 |
News Archive for: Thursday Oct. 25, 2007 (Later added items first)
Goto Current News Page
Systems | CPU Upgrades | Video | IDE | Firewire | SCSI | Audio | Tips/Apps/Networking | FAQ
|
|
|
| Apple posts iMac MXM Update 1.0 for 24in Late 2006 iMac |
"About iMac MXM Update 1.0
The iMac MXM Update improves video compatibility with Boot Camp on certain 24" iMac models.
(Requirements listed as OS X 10.4.10 and iMac (Late 2006 24-inch))
This installer places the iMac MXM Update firmware updater in the /Applications/Utilities folder on your computer. Run the updater in the Utilities folder to install the update. Updating takes only a few seconds.
To learn more about this iMac MXM Update, visit:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=306790
(here's a copy of that doc)
Mac OS X 10.5, Boot Camp: Black screen when booting from Windows XP install CD on iMac (Late 2006 24-inch)
Issue or symptom
Some iMac (Late 2006 24-inch) computers may display a black screen when booting from the Windows XP installer CD, instead of the standard blue installation screen. The computer will respond to the correct setup key presses and continue the installation even though the built-in display has no video.
Products affected:
Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard
Boot Camp
iMac (Late 2006 24-inch)
Solution
If you experience this issue, download and install the iMac MXM Update 1.0
update from Apple Support Downloads." |
|
| Return to Accelerate Your Mac! | Top |
|
|
|
| iLife Support 8.1.1 update |
Available via software update and the link below:
"
About iLife Support 8.1.1
This update supports system software components shared by all iLife '08 applications, improves overall stability, addresses a number of other minor issues, and supports general compatibility issues. It is recommended for all users of iLife '08.
Requires 10.4.9 or later"
|
|
| Return to Accelerate Your Mac! | Top |
|
| Leopard early web reviews |
| Several readers have said they got an email notice this morning their Apple store pre-order has shipped for delivery tomorrow. Here's some early 'reviews' of Leopard:
You've probably already viewed it, but the Leopard Guided Tour video is worth a look also.
If you've ordered Leopard, let me know what you think of it on your specific Mac and about any issues you see with apps/games/utilities, etc.. Thanks
(My copy may not arrive until Saturday or Monday. I also ordered a 1TB HD - I'm going to clone my tiger install and then upgrade, and check for any compatibility updates to my installed apps, utils, games, etc. as I've gotten a lot of mails on things broken in Leopard from beta users.)
|
|
| Return to Accelerate Your Mac! | Top |
|
| FYI on WD Scorpio SATA Notebook Drive Power Saving Jumper |
Posting as a FYI to anyone else that swaps in a WD Passport 250GB (USB cased retail drive) into their MacBook/Pro (or Mini) - there's a jumper on the drive for power savings (delayed spinup to reduce power draw on the USB bus). The latest report on this upgrade/swap today in the drive database noted he left the jumper on although he's going to remove it later.
I noticed the new WD 1TB "Green" SATA drive also does power savings like that (varying drive rpm, etc.) - not something I'd care for personally with an internal drive at least. But could be a plus for external cases, especially those that have limited power sources. (Some desktop Seagate drives (7200.10/.9) have 2.8A max draw specs, which is more than some ext. case's AC adapter's ratings.)
|
|
| Return to Accelerate Your Mac! | Top |
|
| Mac Drive Upgrades/Compatibility Database Updated |
| The Drive Compatibility Database had 2 more reports added today. Current total - 16,278. (Searching by drive type/brand, mac model etc. listed below will show the full reports, most recent first) iApps burn support mentioned in optical drive/burner reports unless otherwise noted.
DVD+R/RW + DVD-R/RW Drives:
- USB Lite-on SuperAllwrite 20X used w/G4 Mirror Drive Doors tower (OS X 10.4.10)
(although not required with Tiger, noted installing Patchburn 4 profile)
Hard Drives:
- IDE SerialATA onboard Western Digital Scorpio 250GB in MacBook Pro (OS X 10.4.10) (swapped from retail USB cased "passport" model)
You can find full owner reports (latest shown first) by searching the database by drive/brand/interface/mac models (the latest reports are shown first in searches). The database includes reports on DVD +/-R, CDRWs, Combo DVD-CDRW, DVD-ROM, Hard Drives and Removables (tape drive, ORB, ZIP, MO drives, NAS, CF/Smartmedia readers, etc.) in all interface types (IDE, IDE RAID cards, SATA, Firewire, SCSI, USB, adapters).
If you've added a IDE, SATA, Firewire, USB, or SCSI, hard drive, Optical drive/burner, NAS (including Airport Extreme base connected USB drive), tape drive, etc., send me the details (drive info/mac model/OS used, etc. - *Please take a minute to test for booting from CD with Optical drives*. Thanks.)
|
|
| Return to Accelerate Your Mac! | Top |
|
|
|
|
|
|
OWC XLR8 SPECIALS!
(site sponsor)
= UPGRADES by Model =
Upgrades for YOUR Mac!
= HARD DRIVES =
Up to 4 TB HDs!
Hitachi, WD, Seagate, Samsung HDs
= 2.5in HDs & SSDs =
Notebook Hard Drives and DIY drive/case kit bundles.
SSDs from under $60!
= MEMORY =
Lifetime warranty RAM Upgrades for Mac Pros, MacBooks/MacBook Pros/iMacs/Mac Minis! Also ram for G5, G4 and G3 Macs from under $20!
= OPTICAL DRIVES =
Internal and External Superdrives/Blu-Ray drives.
= VIDEO/LCDs/TV =
Graphics cards, TV tuners, Video Capture, adapters and more.
= SOFTWARE =
Apps, Utilities, OS, VM, Games and more.
= WIRELESS =
WiFi and Bluetooth Devices/Adapters/More
XLR8YourMac T-Shirts
FasterMac.net
ISP/Hosting
Help Fight Hunger
|  |
