Mac mini update corrects a problem with HDMI is already available for download

On Monday, Apple released a system update for owners of the latest Mac Mini, which is intended to fix the monitor flicker problem connected via HDMI.

Mac mini EFI Firmware Update 1.7 weighs only 4.53 MB and is designed for Mac Mini configuration of 2012 based on the Ivy Bridge, which were presented in the autumn.

Apple strongly recommends that you install this update to all users who face the problem of image instability to HDMI. Remember that when you upgrade in any case can not turn off the computer, or in any way interfere with the upgrade process.

The problem with the image disappears in the new Mac Mini has been well described in Related on the official Apple support forum. It users have reported that the video with their Mac Mini may disappear for a short period of time, and then resume again.

Similar problems have been observed rarely - about once every few hours. However, it was enough for the user to be noticed this problem in their daily work. Also, this problem was relevant for those who use an adapter with a HDMI to DVI.

Recall that the last update Mac Mini desktop contains a new generation of Intel Ivy Bridge processors, up to 16 GB RAM, Bluetooth 4.0, a built-in Intel HD 4000 graphics and a hard drive up to 1 terabyte, or the analogue on the solid basis of up to 256 gigabytes.

[via Apple insider]