Software Update asking me to update Macbook Pro EFI Firmware

I know that

I'm just saying, Snow at first was very tough to tame, but it sure looks like many are heading to rock solid setups, and with this info, more heavy duty apps will be able to correctly register HW info and work accordingly. I think this is the first time I've seen proof of really tricking Apple for myself

Also, it does help to tune up your system. I decided to post because I've been trying all summer and I'd never come across editing smbios.plist inside of Extra folder.

I may be a reason a a KP or two also.

I can post my smbios.plist, but I achieved this by "cloning" from a real macbook pro with spec similar to mine.

All you have to do is introduce model, a serial number, ram and cpu speeds etc.

It just a more extended smbios edit, not just ram and cpu from just

Like this, in my case.

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<!DOCTYPE plist PUBLIC "-//Apple//DTD PLIST 1.0//EN" "www.apple.com/DTDs/PropertyList-1.0.dtd">
<plist version="1.0">
<dict>
	<key>SMbiosvendor</key>
	<string>Apple Inc.</string>
	<key>SMbiosversion</key>
	<string>MBP51.88Z.5671.B99.0867221733</string>
	<key>SMboardmanufacturer</key>
	<string>Apple Inc.</string>
	<key>SMboardproduct</key>
	<string>MacBookPro5,1</string>
	<key>SMfamily</key>
	<string>MacBookPro5,1</string>
	<key>SMmanufacturer</key>
	<string>Apple Inc.</string>
	<key>SMproductname</key>
	<string>MacBookPro5,1</string>
	<key>SMserial</key>
	<string>W834765J1GA</string>
	<key>SMsystemversion</key>
	<string>1.0</string>
	<key>SMUUID</key>
	<string>689999DA-601B-3012-B030-681A6090B999</string>
	<key>SMmemtype</key>
	<string>24</string>
	<key>SMmemspeed</key>
	<string>1066</string>
	<key>SMmemmanufacter</key>
	<string>Corsair</string>
	<key>SMmemserial</key>
	<string>100000000</string>
	<key>SMmempart</key>
	<string>1</string>
<!--
	<key>SMexternalclock</key>
	<string>1066</string>
	<key>SMmaximalclock</key>
	<string>4264</string>
        
-->
</dict>
</plist>

I got build 10a432 from a green demon a couple of days before the weekend prior to... September 1st

But if that is correct, it should contain EFI firmware for all apple line, and if so, SL send correct info to Soft.Update. It does specifically say MBP 5,1

I cant remember where, I read that many higher end apps can use this to better adapt processing to the type of machine you use... So I am quite happy about this too! I really cannot say if this is or not a big deal, but I suspect it is. I've don't remember ever seeing this happen... Maybe because its not a big deal after all ? ... anyway, I think its cool.

My question though is, in theory, what might happen if I inadvertently were to do it?

I know what some of you are thinking, quite in a devlish way…

doooooo it…

dooooooooooooo it…

What !? Are you nuts !? Lool...

I have no idea of the possible consequences... YOU DO IT MAN ! hahah

Anyways, I'm usic Carbon Copy Cloner, which has resored my SL instal about 5 times already, flawlessly. Just have to format, Chameleonize it, delete boot and Extra folder, restore image, re-enter UUID's and presto.

Restoring 10,5GB takes 7m30s to an e-sata port

What do you mean more descriptive? As in.. video instead of pictures !?!? loool

I really do recommend this machine. Its EXTREMELY weel built, although I'd wish for a quiter keyboard. They really have redeemed themselves from years of garbage (yet highly affordable) hardware. And this one was sooooo cheap... GTA4 near all high settings, hours of play, no stutters (deleted pagefile), 28 fps constant give or take 2, without OC and temperatures never rise above 68 (gpu).

Anyways, reading through this actually make me want to try … :

apple2pc.blog spot.com/2008/02/check-if-you-have-efi-installed-how-to.html

I'd just like to have someone come in from the community that has knowledge on the issue...

apple2pc.blog spot.com/2008/02/check-if-you-have-efi-installed-how-to.html

EDIT:

in terminal, the following command I got from the link

sudo ioreg -l -w0 -p IODeviceTree | grep efi

brings up

To proceed, enter your password, or type Ctrl-C to abort.

Password:
    +-o efi  <class IOService, id 0x100000101, !registered, !matched, active, busy 0, retain 7>
    | |   "name" = <"efi">
BB's-MacBook-Pro:~ 

Anyone know how to interpret this? (sounds good... active, matched ... )

You try the command see what it says... maybe I'm just making a complete fool of myself… ?

EDIT:

CONFIRMED ! I am a fool. Perfectly normal and means nothing at all (the terminal response) - Anyone else get this update from soft. update?

Great !

Now I'd like to know how to make system profiler find my CPU info, it read speed right, but says only 2,4 Ghz Unknow. It does see the two cores (C2D)... but I'd like to confirm also Ram speeds etc.

Anyone know how to do this ?

I just found out that my laptop uses H2O UEFI.

UEFI emulates old BIOS... I found this info about it, and the webpage for the UEFI development I think...

Anyone care to comment on what this is? Because I read that most manufacturers are going to adopt this thing big time (not from the quote below) - I had no idea I used it. My BIOS seems just like any other

ue fi.org/home

nabling Intel VT on the Aspire 8930G (and other InsydeH2O-based laptops) It seems the ongoing trend for laptops is to integrate and hide as much as possible from the user. We’re all used to minimalistic crappy BIOS setups with two or three configuration options. However, things go way too far when OEMs remove options related to…

Am I wrong, or can this be another loophole for even better hack support?

It wont work, You dont have an EFI chip. Even if you do it, it wont install, since it has no instructions where it is on your *Hacbook pro*

@GurruwiwiSure thing, as sson as I get home.

Thanks man, also if its not too much of a hassle the list of kext in ur /Extra/Extensions folder?

or could post how exactly you achieved this? i.e how to edit smbios and put it to extra folder etc.
would be soo nice

u did a retail install right? maybe you have the MacBook Pro EFI firmware...
just a guess, i dont deal with hacbooks, just HacPro's

set up time machine, and you better go for it! lol

then defenitly go for it lol,
also little side note, im accually considering buying an Acer 6939g JUST because of your perfect guide! if you could make the AirPort section a little more descriptive it would help TONS! lol

No ... I only get a request to update 'Remote Desktop Client'.

My model is identified as "MacPro4,1".

then u wont get it that EFI update is for MBP5,1 (MID 2009 15")

I didn't get the EFI update because my model identifier is MacBookPro4,1 I guess. But as soon as I copied the smbios.plist to my /Extra folder I got an update based on my "hardware". I didnt have that update before the smbios.plist. So yeah it has something to do.