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Mac Pro 2009 Snow Leopard Bootcamp problem

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Dec 16, 2008
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I have a fresh install of the Snow Leopard and I was about to install Windows XP on the bootcamp partition but to my surprise I've got this error:
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Boot Camp Assistant cannot be used. You must update your computer's BOOT ROM.

What gives? I was running Boot Camp with no problems with Leopard.

My Boot ROM Version: MP41.0081.B03

I've tried the other machine at Apple Store - same result. Store staff, of course CLUELESS :confused:
 
That's an interesting one. It may be connected to your capability to load 64-bit drivers in OS X now. I would definitely go to the Mac Pro support section and look for the upgrade or run Apple SW update. If Apple issues a firmware upgrade I would grab it with both hands but unfortunately they do this only for the recent machines.
 
gugucom said:
That's an interesting one. It may be connected to your capability to load 64-bit drivers in OS X now. I would definitely go to the Mac Pro support section and look for the upgrade or run Apple SW update. If Apple issues a firmware upgrade I would grab it with both hands but unfortunately they do this only for the recent machines.
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My take is that the OP has an '09 model (title), so it won't be a problem, assuming Apple actually does release new firmware. Presumably they will, given it is the newest model. :p
 
gugucom said:
He means he isn't using Bootcamp assi. Just boot the Windows install DVD and install it.
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Ahhh, I see. Without partitioning drive. Gotcha.

The weird thing is that it worked just fine in Leopard.
 
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