"About Mac mini EFI Firmware Update 1.7 (4.53 MB)
This update addresses HDMI video flicker issues on Mac mini (Late 2012) computers and is recommended for all users.

... When your Mac mini restarts, a gray screen will appear with a status bar to indicate the progress of the update. It will take several minutes for the update to complete. Do not disturb or shut off the power on your Mac mini during this update.

Mac mini EFI will be updated to 0106.03
(I assume they mean it will be MM61.0106.B03 (vs previous MM61.0106.B00), but I've not updated yet. Since I've never seen this issue with an HDMI LCD Display or HDMI HDTV on this sample, not sure I will update. At least not anytime soon.-Mike)

System Requirements: Mac mini (Late 2012)"

Adding the above to my previous page on Late-2012 Mac Mini HDMI Video Problems/Notes/Tips. (As I listed in my article on this (section on my tests), I didn't see any HDMI video problems on a sample here, but many owners have reported the problem as noted in my article and many owner posts in Apple's Mac mini forums.)

(FYI - it's too early to tell yet as I'm posting just as the update was released, but early reports in the original threads (links below from Oct 29th) showed one user saying his flicker problem is more frequent after the update. Some others were more positive and hopefully remain so. It may not help with the problem reported but I'd try a shut down/restart and also try resetting the PRAM and SMC (AC off). Might also be worth disconnecting/reconnecting/power cycling the display.)
[Some later posts there from affected owners with mixed results - some saying the update helped, others not. One owner with worse flicker after the EFI update said zapping the PRAM helped.]

  

• MacBook Pro: Distorted video or no video issues (Ref: Nvidia 8600M GT)
• Mac Pro (Early 2008): ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT video card with distorted video or no video

(Added a note to the Video topics page items (and our very long page on the 8600M) about this.)
  

• Apple's "Made in USA" computer likely to be Mac Pro (forbes)
• Review: new 21.5" iMac - Thin is in but user upgrades, SuperDrive are out (MW)
• Review: 21.5-inch 2012 iMac takes two steps forward, one step back (ars)
• Review: Is 13" Retina MacBook Pro Worth the Money? (mashable)
• iPad 4 (Late 2012) Review (anandtech)
• Green Monday Brings Deals From OWC (sponsor blog)
• Several threads on problems with OS X Server 2.2 update (some with tips/fixes) in Apple's OS X server forum

New Articles:
• OS X Server: Advanced configuration of the Caching service
• iPhone: VoiceOver audio does not automatically go to the speaker phone
• AirPlay: May have checkerboard screen when playing a downloading movie
• Aperture 3: Book or print order does not finish uploading if Aperture quits
• iOS 6 & OS X Mountain Lion: Link your phone number and Apple ID for use with FaceTime and iMessage
• iMac (Late 2012), MacBook Pro (Retina, 13in, Late 2012): Menu bar may not appear on first login
  
  Updated Articles:
  
• Compressor 4: Canceling a batch
• iTunes Store & Mac App Store: Seeing your purchase history and order numbers
• iMovie: May not recognize video clips on Contour camcorders
• iSync: Supported mobile phones in Mac OS X v10.4, 10.5, and 10.6
  
  
• iCloud: Photo Stream FAQ
• iCloud: System requirements
• iCloud: Distinguishing between Calendars and Reminders in iCal
• iCloud: Resolving duplicate Contacts after setting up iCloud Contacts
• iCloud: Resolving duplicate calendars after setting up your calendar application for iCloud Calendar
  
  
• Exams for Service Technicians
• Mac notebooks: Determining battery cycle count
• Mac notebooks: Spotlight indexing may make the fans run
• Apple Computers: Troubleshooting the slot-loading SuperDrive
• Mac Basic: Ports and connectors
  
  
• iPhone: Troubleshooting No SIM
• iPhone: Troubleshooting No Service
• Preparing your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch for repair or return

• Review: Behringer iNuke Boom Junior
• The price of airline iPad freedom
• (Steam) Now Available for Mac - The Lord of the Rings Online (Dec 7th)
• Free software father declared Ubuntu Linux to contain spyware (disputed)
• Apple Maps 'is life-threatening' to motorists lost in Australia heat
• Valve confirms Steam Box coming in 2013, will compete with next-gen consoles
• Ford says software update will fix 2013 Escape & Fusion coolant problem
• How One Millionaire Made Himself a Pint-Sized Ferrari
• Review/Tests: Onkyo TX-NR3010 A/V Receiver
• 5 lies your TV salesperson will tell you
• America's 20 Dirtiest Cities

Thursday, December 6th, 2012 News Archive
• Final Cut Pro 10.0.7, Motion 5.0.6, Compressor 4.0.6, OS X Server 2.2 Updates
• 2012 Mac Mini DIY Bluetooth module Shielding Info/Video to reduce USB 3.0 interference
• Apple CEO Tim Cook announces plans to manufacture (some) Macs in USA
• Apple acquires TI chip engineers, moves deeper into the world of SoCs
• Apple Hires (ex-windows) computer security researcher Kristin Paget
• Apple patent application for Displays with integrated audio sensors and light emitters
• How to turn your iPhone into a projector (ipico Hand-held Projector)
• TeamViewer 8 Released, with Windows 8 and Retina Support (remote control sw)
• Parallels Desktop 8.0.18354 (camera/usb device fixes)
• New/Updated Apple Support/How-To/Troubleshooting Articles:
  - About the OS X Server v2.2 Update
  - iOS 6: Wi-Fi network roaming with 802.11k and 802.11r
  - Final Cut Pro X 10.0.7, Compressor 4.0.6, Motion 5.0.6 Release notes
  - Troubleshooting Home Sharing
  - Apple Portables: Troubleshooting MagSafe adapters
• Other News/Articles/OT:
  - Suomi Satellite Photos of Nighttime Earth From Space
  - Top 10 electronics business deals of 2012
  - FTC settlement w/Epic Marketplace on Undisclosed Browser History Sniffing
  - Why BioShock Infinite's Creator Won't Settle for Success

For links to older news pages, see the Archives.