Following their recent iPhoto 9.2.1 update, Apple has also released EFI firmware updates for the early 2011 MacBook Pro, mid-2011 MacBook Air and mid-2011 Mac Mini, as well as a general Thunderbolt update for OS X Lion and an update to Quicktime for Windows.
The EFI and OSX updates are largely focused on Thunderbolt and Lion Recovery fixes, while the Quicktime update improves security. All of these updates available now via Software Update. Apple’s description of each update follows, along with direct download links.
QuickTime for Windows 7.7.1 (7.58MB, link)
QuickTime 7.7.1 improves security and is recommended for all QuickTime 7 users on Windows. For information on the security content of this update, please visit this website: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1222.
MacBook Air EFI Firmware Update 2.2 (4MB, link)
This update fixes several issues to improve the stability of MacBook Air (mid 2011) computers and is recommended for all users.
This update includes fixes delivered in MacBook Air EFI Firmware Update 2.1 that enhance the stability of Lion Recovery from an Internet connection, and resolve issues with Apple Thunderbolt Display compatibility and Thunderbolt Target Disk Mode performance on MacBook Air (mid 2011) models.
The MacBook Air EFI Update will update the EFI firmware on your notebook computer. Your computer’s power cord must be connected and plugged into a working power source. When your MacBook Air restarts, a gray screen will appear with a status bar to indicate the progress of the update. It will take several minutes for the update to complete. Do not disturb or shut off the power on your MacBook Air during this update.
Boot ROM or SMC Version Information: After MacBook Air update has successfully completed, your Boot ROM Version will be MBA41.88Z.0077.B0E.1110141154
Macbook Pro EFI Firmware Update 2.3 (4.17MB, link)
This update fixes several issues to improve the stability of MacBook Pro (early 2011) computers and is recommended for all users.
This update includes improvements delivered in MacBook Pro EFI Firmware Update 2.2 that enables Lion Internet Recovery from an Internet connection, resolves issues with Apple Thunderbolt Display compatibility and Thunderbolt Target Disk Mode performance on MacBook Pro (early 2011) models.
The MacBook Pro EFI Update will update the EFI firmware on your notebook computer. Your computer’s power cord must be connected and plugged into a working power source. When your MacBook Pro restarts, a gray screen will appear with a status bar to indicate the progress of the update. It will take several minutes for the update to complete. Do not disturb or shut off the power on your MacBook Pro during this update.
Boot ROM or SMC Version Information: After MacBook Pro update has successfully completed, your Boot ROM Version will be MBP81.88Z.0047.B24.1110141131
Mac mini EFI Firmware Update 1.4 (4.01MB, link)
This update fixes several issues to improve the stability of Mac mini (mid 2011) computers and is recommended for all users.
This update includes fixes delivered in Mac mini EFI Firmware Update 1.3 that enhance the stability of Lion Recovery from an Internet connection, and resolve issues with Apple Thunderbolt Display compatibility and Thunderbolt Target Disk Mode performance on Mac Mini (mid 2011) models.
The Mac mini EFI Update will update the EFI firmware on your Mac mini computer. When your Mac mini restarts, a gray screen will appear with a status bar to indicate the progress of the update. It will take several minutes for the update to complete. Do not disturb or shut off the power on your Mac mini during this update.
Boot ROM or SMC Version Information: After Mac mini update has successfully completed, your Boot ROM Version will be MM51.88Z.0077.B0E.1110141154
Thunderbolt Software Update 1.1 (OS X Lion) (72.53 MB, link)
This update provides support for the Apple Thunderbolt Display and bug fixes for Thunderbolt device compatibility.
