Apple Releases iMac and MacBook Pro Software and EFI Updates with Thunderbolt Fixes

[m4rk0]

i have a 2011 mbp, 2.2ghz


guys did you notice any improvement during the whole boot process and, more in general, any speed increase especially those who have a ssd?
my boot times are waaaaay shorter, whole system's snappier than before (and even before updating it was, duh, FAST).

p.s.: what's your smc version? mine is 1.69f1 but apple support page says it should be 10J4035.

 

[daneoni]

Bummer. Thanks.

So are new machines getting the 6gb/s for this port or was it just a specific batch that happened to get this?

It seems to be a specific batch/lottery as even those who recently purchased are getting SATA II Optical ports whilst others who ordered around launch are getting two SATA III ports.

 

[kjjnk]

It seems to be a specific batch/lottery as even those who recently purchased are getting SATA II Optical ports whilst others who ordered around launch are getting two SATA III ports.

I ordered mine the first week of April and got two SATA III ports.

 

[Slipg]

My install of this is frozen for about an hour now. I'm looking at a blue screen with a spinning activity indicator.



My MBP does have an added Intel SSD.

 

[guzhogi]

I installed the updates this morning - no issues, other than a VERY un-Mac-like loud beep when the firmware update installed.

Those long beeps always happen when doing a firmware update on Macs. It's one way you know that it's upgrading the firmware. With some Macs, the on light indicator flashes a bunch of time as well. Since iMacs now don't have the on light any more, the beep is the only way to know you're in firmware upgrade mode.

 

[aimhigh]

These updates finally fixed the display issues with my 2011 MacBook Pro that the 10.6.7 update did not.

Sadly I am not so fortunate. My 15" MBP with 24" Apple display still flickers and blacks-out. Its getting annoying.

 

[macachia]

i have a 2011 mbp, 2.2ghz


guys did you notice any improvement during the whole boot process and, more in general, any speed increase especially those who have a ssd?
my boot times are waaaaay shorter, whole system's snappier than before (and even before updating it was, duh, FAST).

p.s.: what's your smc version? mine is 1.69f1 but apple support page says it should be 10J4035.

macbook pro 2011 with updates shows 1.69f1 as well

cheers

 

[Mr. Retrofire]

My install of this is frozen for about an hour now. I'm looking at a blue screen with a spinning activity indicator.



My MBP does have an added Intel SSD.

Before AND after each system update you should repair the permissions on your startup disk, and you should rebuild the system caches via a safe boot. Just two steps, very easy.

Mac OS X: What is Safe Boot, Safe Mode?

Mac OS X: Starting up in Safe Mode

 

[officerdick]

The update installed perfectly here.

But Apple is yet to address the recurring issue of kernel panics when tethering with an iOS device through USB as detailed in this 10 page thread on Apple's Support forums.

I am still experiencing kernel panics after the update.

Could MacRumors please put some pressure on this issue, widespread reports of malfunctioning machines is sure to get Apple working on a fix, crashing under load is not the new machines only problem.

 

[kainjow]

Sadly I am not so fortunate. My 15" MBP with 24" Apple display still flickers and blacks-out. Its getting annoying.

That is not good to hear..

 

[Zeus86]

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hopefully this fixes the freezing when waking up from sleep issue. this problem is becoming very annoying!

 

[World Citizen]

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hopefully this fixes the freezing when waking up from sleep issue. this problem is becoming very annoying!

I didn't post it anywhere because i didn't want to flame... but I notice something to.

I don't know the precise problem yet, but sometimes when my mbp '11 goes to sleep while I have attached a "logitech" mouse, it wont come out of it when I move the Logitech mouse... It does wake up with the onboard trackpad, so its not a real problem. But still there's something going on.

I also had a sleep problem without the mouse... It just didnt want to wakeup, and after restart by pressing the power button, everything worked again... weird.

 

[Wombert]

Can you please check system profile and see the link speed for the CD/DVD SATA Port?

Even before the update (2011 15" 2.2 GHz):

Intel 6 Series Chipset:

Vendor: Intel
Product: 6 Series Chipset
Link Speed: 6 Gigabit
Negotiated Link Speed: 3 Gigabit
Description: AHCI Version 1.30 Supported

Hitachi HTS725050A9A362:

and

Intel 6 Series Chipset:

Vendor: Intel
Product: 6 Series Chipset
Link Speed: 6 Gigabit
Negotiated Link Speed: 1.5 Gigabit
Description: AHCI Version 1.30 Supported

MATSHITADVD-R UJ-898:

 

[Zeus86]

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my problem is when I open the lid the computer freezes for 10-20 seconds

 

[font9a]

Macbook Pro 8,3 has only 1 SATA 6G (3G) port

Macbook Pro 8,3 has only 1 SATA 6G (3G) port

I am flabbergasted to hear of people getting 2 (TWO!) SATA-6G ports… That would surely make my RAID-0 SSDs run at top capacity. But I seriously doubt software could change the hardware installed. But who knows?

