MacBook Pro EFI Firmware Update 1.5.1

[thomanjones]

Yes, I'm running 10.5.2. Before the 1.5.1 firmware, plugging or unplugging USB devices (ipod, iphone, external mouse or keyboard) when the MBP was sleeping would mean a restart every time.

Since I applied 1.5.1 firmware, it has been functioning normally, and I am able to plug/unplug the above devices while the lid is closed and the MPB will come back to life after opening the lid.

So yes, it appears to be fixed.

Note: I applied it less than 24 hours ago, along with several other updates (many ilife apps, and QT, iirc), so I can't say FOR SURE that it was the 1.5.1 firmware that fixed it, but I'm pretty confident that it is.

 

[soccerjoe5]

just installed the update, hope nothing bad surfaces!

i installed it with the airport update and surfing is so much faster now

quite OT: did you guys install the keyboard update too? i'm hesitant about it

 

[MattG]

Installed the update a few days ago, and I'm still having the issue with my MBP not waking from sleep. Though, it took a few days to happen since upgrading.

 

[iCeFuSiOn]

so you had the black screen on wake? You must have had 10.5.2 because the firmware will only update on 10.4.11 or 5.2 - Is the wake problem REALLY fixed? I know when I had 5.2 I could duplicate the black screen on wake pretty much at will... the USB change while asleep or in process of sleeping / waking was a sure way to cause a problem. I've reverted to 10.5.0, and am REFUSING to update until I have some evidence that the problem is fixed. Tell me - can you cause the problem at all any more?

It is indeed fixed by this update, I haven't had the issue and I just left my Mac sleep for 3 days and I've been plugging in/unplugging my iPod touch to charge it and it wakes up without issue.

 

[itshungarian912]

I still haven't installed the previus firmware update 1.3, is it okay for me to install 1.5? are the things that 1.3 fix also fixed in 1.5?

 

[BackInTheSaddle]

Upgraded firmware from B05 to B07, seems to have fixed numerous bizarre problems I had with my MBP. Prior to this, it would not wake the screen after sleep, couldn't reboot with the Cinema Display plugged in (required two reboots to fix that each time), random lockups, and a weird problem where the MBP would go to sleep when I opened the lid, but awoke when I closed it...

Running 10.5.2 BTW.

 

[jrcomer]

MacBook Pro Firmware update

I have recently acquired a 15" Intel MacBook Pro (2GHz), OS 10.5.2. My firmware update was interrupted and now my machine will not boot. Does anyone know whether Firmware restoration CD 1.7 can be used to allow me to start over with the update?

 

[MacAngel40]

that link you are looking for jrcomer is:

http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/firmwarerestorationcd17.html

Hope that helps!

 

[jrcomer]

The firmware update on my 15" Intel MacBook Pro (2GHz), OS 10.5.2 was interrupted. I located the "Firmware restoration CD 1.7" at Apple, burned a CD, and have now tried it repeatedly. However, after following the instructions (several times) - I go thru the process, but do not ever see the display turn on, the CD is apparently not ever read and, the restore does not occur.

Any suggestions?

James

PS I had a heck of a time even getting the CD to eject.

 

[nosoupforyou427]

DVD drive problems

Ever since I updated the EFI firmware to 1.5.1 my dvd drive hasn't been reading discs. I put the disc in and it'll try to read for about 30 seconds but it eventually spits the disc back out. I've tried to reset the PRAM but that doesn't work. Any ideas? Or should I just take it to an Apple Store and see what they can do?

 

[dhirajpatil]

MacBook Pro EFI Firmware Update 1.5.1: why does it keep appearing in Download List

I have this update ( MacBook Pro EFI Firmware Update 1.5.1 ) keep showing up in software update . I bought this macbook pro in dec 2007. and if it is not made for this model why does not it go away

 

[rychencop]

I have this update ( MacBook Pro EFI Firmware Update 1.5.1 ) keep showing up in software update . I bought this macbook pro in dec 2007. and if it is not made for this model why does not it go away

look in your Utilities folder, this is where it is downloaded. you must physically install it. why apple does this is beyond me, but that's how it is. good luck!

 

[rollingstone]

Boot Rom MBP22.00A5.B08????

Oh hi,

Okay I have a 2.16 MBP with the various sleep issues. I checked the Boot Rom version and it says MBP22.00A5.B08. I can't find any reference to that version, I can't find any reference to a version starting with MBP22. Can anybody tell me if this is normal?

oops posted too soon, found the answer here:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1237

Thx!

 

[ricardo1064]

i'm experiencing some rather annoying problems since I've installed this update.

Since my install:

I can not use aperture anymore to import any photos from my Canon camera - Aperture eventually just freezes and no pic imported, tried opening iPhoto, and it won't even see the camera. I also installed the Digital Camera Raw Compatibility update and wonder is that is causing these problems.

Secondly, According to my list, this update has been installed 3 times, and my updater still shows it needs to be installed. (See attachment below) Is anyone else experiencing this? Not being able to import photos is quite the nuisance, but having to install the same update over and over again isn't helping either.


I've tried running maintenance 3.8, restarting... no success
I've tried turning it off, removing battery and holding power button for 10 seconds and restarting machine... no success either.