Unable to update macbook EFI Firmware

B03 I'd think you were one step ahead. Anyway if you are still knocking your brains on this one, then read the link readme on the apple.com/downloads site about that particular update.

It suggests to keep trying but in your case, I don't think so. It also reads to not have anything external connected except Apple mouse, monitor and keyboard.

Stanley Tan wrote:
Hi,

Recently, Apple released a new EFI firmware update for MacBook. I am having an issue of not able to update the firmware of my MacBook. Currently, my Boot ROM Version is MB11.0061.B03. When I try to install the update, it gives me an error message saying that "This computer does not need this update". Is there any way I can update the firmware? Why does it say that I don't need to update my computer?

Please advice.

Stan

Did you receive notification via the automatic update or did you download it yourself?
Never, never simply download a firmware or other update unless you have either been notified or really know that it applies to your computer.
Installing an incorrect firmware update can be devastating.
Be sure you have handy the firmware restore CD you created before attempting this.

Same problem here. I went to the apple site and looked to see if my BootRom was updated and it was not. It would not let be upgrade the firmware. Just wondering why that is..

thanks

Message was edited by: hodgesj98

These recent firmware updates are apparently intended for the most recent models. This is true also for the MBP firmware updates. Your MB is a 2006 model for which this recent update is not intended.

I have the most recent model, I think. I bought it a month ago. The EFI 1.2 doesn't show up on the automatic update. My Boot ROM-version is: MB41.00C1.B00

On my late 2007 MacBook it does show up on the software update manager, so I'm guessing this update is only for the late 2007 MacBooks?

I am having the same problem too. I am trying to apply the EFI firmware update 1.5. I have the following version MBP31.0070.B02 and update would not update the firmware. I have followed the instructions in the website. I have a 2007 macbook pro.

I too have the same problem. The upgrade downloads, installs and I get the message that the installation is successful, but when verifying the Boot ROM version it's still MBP31.0070.B02 not MBP31.0070.B07 as announced

I'm having the same problem, too. Software update keeps pestering me to run the updater. I run it and run it and run it, and each time it seems to complete fine, but the Boot ROM version never changes.

SigBruch wrote:
I too have the same problem. The upgrade downloads, installs and I get the message that the installation is successful, but when verifying the Boot ROM version it's still MBP31.0070.B02 not MBP31.0070.B07 as announced

The installation only downloads the updater program in the Application folder. You then need to run the updater from the Applications folder, then shut down from the dialog box in the updater asking you to shut down. When it shuts down, power it up by holding down the power button until you hear a series of loud beeps. From that point it's in the process of updating the firmware, followed by a normal startup.

My first mistake was thinking that the EFI update would complete after Software Update loaded it and I rebooted. I probably didn't have to do it, but I manually downloaded the EFI 1.2 update. Then I tried running the EFI updater program, but made the mistake of shutting down from the drop-down menu. It's a series of specific steps that need to be taken in order to properly update the firmware.

I'm having the same issue with my MacBook Air. Every time I run software update, it tells me I need to install the specific MacBook Air EFI Firmware Update 1.0. I do so, but the firmware version never changes and I get the install suggestion every time I boot up Software Update.

Grrr!

George Curt Fiedler wrote:
I'm having the same issue with my MacBook Air. Every time I run software update, it tells me I need to install the specific MacBook Air EFI Firmware Update 1.0. I do so, but the firmware version never changes and I get the install suggestion every time I boot up Software Update.

Grrr!

It needs further intervention from the user. The EFI updater is a program, and Software Update simply downloads the program and places it in your Applications/Utilities folder. You'll need to read the instructions.

http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=303364

Right you are. The blurb that Apple shows in the Software Update window doesn't mention this, which is a first for them. Usually, the blurb tells you if you need to do something subsequent to download, such as restarting your computer.

Great, then these instructions SHOULD APPEAR IN THE APPLE UPDATER.

I shouldn't have to read the support doc to know this - period. Otherwise, what is the point of using software update if it doesn't explain the process?