Firmware provides the instructions for the hardware on your Mac to run correctly. The instructions control many low-level functions that affect the power, thermal and sleep. To check for Mac software updates. Then use the Update buttons to download and install any updates listed. Updates for Safari and Mac firmware might not.
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• • • • Firmware provides the instructions for the hardware on your Mac to run correctly. The instructions control many low-level functions that affect the power, thermal and sleep management features. Updates to the firmware can also add additional features to your computer and improve the reliability of your hardware. Apple provides new software and updates, including updates to the firmware, through the App Store. If you are unsure whether your Mac's firmware is current, you can check the version number. If it is out of date and an update is not available in the Mac App Store Updates section, you can downloaded and install the current version manually. Video of the Day.
Automatic Update Step Click the Apple menu and select 'Software Update' from the drop-down menu. This launches the App Store and automatically sends you to the Updates section. Provide an administrator username and password, if you receive a prompt requesting the information. Step Click the 'More' button next to any OS X Update package in the Update section and read the update description to see if any OS X Update packages contain the latest firmware. Step Select the 'Update' button next to any options that contain firmware updates.
Alternatively, click the 'Update All' button to update all available software. You may need to provide your administrator username and password again. Manual Update Step Click the Apple menu and select 'About This Mac' from the drop-down menu. Step Click the 'More Info' button. Step Select the 'System Report' button.
Step Select the 'Hardware' option in the sidebar and note the information in the 'Model Identifier' and 'Boot ROM Version' section. The Boot ROM Version information refers to the EFI firmware version.
Step Check the Available Firmware Updates table on the Apple Support website (link in Resources) to determine if you need a newer version of the EFI firmware. If the number for your Boot ROM Version is earlier than the one listed on the website for your Mac, click the link to download the firmware.