Big Sur 11.0.1 (20B50) Released to block install for 2013-2014 13-inch MacBook Pro Users.
Big Sur 11.0.1 (20B50) was released to block 2013 & 2014 13″ MBPro’s from installing the OS. This move looks to be related to the Big Sur install problems with these models.
UPDATE 12/14/20 – Apple has added the Mac-189A3D4F975D5FFC BoardID back to the newly released macOS Big Sur 11.1 Full installer! It looks like Apple has found and fixed the issue with the installer that was causing problems! This means that you can now download, install and reinstall Big Sur 11.1 on your 2013-14 13″ MacBook Pro again.
UPDATE 11/25/20 – If you attempt to install Big Sur on your 13″ 2013-2014 MBPro, you might get this error.
Installation of macOS could not continue. installation requires downloading important content. That content can’t be downloaded at this time. Try again later.
If you are wondering about the Big Sur Installer issue for the 2013 & 2014 13″ MacBook Pro users, I wrote about the situation earlier this week.
To review, if you have a 2013 or 2014 13″ MacBook Pro and attempted to install macOS Big Sur, it was possible that the installer could brick your Mac.
When I say “brick” I mean that it boots to a black screen and is 100% non responsive. You can’t boot to recovery, USB installers, reset the pram or SMC.
The only option for users is to bring it in for repair. The reports say that Apple is saying that the logic board needs to be replaced at a price over 500$. Even worse some are being told it’s a vintage product and they can’t parts. This is FALSE, Apple will keep stock of parts up to 7 years.
Vintage products are those that have not been sold for more than 5 and less than 7 years ago. Mac, iPhone, iPad, iPod, and Apple TV vintage products continue to receive hardware service from Apple service providers, including Apple Retail Stores, subject to availability of inventory, or as required by law.Apple.com – https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201624
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201624
Hopefully Apple will cover the cost of the repair for free.
The solution for now? Release a new macOS Big Sur Installer that removes both models from the Big Sur compatibility list.
The link below shows the list of Big Sur compatible Macs
If you can’t install macOS Big Sur on certain 13-inch MacBook Pro computers from 2013 and 2014. Follow these steps if you can’t install macOS Big Sur on a MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2013) or MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Mid 2014). When you install macOS Big Sur on these Mac models, the installer might say that the update cannot be installed on this computer, or your Mac might start up to a blank screen or circle with a line through it.
Apple.com
The most important part of this article is this line
“or your Mac might start up to a blank screen“
This is exactly what will happen to some users if they install macOS Big Sur on their 2013 or 2014 13″ MacBook Pro.
Let’s look at the other parts of the note.
“the installer might say that the update cannot be installed on this computer“
This is because both models have been removed from the new Big Sur installer compatibility list.
“or your Mac might start up to a blank screen or circle with a line through it“
This might happen if you make a new USB installer of Big Sur 11.0.1 (20B50) and attempt to boot to it.
Removed from the Big Sur Compatible List?
The macOS installer has a file inside called the distribution file. For this release it’s called 001-83532.English.dist.
Compatible Macs for install are listed in this file as BoardID for older devices and DeviceIDs for newer models. The boardID we are looking for is
Mac-189A3D4F975D5FFC
This BoardID is for the MacBookPro11,1 or the 2013 & 2014 13″ MacBook Pro.
I keep a database of all Mac BoardID and DevicesIDs here
You can see the list of supportedBoardIDs – Mac-189A3D4F975D5FFC was removed from 11.0.1 (20B50)
This means that (for now anyway) you will not be able to install macOS Big Sur on your 2013 or 2014 13″ MacBook Pro.
Will Apple fix this issue and add them back later?
Unknown at this time. It’s possible that Apple will fix issue the Big Sur installer is causing to these models. They could then add the models back to the compatibility list later.
Install macOS Big Sur 11 on VMware Fusion & Parallels Desktop
How To Install macOS Big Sur on VMware Fusion and Parallels Desktop.
Like clockwork, Apple delivers a new macOS every year. MacAdmins need to start testing the new OS right way. Running the new os in a virtualized environment is the way to go. The only problem is, sometimes the new OS will not install on the current version of VMware Fusion or Parallels Desktop.
Many MacAdmins have already jumped in to find out if macOS Big Sur will install on Fusion or Parallels. The initial report is that a straight install will NOT work. The macOS Big Sur installer presents this error to you.
The operation couldn't be completed. (BIErrorDomain error 3.)
Table of Contents
1. Updates
2. Notes
3. Creating a bootable macOS Big Sur ISO
4. Creating a bootable macOS Big Sur dmg
5. How To Install Big Sur 11 on VMware Fusion
6. How To Install Big Sur 11 on Parallels Desktop
7. How To Install Big Sur 11 on ESXi
Updates – 7/08/20
VMware Fusion Tech Preview 20H2 is now available!!
VM Tools – Even though Big Sur to works on Parallels and Fusion, do not install VM tools yet. Some reports say that after installing VM tools the system boots fine YMMV.
Parallels Tools – VM can get stuck on a black screen after the reboot. Would recommend not installing the tools.
Parallels – VRAM seems suck at 3mb, causing slow response.
Keyboard & Login Issues – Getting reports that VM’s are not accepting certain keys. 1, 2, t and y keys. You need to hold FN key to make them work.
3. Creating a bootable Big Sur ISO
The instructions below will create a bootable Big Sur ISO.
hdiutil create -size 12G -fs hfs+ -volname macOSInstaller -type SPARSEBUNDLE /Users/Shared/macOSInstaller
hdiutil attach /Users/Shared/macOSInstaller.sparsebundle
"[path to]/createinstallmedia" --volume /Volumes/macOSInstaller --nointeraction
hdiutil detach /Volumes/Install\ macOS\ Beta
hdiutil makehybrid -o /Users/Shared/macOSInstaller /Users/Shared/macOSInstaller.sparsebundle
# Now create a macOS 10.15 VM with a 50 GB disk i Fusion
# Connect the virtual optical drive to /Users/Shared/macOSInstaller.iso
# Boot and install (you may need to "adjust" the disk Disk Utility to recognize the full capacity)
4. Creating a bootable Big Sur .dmg
Below is a script that Nathan Worster wrote to create a bootable macOS Big Sur Beta dmg.
#!/bin/bash
####################
# Notes #
####################
#
# Created 20200625 by Nathan Worster
#
# This script assumes that the macOS Beta installer is already staged in the Applications folder, and will convert that .app installer into a bootable .dmg.
# To download the latest macOS beta, go to https://developer.apple.com/download/ or, if applicable, https://appleseed.apple.com/.
