About iMac Graphics Firmware Update 1.0
Summary
This update is for 20-inch and 24-inch aluminum iMac computers with the ATI Radeon HD 2600 PRO graphics processor, running Mac OS X 10.4.10 or later with iMac Software Update 1.2.1 for Tiger, or Mac OS X 10.5 with iMac Software Update 1.3 for Leopard.
Note: If you are running Mac OS X 10.5.1, iMac Software Update 1.3 is included.
Products Affected
iMac (20-inch, Mid 2007), iMac (24-inch, Late 2006), iMac (20-inch Late 2006), iMac (24-inch, Early 2008), iMac (20-inch, Early 2008)
It updates the graphics firmware on the ATI Radeon HD 2600 PRO card to address issues that may have caused the computer to freeze.
Not every 20-inch and 24-inch aluminum iMac computer requires this update. If you are not automatically presented with this update, your computer does not need it.
If you manually download this update and attempt to install it on an ineligible computer, you will receive an error message.
If you manually download the update and receive the following error message when selecting a volume, "You cannot install iMac Graphics Firmware Update on this volume. Your computer does not need this update," one of two conditions exist:
- You have not installed the iMac Software Update 1.2.1 for Tiger or iMac Software Update 1.3 for Leopard. From the Apple menu, select Software Update and install the appropriate software update, and then reinstall iMac Graphics Firmware Update 1.0.
- You have already installed this update.