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Apple Releases Aluminum Keyboard Firmware Update 1.0
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Posted by: Glenn
Apple has released the Aluminum Keyboard Firmware Update 1.0 via Mac OS X's Software Update utility and on the Web. According to the company, this firmware update addresses an issue with the aluminum Apple Keyboard and the aluminum Apple Wireless Keyboard where a key may repeat unexpectedly while typing. The update package will install an updater application into the Applications/Utilities folder and will launch it automatically. You should connect your aluminum Apple Keyboard before following the instructions in the updater application to complete the update process. If you are installing from a MacBook or a MacBook Pro, your computer's power cord must be connected and plugged into a working power source. The Aluminum Keyboard Firmware Update 1.0 requires Mac OS X 10.5.2.
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I was about to consult the church or something. I thought my shiny new keyboard was possessed.
All seems well so far (knock on aluminum). Does anyone know if this fixes that Boot Camp startup issue? I'm thinking about putting XP back on here. |
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| I didn't even know that this or any other keyboards have programable firmware in them. I'm impressed Apple, BTW, didn't notice any change in mine after the upgrade. |
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I tested the new firmware with my Intel Mac mini Code Duo and the KB is still NOT recognized on bootup. So, you will have to continue using your FrontRow remote to boot into bootcamp. 
| WheelSpinners wrote: | I was about to consult the church or something. I thought my shiny new keyboard was possessed.
All seems well so far (knock on aluminum). Does anyone know if this fixes that Boot Camp startup issue? I'm thinking about putting XP back on here. |
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| qrayg wrote: | | I tested the new firmware with my Intel Mac mini Code Duo and the KB is still NOT recognized on bootup. So, you will have to continue using your FrontRow remote to boot into bootcamp. |
I guess the remote will do, but that's a bummer. |
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I hoped I could use the F13 -19 but alas
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| qrayg wrote: | I tested the new firmware with my Intel Mac mini Code Duo and the KB is still NOT recognized on bootup. So, you will have to continue using your FrontRow remote to boot into bootcamp.
| WheelSpinners wrote: | I was about to consult the church or something. I thought my shiny new keyboard was possessed.
All seems well so far (knock on aluminum). Does anyone know if this fixes that Boot Camp startup issue? I'm thinking about putting XP back on here. |
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Is this problem specific to either the wired or wireless version, or both?
The wireless version is on my horizon.
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| Posted: Fri Apr 11, 2008 10:37 pm Post subject: Re: Apple Releases Aluminum Keyboard Firmware Update 1.0 |
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I've not had this problem with my wireless aluminum Apple Keyboard? Wondering if I should update if I've not had this problem?
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| Posted: Fri Apr 11, 2008 11:07 pm Post subject: Re: Apple Releases Aluminum Keyboard Firmware Update 1.0 |
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| admin wrote: | Apple Releases Aluminum Keyboard Firmware Update 1.0
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Posted by: Glenn
You should connect your aluminum Apple Keyboard before following the instructions in the updater application to complete the update process. |
Really? You mean I have to connect a keyboard! No way! I'm out! No thanks!
o.k. does Apple really think that people are THAT stupid?
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| Posted: Fri Apr 11, 2008 11:27 pm Post subject: Re: Apple Releases Aluminum Keyboard Firmware Update 1.0 |
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| hackersmovie wrote: | | admin wrote: | Apple Releases Aluminum Keyboard Firmware Update 1.0
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Posted by: Glenn
You should connect your aluminum Apple Keyboard before following the instructions in the updater application to complete the update process. |
Really? You mean I have to connect a keyboard! No way! I'm out! No thanks!
o.k. does Apple really think that people are THAT stupid? |
My aluminum keyboard is wireless. How do I connect it? 
Hacker, I don't think it is that stupid of Apple to let people know that the Apple keyboard needs to be connected. Most people don't know that a keyboard has firmware. I never knew this. It's possible that someone could be running the update while using an alternate keyboard, or through a remote session. |
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| Posted: Sat Apr 12, 2008 2:55 am Post subject: Re: Apple Releases Aluminum Keyboard Firmware Update 1.0 |
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| Bandit Bill wrote: |
My aluminum keyboard is wireless. How do I connect it? snip
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A wireless connection is also a connection 
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| I'll tell you what's sad. Apple makes three desktop computers and two keyboards. They can't get the startup keys to work right with one or two of the computers? I think that describes Apple in a nutshell. It's also why some people are starting to feel this way. Of course you need to switch the sexes out. |
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