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    Bios A09 vs A08 questions

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Cploof88, Feb 15, 2012.

  1. Cploof88

    Cploof88 Notebook Guru

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    So i found out today from reading through the forums that A09 doesnt support the 6 GPS speed from SDD III, im thinking about downgrading to the A08 to take advantage of those speeds but i am wondering if i should be worried about any issues that might happen from the downgrade, has anyone had issues or do i need to know anything before trying this? Thank you
     
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  2. widezu69

    widezu69 Goodbye Alienware

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    No nothing that anyone has reported. The only thing A09 does seems to be downclocking the SATA speeds. You should be fine.
     
    widezu69, Feb 15, 2012
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    Cploof88 Notebook Guru

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    Perfect, where do i download the A08 bios? and i have heard of unlocked bios or other versions of A08? and advice on which one would be best to install?
    Also thanks for all the help, this forum is 95% of the reason i bought an alienware so they should be giving some of the main members major discounts because of this forum haha
     
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  5. Cploof88

    Cploof88 Notebook Guru

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    Ok thank you, one question? where is insydeflash64.exe? or do i have to download that also?
     
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    nvm dumb questions...
     
    Cploof88, Feb 15, 2012
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    I updated the bios successfully, when i go into Intel Rapid Storage Technology it says its still transferring at 3 Gb/s. Is there a setting in the bios or somewhere else i need to change?
     
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  8. Keith

    Keith Notebook Deity

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    If you move your SSD to the other drive bay you will get Sata III speed.
     
    Keith, Feb 15, 2012
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    Thats all i have to do? will my computer still boot off of that harddrive?
     
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    Thanks keith it worked! i will add rep!
     
    Cploof88, Feb 16, 2012
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