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    A new/revised A16 BIOS released on 02/23/2012

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by 80sGuy, Feb 28, 2012.

  1. 80sGuy

    80sGuy Notebook Consultant

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    Looks like there's a revised version of the A16 BIOS has recently released on Feb. 23rd, did anyone noticed? I have A16 now originally flashed about a month ago, think I'll flash it again tomorrow and see what the changes are. Wish I can do it now if it wasn't for the constant loud beeps, it's 1am in the morning.
     
    80sGuy, Feb 28, 2012
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    80sGuy Notebook Consultant

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    Flashed. Fan doesn't seem to run as often anymore.
     
    80sGuy, Feb 28, 2012
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    I am sorry to say that, but this is only your imagination. :) The "new" bios which is dated with 23 of Feb. is absolutely the same bios that was uploaded previously. I checked CRC's for both files and they are equal.

    P.S. - CRS's are FB07B16E
     
    letmeknov, Feb 28, 2012
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    It is the same BIOS then I won't be flashing again. I see they did the same thing with the Dell Renesas USB 3.0 Host Controller driver. It has a new date but it is the same driver.
     
    tonyr6, Feb 28, 2012
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    Ha ha, true!
    The delusional me for starting a thread. I guess it is too since it's the same size. Hm, funny how my fan used to kick in from 60c down to 40c-42c. Now the fan stops at 48C-50C. I monitored this all day, could be something else?
    Thanks guys, and my apologies!
     
    80sGuy, Feb 28, 2012
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    What about the renesas? does the new drivers make usb 3.0 smoother?
     
    Bubloo, Mar 2, 2012
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