Firmware update for June 2004 Power Mac G5s

By Barb Dybwad

If you bought a G5 in June 2004, it's time to get your firmware update on! Firmware Update 5.1.8.f7 reportedly improves system stability, and who can't use more of that? Download the update
here and follow instructions thusly:

 The Power Mac G5 Firmware Updater is installed in Applications/Utilities.

 1. Save changes to open files and then quit all applications, if necessary.

 2. Click Shut Down in the Firmware Update window to turn off your computer. Wait for your computer to shut
down.

 3. 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.

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