MacBook Air SMC Firmware Update Released by Apple
The firmware releases continue to be rolled out of the Cupertino-based company; this time Apple released an update for MacBook Air computers that should address a compatibility issue between the device and the latest service replacement batteries. The official tag attached to this release is “MacBook Air SMC Firmware Update 1.2”
“This SMC firmware update adds compatibility for the latest service replacement batteries. SMC Firmware Updates refer to the System Management Controller (SMC) firmware update for Intel-based computers. The SMC is a micro-controller on the logic board that controls the power functions for your computer. The SMC controls various functions, including: power and thermal management, the Sleep LED, and battery [and] controlling the fans, supporting Sudden Motion Sensor, ALS, and the power switch,” explained Apple.
The firmware update provides support for the following languages: Deutsch, English, Français, Español, Italiano, Nederlands, Dansk, Norsk Bokmål, Polski, Português, Português Brasileiro, Pусский, Suomi, Svensk Chinese, Japanese and Korean.
Affected products: MacBook Pro (17-inch 2.4GHZ), MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) , Mac mini (Mid 2007), Mac mini (Late 2006), Mac mini (Early 2006), iMac (24-inch Mid 2007), iMac (Mid 2006 17-inch), iMac (Early 2006 20-inch), iMac (Early 2006 17-inch), iMac (24-inch, Late 2006), MacBook Pro, MacBook, Mac Pro, iMac (20-inch Late 2006), iMac (17-inch, Late 2006 CD), iMac (17-inch, Late 2006), MacBook Air (Mid 2009), MacBook Air (Original), MacBook Air, MacBook Pro (17-inch, Early 2008), MacBook Pro (15-inch Early 2008), MacBook (13-inch, Early 2009), MacBook (13-inch, Aluminum, Late 2008), MacBook Air (Late 2008), MacBook Pro (15-inch, Late 2008).
If you would like to get MacBook Air SMC Firmware Update 1.2, a download location is available here.
If you would like to apply the firmware update, detailed information on how to do so is available on Apple’s Support site here.
In related news, Apple recently released other firmware updates: MacBook Pro EFI Firmware Update 1.7, Time Capsule and AirPort Base Station Firmware Update 7.4.2.
Tags: Apple, Firmware, Update, MacBook Air SMC Firmware Update 1.2
“This SMC firmware update adds compatibility for the latest service replacement batteries. SMC Firmware Updates refer to the System Management Controller (SMC) firmware update for Intel-based computers. The SMC is a micro-controller on the logic board that controls the power functions for your computer. The SMC controls various functions, including: power and thermal management, the Sleep LED, and battery [and] controlling the fans, supporting Sudden Motion Sensor, ALS, and the power switch,” explained Apple.
Advertising
The firmware update provides support for the following languages: Deutsch, English, Français, Español, Italiano, Nederlands, Dansk, Norsk Bokmål, Polski, Português, Português Brasileiro, Pусский, Suomi, Svensk Chinese, Japanese and Korean.
Affected products: MacBook Pro (17-inch 2.4GHZ), MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) , Mac mini (Mid 2007), Mac mini (Late 2006), Mac mini (Early 2006), iMac (24-inch Mid 2007), iMac (Mid 2006 17-inch), iMac (Early 2006 20-inch), iMac (Early 2006 17-inch), iMac (24-inch, Late 2006), MacBook Pro, MacBook, Mac Pro, iMac (20-inch Late 2006), iMac (17-inch, Late 2006 CD), iMac (17-inch, Late 2006), MacBook Air (Mid 2009), MacBook Air (Original), MacBook Air, MacBook Pro (17-inch, Early 2008), MacBook Pro (15-inch Early 2008), MacBook (13-inch, Early 2009), MacBook (13-inch, Aluminum, Late 2008), MacBook Air (Late 2008), MacBook Pro (15-inch, Late 2008).
If you would like to get MacBook Air SMC Firmware Update 1.2, a download location is available here.
If you would like to apply the firmware update, detailed information on how to do so is available on Apple’s Support site here.
In related news, Apple recently released other firmware updates: MacBook Pro EFI Firmware Update 1.7, Time Capsule and AirPort Base Station Firmware Update 7.4.2.
Tags: Apple, Firmware, Update, MacBook Air SMC Firmware Update 1.2
I Hope you LIKE this blog post! Thank you!
What do YOU have to say about this
blog comments powered by Disqus
Popular News
By George Norman on 10 Feb 2012
With the release of Wolfram|Alpha Pro, the team behind the popular computational knowledge engine took a very big step forward
By George Norman on 10 Feb 2012
Microsoft has just announced that this February, as part of the Patch Tuesday program, it will roll out a grand total of 9 security bulletins to all customers all over the world.Related News
By George Norman on 09 Sep 2011
Former COO (Chief Operations Officer) and current CEO (Chief Executive Officer) of Apple Tim Cook showed his philanthropic side in an email sent out to all Apple employees. The letter announces the introduction of a
By George Norman on 18 Oct 2011
One of the exciting news thing about the new iPhone 4S, apart from the new processor and better camera, is the fact that it comes with a new intelligent assistant that responds to voice commands. That new assistant 
By George Norman on 10 Oct 2011
Word on the web has it that Japanese multinational conglomerate corporation Sony purchased the rights to turn Steve Jobs’ biography into a movie. It is yet unclear how much Sony paid for the movie rights
By George Norman on 06 Jan 2012
For the very low price of 99 cents you could get two apps developed by the team behind the computational knowledge engine Wolfra Alpha, apps that will help you explore the cosmosAdvertising
Hot Software Updates
Top Downloads
2.
Opera5.
Trillian8.
AIM9.
Skype10.
Ad-Aware12.
Nero13.
Google Earth14.
Picasa15.
Winamp16.
iTunes17.
RealPlayer18.
uTorrent19.
eMule20.
WinRAR21.
BitComet22.
WinZip23.
Shareaza24.
CCleaner25.
Recuva26.
Tweak UI27.
CuteFTP Home29.
Adobe Reader30.
NewsPiperBecome A Fan!
Link To Us!
MacBook Air SMC Firmware Update Released by Apple
HTML Linking Code
HTML Linking Code