# The .dmg file will be placed in ~/Downloads.
# This script must be run with sudo using "sudo bash <filename>" if run outside of an MDM.
#
####################
# Variables #
####################
dmgName=$"macOS11BigSurBeta"
####################
# Script #
####################
cd ~/Downloads
# Create and mount sparse volume:
hdiutil create -o install_container -size 20G -layout SPUD -fs HFS+J -type SPARSE
hdiutil attach install_container.sparseimage -noverify -mountpoint /Volumes/install_build
# Copy contents of installer .app into mounted volume:
/Applications/Install\ macOS\ Beta.app/Contents/Resources/createinstallmedia --nointeraction --volume /Volumes/install_build
# Detach the completed image:
hdiutil detach -force /Volumes/Install\ macOS\ Beta
# Convert and rename the image:
hdiutil convert install_container.sparseimage -format UDZO -o $dmgName.dmg
# Cleanup
rm install_container.sparseimage
exit 0
5. How To Install Big Sur 11 on VMware Fusion
Requirements
Disk Size – 50-60GB+ Virtual disk size required (40GB Standard size does not seem to work)
Clean install vs Upgrade – A Big Sur Upgrade from Mojave or Catalina is the easiest path. Usually all the values that I mention below are already set, so you have a clear path.
Mac Compatibility – Note if the hw.model is not supported for Big Sur the install will fail. You can fake it by setting a different hw.model and board-id. Be sure to check the compatibility list here.
Install Instructions
If you would like to use the same values from your Mac you can set this attribute. HT @lamw for the simplification!
smbios.reflectHost = "TRUE"
You can also manually set the the required values. The example below = 16-inch MacBook Pro.
hw.model = "MacBookPro16,1"
board-id = "Mac-E1008331FDC96864"
serialNumber = "serialnumberhere" (For DEP Enrollment testing)
To get the values you can run the following commands
Error message – “Not enough physical memory is available to power on this virtual machine with its configured settings.” – communities.vmware.com/thread/638385
Using Fusion 11.5.5 on Mojave 10.14.6, modifying the vmx file was unnecessary. I did a fresh install of Catalina 10.15.4 in a new VM, copied the macOS Beta installer to the VM, and ran the installer. It installed and booted fine. Note that I did not install the VMware Tools to the VM prior to installing macOS Beta. I had a prior Catalina VM with the Tools installed, and upgrading to the macOS Beta resulted in failures at the login screen after the Beta upgrade. So do the Beta upgrade on a fresh Catalina install and it should work fine (at least from 10.15.4).
Please note, if I added ‘board-id.reflectHost = “TRUE”‘ to the .vmx, the Fusion refused to boot the VM with an error that the vmx file is corrupted.
MrMacintosh Reader Corey
6. How To Install Big Sur 11 on Parallels Desktop
1. Create a new VM by installing a fresh copy of 10.15 Catalina
2. Do not install Parallels Tools
3. The install requires at least 80gb or more
4. Install beta profile
5. Download Beta
6. Set the following values set under Hardware > Boot Order > Advanced Settings > Boot Flags.
7. Create a 2nd admin account. (this can help with login problems after the Big Sur install. Some users are saying that they can’t login with the original account. If that happens, login with the 2nd account.)
devices.mac_hw_model="MacBookPro16,1"
devices.smbios.board_id="Mac-E1008331FDC96864"
Keep in mind, both examples above are from a 2019 16-inch MacBook Pro. You can get the correct hardware values by running the following commands.
sysctl hw.model = Model
ioreg -l | grep board-id = BoardID
Try to install Big Sur. If that doesn’t work, try the instructions below.
What is the minimum and maximum macOS Version my Mac can run?
Do you need to downgrade or upgrade macOS on your Mac? This page will show you the oldest and newest version of macOS that you can install on your Mac.
Can I upgrade or downgrade macOS? How many times has this question come up over the years? Probably hundreds if not thousands of times. Mac Hardware has a minimum and maximum version of macOS that can be installed. MacOS versions that come before or after the minimum and maximum listed OS do not have the correct drivers required. At a certain point Apple will decide that a Mac is no longer supported and will not include drivers.
Internet Recovery Version
If your Mac supports Internet Recovery, you can use this guide to find out which version of macOS you will get using the following options.
Newest OS – Option-⌘-R
This option will be the newest or latest version of macOS that can be installed on your Mac.
Shipping OS (Oldest OS Available) – Shift-Option-⌘-R
The “Shipping OS Version” is the macOS version that your Mac originally shipped with from the factory. This is the IR Version that you will see if you use Shift-Option-⌘-R.
NOTE! The “Shipping OS can change to a newer OS release as the hardware gets older. An example of this is a MacBook Pro released with 10.13 but later is shipped with 10.14.
Fun Hardware Info
As of 5/1/321, Apple has released over 150 different Intel Model Identifiers.
MacBook1,1 (13-inch Core Duo 2006) – 10.4.6 – 10.6.8 = 3 OS Versions
Updates
In the future when Apple releases new hardware or OS, I will update this page. You can keep track of future updates from my Twitter Account @ClassicII_MrMac using the hashtag –
#UpgradeorDowngradeMacOS
Index of Intel-Based Mac Hardware From (2006-2020)
1. MacBook Pro – (2006-2020)
2. MacBook Air – (2008-2020)
3. MacBook – (2006-2017)
4. Mac Pro – (2006-2019)
5. iMac – (2006-2020)
6. iMac Pro – (2017)
7. Mac Mini – (2006-2018)
8. Xserve – (2006-2009)
1. MacBook Pro (2006-2020)
The MacBook Pro was introduced by Steve Jobs at Macworld Conference & Expo on January 10th, 2006. The MacBook Pro has seen five redesigns over the last 15 years. Starting with Gen 1 (2006-2008), Gen 2 Unibody (2008-2012), Gen 3 Retina (2012-2015), Gen 4 Touch Bar (2016-2019) & Gen 5 16″ Scissor (2019).
