Apple Releases iMac Hard Drive Firmware Update 1.0 for 2010 Models

[MacRumors]

Apple today released iMac Hard Drive Firmware Update 1.0, a new update to address issues with system booting on the company's current-generation "Mid-2010" iMac models.

About iMac Hard Drive Firmware Update 1.0

This firmware update fixes a hard drive issue that may prevent some iMac (21.5-inch and 27-inch, Mid 2010) systems from booting properly.

The update weighs in at 767 KB and requires Mac OS X 10.6.7.

Article Link: Apple Releases iMac Hard Drive Firmware Update 1.0 for 2010 Models

 

[dethmaShine]

IF they can somehow suppress the stomach grumbling noise from the HD, I'd be obliged.

 

[WiiDSmoker]

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It just works.

 

[LastLine]

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Will this come down through software update? Not that I can say I've noticed any issues so far.

 

[coolfactor]

IF they can somehow suppress the stomach grumbling noise from the HD, I'd be obliged.

Haha, is that really what its sounds like? You should consider swapping it out for a solid-state drive. That would solve the problem.

 

[coolfactor]

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Will this come down through software update? Not that I can say I've noticed any issues so far.

Yes, that's usually how these updates are distributed. You can always download manually, if you want, too.

 

[jayducharme]

I updated mine, and oddly my iMac shut itself off when the update was done. I rebooted it and so far things seem okay.

 

[roadbloc]

IF they can somehow suppress the stomach grumbling noise from the HD, I'd be obliged.

Sounds like you have a dodgy HD. my 2010 i3 21.5" badboy doesn't make a sound.

 

[dethmaShine]

Sounds like you have a dodgy HD. my 2010 i3 21.5" badboy doesn't make a sound.

Should I get it replaced?

 

[noahtk]

IF they can somehow suppress the stomach grumbling noise from the HD, I'd be obliged.

That sure would be nice, this fix is much needed as well.

 

[ciTiger]

What about those who changed the HDD :O

 

[La Porta]

I don't get it. I got this thing early August, 2010, and it doesn't show in Software Update, and when I download it from Apple's site, it says that the computer doesn't need it. What gives?

 

[PurrBall]

I don't get it. I got this thing early August, 2010, and it doesn't show in Software Update, and when I download it from Apple's site, it says that the computer doesn't need it. What gives?

If it says you don't need it, you don't need it. It checks your hard drive model against the affected models.

 

[rgirtler]

I don't get it. I got this thing early August, 2010, and it doesn't show in Software Update, and when I download it from Apple's site, it says that the computer doesn't need it. What gives?

Mine doesn't need it either....got mine in late October 2010. Probably a different drive.

 

[res1233]

Should I get it replaced?

It's probably a good idea. It sounds like that drive may very well die at an early age, and there's a possibility that its death may result in its data being unrecoverable, however slim the chance is.

If it says you don't need it, you don't need it. It checks your hard drive model against the affected models.

Yep. That's one nice thing about having macs. Updates all come from the same place, and Apple can easily make sure that the update is only relevant to YOUR computer to avoid any unnecessary hassle that comes with updating drivers that you don't even use.

 

[PurrBall]

Yep. That's one nice thing about having macs. Updates all come from the same place, and Apple can easily make sure that the update is only relevant to YOUR computer to avoid any unnecessary hassle that comes with updating drivers that you don't even use.

There was one SuperDrive update where I had an affected model but wasn't included in the firmware update utility; that was later fixed however.

 

[dethmaShine]

It's probably a good idea. It sounds like that drive may very well die at an early age, and there's a possibility that its death may result in its data being unrecoverable, however slim the chance is.

Thanks for the reply. Is there a way to check that the drive is faulty?

I hear that tonnes and tonnes of people reporting on MR and Apple Support Forums that the drive always makes those stomach grumbling sounds during normal activity and otherwise.

Well I'll call Apple. The only thing I fear is that I don't have an Apple Store in my Area and there's absolutely no way I can take my iMac to the Apple Store. :|

 

[LastLine]

Yes, that's usually how these updates are distributed. You can always download manually, if you want, too.

Can't say I'm worried If software update doesn't tell me I need something and the computer works fine as it is I'm all happy Just wondered!

 

[justinLONG]

apparently mine doesn't need it, but it still makes that "grumbling noise".

 

[zombierunner]

new imacs ... new freakin imac .....

 

[La Porta]

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Fair enough. However, Apple should specify that it's for SOME models and not all. Confusing otherwise.

 

[BornAgainMac]

apparently mine doesn't need it, but it still makes that "grumbling noise".

I have no problems related to the firmware patch but I also have the HD "grumbling noise". It is also very slow. I am considering those warning signs of a failing drive. Sounds like a few people have this HD sound from this thread alone.

 

[philgilder]

I have no problems related to the firmware patch but I also have the HD "grumbling noise". It is also very slow. I am considering those warning signs of a failing drive. Sounds like a few people have this HD sound from this thread alone.

got that grumbling noise myself, and the update was also not needed

 

[GertjanS]

Apple Releases iMac Hard Drive Firmware Update 1.0 for 2010 Models

Not funny.

 

[mgkimsal]

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Fair enough. However, Apple should specify that it's for SOME models and not all. Confusing otherwise.

"This firmware update fixes a hard drive issue that may prevent some iMac (21.5-inch and 27-inch, Mid 2010) systems from booting properly."

The word "some" is not hidden away anywhere in that statement. Pretty plain to see, no?