SMC firmware update 1.0 (#3): More issues fixed

Readers continue to note improvements brought about by the SMC firmware update 1.0 for Intel-based macs.

Mark Mason reports that a Mac mini booting issue was resolved by the update. He writes:

"Finally! For months, I have been going bonkers attempting to troubleshoot persistent, intermittent failure of an Intel Mac Mini to boot. Was it hardware? Was it the OS, Was it a bad FireWire peripheral---nothing could reproduce it consistently and nothing seemed to fix it--until today. The SMC Firmware Update."

Kjelle Hofer echoes earlier reports of lower MacBook Pro surface temperatures. He writes:

"Download and install went perfect. My 15" 2.0GHz MacBook Pro seems to have dropped in temperature, it's not so very hot anymore - just warm on the left side by the power connector. I hoped there would be some effect on the fizzing sound as well but I'm in a 'noisy' environment at the moment so I'm not able to judge on this, will do tonight at home."

Previous coverage:

• SMC firmware update 1.0: MacBook Pros running cooler after update; Intel firmware update 1.0.1 still required for Boot Camp
• Apple releases SMC Firmware updates (1.0) for Intel-based Macs: Boot issues addressed

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