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    why can't i upgrade BIOS_ACER_1.15 on a lifetime AS3810T?

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by jay_brubin, Dec 1, 2009.

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    Hi Guys,

    I tried installing BIOS_ACER_1.15_Windows_AS3810TZG 3810TZ 3810TG 3810T 3410T on my AS3810T and get a message telling me this bios is not intended for this notebook
     
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    I modified the [Platform_Check]
    flag=0 property in the "platform.ini" file...oops...and it worked...

    so now i have 1.17...where is the..."Enable CPU Dynamic FSB Function from Setup."...? as indicated by:

    Originally Posted by maxim_fr
    BIOS 1.17 for 3810 and 3410 is out on Acer's FTP.
    I've had a changelog from 1.13 till 1.15 for you:

    2009/10/05 V1.15
    1. Fixed LED status incorrect, because WiMax issue workaround.
    2. INT15 VGA-type by MBID to fixed preload issue.
    3. Restore Acer AP status from S4.
    4. Fixed Seagate HDD (Setting HDD password) hang up as S3 resume.
    5. Enable CPU Dynamic FSB Function from Setup.
    6. 3G device icon not allow to show in Devices and Printers.