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Mac Pro EFI Firmware Update

deathshrub said:
I didn't realize it was an application. The Software Update blurb didn't say anything about having to run an application to apply the firmware update, and I haven't done this before so pardon me. :p

While the firmware was being updated, both of my superdrives popped out and then went back in when the update was finished.

The computer's behavior seems to be more consistent after waking up from sleep now. Before, the fans would run anywhere from 2 to 30 seconds before the monitor came on or before the hard drives spun up. (edit: if it woke up at all. a lot of times it would just restart.) Now the fans run for about 3 seconds, and the computer takes about 3 more until the monitor comes on.
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Yup, same results here. All is good. The fans still run for about 2 seconds after coming out of sleep. I've never had it reboot and I've never had the fans go full throttle after it shutdown. Hopefully with this, it never will.
 
Still won't sleep on its own

Doesn't seem to have made any difference. My Mac Pro sleeps and wakes all right manually, but it still won't go to sleep automatically.
 
glhiii said:
Doesn't seem to have made any difference. My Mac Pro sleeps and wakes all right manually, but it still won't go to sleep automatically.
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that sounds like a different issue than what's plagued the rest of us.

I'm about to sleep for first time now. Let's see!!
 
glhiii said:
Doesn't seem to have made any difference. My Mac Pro sleeps and wakes all right manually, but it still won't go to sleep automatically.
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great, now mine is doing this now after the update. Only my display goes to sleep but not the computer
 
Update went smooth for me.

I do wonder though, what was the purpose of the superdrive door opening? That really was odd I thought...any suggestions?
 
Enjoy your PC and bitter disposition.
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LOL!! That guy was a tad harsh. I always thought it was only the graphics that did it (as it did on my pc) as a quick cooling function in case it restarted from an overheat/crash. I guess im a complete and utter failure too.

We shouldnt be buying these things unless we know them inside out you know, it's an outrage. A moral outrage.

Im telling steve about this.
 
Can anyone who has the EFI update in the Software Update list
please let me know what their boot ROM version is before applying it?

I'm just curious to know why it isn't in the list for me. Maybe
not all previous boot ROM versions need replacing.

My boot ROM version: MP31.006C.B02.

Yep, that's 3 below MP31.006C.B05 which comes with the
EFI update :)
 
Infrared said:
Can anyone who has the EFI update in the Software Update list
please let me know what their boot ROM version is before applying it?

I'm just curious to know why it isn't in the list for me. Maybe
not all previous boot ROM versions need replacing.

My boot ROM version: MP31.006C.B02.

Yep, that's 3 below MP31.006C.B05 which comes with the
EFI update :)
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I believe mine was B02 as well, and it came up just fine. You should be able to download it manually from Apple website directly.
 
Ok, after a bit of geekery, I know why the update isn't listed.
It has a dependency on the Leopard Graphics Update, which
I haven't installed.

Code: 
function hasTier3()
    {
        return (system.files.fileExistsAtPath(my.target.mountpoint + "/var/db/.AppleTier3Language"));
    }

        function hasLeopardGraphicsUpdate() {
                try {
                        var plistCheck = system.files.plistAtPath(my.target.mountpoint + "/System/Library/Extensions/ATINDRV.kext/Contents/Info.plist")
                        if(plistCheck) {
                                if(-1 != system.compareVersions(plistCheck.CFBundleShortVersionString, '1.5.24')) {
                                        return true;
                                }
                        }
                } catch(err) { return false; }
                
        return false;
        }


    function isValidMachine()
    {
        var property = system.sysctl("hw.model");
        
                if (property && (property == "MacPro3,1"))
                {
                        var obj = system.ioregistry.fromPath("IODeviceTree:/rom@0");
                        if (obj)
                        {
                        
                                var property = obj.version;
                                if (property && (       (property == "MP31.88Z.006C.B02.0801021250") ||
                                                                                        (property == "MP31.88Z.006C.B01.0712212319") ))
                                {
                                        return true;
                                }
                        }       
        }
                        
        return false;
    }
 
Infrared said:
Can anyone who has the EFI update in the Software Update list
please let me know what their boot ROM version is before applying it?

I'm just curious to know why it isn't in the list for me. Maybe
not all previous boot ROM versions need replacing.

My boot ROM version: MP31.006C.B02.

Yep, that's 3 below MP31.006C.B05 which comes with the
EFI update :)
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My machine is about 2 weeks old and it was B02 before the flash.
 
Ok, I took the plunge and installed the Leo graphics update
upon which this apparently depends. I'd resisted that before
so as to remain 2 mistakes away from accidentally installing
the dreaded HD2600XT update.

All went well if a little scarily. The beep made me jump. Note
to Apple: warn people not to install this update in rooms with
low ceilings.

Visual note to Apple:

update.png
 
krye said:
My machine is about 2 weeks old and it was B02 before the flash.
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Thanks all for the ROM revision info. Would be slightly interesting
to know if B03 and B04 ever existed or made it out into the wild.

Neatness demands consecutive numbering!
 
Aren't you sleepy?

Hmmm, since the new firmware update it seems like when I put my MP to sleep, a couple minutes later it spontaneously decides to wake itself up. Not all the time, just some of the time...random problems are always a PITA to troubleshoot :(
 
deathshrub said:
Just came up in Software Update. Wonder if this fixes the sleep issue?
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bla bla bla bla in the forum, just any that have the reboot after sleep, run the update and check that fix... its simple.... works YES OR NOT?????
 
Infrared said:
Ok, after a bit of geekery, I know why the update isn't listed.
It has a dependency on the Leopard Graphics Update, which
I haven't installed.
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hmm. very interesting. I could speculate wildly. The SuperDrive bay opening was also curious....(takes off glasses, rubs chin)...but what does it all mean?
 
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