Model Identifier
Machine Model
T1 T2
Ship OS
Oldest OS
Latest OS
MacBookPro16,2
(13-inch 2020)
T2
10.15.4
10.15 >
11.0 >
MacBookPro16,2
(13-inch 2020)
T2
10.15.4
10.15 >
11.0 >
MacBookPro16,1
(16-inch Late 2019)
T2
10.15.1
10.15 >
11.0 >
MacBookPro15,4
(13-inch Mid 2019)
T2
10.14.5
10.14.6
11.0 >
MacBookPro15,1
(15-inch 2019)
T2
10.14.5
10.14.6
11.0 >
MacBookPro15,3
(15-inch 2019 Vega)
T2
10.14.5
10.14.6
11.0 >
MacBookPro15,3
(15″ Mid 2018 Vega)
T2
10.14.1
10.14.6
11.0 >
MacBookPro15,2
(13-inch Mid 2018)
T2
10.13.6
10.13.6
11.0 >
MacBookPro15,1
(15-inch Mid 2018)
T2
10.13.6
10.13.6
11.0 >
MacBookPro14,3
(15-inch Mid 2017)
T1
10.12.5
10.12.6
11.0 >
MacBookPro14,2
(13-inch Mid 2017)
T1
10.12.5
10.12.6
11.0 >
MacBookPro14,1
(13-inch Mid 2017)
T1
10.12.5
10.12.6
11.0 >
MacBookPro13,3
(15-inch Late 2016)
T1
10.12.1
10.12.6
11.0 >
MacBookPro13,2
(13-inch Late 2016)
T1
10.12.1
10.12.6
11.0 >
MacBookPro13,1
(15-inch Late 2016)
T1
10.12.1
10.12.6
11.0 >
MacBookPro11,5
(15-inch Mid 2015)
10.10.3
10.10.5
11.0 >
MacBookPro11,4
(15-inch Mid 2015)
10.10.3
10.10.5
11.0 >
MacBookPro12,1
(13-inch Early 2015)
10.10.2
10.10.5
11.0 >
MacBookPro11,3
(15-inch Mid 2014)
10.9.4
10.9.5
11.0 >
MacBookPro11,2
(15-inch Late 2013)
10.9.0
10.9.5
11.0 >
MacBookPro11,1
(13-inch Late 2013)
10.9.0
10.9.5
11.0 >
MacBookPro10,2
(13-inch Early 2013)
10.8.2
10.8.5
10.15 >
MacBookPro10,1
(15-inch Early 2013)
10.8.2
10.8.5
10.15 >
MacBookPro10,2
(13-inch Ret 2012)
10.7.4
10.7.5
10.15 >
MacBookPro10.1
(15-inch Ret 2012)
10.7.4
10.7.5
10.15 >
MacBookPro9,2
(13-inch Mid 2012)
10.7.3
10.7.5
10.15 >
MacBookPro9,1
(15-inch Mid 2012)
10.7.3
10.7.5
10.15 >
MacBookPro8,3
(17-inch Late 2011)
10.7.2
10.7.5
10.13.6
MacBookPro8,2
(15-inch Late 2011)
10.7.2
10.7.5
10.13.6
MacBookPro8,1
(13-inch Late 2011)
10.7.2
10.7.5
10.13.6
MacBookPro8,3
(17-inch Early 2011)
10.6.6
10.6.6*
10.13.6
MacBookPro8,2
(15-inch Early 2011)
10.6.6
10.6.6*
10.13.6
MacBookPro8,1
(13-inch Early 2011)
10.6.6
10.6.6*
10.13.6
MacBookPro7,1
(13-inch Mid 2010)
10.6.3
10.6.3*
10.13.6
MacBookPro6,2
(15-inch Mid 2010)
10.6.3
10.6.3*
10.13.6
MacBookPro6,1
(17-inch Early 2010)
10.6.3
10.6.3*
10.12.6
MacBookPro5,5
(13-inch Mid 2009)
10.5.7
10.5.7*
10.11.6
MacBookPro5,4
(15-inch Mid 2009)
10.5.7
10.5.7*
10.11.6
MacBookPro5,3
(15-inch Mid 2009)
10.5.7
10.5.7*
10.11.6
MacBookPro5,2
(17-inch Early 2009)
10.5.6
10.5.6*
10.11.6
MacBookPro5,1
(15-inch Late 2008)
10.5.5
10.5.5*
10.11.6
MacBookPro5,1
(17-inch Late 2008)
10.5.5
10.5.5*
10.11.6
MacBookPro4,1
(15-inch Early 2008)
10.5.2
10.5.2*
10.11.6
MacBookPro4,1
(17-inch Early 2008)
10.5.2
10.5.2*
10.11.6
MacBookPro3,1
(15-inch Late 2007)
10.4.9
10.4.9*
10.11.6
MacBookPro3,1
(17-inch Late 2007)
10.4.9
10.4.9*
10.11.6
MacBookPro2,2
(15-inch Late 2006)
10.4.8
10.4.8*
10.7.5
MacBookPro2,1
(17-inch Late 2006)
10.4.8
10.4.8*
10.7.5
MacBookPro1,2
(17-inch 2006)
10.4.5
10.4.5*
10.6.8
MacBookPro1,1
(15-inch 2006)
10.4.5
10.4.5*
10.6.8
*Available on
Reinstall DVD or CD
2. MacBook Air (2008-2020)
The MacBook Air was first introduced at Macworld San Fransisco by Steve Jobs on January 15th, 2008. For the 1st Generation from 2008-2010 the screen size was or a 13.3″ and included a Intel Core 2 Duo Processor. The Second Generation introduced in 2010 added an 11″ version. From 2017 on you could only get the 13″ Model. The 3rd Generation 13-inch MacBook Air was released in 2018.
Model Identifier
Machine Model
T1 T2
Ship OS
Oldest OS
Latest OS
MacBookAir9,1
(Retina, 13-inch, 2020)
T2
10.15.3
10.15>
10.15>
MacBookAir8,2
(Retina, 13-inch, 2019)
T2
10.14.5
10.14.6
10.15>
MacBookAir8,1
(Retina, 13-inch, 2018)
T2
10.14.1
10.14.6
10.15>
MacBookAir7,2
(Mid 2017)
10.12.6
10.12.6
10.15>
MacBookAir7,2
(13-inch Early 2015)
10.10.2
10.10.5
10.15>
MacBookAir7,1
(11-inch Early 2015)
10.10.2
10.10.5
10.15>
MacBookAir6,2
(13-inch Early 2014)
10.10.2
10.10.5
10.15>
MacBookAir6,1
(11-inch Mid 2013)
10.8.4
10.8.5
10.15 >
MacBookAir6,2
(13-inch Mid 2013 )
10.8.4
10.8.5
10.15 >
MacBookAir6,1
(11-inch Mid 2012)
10.7.4
10.7.5
10.15 >
MacBookAir5,2
(13″ EDU Mid 2012)
10.8.2
10.8.5
10.15 >
MacBookAir5,2
13-inch Mid 2012)
10.7.4
10.7.4*
10.15>
MacBookAir5,1
(11-inch Mid 2012)
10.7.4
10.7.4*
10.15 >
MacBookAir4,2
(13″ EDU Mid 2012)
10.7.3
10.7.4*
10.15 >
MacBookAir4,1
(11-inch Mid 2012)
10.7
10.7.4*
10.15 >
MacBookAir3,2
(13-inch Late 2010)
10.6.4
10.6.4*
10.13.6
MacBookAir3,1
(11-inch Late 2010)
10.6.4
10.6.4*
10.13.6
MacBookAir2,1
(13-inch Mid 2009)
10.5.7
10.5.7
10.11.6
MacBookAir2,1
(13-inch Late 2008)
10.5.5
10.5.5
10.11.6
MacBookAir1,1
(13-inch Early 2008)
10.5.1
10.5.1
10.11.6
*USB Installer
3. MacBook – (2006-2017)
This Section covers the original 2006 13-inch MacBook all the way to the 2017 12″ Version. The MacBook has seen 4 different designs since 2006. Gen 1 Polycarbonate (2006-2008), Gen 2 Aluminum Unibody (2008-2009). Gen 3 Polycarbonate Unibody (2009-2010) & Gen 4 12″ USB-C (2015-2017).
