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    BIOS version difference

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by djbbox, Dec 13, 2008.

  1. djbbox

    djbbox Notebook Enthusiast

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    ok guys as you can see i own an aspire 5672 wmli i`ve done many upgrades to it and always try to have the latest updates for all my drivers but i`m curious i see in the europe site has different bios updates with different dates there is a update wich is the latest on 3239 from 2008 and there is another from 2/23/2007 3236 but under vista now i use vista ultimate should i use the one for vista is there some difference, some integration for vista or something or just go for the latest 3239?
     
    djbbox, Dec 13, 2008
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    starling Notebook Consultant

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    "Upgrading" the BIOS for no reason is the sure sign of a semi-newbie. There is never anything to be gained from "upgrading" a BIOS on a computer unless the original one it came with was found to have an actual problem that was later corrected specifically for your computer. It's a total, absolute waste of time.
     
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    djbbox Notebook Enthusiast

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    wow that really helped starling way to go buddy... ok now i need a real answer from somebody that would know anything about bios as bios update are made for a reason like the update from 3219 to 3224 that fixed bugs that prevented the fan from turning on at 50 degrees u see buddy they are made for a reason i actually found out from another forum that the bios update i need is the 3236 made to fix some bugs related to vista OS and not the 3239 that even thou its the latest realease is actually a euro update for the WINXP version of the lappy so next time you wanna call somebody a newbie make sure you know what you talking about; a bios update like you said its made to correct a problem found on the specific computer model or motherboard of different models not to waste time for company like phoenix waste time its waste of money
     
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    TehSuigi Notebook Virtuoso

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    Check the release notes if any - they should clue you in to any major updates.
     
    TehSuigi, Dec 15, 2008
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    Full-English Notebook Deity

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    from what i can see, the 3234 version has 2 programs to flash. 1 for windows and one a dos based program.

    The second one only gives you the program to flash in windows, maybe that is the reason they say windows vista.

    If i'm wrong i'm sure someone will correct me :D
     
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    djbbox Notebook Enthusiast

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    hey thanks i check and they both diferent updates but one fix some compatibility with vista and the bios the 3236 and to fix some bugs if your machine is running vista and the 3239 is a update to fix bugs under the original enviroment wich is winxp
     
    djbbox, Dec 15, 2008
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