Apple Releases MacBook Air Software Update

bobsaget611 · Aug 22, 2008, 07:58 PM

Its finally here ran software update and this is now available and says:

This update is recommended for all MacBook Air computers, and addresses issues with video playback and processor core idling. Third-party software that modifies processor operating characteristics such as frequency and voltage is not supported and should be removed before installing this update.

shrtmkr · Aug 22, 2008, 08:01 PM

OMG, is this real

I will report right back as soon as I install the update.

I AM HAVING A CORE SHUTDOWN AS I TYPE RIGHT NOW!

costabunny · Aug 22, 2008, 08:05 PM

Well I have been fortunate enough not to have seen a core shutdown, but this is good news (if it works).

ducatidoc · Aug 22, 2008, 08:13 PM

honestly, regardless of if it works or not i am still going to CL my 1st gen mba in a few weeks for these new penryns due out any day... am REALLY hoping that apple has put these past 200+ days to good use in their engineering dept and worked out all of the kinks.

shoulin333 · Aug 22, 2008, 09:10 PM

Just updated!!

w00t going to try it out now, if nothing im going to get some AS3 tomorrow

alphaod · 09:38 PM

Ooh, must call father to tell him to update… he only updates when I tell him

He's not exactly a computer wiz.

EDIT:

Only 83KB?! I didn't know that was still possible!

MacRumors · Aug 22, 2008, 10:11 PM

Apple today released MacBook Air Update, addressing issues with video playback and processor core idling.

Quote:

What’s New in this Version
This update is recommended for all MacBook Air computers, and addresses issues with video playback and processor core idling.
Third-party software that modifies processor operating characteristics such as frequency and voltage is not supported and should be removed before installing this update.

The update weighs in at 368 KB and requires OS X 10.5.4.

Article Link

Some_Big_Spoon · Aug 22, 2008, 10:18 PM

Will this stop the BS one core at 100%, the other core at zero, and the computer turning into a useless $3000 doorstop until you shut it down, take a walk around the block and boot back up? :-/

Mindflux · Aug 22, 2008, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Some_Big_Spoon

Will this stop the BS one core at 100%, the other core at zero, and the computer turning into a useless $3000 doorstop until you shut it down, take a walk around the block and boot back up? :-/

No. It'll fix the whiny users that are about as intelligent as a door stop. Happy?

CWallace · Aug 22, 2008, 10:21 PM

Well at only 368K I am guessing it is modifying OS X and not the actual firmware.

Some_Big_Spoon · Aug 22, 2008, 10:22 PM

Knew I'd get a quote like that, just knew it. Serves me right for posting anything remotely negative...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mindflux

No. It'll fix the whiny users that are about as intelligent as a door stop. Happy?

costabunny · Aug 22, 2008, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mindflux

No. It'll fix the whiny users that are about as intelligent as a door stop. Happy?

Ouch harsh! lol

Personaly I haven't experienced this 'shutsown'thing, but anything that stops repeated threads about it is a good thing....

Rocketman · Aug 22, 2008, 10:46 PM

"Third-party software that modifies processor operating characteristics such as frequency and voltage is not supported and should be removed before installing this update."

What I want to know is what software that is so I can install it immediately.

Rocketman

gcmexico · Aug 22, 2008, 10:46 PM

there goes coolbook

ayeying · Aug 22, 2008, 10:47 PM

Its coolbook. Furthermore, it seems to be on the OS level and not the firmware level because installing 10.6 doesn't give core shutdowns even passing over 100 deg C.

Edit, I installed this patch and it seems to be keeping my CPU pretty cool even with youtube running.

lidomkj · Aug 22, 2008, 10:48 PM

I do not know if this was fixed as part of my repair by apple or if it was the download, but I just watched an entire movie in iTunes without any problems, temps hovered at 58* without any stutter or core shutdown.

I was not able to do that before and this is the first movie I watched that was over 2 hours since the repair and just installed the update tonight.

Thought I would share.

ayeying · Aug 22, 2008, 10:59 PM

This update just changes 2 files.

/System/Library/Extensions/AppleIntelCPUPowerManagement.kext
/System/Library/Extensions/IOPlatformPluginFamily.kext

gcmexico · Aug 22, 2008, 11:00 PM

I deactivated coolbook to install this...my temps immediately shut up 10 degrees after reboot!

this happen to anyone else?

ayeying · 11:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gcmexico

I deactivated coolbook to install this...my temps immediately shut up 10 degrees after reboot!

this happen to anyone else?