Model Identifier
Machine Model
Ship OS
Oldest OS
Latest OS
MacBook10,1
(Mid 2017)
10.12.5
10.12.6
10.15 >
MacBook9,1
(Early 2016)
10.11.4
10.11.6
10.15 >
MacBook8,1
(Early 2015)
10.10.2
10.10.6
10.15 >
MacBook7,1
(Unibody Mid 2010)
10.6.3
10.6.3 DVD
10.11.6
MacBook6,1
(Unibody Late 2009)
10.6.1
10.6.1 DVD
10.13.6
MacBook5,2
(White Mid 2009)
10.5.7
10.5.7 DVD
10.11.6
MacBook5,2
(13-inch C2D Early 2009)
10.5.6
10.5.6 DVD
10.11.6
MacBook5,1
(13-inch C2D Late 2008 Aluminum)
10.5.5
10.5.5 DVD
10.11.6
MacBook4,1
(13-inch C2D Early 2008)
10.5.2
10.5.2 DVD
10.7.5
MacBook3,1
(13-inch C2D Late 2007)
10.5
10.5 DVD
10.7.5
MacBook2,1
(13-inch C2D Mid 2007)
10.4.9
10.4.9 DVD
10.7.5
MacBook2,1
(13-inch C2D Late 2006)
10.4.8
10.4.8 DVD
10.7.5
MacBook1,1
(13-inch Core Duo 2006)
10.4.6
10.4.6 DVD
10.6.8
4. Mac Pro – (2006-2019)
The Mac Pro was first introduced at WWDC on August 7, 2006. It has seen 3 Generations from 2006-2019. Gen 1 “Cheese Grater” V1 (2006-2012), Gen 2 “Trash Can” (2013) & Gen 3 “Cheese Grater” V2 (2019).
Model Identifier
Machine Model
T1 T2
Ship OS
Oldest OS
Latest OS
MacPro7,1
(2019)
T2
10.5.1
10.15 >
10.15 >
MacPro6,1
(Late 2013)
NA
10.9.1
10.9.5
10.15 >
MacPro5,1
(2012 Server)
NA
10.7.4
10.7.5
10.14.6*
MacPro5,1
(Mid 2010)
NA
10.6.4
10.6.4 DVD
10.14.6*
MacPro4,1
(Nehalem 2009)
NA
10.5.6
10.6.6 DVD
10.11.6
MacPro3,1
(Eight Core 2008)
NA
10.5.1
10.5.1 DVD
10.11.6
MacPro2,1
(Eight Core 2007)
NA
10.4.9
10.4.9 DVD
10.7.5
MacPro1,1
(Quad Core 2006)
NA
10.4.7
10.4.7 DVD
10.7.5
*Metal Graphics
Video Card Required
5. iMac – (2006-2019)
The iMac was first introduced at an Apple Special Event at the Flint Center, Cupertino on May 6, 1998 by Steve Jobs. The First Intel Based iMac was introduced at Macworld Conference and Expo on January 10, 2006 by Steve Jobs. It has seen seven different designs since 1998.
Model Identifier
Machine Model
Ship OS
Oldest OS
Latest OS
iMac20,2
(5K, 2020; 5700/XT)
10.15.6
10.15.6
10.15>
iMac20,1
(27-Inch 5K, 2020)
10.15.6
10.15.6
10.15>
iMac19,2
(21.5-Inch 4k, 2019)
10.14.4
10.14.6
10.15 >
iMac19,1
(27-Inch 5k, 2019)
10.14.4
10.14.6
10.15 >
iMac18,3
(27-Inch 5k Mid-2017)
10.12.4
10.12.6
10.15 >
iMac18,2
(21.5-Inch 4k Mid-2017)
10.12.4
10.12.6
10.15 >
iMac18,1
(21.5-Inch Mid-2017)
10.12.4
10.12.6
10.15 >
iMac17,1
(27-Inch 5k, Late 2015)
10.11
10.11.6
10.15 >
iMac16,2
(21.5-Inch 4k. Late 2015)
10.11
10.11.6
10.15 >
iMac16,2
(21.5-Inch Late 2015)
10.11
10.11.6
10.15 >
iMac16,1
(21.5-Inch Late 2015)
10.11
10.11.6
10.15 >
iMac15,1
(27-Inch 5K, Mid-2015)
10.10.2
10.10.5
10.15 >
iMac15,1
(27-Inch 5k, Late 2014)
10.10
10.10.5
10.15 >
iMac14,4
(21.5-inch Mid 2014)
10.9.3
10.9.5
10.15 >
iMac14,3
(21.5-inch Late 2013)
10.8.4
10.8.5
10.15 >
iMac14,2
(27-inch Late 2013)
10.8.4
10.8.5
10.15 >
iMac14,1
(21.5-inch Late 2013)
10.8.4
10.8.5
10.15 >
iMac13,2
(27-Inch Late 2012)
10.8.2
10.8.5
10.15 >
iMac13,1
(21.5-inch Late 2012)
10.8.2
10.8.5
10.15 >
iMac12,1
(21.5-inch Late 2011)
10.7.2
10.7.5
10.13.6
iMac12,2
(27-inch Mid 2011)
10.6.6
10.6.6 DVD
10.13.6
iMac12,1
(21.5-inch Mid 2011)
10.6.6
10.6.6 DVD
10.13.6
iMac11,3
(27-inch Mid 2010)
10.6.3
10.6.3 DVD
10.13.6
iMac11,2
(21.5-inch Mid 2010)
10.6.3
10.6.3 DVD
10.13.6
iMac11,1
(27-inch Late 2009)
10.6.2
10.6.2 DVD
10.13.6
iMac10,1
(21.5-inch Late 2009)
10.6.1
10.6.1 DVD
10.13.6
iMac10,1
(27-inch Late 2009)
10.6.1
10.6.1 DVD
10.13.6
iMac9,1
(20-inch Mid 2009 EDU)
10.5.8
10.5.8 DVD
10.11.6
iMac9,1
(24-inch Early 2009)
10.5.6
10.5.6 DVD
10.11.6
iMac9,1
(20-inch Early 2009)
10.5.6
10.5.6 DVD
10.11.6
iMac8,1
(24-inch Early 2008)
10.5.2
10.5.2 DVD
10.11.6
iMac8,1
(20-inch Early 2008)
10.5.2
10.5.2 DVD
10.11.6
iMac7,1
(24-inch Mid 2007)
10.4.10
10.4.10 DVD
10.11.6
iMac7,1
(20-inch Mid 2007)
10.4.10
10.4.10 DVD
10.11.6
iMac6,1
(24-inch Late 2006)
10.4.7
10.4.7 DVD
10.7.5
iMac5,2
(17-inch Late 2006)
10.4.7
10.4.7 DVD
10.7.5
iMac5,1
(20-inch Late 2006)
10.4.7
10.4.7 DVD
10.7.5
iMac5,1
(17-inch Late 2006)
10.4.7
10.4.7 DVD
10.7.5
iMac4,2
(17-inch Mid 2006)
10.4.7
10.4.7 DVD
10.6.8
iMac4,1
(20-inch Early 2006)
10.4.4
10.4.4 DVD
10.6.8
iMac4,1
(17-inch Early 2006)
10.4.4
10.4.4 DVD
10.6.8
6. iMac Pro (2018)
The iMac Pro was introduced at WWDC on June 5, 2017.
