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Apple updates firmware of new MacBook Pros to allow 3.0GB SATA speed
9 to 5 Mac - Apple Intelligence —
... about the new MacBook Pros only being able to connect to SSDs at SATA 1.5Gbs (as opposed to SATA II) speeds? Apple has addressed this issue in a firmware update ( ...
Apple issues fix for slow SATA speeds on new MacBook Pros
AppleInsider —
... Published: 05:25 PM EST In one of its quicker turnarounds, Apple has released a firmware update for its mid-2009 MacBook Pro lineup that addresses Serial ATA speeds that were unintentionally cut in half. MacBook Pro EFI Firmware Update 1.7 ( 3.4MB ) mends a problem with the just-refreshed notebook line which effectively downgraded their SATA II drive interfaces to the original SATA specification. The difference didn't affect the performance of traditional platter-based hard drives, which are rarely fast enough to tax the 1.5 gigabits per second the original SATA spec allows, ...
Apple Releases Firmware Update to Boost New MacBook Pro SATA Interface Speed [Apple]
Gizmodo —
... You'll still need an SSD to take advantage of these speeds, but if you really want to do that, now it looks like you've got the option. If you're not planning on swapping in an SSD, you don't need to worry about this firmware update. [Applw via ...
Apple releases MacBook Pro, iMac firmware updates
Macworld —
... when even its predecessor, the non-Pro 13-inch MacBook, supported double that speed. Owners of MacBook Pros that shipped with solid-state drives (SSD), meanwhile, reported that they had the 3Gbps interface, leading many to scratch their heads at the inconsistency. (Never mind that the traditional hard drives in the affected models can’t even take advantage of the 3Gbps speeds.) Apple on Monday moved to correct that matter by issuing a firmware update for the June 2009 MacBook Pros. MacBook Pro EFI Firmware Update 1.7 lets those MacBook Pros use the 3Gbps specification, ...
MacBook Pro EFI Firmware Update addresses SATA interface speeds
The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) —
... If you have one of the affected models of MacBook Pro, grab this update either via Software Update, or else go here (requires OS X 10.5.7). More info on the firmware update can be found on its ...
MacBook Pro update rights the wrong, enables 3Gbps SATA transfers
Engadget —
... We've seriously no idea why Apple didn't just ship all of the June 2009 MacBook Pro units with the SATA 3Gbps specification enabled, but at least it caved to the chorus of complaints and enabled it today via a firmware update. MacBook Pro EFI Firmware ...
Apple Issues Fix for SATA Drives in MacBook Pros
TheAppleBlog —
... MacBook Pro EFI Firmware Update 1.7 “addresses an issue reported by a small number of customers using drives based on the SATA 3Gbps specification with the June 2009 MacBook Pro.” Interestingly, there is also a caveat: “While this update allows drives to use transfer rates greater than 1.5Gbps, Apple has not qualified or offered these drives for Mac notebooks and their use is unsupported.” ...
Apple releases firmware fix for MacBook Pros with "slow" SATA
Infinite Loop —
... We'll take this opportunity to note that even with the increased theoretical maximum speed, only the fastest SSD drives can actually top out the slower 1.5Gbps SATA standard. And even with such a drive you're not likely to notice any performance difference in most real-world use cases. But, if having a smaller number show up in System Profiler just gets under your skin, you can grab the firmware from Software Update or directly from Apple's support website. ...
Apple releases MacBook Pro EFI Firmware update v1.7
MacFixIt —
... MacBook Pro computers have found that the hard drive controller was listing the transfer rate of drives as 1.5Gbps. This surprised users because it was a seemingly unnecessary downgrade of performance and features from other MacBook models. This firmware update addresses this issue, and allows for faster transfer rates than 1.5Gbps. The update is only required for the latest June 2009 MacBook Pros, and can be found either through Software Update, or from Apple's downloads page: http://support.apple.com/downloads/MacBook_Pro_EFI_Firmware_Update_1_7_ More information about ...
TidBITS Watchlist: Notable Software Updates for 29-Jun-09
TidBITS: Mac News for the Rest of Us —
... MacBook Pro EFI Firmware Update 1.7 from Apple addresses an unspecified issue affecting a small number of users using 3 Gbps SATA drives in June 2009 MacBook Pros. Apple clarifies: "While this update allows drives to use transfer rates greater than 1.5 Gbps, Apple has not qualified or offered these drives for Mac notebooks and their use is unsupported." The download is available via Software Update or via the Apple Support Downloads page. To update your firmware, follow the instructions located in the updater application which launches after the installer closes ...
Apple releases MacBook Pro EFI Firmware Update 1.7
MacDailyNews —
... Apple has released MacBook Pro EFI Firmware Update 1.7 which addresses an issue reported by a small number of customers using drives based on the SATA 3Gbps specification with the June 2009 MacBook Pro. Note: While this update allows drives to use transfer rates greater than 1.5Gbps, Apple has not qualified or offered these drives for Mac notebooks and their use is unsupported. More info and download link (3.35MB) here .
EFI MacBook Pro drive problems prevail
9 to 5 Mac - Apple Intelligence —
... Apple introduced its EFI Firmware 1.7 update in June. The company’s tech note states this: “Addresses an issue reported by a small number of customers using drives based on the SATA 3Gbps specification with the June 2009 MacBook Pro. While this update allows drives to use transfer rates greater than 1.5Gbps, Apple has not qualified or offered these drives for Mac notebooks and their use is unsupported.” ...
Apple Releases Performance Update, Fixes Hard Drive Stalls
TheAppleBlog —
... Apple has released what it calls “Performance Update 1.0,” an update to its Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard) and 10.6 (Snow Leopard) operating systems for selected iMacs and MacBooks.
Apple describes it — in typically brief fashion – in its Support pages, ”This update addresses intermittent hard drive related pauses reported by a small number of customers.”
Gotta love those detailed descriptions!
The update may be related to an EFI Firmware Update in June that some MacBook owners suspect was the cause of intermittent crashes ...
