Please open a case with the support. When you do that don't forget to join the update log files. The log files are available here:
PC XP:
C:\Documents and Settings\"user_name"\Application Data\Origin Connection
PC Vista:
C:\Users\"user_name"\AppData\Roaming\Origin Connection
Mac:
/Users/"user_name"/Library/Origin Connection
Make a zip of the whole "Origin Connection" folder (you can send me the zip immediately so that I can make a diagnostic asap).
As soon as you open the case send me the case number so that I can trace it directly, it will save time.
Did I destroy it with firmware update?
I need the log files to answer this question.