Can a 2008 MacBook Pro be updated?

Updated Apple firmware enables an 8 GB upgrade for ‘late 2008’ MacBook and MacBook Pro with Intel Core 2 DUO CPUs. While Apple specifies a maximum of 4 GB RAM for this system, we have offered a compatible upgrade to no more than 6 GB to date based on the official information available to us on the updated firmware.

How do I update the BIOS on my MacBook Pro?

Update Your Firmware The Easy Way

1. Go to the Apple menu in the main menu bar and choose Software Update.
2. A small window opens whilst your Mac checks to see if any software updates are available.
3. The next screen displays any software and firmware updates found.

Do Macs have BIOS updates?

Although MacBooks aren’t technically outfitted with BIOS, they are supported by a similar boot firmware used by Sun and Apple called Open Firmware. Like the BIOS on PC machines, Open Firmware is accessed on startup and provides you with an interface for technical diagnostics and debugging your computer.

How do I update my Apple BIOS?

To check for updates on your Mac, choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click Software Update .

How do I update the firmware on my Macbook Pro EFI?

To complete the firmware update process, please follow the instructions in the updater application (/Applications/Utilities/Mac Pro EFI Firmware Update. app). The updater will launch automatically when the Installer closes. You can confirm the version of the Boot ROM installed on your computer using System Profiler.

Can a late 2008 MacBook Pro run Sierra?

No MacBook and iMac models prior to Late 2009 and no MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, Mac mini, and Mac Pro models prior to 2010 are officially supported by macOS Sierra, although workarounds have been developed for most unsupported 2008 and 2009 Macs.

Can a late 2008 MacBook Pro Run High Sierra?

Nope. Did Apple have to remove the OS functionality that worked well on older machines? Nope. But they did and you have no choice but to get newer hardware if you want to use modern Apple software.