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The '''SMC''' is an internal sub system introduced by [[Apple]] with the introduction of their new [[Intel]] processor based machines in 2006. It takes over the functions of the [[SMC]]. Apple has released updates for this system in order to address power or sleep issues in serveralseveral resent models[http://search.info.apple.com/index.html?search=Go&lr=lang_en&kword=&khot%20OR%20kcap&news&q=SMC%20update&&type=kbdload|].

==Overview==

The SMC like the SMU before it controls power flow and fan speed. Reseting the SMC can resolve issues where the machine does not power on or shuts down unexpectedly. It also can fix issue where the internal [[Airport Extreme]] card is not recongizedrecognized by the system. The [[operating system]] works in tandem with the smcSMC to control sleep and wake functions.

== Current SMC Updates ==