Download Firmware Apple System Management Control 1.0

Apple has released new firmware for the System Management Control in select models of its computers equipped with an Intel processor. The update has been given version number 1.0 and fixes boot problems for the iMac (early 2006 model), MacBook Pro (the model with a 15″ screen) and mac mini (early 2006 model). The release notes and installation procedure look like this:

The SMC Firmware Update 1.0 is a System Management Control (SMC) firmware update for certain Intel-based computers, including iMac (Early 2006), Mac mini (Early 2006) and MacBook Pro (15-inch) computers. Tip: Print or write down these instructions before you begin installing the update.

There are two parts to this process: Installing the firmware update application, and using the firmware update application to install the SMC Firmware Update.

As your computer starts, the SMC will be updated. Your computer’s fans will run at full speed during the update but will return to normal once the update completes. The computer will restart again once the firmware update is complete. Important: Do not interrupt the update process.

After your computer restarts a second time, you should see a message stating that the update was successful. Click OK to continue.