Im at 71 deg C right now with 6200rpm fan. Im connected to a external monitor while running internal and booting up vista in vmware fusion. So far, the temps aren't going any more higher then with coolbook enabled for me.

Edit: oh, and im on youtube on the external screen. my cpu is at 100% both cores but no shut downs and my temps aren't going above 75 deg C. Its actually down to 69 now.

Edit 2: I believe this patch has fixed the core shutdowns. I cannot get the core to shutdown no matter what I do and I've pegged the CPU to 100% for nearly 5 minutes now.

Edit 3: Okay, apparently, the fix is just to fix the core shutdown, however, you basically run at a 0.8GHz CPU to prevent overheating. Using the MSR Tools from this link:

http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=459306

You can test it out yourself. I'm running at 50% (0.80GHz) instead of 1.60GHz but my cores don't shutdown.

mac jones · Aug 22, 2008, 11:15 PM

Wow.. seems sort of specific.

They even mention Coolbook. (indirectly)

perhaps I won't need that any longer

ducatidoc · Aug 22, 2008, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ayeying

You can test it out yourself. I'm running at 50% (0.80GHz) instead of 1.60GHz but my cores don't shutdown.

so basically we now have 800MHz core duo's? no performance beyond 800 MHz at all?

ayeying · Aug 22, 2008, 11:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ducatidoc

so basically we now have 800MHz core duo's? no performance beyond 800 MHz at all?

It drops to 800MHz when you're maxing the system out and pushing it onto the brink of overheating. After I closed off youtube I was able to get 75% speed back until my temps reached low enough until i got 100% throttle back

gcmexico · Aug 22, 2008, 11:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ayeying

Im at 71 deg C right now with 6200rpm fan. Im connected to a external monitor while running internal and booting up vista in vmware fusion. So far, the temps aren't going any more higher then with coolbook enabled for me.

Edit: oh, and im on youtube on the external screen. my cpu is at 100% both cores but no shut downs and my temps aren't going above 75 deg C. Its actually down to 69 now.

Edit 2: I believe this patch has fixed the core shutdowns. I cannot get the core to shutdown no matter what I do and I've pegged the CPU to 100% for nearly 5 minutes now.

Edit 3: Okay, apparently, the fix is just to fix the core shutdown, however, you basically run at a 0.8GHz CPU to prevent overheating. Using the MSR Tools from this link:

http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=459306

You can test it out yourself. I'm running at 50% (0.80GHz) instead of 1.60GHz but my cores don't shutdown.

*
my temps are high but no shutdowns...this update definitely addresses the core shutdown issue...job well done Apple?

xparaparafreakx · Aug 23, 2008, 12:01 AM

The only way to test this is Logic Studio and play the tutorial file, Shiny Toy Guns - Le Disko (the 5.1 version to a sound card)

ayeying · Aug 23, 2008, 12:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xparaparafreakx

The only way to test this is Logic Studio and play the tutorial file, Shiny Toy Guns - Le Disko (the 5.1 version to a sound card)

or you can just run "yes" in terminal. there's many ways to create a core shutdown. It appears that Apple has fixed this problem

Aug 22, 2008, 07:58 PM	#1
bobsaget611 macrumors member Join Date: Jul 2008	Apple Releases MacBook Air Software Update Its finally here ran software update and this is now available and says: This update is recommended for all MacBook Air computers, and addresses issues with video playback and processor core idling. Third-party software that modifies processor operating characteristics such as frequency and voltage is not supported and should be removed before installing this update.

Aug 22, 2008, 08:01 PM	#2
shrtmkr macrumors member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: 0.3 miles from Apple Store Fifth Ave.	OMG, is this real I will report right back as soon as I install the update. I AM HAVING A CORE SHUTDOWN AS I TYPE RIGHT NOW! __________________ MBA 1.6 3rd One! (Week 08) 500GB Time Capsule iPhone 3G W/Shure SE310

Aug 22, 2008, 08:05 PM	#3
costabunny macrumors Demi-Goddess Join Date: May 2008 Location: Weymouth, England	Well I have been fortunate enough not to have seen a core shutdown, but this is good news (if it works). __________________ Did I really just say that?? what was I thinking......

