Computers that can be upgraded to use OS X Internet Recovery

Some computers that came with OS X Snow Leopard and earlier installed can use the OS X Internet Recovery feature after applying a firmware update.

Download and install an updated EFI Firmware ROM for these computers to use the OS X Internet Recovery feature:

• MacBook Pro (13-inch, Early 2011)

• MacBook Pro (15-inch, Early 2011)

• MacBook Pro (17-inch, Early 2011)

• iMac (21.5-inch, Mid 2011)

• iMac (27-inch, Mid 2011)

• MacBook (13-inch, Mid 2010)

• MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2010)

• Mac mini (Mid 2010)

• MacBook Pro (15-inch and 17-inch, Mid 2010)

• iMac (21.5-inch and 27-inch, Mid 2010)

• MacBook Air (11-inch and 13-inch, Late 2010)

Learn more

Learn more about available EFI firmware updates or about OS X Internet Recovery.

Some computers that are upgraded can't use the Internet version of Apple Hardware Test.