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https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201608
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.
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.
mrmacintosh.com/can-i-upgrade-or-downgrade-macos-every-mac-
from-2006-2020/
The macOS installer.app uses the boardID value to �gure out if the Mac Model is
supported when the user starts the install.
You can �nd 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 �nd the list of logic board ID’s that installer supports.
To �nd your T2 DeviceID use this command. HT @eholtam for the command.
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 �ll in
the blanks! Hat Tip #2 goes to @grahamrpugh who found the new code in Big Sur.
iBridge
DeviceID ModelID Description (Product ID)
Product ID
iBridge2,1 J137AP Apple T2 iMacPro1,1 (j137)
iBridge2,11 J230AP ?
iBridge2,13 J214AP ?
The MacBook Air was �rst 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.
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 di�erent 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).
The Mac Pro was �rst 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).
5. iMac – (2006-2020)
The iMac was �rst 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
di�erent designs since 1998.
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 �nal Generation was based on Intel’s Xeon Processor.
If you have any information to add to this list or �nd an error, please Contact Me.
Thank You!
Mr. Macintosh / January 21, 2020 / #MacAdmins, BoardID, Enterprise Content, Hardware
Updates, iMac, iMac Pro, Mac Mini, Mac Pro, MacBook, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, Machine Models,
Model Identi�ers
Kerintune
October 15, 2021 at 7:12 pm
Greetings, mrmacintosh!
Just a interesting note:
I have a MacBook2,1 (13-inch C2D Mid 2007) – not in your list -, but my board id is
the same as MacBook2,1 (13-inch C2D Late 2006) Mac-F4208CAA
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Arman
January 18, 2021 at 12:20 pm
hello
i need macbook 6,1 �rmware and i cant �nd it in the net. please help me how can i
�nt that?
thank you
Wayne Thornton
January 18, 2021 at 3:24 pm
Firmware is installed by the operating system when you install macOS. Best bet
would be to obtain a Leopard or Snow Leopard disc and install. That should help
any issues you’re having
Mike Beaton
December 17, 2020 at 4:03 am
Hi – I think your info above may be slightly wrong, for my own model of Mac. I have
a MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2012), its model identi�er is reporting as
MacBookPro10,2 and its board-id is Mac-AFD8A9D944EA4843. You have those two
listed as a 2013 MBP and then you have a blank row for the (late) 2012 MBP – so I
think if you’re happy to accept this info that those two rows need updating. (I have a
screenshot of all the info, but I can’t see a way to attach it!) Many thanks for this
useful page. MB
Larry Nolan
September 26, 2020 at 9:17 am
John MacNeill
September 23, 2020 at 9:16 am
I didn’t this model in your database:
Hugo Grob
September 13, 2020 at 12:15 pm
I have a MacBookPro8,1 (13-inch, Late 2011) and its Board ID is: “board-id” =
<"Mac-94245B3640C91C81"
I also have a MacBook Pro8,2 (15-inch, Late 2011) and its Board ID is:
"board-id" = <"Mac-94245A3940C91C80"
I saw that in your list, you don´t have them, maybe you can add them.
Best regards,
Hugo Grob.
Wayne Thornton
August 1, 2020 at 8:46 am
This is great! I was looking for a board ID and model number for my hackintosh
laptop (Surface Laptop 3 is now MacBook Air 2019). All I did afterwards is surf eBay
for a matching serial number (easy when people show System Pro�ler!) and bam! I
have a working “MacBook”
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