Aug 22, 2008, 08:13 PM	#4
ducatidoc macrumors regular Join Date: Apr 2008	honestly, regardless of if it works or not i am still going to CL my 1st gen mba in a few weeks for these new penryns due out any day... am REALLY hoping that apple has put these past 200+ days to good use in their engineering dept and worked out all of the kinks. __________________ MBA 1.8/128 Time Capsule 2006 Ducati 749

Aug 22, 2008, 09:10 PM	#5
shoulin333 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: California	Just updated!! w00t going to try it out now, if nothing im going to get some AS3 tomorrow __________________ 15" uMBP

Aug 22, 2008, 09:28 PM	#6
alphaod Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LIE x37	Ooh, must call father to tell him to update… he only updates when I tell him He's not exactly a computer wiz. EDIT: Only 83KB?! I didn't know that was still possible! __________________ Search before you post: MRoogle Mac Pro E09 (2x2.66/6x2GB/4x300GB10K/GTX285) \| Dell 3007WFP-HC (30") MacBook Air M09 (2.13/2GB/128GB) \| iPhone 3GS (32GB/White/Unlocked) Last edited by alphaod : Aug 22, 2008 at 09:38 PM. Reason: LOL

Aug 22, 2008, 10:18 PM	#8
Some_Big_Spoon macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Seattle.. just plain ol' wet whitebread Seattle	Will this stop the BS one core at 100%, the other core at zero, and the computer turning into a useless $3000 doorstop until you shut it down, take a walk around the block and boot back up? :-/ __________________ My 12" PB 'sploded, just like this: KABLAM!

Aug 22, 2008, 10:21 PM	#10
CWallace macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Seattle, WA	Well at only 368K I am guessing it is modifying OS X and not the actual firmware.

Aug 22, 2008, 10:46 PM	#13
Rocketman macrumors 68020 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Claremont, CA	"Third-party software that modifies processor operating characteristics such as frequency and voltage is not supported and should be removed before installing this update." What I want to know is what software that is so I can install it immediately. Rocketman __________________ Think Different-ly! Looking for an iPhone dev with way too much time on her hands for BASIC programs I have.

Aug 22, 2008, 10:46 PM	#14
gcmexico macrumors 6502a Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New York City	there goes coolbook __________________ PB G3, Imac G4, Imac G5, MacMini Media Center, MBA, TV, 3gS Iphone, 4th gen Nano, Drobo

Aug 22, 2008, 10:47 PM	#15
ayeying macrumors 68030 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Yay Area, CA	Its coolbook. Furthermore, it seems to be on the OS level and not the firmware level because installing 10.6 doesn't give core shutdowns even passing over 100 deg C. Edit, I installed this patch and it seems to be keeping my CPU pretty cool even with youtube running. __________________ MacBook Air 2,1 \| 2.13GHz (2.6GHz OC'ed), 2GB, 128GB SSD, 9400M, 10.5.8, Vista Business SP2 iMac 24" 7,1 \| 2.4GHz, 6GB, 1.5TB GP, HD2600 Pro, 10.6.2 iPhone 3Gs \| Black, 32GB, 3.0.1

Aug 22, 2008, 10:48 PM	#16
lidomkj macrumors member Join Date: Feb 2008	I do not know if this was fixed as part of my repair by apple or if it was the download, but I just watched an entire movie in iTunes without any problems, temps hovered at 58* without any stutter or core shutdown. I was not able to do that before and this is the first movie I watched that was over 2 hours since the repair and just installed the update tonight. Thought I would share.

Aug 22, 2008, 10:59 PM	#17
ayeying macrumors 68030 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Yay Area, CA	This update just changes 2 files. /System/Library/Extensions/AppleIntelCPUPowerManagement.kext /System/Library/Extensions/IOPlatformPluginFamily.kext __________________ MacBook Air 2,1 \| 2.13GHz (2.6GHz OC'ed), 2GB, 128GB SSD, 9400M, 10.5.8, Vista Business SP2 iMac 24" 7,1 \| 2.4GHz, 6GB, 1.5TB GP, HD2600 Pro, 10.6.2 iPhone 3Gs \| Black, 32GB, 3.0.1

Aug 22, 2008, 11:00 PM	#18
gcmexico macrumors 6502a Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New York City	I deactivated coolbook to install this...my temps immediately shut up 10 degrees after reboot! this happen to anyone else? __________________ PB G3, Imac G4, Imac G5, MacMini Media Center, MBA, TV, 3gS Iphone, 4th gen Nano, Drobo

Aug 22, 2008, 11:15 PM	#20
mac jones macrumors 6502a Join Date: Apr 2006	Wow.. seems sort of specific. They even mention Coolbook. (indirectly) perhaps I won't need that any longer

Aug 23, 2008, 12:01 AM	#24
xparaparafreakx macrumors 65816 Join Date: Jul 2005	The only way to test this is Logic Studio and play the tutorial file, Shiny Toy Guns - Le Disko (the 5.1 version to a sound card)

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