Apple Releases MacBook Firmware Updates

Coinciding with the release of OS X 10.8.2 and !0.7.5 updates, Apple also released firmware updates for recent MacBook models running OS X Lion and Mountain Lion.

MacBook Pro Retina EFI Update v1.0

This update is recommended for MacBook Pro with Retina display (mid 2012) models and resolves an issue which can cause the system to hang during heavy processor loads, and resolves an issue where NetBoot does not function properly when using an Ethernet adapter.

File Size: 4.97 MB
System Requirements
OS X 10.7.4 or later
OS X 10.8 or later

For more information, visit:
http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1591

MacBook Pro EFI Firmware Update 2.9

This update is recommended for MacBook Pro (mid 2012) models and resolves an issue that can cause the system to hang during heavy processor loads.

File Size: 4.29 MB
System Requirements
Mac OS X 10.7.4 or later
OS X 10.8.2 and later

For more information, visit:
http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1593

MacBook Air EFI Firmware Update 2.5

This update is recommended for MacBook Air (mid 2012) models, fixes an issue where Turbo Boost does not activate when using Boot Camp, and resolves an issue where NetBoot does not function properly when using an Ethernet adapter.

File Size: 4.76 MB
System Requirements
OS X Lion 10.7.4 or later
OS X 10.8. or later

For more information, visit:
http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1592

MacBook Air SMC Update v1.7

This update enables Power Nap support on MacBook Air (Late 2010) computers and is recommended for all users running OS X v10.8.2 or later.

File Size: 658 KB
System Requirements
OS X 10.8.2 or later

For more information, visit:
http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1590

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