Model Identifier
Machine Model
T2
Ship OS
Oldest OS
Latest OS
iMacPro1,1
(5k, 27-inch Late 2017)
T2
10.13.2
10.13.6
10.15 >
7. Mac Mini – (2006 -2018)
On January 10, 2005, the Mac mini was announced at the Macworld Conference & Expo by Steve Jobs. He said at the time the Mac Mini was “the cheapest, most affordable Mac ever”. The Intel Version was announced on February 28, 2006.
Model Identifier
Machine Model
T1 T2
Shipping OS
Oldest OS
Latest OS
Macmini8,1
(Late 2018)
T2
10.14
10.14.6
10.15 >
Macmini7,1
(Late 2014)
NA
10.10
10.10.5
10.15 >
Macmini6,2
(Late 2012 Server)
NA
10.8.2
10.8.5
10.15 >
Macmini6,2
(Late 2012)
NA
10.8.1
10.8.5
10.15 >
Macmini6,1
(Late 2012)
NA
10.8.1
10.8.5
10.15 >
Macmini5,3
(Mid 2011 Server)
NA
10.7
10.7.5
10.13.6
Macmini5,2
(Mid 2011)
NA
10.7
10.7.5
10.13.6
Macmini5,1
(Mid 2011)
NA
10.7
10.7.5
10.13.6
Macmini4,1
(Mid 2010 Server)
NA
10.6.4
10.6.4 DVD
10.13.6
Macmini4,1
(Mid 2010)
NA
10.6.4
10.6.4 DVD
10.13.6
Macmini3,1
(Late 2009 Server)
NA
10.6.1
10.6.1 DVD
10.11.6
Macmini3,1
(Late 2009)
NA
10.6.1
10.6.1 DVD
10.11.6
Macmini3,1
(Early 2009)
NA
10.5.6
10.5.6 DVD
10.11.6
Macmini2,1
(Mid 2007)
NA
10.4.10
10.4.10 DVD
10.7.5
Macmini1,1
(Late 2006)
NA
10.4.7
10.4.7 DVD
10.6.8
Macmini1,1
(Early 2006)
NA
10.4.5
10.4.5 DVD
10.6.8
8. Xserve – (2006-2009)
I almost forgot about Xserve. How could I forget about one of my favorite most reliable Macs ever created? The Xserve was introduced on May 14, 2002. The First Generation was based on a G4 Processor. The 2nd Generation was based on the G5 and the 3rd and final Generation was based on Intel’s Xeon Processor.
Model Identifier
Machine Model
Shipping OS
Oldest OS
Latest OS
Xserve3,1
(Quad Core Early 2009)
10.5.6 Server
10.5.6 Server DVD
10.11.6
Xserve2,1
(Eight Core Early 2008)
10.5 Server
10.5.0 Server DVD
10.7.5
Xserve1,1
(Quad Core Late 2006)
10.4.8 Server
10.4.8 Server DVD
10.7.5
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List of Mac BoardIDs, Model Identifiers & Machine Models.
Every Single Mac Board ID from 2006-2021 + M1 Apple Silicon DeviceIDs
This page will be updated with the latest list of Mac BoardIDs, Model IDs and Machine Models. Apple started to document attributes like ModelID on the page below but stopped after 2017.
Most BoardID’s are scattered all over the web but are not all in one updated page. I started with the version Intel based version and will update when new BoardID’s are introduced.
Can I upgrade or downgrade macOS on my Mac?
I wrote an article including every Intel Mac since 2006. The list includes the lowest and highest macOS version that you can install on your Mac.
The macOS installer.app uses the boardID value to figure out if the Mac Model is supported when the user starts the install.
You can find this list inside the macOS installer.app. Look for the InstallESD.dmg After you mount the DMG navigate to /System/Library/CoreServices/PlatformSupport.plist
Inside this plist you will find the list of logic board ID’s that installer supports.
How do I find the Mac BoardID?
To find your BoardID use this command.
ioreg -l | grep -i board-id
The output should read like this
"board-id" = <"Mac-942C5DF58193131B">
How do I find the Mac DeviceID?
To find your T2 DeviceID use this command. HT @eholtam for the command.
Index of Intel & Apple Silicon-Based Mac Hardware (2006-2023)
1. Macbook Pro – (2006-2021)
2. Macbook Air – (2008-2022)
3. Macbook – (2006-2017)
4. Mac Pro – (2006-2019)
5. iMac – (2006-2020)
6. iMac Pro – (2017)
7. Mac Mini (2006-2020)
8. Xserve (2006-2009)
Article Updated: 1/07/23
DeviceID & ModelID
The macOS Big Sur installer is now checking T2 Macs for the DeviceID attribute. Hat Tip #1 goes to @rickmark who maintains the main DeviceID list here. Help us fill in the blanks! Hat Tip #2 goes to @grahamrpugh who found the new code in Big Sur.
