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    BIOS Question - Currently on A03 and A13 Released

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by khumprp, Jul 24, 2013.

  1. khumprp

    khumprp Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm a little behind on my updates. Rebuilding my laptop today. Saw my BIOS was on A03.

    Any feedback on what BIOS to go up to, if any? I've been trying to find release notes on them, but they seem non-existent.

    Thanks in advance.

    Also, just noticed A13 was released this morning.
     
    khumprp, Jul 24, 2013
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  2. Jayi

    Jayi Notebook Enthusiast

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    Can you provide link for the bios update?
    I only manage to google A12 bios meanwhile in Dell Malaysia with my service tag , it only show latest A09 bios :(
     
    Jayi, Jul 24, 2013
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    Alienware-L_Porras Company Representative

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    If the BIOS requires a previous version installed you will see it in the release notes. I would suggest the latest version.
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Jul 24, 2013
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    khumprp Notebook Enthusiast

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    I like to go with the motto - "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." Especially when it comes to BIOS.

    However, being so far behind, I'm wondering if anyone knows of major improvements that would justify the jump.

    I thought A11 broke battery gaming, which was fixed by A12... Why risk updating unless there's some major improvement?

    Link to A13 - Driver Details | Dell US
     
    khumprp, Jul 24, 2013
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    eats7 Notebook Evangelist

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    I wish they would just remove the 67 degree throttling. 13 bios revisions, and STILL not fixed yet. i have repasted, cleaned vents, and it still am experiencing this over a year after purchase. frustrating.
     
    eats7, Jul 25, 2013
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    Yes, thank you at least I am not the only person pissed off about this. Seriously I buy a gaming laptop and am forced with extreme throttling issues. FIX YOUR STUFF PLEASE!

    Also on the A13 bios I have been experiencing CPU heats up to 80 degrees Celsius on Skyrim with the GeForce recommended settings, and when I was on A12 I was maxed out around 70-71 degrees. Any fix or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
     
    mccahon, Jul 29, 2013
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