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MBP 2.16 CD, which firmware?
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Just wondering if anyone who has the same machine could look up in 'about this Mac' which firmware they are running?
Machine spec is:
MacBook Pro
2.16ghz Core Duo
256Mb Radeon X1600 (bto)
I am running MBP11.0055.B06, wondering if this matches everyone elses?
I only ask I am unable to load bootcamp on the machine as 'my firmware needs upgrading', however when I try to upgrade with what I think is the correct version, I get the 'you are already up to date' message.
If it is wrong, I know what happened, but just need to check.
ty in advance!
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Last edited by The Placid Casual; Jan 10, 2008 at 08:56 AM.
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Hi Placid,
Here's mine MBP12.0061.B03.
HTH
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Great ty! 
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MBP 17" 2.16ghz, ATI x1600 256, 100GBHD, 2GB ram, 23"AppleLCD
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Same machine (2.16GHz Core Duo, 256MB X1600XT)...
Boot ROM Version: MBP11.0055.B08
SMC Version: 1.2f10
Boot camp works fine.
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This is the one you need, if not also this one.
I'm surprised they aren't showing in Software Update; in fact you may want to check in /Applications/Utilities to see if the updater has already been downloaded to your computer.
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Thanks for the replies guys. Much appreciated.
I worked out exactly what happened... I think I have a huge problem, for the first time in my life, a Mac issue that I can't fix. :/
Back in 2006, I did some work for a company close to Apple, who got updates and things very slightly before the public. I joined a private wireless network to work there, and had auto install updates enabled in 'software update'. Looking through /library/receipts it lists:
"Macbook Pro EFI Firmware Update Pre-Release"
It seems my firmware is marked MBP11.0055.B06, but the release one is MBP11.0055.B08 (update 1.2). When I try to install the 'official' version it won't take at all.
I tried the 1.3 reset CD, all the updates, everything. No dice.
I deleted the Pre-Release stuff from 'Receipts', software update '.index', and also from the Utilites folder, to see if it would pick up the right update. No luck at all.
The kicker is this... Bootcamp will NOT work in 10.5 with the firmware I currently have... it has to have the 'official release' version. Every time i try to run the installer/helper for BT I get the message 'You need to Upgrade Your Firmware'.
I have wracked my brains on how to install the correct firmware manually, or do a force install of the firmware. All no dice.
I honestly think I am screwed 
Help, I'm willing to try anything, as if not, I think this Mac may be fit for the bin as I will never be able to run Bootcamp (which I need for work)
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