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Apple G5 (June 2004) Firmware Update - 5.1.8f7

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All Time:	(4.1)
Version 5.1.8f7:	(4.5)
Selected Version:	5.1.8f7
Release Date:	2004-11-17
License:	Update
Downloads (version 5.1.8f7):	3,927
Downloads (all versions):	13,919

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Product Description:

To upgrade the firmware on your Power Mac G5, follow the instructions below. You can print these instructions so they are available while you upgrade your firmware. The Power Mac G5 Firmware Updater is installed in Applications/Utilities.

Save changes to open files and then quit all applications, if necessary.
Click Shut Down in the Firmware Update window to turn off your computer. Wait for your computer to shut down.
Press and hold in the Power button on the Power Mac G5 until you hear a long tone or see the Power button light flashing.

The firmware updater starts automatically. A status bar shows the progress of the update. You may see more than one status bar. After the update is complete, your system restarts automatically. When a message says your computer's firmware has been successfully updated to version 5.1.8f7, the update process is finished.

What's new in this version:

This firmware update improves system stability for your Power Mac G5 (June 2004) systems.

Operating System Requirements:

This product is designed to run on the following operating systems:

Mac OS X 10.3

Additional Requirements:

Mac OS X 10.3.5 or higher
Power Mac G5 (June 2004) model

Feedback Summary:

Version 5.1.8f7:
Overall Rating:	(4.5)	Features:	(5.0)	Support:	(3.8)
Ease of Use:	(4.6)	Quality / Stability:	(5.0)	Price:	(5.0)

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thanks quintessenz1 - Version: update, 11/18/2005 02:20AM PST

usarian

your problems were similar to mine. I have 10.4.2 but reverted to 10.3.9 because the problems with 10.4 made the machine unusable (10.3.9 just about usable).

looks like its worth me upgrading to 10.4.3 and applying the patch

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thanks quintessenz1

Finally! Fixed PPPoE/SystemUIServer troubles on my G5! - Version: update, 11/17/2005 01:44PM PST

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quintessenz1

Ever since I bought my G5 1,8 GHz I had to fight with constant inaccessibility of PPPoE after 2 hours, rendering the complete SystemUIServer process stuck. It is documented in the relevant Technote by Apple (see link list below). It was a pain to use the machine, as other side effects occured like not being able to properly reboot or shut down the machine in those periods. Read the support thread for a full description of the problem. All this is fixed now with this Firmware update. I used the 10.4.3 version of this update, worked with no problems. It's only sad it took almost a year to get this fixed.

Support thread on mymac.ws (third post is mine):
http://www.mymac.ws/mac-internet-connect-hangs-on-disconnect-os-10-3-5-8242.html

Apple's Technote (third bullet point):
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=302212

10.3.9 version doesn't work - Version: update, 11/16/2005 01:57PM PST

usarian

freezing continues. can anyone confirm whether or not the 10.4.3 version works ?

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10.3.9 version doesn't work (1 replies)

10.3.9 version doesn't work (1 replies)