I will note: Overall the system responsiveness with today's pair of updates seems *dramatic*. (not that it was slow before) I've never seen a software update that actually "felt" faster. My XBench scores may have improved 2-3% (from 400 to 415), but the UI really feels snappier. I suppose it's something with Core animation. Also, a very real and noticeable effect has improved: window dragging on the desktop no longer "tears" when I drag side to side quickly.

 

[World Citizen]

Macbook Pro 8,3 has only 1 SATA 6G (3G) port

I am flabbergasted to hear of people getting 2 (TWO!) SATA-6G ports… That would surely make my RAID-0 SSDs run at top capacity. But I seriously doubt software could change the hardware installed. But who knows?

I will note: Overall the system responsiveness with today's pair of updates seems *dramatic*. (not that it was slow before) I've never seen a software update that actually "felt" faster. My XBench scores may have improved 2-3% (from 400 to 415), but the UI really feels snappier. I suppose it's something with Core animation. Also, a very real and noticeable effect has improved: window dragging on the desktop no longer "tears" when I drag side to side quickly.

You should read the changelog... it says.

" Like the update for testing the batterie of our potable devices, we didn't change the screen-drag tear .. we have downgraded your eyes. Isn't it great and magical? It's just that more realistic. We where stunned ourselves You can't perform a rollback.. we didn't like the way you eyes noticed our tear... so you just can't.

 

[kainjow]

Still seeing the same issues as before with 24" ACD, although it doesn't seem to be as bad but will need to give it a few days for a full comparison.

 

[OS X Dude]

Snappy feels Safari-er

 

[milo]

Dang, this was my first thought when I saw this. It's still not out of the realm of the possibility for later I suppose. I can't believe I just bought a $2,000 computer without SATAIII, but it's my only reasonable choice at the moment. Bummer.

Especially puzzling since the intel chipset apple is using DOES include SATA III. I have to wonder if it will get enabled with a firmware update, or even if it is III already but the OS is identifying it wrong.

 

[mulo]

It seems to be a specific batch/lottery as even those who recently purchased are getting SATA II Optical ports whilst others who ordered around launch are getting two SATA III ports.

so your saying some of the 2011MBPs have SataIII in the optical bay?

 

[Tony1uk]

Still flickering and blacking out

My early 2011 is still blacking out and flickering my 24 inch external monitor. No change or improvement for me...

 

[aimhigh]

Still seeing the same issues as before with 24" ACD, although it doesn't seem to be as bad but will need to give it a few days for a full comparison.

I have now done a safe boot and repaired permissions as recommended, replugged in the 24" display and it does seem better now (less frequent, but definitely not fixed). I was Soooo hoping this fix would resolve the problem. I am wondering if the problem is down to how the plug connects into the MBP socket....

 

[daneoni]

Especially puzzling since the intel chipset apple is using DOES include SATA III. I have to wonder if it will get enabled with a firmware update, or even if it is III already but the OS is identifying it wrong.

If you're talking about the iMacs they do have SATA III enabled now.

so your saying some of the 2011MBPs have SataIII in the optical bay?

Yup

I ordered mine the first week of April and got two SATA III ports.

 

[milo]

If you're talking about the iMacs they do have SATA III enabled now.

http://blog.macsales.com/10050-firmware-update-enables-6gbs-in-2011-imacs

 

[m4rk0]

macbook pro 2011 with updates shows 1.69f1 as well

thanks!

My install of this is frozen for about an hour now. I'm looking at a blue screen with a spinning activity indicator.



My MBP does have an added Intel SSD.

i am sorry man, i feel your pain.
i hope you solved it, did you?

...
I will note: Overall the system responsiveness with today's pair of updates seems *dramatic*. (not that it was slow before) I've never seen a software update that actually "felt" faster. My XBench scores may have improved 2-3% (from 400 to 415), but the UI really feels snappier. I suppose it's something with Core animation. Also, a very real and noticeable effect has improved: window dragging on the desktop no longer "tears" when I drag side to side quickly.

it seems it's not just perception of being faster, my own mbp boots from ssd WAY faster than before, generally speaking it loads everything faster, smoother, cooler. hooray!