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    Wondering if I am behind on my BIOS Versions for m15x

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by Andrewkm, Jul 13, 2009.

  1. Andrewkm

    Andrewkm Notebook Guru

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    Have a fully loaded m15x.
    Not sure what the latest bios version is and how to go about getting them, so Im asking for help.

    My bios states:
    system bios: vX32 P3A33
    vga bios: nVidia 2.92.23.00.04

    Am i behind or up to date?
     
    Andrewkm, Jul 13, 2009
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    PhantomThief Notebook Guru

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    X36 is the latest bios, if I'm not mistaken, but AW only recommends you update it if you're experiencing problems with your current bios. And you'll also need to have a tech guy on the line while you do the bios flash to ensure that nothing goes wrong, otherwise you lose your warranty.
     
    PhantomThief, Jul 13, 2009
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    Andrewkm Notebook Guru

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    I am getting constant problems with the new X36 bios
    BSODs like crazy
    where can I find the X32 bios i had .... ?
     
    Andrewkm, Aug 23, 2009
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    In MyHive or here

    Where you having problems?

    Did you have a tech on the line when you updated it?
     
    Marvie100, Aug 24, 2009
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    Yup I was having problems with my video card overheating, so i got the X36 bios and called tech support and we did the bios update from there.

    Then over the next several weeks i noticed bsods during tasks such as Nero Vision, or SP2004 cpu stress...

    Now I switched back to x32 with them on the phone again, and all is fine.
    Sp2004 runs half an hour no problem. Nero vision burns dvds and works no problem :)

    Guess the new bios just wasnt for me. BSODs all over the place.
    Now all is perfect. :)
     
    Andrewkm, Aug 24, 2009
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