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    M17x R4 BIOS A10 Released

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Chris_c81, Jan 2, 2013.

  1. Chris_c81

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    Changes:

    "1.Update 306A9 CPU Microcode to M12306A9_00000015.
    2.Reduce post time.
    3.Update Intel legacy RAID OpROM to 11.6.0.1702. (The corresponding driver version is 11.6.0.1030.)
    4.Update Intel UEFI RAID driver to 11.6.0.1702. (The corresponding driver version is 11.6.0.1030.)
    5.Fix Intel UEFI RAID driver 11.6.0.1702 can't display ODD name in Setup Menu when UEFI mode."

    http://www.dell.com/support/drivers...x-r4?driverID=MPPG1&urlProductCode=false#


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    Interesting! Seems like the download is delayed/pulled/whatever though, since any attempt to download it gives "Sorry, the requested file could not be downloaded. File not found."
     
    otsego, Jan 2, 2013
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    When you try to download the updated BIOS it gives the error message:

    Sorry, the requested file could not be downloaded.
    File not found.

    It was exactly the same when A09 just came out, it was not possible to download the file for a week or so.
     
    mariussx, Jan 2, 2013
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    Have someone been able to download and install this new bios yet? Dont want to repeat history lol
     
    long2905, Jan 2, 2013
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  5. Chris_c81

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    To be honest I just got the RSS notification of its release, I didn't try the download myself. Happens a lot with Dell downloads.


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    Attempted to try that changing FALSE to TRUE in the URL bar but it didn't work. Checked Dell's FTP too and it doesn't appear on there either yet. Weird, Dell are so weird.

    EDIT: Managed to get the download tonight. I've uploaded it to Mediafire.

    M17R4A10WIN.exe

    About to try it now.
     
    Chris_c81, Jan 2, 2013
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    Thank you !
     
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    Confirmed working, thanks!
     
    otsego, Jan 2, 2013
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    From anyone that has updated have ytou noticed anything different? has post time been dramatically changed?
     
    DDDenniZZZ, Jan 2, 2013
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    Original Dell link seems to be working now.

    I just updated mine. Did anyone's fans spin full blast during the process?
     
    funkmasterta, Jan 2, 2013
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    Just checked and the American site is still showing A09. Ok to download the A10 and install on my American AW? I know it probably is but wanted to get thoughts prior to jumping in head first :]
     
    ghhowell84, Jan 2, 2013
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    thanks for this tried and it worked beautifully! Even in UEFI mode! Haven't noticed anything yet.
     
    long2905, Jan 2, 2013
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    Well i got a little antsy so i went ahead and tried it. Works on the American M17x r4 also :] Noticed nothing new. I already have an 8 second boot time so i'm not sure how much faster it can be lol.
     
    ghhowell84, Jan 2, 2013
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    Does this fix uEFI and quick boot or whatever it's called on the 3D systems?
     
    LVNeptune, Jan 3, 2013
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    yes it does!!!! tried it this second!
     
    raiden87, Jan 3, 2013
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    ps : only update your bios if you encounter any problems, dont just update to have the latest bios
     
    tommyvlaming, Jan 3, 2013
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    Updated: Running windows 8 under UEFI + Fast/Secure boot, no issues seen, maybe post is slightly faster? by milliseconds though, could be just me though.

    Note: As soon as you open the application it will start the process, so make sure everything is closed and safe. You will not get a notification from the application, it will start and will not stop, fans will go to maximum when flashing the bios.
     
    DDDenniZZZ, Jan 3, 2013
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  17. Chris_c81

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    Word of warning. Updated my M17x R4 and ran into problems on first reboot after successful flash. System wouldn't find the mSATA drive or windows 8 installation. Had to refresh windows 8 using the EFI USB stick made when installed win 8. Don't know why this happened to be honest.


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    Fans spinning full blast is normal by the way.


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    Chris_c81, Jan 3, 2013
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    A new uefi vbios has been released for the 7970M, it is on techinferno.
     
    littleone562, Jan 3, 2013
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    I'd much rather my vbios updates come directly from Dell/Alienware.
     
    shinji257, Jan 3, 2013
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    i did not do a bios reset. i already answered in the other thread
     
    raiden87, Jan 3, 2013
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