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MacBook SMC Firmware 1.1 Fixes Shutdown Issues

by , 8:15 AM EDT, October 27th, 2006

Apple Computer released the MacBook SMC Firmware Update 1.1 on Thursday. This firmware update improves the laptop's internal monitoring system and fixes unexpected shutdown issues some MacBook owners have been experiencing. Apple recommends all MacBook owners install the update, even if their computer has received warranty repair for the shutdown issue.

The MacBook SMC Firmware Update 1.1 is free and available via Software Update, or on Apple's Web site. The update requires Mac OS X 10.4.7 or higher.

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Close Name:Bosco Posts: 1002 Joined: 03 Jun 2002
Fri Oct 27, 2006 1:12 pm Subject: Let me be the first to ask...

What does "SMC" mean?


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Wed Aug 08, 2007 8:49 pm Subject: SMC what does it mean?

System Management Control (SMC)

It's Apple speak, nobody else uses the term


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