iMac ATI Radeon HD Graphics Firmware Update 1.0.1

[mac2mac]

iMac ATI Radeon HD Graphics Firmware Update 1.0.1 Has just arrived
http://www.apple.com/support/downloa...update101.html

[Eric Lewis]

this fixed my graphics erros

woooo

[robert05au]

I have the following graphics card in my iMac Intel 2.4GHz 20" which this update is for but guess what it won't install no matter what I try.

These are the specs for my graphics card and not the firmware version

ATI Radeon HD 2600 Pro:

Chipset Model: ATI,RadeonHD2600
Type: Display
Bus: PCIe
PCIe Lane Width: x16
VRAM (Total): 256 MB
Vendor: ATI (0x1002)
Device ID: 0x9583
Revision ID: 0x0000
ROM Revision: 113-B2250F-212
EFI Driver Version: 01.00.212

The firmware update should be able to update to this firmware version

ROM Revision: 113-B2250L-259

Now one of the main issues is the extremely limited info on which iMac Intel models this for and why the hell when the people I have seen posts for elsewhere cannot update to this firmware.

Apple needs to be more open on which models these updates are for so people know if they need to install or not.

[autumn]

It won't install on my 2.8Ghz 24 inch either.

[tbazani]

same here. it won't update my 2.4GHz 20" Aluminum iMac

ROM Revision: 113-B2250A-207
EFI Driver Version: 01.00.207

[Xendren]

Originally Posted by robert05au

I have the following graphics card in my iMac Intel 2.4GHz 20" which this update is for but guess what it won't install no matter what I try.

Same for me. Nice.

[daneoni]

It wont work in Tiger only Leopard it seems

[robert05au]

At least for me and more than likely others I am on 10.5.2 and have the graphics card required.

This is just another one of apples screw up updates.

[cloudnine]

Originally Posted by robert05au

Apple needs to be more open on which models these updates are for so people know if they need to install or not.

Or you could chill the eff out and accept that your iMac doesn't need it.

[robert05au]

I have been told by apple that my iMac does require the update after a lenthy call to them.

I am awaiting what I need to do to make it work.

I have graphics issues since the leopard graphics update similar to other people

The main issue is there is no proper info from Apple on what imac models this is for which is a must and should be there.

[Dany M]

I looked at software update, not on their, decided to download the .dmg. Said I did not need it. Ok, I am glad with that...no need to call tech

[wakerider017]

Didn't show up in Software Update.


Did manual download and tried to install...


"ALERT

Your computer does not need this update."

[Cubert]

People, look at your graphics card first!

[IgnatiusTheKing]

If it doesn't show up on Software Update, why bother trying to install it?

[djc6]

Use Pacifist to open up the package, and check out the contents of the script titled 'Distribution' - only iMacs with ATI ROM revisions that start with "113-B2250L-" or "113-B2250H-" need the update. Check system profiler to find your ATI ROM revision.

Version 1.0 of the update was only needed for cards with video ram from a certain manufacturer:

http://forums.macrumors.com/showpost...5&postcount=68
http://forums.macrumors.com/showpost...0&postcount=72

My 24" iMac manufactured the 44th week of 2007 needed the 1.0 update but not this 1.0.1 update.

		function needsUpdate()
		{
					
			var reg = system.ioregistry.matchingClass("ATIRadeonX2000")
		
			if( reg )
			{
				for( var i = 0; i < reg.length; i++ )
				{
					var parents = system.ioregistry.parentsOf(reg[i]);
					
					for( var j = 0; j < parents.length; j++ )
					{
						var rom    = parents[j]['ATY,Rom#'];						
						
						if((rom.substring(0,11) == "113-B2250L-" || rom.substring(0,11) == "113-B2250H-") && parseInt(rom.substring(11, 14)) < 259) {
							return true;
						}
					}
				}
			}
			
			return false;
		}

[flopticalcube]

Neither of my iMacs required this.

[Luap]

Mine didn't need it either, despite meeting the requirements. Im not really surprised.. Many of us know there are a few different batches of these gfx cards, and some have occasionally needed similar updates, while others did not. So this is just the same.

Once in a while, my iMac still freezes. But it doesn't do it too often, and when it does its only during games. Not great, but liveable with...

[Doctor Q]

I just installed two previous iMac firmware updates on three dozen Macs at school. If this one applies to them too, then I'll do yet another round.

[MacFly123]

So will all the whining gamers finally shut up even for a bit about the graphics power on Macs with this and the new update???

[billedluh]

hah hah. You people cant get it to let you install it huh? Not only did software update let me install this.. It isn't bothering to check if it needs to be installed again. It looks like it's going to let me install it as many times as I want. Suckers.

[djc6]

Originally Posted by billedluh

hah hah. You people cant get it to let you install it huh? Not only did software update let me install this.. It isn't bothering to check if it needs to be installed again. It looks like it's going to let me install it as many times as I want. Suckers.

Did you remember to run "Applications Folder -> Utilities -> iMac ATI Radeon HD Graphics Firmware Update.app" after you installed it??

[newportnews]

No need for update here either.

[RichardI]

Good grief people, read the instructions. In order to install this update you need either the HD2400 card or the HD2600 Pro, AND OSX ver. 10.5.2 or higher. If Software Update tells you that you don't need it, then you don't need it.

Pretty simple really.

Rich

[Iamwatson]

Originally Posted by billedluh

hah hah. You people cant get it to let you install it huh? Not only did software update let me install this.. It isn't bothering to check if it needs to be installed again. It looks like it's going to let me install it as many times as I want. Suckers.

Haha this dude installed it but didn't run it and he thinks that hes all hot ****. Fluffing up his ego on the basis of a damn firmware update. Pitiful

Also if it doesnt install it, it's because you don't have one of the ATI cards off the line that needs a firmware update. Even though you have a 2400xt or a 2600pro doesn't necessarily mean you need the update.

[TorontoAllan]

[quote=RichardI;5376974]Good grief people, read the instructions. In order to install this update you need either the HD2400 card or the HD2600 Pro, AND OSX ver. 10.5.2 or higher. If Software Update tells you that you don't need it, then you don't need it.

Pretty simple really.

Rich : Actually, that's the problem. I have the HD2600 Pro card according to System Profiler and I am running Leopard 10.5.2 and the update still won't install. I think this is where people are coming from. We meet the stated requirements BUT it still won't install. If there are other requirements and Apple published them, then we would all be able to see that we don't need the update. But as of now, some of us both meet all the requirements and can't get the update to install. That's why we're not chillin'! Sometimes it really isn't just stupidity, though you are right that it often is. We'll accept our apologies now. :-)

Allan