System Management Controller
- System Management Controller
The System Management Controller (SMC) is an internal subsystem introduced by Apple Computer with the introduction of their new Intel processor based machines in 2006. It takes over the functions of the SMU [ [http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=303725 Apple general documentation on SMC Updates] ] . Apple has released updates for this system in order to address power or sleep issues in several recent models [ [http://search.info.apple.com/index.html?search=Go&lr=lang_en&kword=&khot%20OR%20kcap&news&q=SMC%20update&&type=kbdload Search of SMC Updates on Apple's knowledge base] ] .
Overview
The SMC functions like the SMU before it controls power flow and fan speed. The main objective is to keep the machine running normally with a minimum of noise.The SMC should not normally need to be reset at all. Doing so however can be useful in troubleshooting certain issues.
*Failure to turn on
*Failure to recognize internal AirPort Extreme card
*Failure to recognize attached devices (Firewire, USB, etc.)
*Unexpected power off (i.e., sudden unexpected loss of power, not system shutdown)
*Failure to wake from sleep or unexpected sleep (note this can also be caused by operating system corruption)This is due to the fact the SMC may become corrupted over time and not respond properly to certain requests. This sort of corruption can be triggered by a power surge.
Current SMC Updates
ee also
* Power Management Unit
* SMU
References
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