// Next compare T2 devices against the list of supported deviceIDs. … // For legacy hardware T1 and older, we use boardIDs
iBridge Product ID
DeviceID
ModelID
Description (Product ID)
iBridge2,1
J137AP
Apple T2 iMacPro1,1 (j137)
iBridge2,3
J680AP
Apple T2 MacBookPro15,1 (j680)
iBridge2,4
J132AP
Apple T2 MacBookPro15,2 (j132)
iBridge2,5
J174AP
Apple T2 Macmini8,1 (j174)
iBridge2,6
J160AP
Apple T2 MacPro7,1 (j160)
iBridge2,7
J780AP
Apple T2 MacBookPro15,3 (j780)
iBridge2,8
J140KAP
Apple T2 MacBookAir8,1 (j140k)
iBridge2,10
J213AP
Apple T2 MacBookPro15,4 (j213)
iBridge2,11
J230AP
?
iBridge2,12
J140aAP
Apple T2 MacBookAir8,2 (j140a)
iBridge2,13
J214AP
?
iBridge2,14
J152FAP
Apple T2 MacBookPro16,1 (j152f)
iBridge2,15
J230kAP
Apple T2 MacBookAir9,1 (j223k)
iBridge2,16
J214KAP
Apple T2 MacBookPro16,2 (j214k)
iBridge2,19
J185AP
Apple T2 iMac20,1 (j185)
iBridge2,20
J185fAP
Apple T2 iMac20,2 (j185f)
iBridge2,21
J223AP
Apple T2 MacBookPro16,3 (j223)
iBridge2,22
J215AP
Apple T2 MacBookPro16,4 (j215)
iBridge2,19
J185AP
Apple T2 iMac20,1 (j185)
iBridge2,20
J185fAP
Apple T2 iMac20,2 (j185f)
N/A
J274AP
Macmini9,1 Apple Silicon M1
N/A
J293AP
MacBookPro17,1 Apple Silicon M1
N/A
J313AP
MacBookAir10,1 Apple Silicon M1
N/A
J456AP
iMac21,1 Apple Silicon M1
N/A
J457AP
iMac21,2 Apple Silicon M1
N/A
J314sAP
MacBookPro18,3 – M1 Pro 14″
N/A
J314cAP
MacBookPro18,4 – M1 Max 14″
N/A
J316sAP
MacBookPro18,1 – (16″ Pro, 2021)
N/A
J316cAP
MacBookPro18,2 – (16″ Max, 2021)
N/A
J375cAP
Mac13,1
Mac Studio (M1 Max, 2021)
N/A
J375dAP
Mac13,2
Mac Studio (M1 Ultra, 2022)
N/A
J413AP
Mac14,2
MacBook Air (M2, 2022)
N/A
J473AP
Mac14,3
Mac mini (2023) M2
N/A
J414cAP
Mac14,5
MBPro (14-inch, 2023) M2 Max
N/A
J416cAP
Mac14,6
MBPro (16-inch, 2023) M2 Max
N/A
J493AP
Mac14,7
MacBook Pro (13-inch, M2, 2022)
N/A
J414sAP
Mac14,9
MBPro (14-inch, 2023) M2 Pro
N/A
J416sAP
Mac14,10
MBPro (16-inch, 2023) M2 Pro
N/A
J474sAP
Mac14,12
Mac mini (2023) M2 Pro
N/A
J504AP
Mac15,3
MBPro (14-inch, 2023) M3
N/A
J433AP
Mac15,4
iMac (24-inch, 2023) M3
N/A
J434AP
Mac15,5
iMac (24-inch, 2023) M3
N/A
J514sAP
Mac15,6
MBPro (14-inch, 2023) M3 Pro
N/A
J516sAP
Mac15,7
MBPro (16-inch, 2023) M3 Pro
N/A
J514cAP
Mac15,8
MBPro (14-inch, 2023) M3 Max
N/A
J516cAP
Mac15,9
MBPro (16-inch, 2020) M3 Max
N/A
J514mAP
Mac15,10
MBPro (14-inch, 2023) M3 Max
N/A
J516mAP
Mac15,11
MBPro (16-inch, 2023) M3 Max
1. MacBook Pro (2006-2020)
The MacBook Pro was introduced by Steve Jobs at Macworld Conference & Expo on January 10th, 2006. The MacBook Pro has seen five redesigns over the last 15 years. Starting with Gen 1 (2006-2008), Gen 2 Unibody (2008-2012), Gen 3 Retina (2012-2015), Gen 4 Touch Bar (2016-2019) & Gen 5 16″ Scissor (2019).
