The beep made me jump. Note
to Apple: warn people not to install this update in rooms with
low ceilings.

Visual note to Apple:

[Infrared]

Ok, after a bit of geekery, I know why the update isn't listed.
It has a dependency on the Leopard Graphics Update, which
I haven't installed.

function hasTier3()
    {
        return (system.files.fileExistsAtPath(my.target.mountpoint + "/var/db/.AppleTier3Language"));
    }

        function hasLeopardGraphicsUpdate() {
                try {
                        var plistCheck = system.files.plistAtPath(my.target.mountpoint + "/System/Library/Extensions/ATINDRV.kext/Contents/Info.plist")
                        if(plistCheck) {
                                if(-1 != system.compareVersions(plistCheck.CFBundleShortVersionString, '1.5.24')) {
                                        return true;
                                }
                        }
                } catch(err) { return false; }
                
        return false;
        }


    function isValidMachine()
    {
        var property = system.sysctl("hw.model");
        
                if (property && (property == "MacPro3,1"))
                {
                        var obj = system.ioregistry.fromPath("IODeviceTree:/rom@0");
                        if (obj)
                        {
                        
                                var property = obj.version;
                                if (property && (       (property == "MP31.88Z.006C.B02.0801021250") ||
                                                                                        (property == "MP31.88Z.006C.B01.0712212319") ))
                                {
                                        return true;
                                }
                        }       
        }
                        
        return false;
    }

[Carl Spackler]

Originally Posted by Infrared

Ok, after a bit of geekery, I know why the update isn't listed.
It has a dependency on the Leopard Graphics Update, which
I haven't installed.

hmm. very interesting. I could speculate wildly. The SuperDrive bay opening was also curious....(takes off glasses, rubs chin)...but what does it all mean?

[overcast]

Originally Posted by Carl Spackler

hmm. very interesting. I could speculate wildly. The SuperDrive bay opening was also curious....(takes off glasses, rubs chin)...but what does it all mean?

Maybe it's to make sure nothing is in the drive that could possibly boot during the update????