If you want to be extra sure, you can always check Apple’s listing of latest EFI updates to see if yours matches.

In most cases, if no EFI updater shows up in Software Update, you’ve probably got the latest version already installed. These updates come down via Apple Software Update just like other OS updates. As some EFI updates are required for OS Version or application compatibility, we recommend keeping these up to date regardless of whether or not you intend to upgrade to 16GB. These are Apple recommended updates which include documented additions and/or improvements for your Mac that also have the occasional undocumented benefit as well. Occasionally, Apple will release an update to a machine’s EFI firmware to resolve hardware-level issues. The OS plays a part in how memory is supported and in this case OS 10.7.5 ‘Lion’ or later (including 10.8.x ‘Mountain Lion) is a requirement for upgrading beyond the original 8GB factory maximum. Using our complete online memory guide, you may also review and quickly determine the available memory options for nearly any Mac model. If your Model ID matches one of those listed above, it is among those now newly supported for the 16GB Max. If you are unsure of which model you have, these instructions will show you how to quickly find out. 13” MacBook Pro (Mid 2010) – ModelID: MacBookPro7,1.MacBook (Mid 2010) – ModelID: MacBook7,1.Mac mini (Mid 2010)/Mac mini Server (Mid 2010) – Model ID: Macmini4,1.A Mac mini, MacBook, or 13” MacBook Pro from 2010Īt this time, 16GB MAXRam Certified Support is being Expanded to now include specifically these three 2010 models: the proper specification memory modulesĪs there is the possibility of confusion here, let’s elaborate on those requirements.the latest EFI firmware update for your system.

In the case of the 2010 Macs, here’s what you must have: Just like with those Late 2008 MBP models, your Mac needs to meet specific criteria for this to work.

A while back, we had a similar instance with the Late 2008 MacBook Pros, wherein having the proper OS version and a particular firmware update allowed you to max your RAM out at 8GB vs. This isn’t the first time something like this happened, however, after the fact enabling such a benefit. While these systems were originally factory limited to 8GB, the right Apple OS version, current EFI update(s), and correct spec/build memory modules now enable them to support and have the full benefit from up to 16GB of installed memory. These Macs are now OWC MaxRAM Certified for up to 16GB with this OWC 16GB Memory Kit available now and specifically qualified just for these Mac models. Do you have a 2010 Mac mini, 13” MacBook or 13” MacBook Pro? Can you benefit from more than 8GB of memory? If you answered yes to both, you will be pleased to know that extensive qualification in our test lab has concluded.

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