Model Identifier
Machine Model
Board ID
MacBookPro16,4
(16-inch, AMD Radeon Pro 5600M)
Mac-A61BADE1FDAD7B05
MacBookPro16,3
(13-inch 2020)
Mac-5F9802EFE386AA28
MacBookPro16,2
(13-inch 2020)
Mac-E7203C0F68AA0004
MacBookPro16,1
(16-inch Late 2019)
Mac-E1008331FDC96864
MacBookPro15,4
(13-inch Mid 2019)
Mac-53FDB3D8DB8CA971
MacBookPro15,3
(15-inch Mid 2019)
Mac-1E7E29AD0135F9BC
MacBookPro15,2
(13-inch Mid 2018)
Mac-827FB448E656EC26
MacBookPro15,1
(15-inch Mid 2018)
Mac-937A206F2EE63C01
MacBookPro14,3
(15-inch Mid 2017)
Mac-551B86E5744E2388
MacBookPro14,2
(13-inch Mid 2017)
Mac-CAD6701F7CEA0921
MacBookPro14,1
(13-inch Mid 2017)
Mac-B4831CEBD52A0C4C
MacBookPro13,3
(15-inch Late 2016)
Mac-A5C67F76ED83108C
MacBookPro13,2
(13-inch Late 2016)
Mac-66E35819EE2D0D05
MacBookPro13,1
(15-inch Late 2016)
Mac-473D31EABEB93F9B
MacBookPro12,1
(13-inch Early 2015)
Mac-E43C1C25D4880AD6
MacBookPro11,5
(15-inch Mid 2015)
Mac-06F11F11946D27C5
MacBookPro11,4
(15-inch Mid 2015)
Mac-06F11FD93F0323C5
MacBookPro11,3
(15-inch Mid 2014)
Mac-2BD1B31983FE1663
MacBookPro11,2
(15-inch Late 2013)
Mac-3CBD00234E554E41
MacBookPro11,1
(13-inch Late 2013)
Mac-189A3D4F975D5FFC
MacBookPro10,2
(13-inch Early 2013)
Mac-AFD8A9D944EA4843
MacBookPro10,1
(15-inch Early 2013)
Mac-C3EC7CD22292981F
MacBookPro10,2
(13-inch Retina 2012)
Mac-
MacBookPro10.1
(15-inch Retina 2012)
Mac-
MacBookPro9,2
(13-inch Mid 2012)
Mac-6F01561E16C75D06
MacBookPro9,1
(15-inch Mid 2012)
Mac-4B7AC7E43945597E
MacBookPro8,3
(17-inch Late 2011)
Mac-50619A408DB004DA
MacBookPro8,2
(15-inch Late 2011)
Mac-
MacBookPro8,1
(13-inch Late 2011)
Mac-
MacBookPro8,3
(17-inch Early 2011)
Mac-942459F5819B171B
MacBookPro8,2
(15-inch Early 2011)
Mac-94245A3940C91C80
MacBookPro8,1
(13-inch Early 2011)
Mac-94245B3640C91C81
MacBookPro7,1
(13-inch Early 2010)
Mac-F222BEC8
MacBookPro6,2
(15-inch Early 2010)
Mac-F22586C8
MacBookPro6,1
(17-inch Early 2010)
Mac-F22589C8
MacBookPro5,5
(13-inch Mid 2009)
Mac-F2268AC8
MacBookPro5,4
(15-inch Mid 2009)
Mac-F22587A1
MacBookPro5,3
(15-inch Mid 2009)
Mac-F22587C8
MacBookPro5,2
(17-inch Early 2009)
Mac-F2268EC8
MacBookPro5,1
(15-inch Late 2008)
Mac-F42D86C8
MacBookPro5,1
(17-inch Late 2008)
Mac-F42D86A9
MacBookPro4,1
(15-inch Early 2008)
Mac-F42C89C8
MacBookPro4,1
(17-inch Early 2008)
Mac-F42C86C8
MacBookPro3,1
(15-inch Late 2007)
Mac-F4238BC8
MacBookPro3,1
(17-inch Late 2007)
Mac-F42388C8
MacBookPro2,2
(15-inch Late 2006)
Mac-F42187C8
MacBookPro2,1
(17-inch Late 2006)
Mac-F42189C8
MacBookPro1,2
(17-inch 2006)
3A107
MacBookPro1,1
(15-inch 2006)
3A106
2. MacBook Air (2008-2019)
The MacBook Air was first introduced at Macworld San Fransisco by Steve Jobs on January 15th, 2008. For the 1st Generation from 2008-2010 the screen size was or a 13.3″ and included a Intel Core 2 Duo Processor. The Second Generation introduced in 2010 added an 11″ version. From 2017 on you could only get the 13″ Model. The 3rd Generation 13-inch MacBook Air was released in 2018.
Model Identifier
Machine Model
Board ID
MacBookAir9,1
2020
Mac-0CFF9C7C2B63DF8D
MacBookAir8,2
(TT Retina, 2019)
Mac-226CB3C6A851A671
MacBookAir8,1
(Late 2018)
Mac-827FAC58A8FDFA22
MacBookAir7,2
(Mid 2017)
Mac-937CB26E2E02BB01
MacBookAir7,2
(13-inch Early 2015)
Mac-937CB26E2E02BB01
MacBookAir7,1
(11-inch Early 2015)
Mac-9F18E312C5C2BF0B
MacBookAir6,2
(13-inch Early 2014)
Mac-7DF21CB3ED6977E5
MacBookAir6,1
(11-inch Mid 2013)
Mac-35C1E88140C3E6CF
MacBookAir6,2
(13-inch Mid 2013 )
Mac-7DF21CB3ED6977E5
MacBookAir6,1
(11-inch Mid 2012)
Mac-66F35F19FE2A0D05
MacBookAir5,2
(13-inch Mid 2012)
Mac-2E6FAB96566FE58C
MacBookAir5,1
(11-inch Mid 2012)
Mac-66F35F19FE2A0D05
MacBookAir4,2
(13-inch Mid 2012)
Mac-742912EFDBEE19B3
MacBookAir4,1
(11-inch Mid 2012)
Mac-C08A6BB70A942AC2
MacBookAir3,2
(13-inch Late 2010)
Mac-942C5DF58193131B
MacBookAir3,1
(11-inch Late 2010)
Mac-942452F5819B1C1B
MacBookAir2,1
(13-inch Late 2008)
Mac-F42D88C8
MacBookAir1,1
(13-inch Early 2008)
Mac-F42C8CC8
3. MacBook – (2006-2017)
This Section covers the original 2006 13-inch MacBook all the way to the 2017 12″ Version. The MacBook has seen 4 different designs since 2006. Gen 1 Polycarbonate (2006-2008), Gen 2 Aluminum Unibody (2008-2009). Gen 3 Polycarbonate Unibody (2009-2010) & Gen 4 12″ USB-C (2015-2017).
Model Identifier
Machine Model
Board ID
MacBook10,1
(Mid 2017)
Mac-EE2EBD4B90B839A8
MacBook9,1
(Early 2016)
Mac-9AE82516C7C6B903
MacBook8,2
(Early 2015)
Mac-F305150B0C7DEEEF
MacBook8,1
(Early 2015)
Mac-BE0E8AC46FE800CC
MacBook7,1
(Mid 2010)
Mac-F22C8AC8
MacBook6,1
(Late 2009)
Mac-F22C8AC8
MacBook5,2
(13-inch C2D Early 2009)
Mac-F22788AA
MacBook5,1
(13-inch C2D Late 2008 Aluminum)
Mac-F42D89C8
MacBook5,1
(13-inch C2D Late 2008 Aluminum)
Mac-F42D89A9
MacBook4,1
(13-inch C2D Early 2008)
Mac-F22788A9
MacBook3,1
(13-inch C2D Late 2007)
Mac-F22788C8
MacBook2,1
(13-inch C2D Late 2006)
Mac-F4208CAA
MacBook2,1
(13-inch C2D Late 2006)
Mac-F4208CAA
MacBook1,1
(13-inch Core Duo 2006)
Mac-F4208CC8
4. Mac Pro – (2006-2019)
The Mac Pro was first introduced at WWDC on August 7, 2006. It has seen 3 Generations from 2006-2019. Gen 1 “Cheese Grater” V1 (2006-2012), Gen 2 “Trash Can” (2013) & Gen 3 “Cheese Grater” V2 (2019).
