Apple has released firmware updates for the Mac mini and for the SuperDrive on selected Macs.

Mac mini EFI Firmware Update 1.2 improves compatibility with the latest Apple memory kits on Mac mini computers. To complete the firmware update process, please follow the instructions in the updater application (/Applications/Utilities/Mac mini EFI Firmware Update.app). The updater will launch automatically when the installation is complete.

SuperDrive Firmware Update 3.0 will eliminate the noise made by the optical disk drive during system startup and wake from sleep on your Mac. The products affected are: iMac (20-inch, Mid 2009), iMac (24-inch, Early 2009), and Mac mini (Early 2009). This update works with the following EFI updates:

  • iMac EFI Firmware Update 1.4
  • Mac mini EFI Firmware Update 1.2

To complete the firmware update process, please follow the instructions in the updater application (/Applications/Utilities/SuperDrive Update.app). The updater will launch automatically when the installation is complete.

Users can download the updates directly from Apple’s website:

Both updates require Mac OS X 10.5.7 or later.

[via Macworld]

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