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    BIOS r3

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by 79cj7, Sep 24, 2011.

  1. 79cj7

    79cj7 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey, so just wondering, what is BIOS and where can I find them on my computer. I have been trying to find out if I have A04 or A03.

    Thanks
     
    79cj7, Sep 24, 2011
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    thestoo Notebook Enthusiast

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    Easiest way is to press F2 (assuming it's the same for R2+R3) to enter setup straight after turning on the machine.

    Should see the bios version on that first setup screen.
     
    thestoo, Sep 25, 2011
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    79cj7 Notebook Enthusiast

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    i guess it's not because that just pulled up my command center. still havent found them.
     
    79cj7, Sep 25, 2011
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    From within Windows, Try 'System Information'
    First page 'BIOS Version/Date' should show your rev.
    on my R3, I've got : Alienware A02, 4/27/2011
    so, I'm @ A02, and just checked Dell, and it's latest version.

    be Careful when checking with Dell using Service Tag, when I did that it brought up the wrong Rev m11x and couldn't figure out why a BIOS A04 was erroring out... ;)
     
    ZarK, Sep 25, 2011
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