Model Identifier
Machine Model
Board ID
MacPro7,1
(2019)
Mac-27AD2F918AE68F61
MacPro6,1
(Late 2013)
Mac-F60DEB81FF30ACF6
MacPro5,1
(Mid 2010)
Mac-F221BEC8
MacPro4,1
(Nehalem 2009)
Mac-F221BEC8
MacPro3,1
(Eight Core 2008)
Mac-F42C88C8
MacPro2,1
(Eight Core 2007)
Mac-F4208DA9
MacPro1,1
(Quad Core 2006)
Mac-F4208DC8
5. iMac – (2006-2020)
The iMac was first introduced at an Apple Special Event at the Flint Center, Cupertino on May 6, 1998 by Steve Jobs. The First Intel Based iMac was introduced at Macworld Conference and Expo on January 10, 2006 by Steve Jobs. It has seen seven different designs since 1998.
Model Identifier
Machine Model
Board ID
iMac20,2
(Retina 5K, 27-Inch, 2020)
Mac-AF89B6D9451A490B
iMac20,1
(Retina 5K, 27-Inch, 2020)
Mac-CFF7D910A743CAAF
iMac19,1
(27-Inch 5k, 2019)
Mac-AA95B1DDAB278B95
iMac18,3
(27-Inch 5k Mid-2017)
Mac-BE088AF8C5EB4FA2
iMac18,2
(21.5-Inch 4k Mid-2017)
Mac-BE088AF8C5EB4FA2
iMac18,1
(21.5-Inch Mid-2017)
Mac-4B682C642B45593E
iMac17,1
(27-Inch 5k, Late 2015)
Mac-65CE76090165799A
iMac17,1
(27-Inch 5k, Late 2015)
Mac-DB15BD556843C820
iMac17,1
(27-Inch 5k, Late 2015)
Mac-B809C3757DA9BB8D
iMac16,2
(21.5-Inch Late 2015)
Mac-FFE5EF870D7BA81A
iMac16,1
(21.5-Inch Late 2015)
Mac-A369DDC4E67F1C45
iMac15,2
(27-Inch 5k, Late 2014)
Mac-FA842E06C61E91C5
iMac15,1
(5K, 27-inch, Late 2014)
Mac-42FD25EABCABB274
iMac14,4
(21.5-inch Mid 2014)
Mac-81E3E92DD6088272
iMac14,3
(21.5-inch Late 2013)
Mac-77EB7D7DAF985301
iMac14,2
(27-inch Late 2013)
Mac-27ADBB7B4CEE8E61
iMac14,1
(21.5-inch Late 2013)
Mac-031B6874CF7F642A
iMac13,3
(iMac Late 2012)
Mac-7DF2A3B5E5D671ED
iMac13,2
(27-Inch Late 2012)
Mac-FC02E91DDD3FA6A4
iMac13,1
(21.5-inch Late 2012)
Mac-00BE6ED71E35EB86
iMac12,2
(27-inch Mid 2011)
Mac-942B59F58194171B
iMac12,1
(21.5-inch Mid 2011)
Mac-942B5BF58194151B
iMac11,3
(27-inch Mid 2010)
Mac-F2238BAE
iMac11,2
(21.5-inch Mid 2010)
Mac-F2238AC8
iMac11,1
(27-inch Late 2009)
Mac-F2268DAE
iMac10,1
(iMac Late 2009)
Mac-F2268DC8
iMac10,1
(iMac Late 2009)
Mac-F221DCC8
iMac10,1
(iMac Late 2009)
Mac-F2268CC8
iMac9,1
(20-inch Mid 2009)
Mac-F2218EA9
iMac9,1
(24-inch Early 2009)
Mac-F2218FC8
iMac9,1
(20-inch Early 2009)
Mac-F2218EC8
iMac8,1
(24-inch Early 2008)
Mac-F227BEC8
iMac8,1
(20-inch Early 2008)
Mac-F226BEC8
iMac7,1
(24-inch Mid 2007)
Mac-F42386C8
iMac7,1
(20-inch Mid 2007)
Mac-F4238CC8
iMac6,1
(24-inch Late 2006)
Mac-F4218FC8
iMac5,2
(17-inch Late 2006)
Mac-F4218EC8
iMac5,1
(20-inch Late 2006)
Mac-F42786A9
iMac5,1
(17-inch Late 2006)
Mac-F4228EC8
iMac4,2
(17-inch Mid 2006)
iMac4,1
(20-inch Early 2006)
3A103
iMac4,1
(17-inch Early 2006)
6. iMac Pro (2018)
The iMac Pro was introduced at WWDC on June 5, 2017.
Model Identifier
Machine Model
Board ID
iMacPro1,1
(5k, 27-inch Late 2017)
Mac-7BA5B2D9E42DDD94
7. Mac Mini – (2006 -2018)
On January 10, 2005, the Mac mini was announced at the Macworld Conference & Expo by Steve Jobs. He said at the time the Mac Mini was “the cheapest, most affordable Mac ever”. The Intel Version was announced on February 28, 2006.
Model Identifier
Machine Model
Board ID
Macmini8,1
(Late 2018)
Mac-7BA5B2DFE22DDD8C
Macmini7,1
(Late 2014)
Mac-35C5E08120C7EEAF
Macmini6,2
(Late 2012)
Mac-F65AE981FFA204ED
Macmini6,1
(Late 2012)
Mac-031AEE4D24BFF0B1
Macmini5,3
(Mid 2011)
Mac-7BA5B2794B2CDB12
Macmini5,2
(Mid 2011)
Mac-4BC72D62AD45599E
Macmini5,1
(Mid 2011)
Mac-8ED6AF5B48C039E1
Macmini4,1
(Early 2010)
Mac-F2208EC8
Macmini3,1
(Early 2009)
Mac-F22C86C8
Macmini2,1
(Mid 2007)
Mac-F4208EAA
Macmini1,1
(Late 2006)
3A102
Macmini1,1
(Early 2006)
GMC2
8. Xserve – (2006-2009)
I almost forgot about Xserve. How could I forget about one of my favorite most reliable Macs ever created? The Xserve was introduced on May 14, 2002. The First Generation was based on a G4 Processor. The 2nd Generation was based on the G5 and the 3rd and final Generation was based on Intel’s Xeon Processor.
Model Identifier
Machine Model
Board ID
Xserve3,1
(Quad Core Early 2009)
Mac-F223BEC8
Xserve2,1
(Eight Core Early 2008)
Mac-F42289C8
Xserve1,1
(Quad Core Late 2006)
Mac-F4208AC8
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