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    Can someone help me with updating bios?Aspire 5551 2010 series

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by coffeefiend23, Sep 26, 2011.

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    coffeefiend23 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Current bios:V1.06 6/01/2010 SM bios version:2.06
    Latest bios:V2.14 08/08/2011
    I never updated or flashed a bios,are those two the same meaning?
    I saved the file,just shows apps to execute .exe .No read me,so I don't know what it fixes/updates.Laptop runs good,but it seems like temp sensor doesn't work right.The fan just keeps kicking on & off till I hit 60*C.It will stay running till it gets below 60*C.And goes back to kicking on & off again.It runs 3-5sec,then rpms goes way down for 3-5 secs.And it repeats till it gets to 60*C again.Here is the page for the bios.
    Acer Support: Downloads & Support Documents - Notebook / Aspire / Aspire 5551
    I been very hesitant with bios,cause you can turn a mobo into a dud if not careful.Does it automatically make a backup bios before updating?
    I heard alot of newer computers do that now,unlike the old ones.I just want to make sure I don't ruin a bios chip or worse,the mobo.
     
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    I went ahead & did it.Went to system info and it shows 2.14,so im guessing it was successful :) .Fan is running better it seems.Can actually hear it running.Doesn't get past 55 now.It is usually 80*F 60% humidity in my room,that might be why temps stay up.Or it could be that it just runs hot.I really want to wait till I upgrade my cpu before I crack my laptop open to put thermal in.But it probably needs it.That is one thing I wish company would do a better job on,applying thermal or right size thermal pads.
     
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