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    Is it risky to update my BIOS from A04 to A06 and what are the fixes

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Ice Cold, Jul 9, 2009.

  1. Ice Cold

    Ice Cold Notebook Deity

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    I am running a 1737 with A04 BIOS. As far as I can tell everything us running great.

    I recently saw that theres a new A06 BIOS. Is it worth it to update? And are there any risks?

    improved battery life etc.
     
    Ice Cold, Jul 9, 2009
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  2. Mastershroom

    Mastershroom wat

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    Update it. They release those things for a reason. Odds are it will just be a few behind the scenes tweaks.

    As long as you have your battery and AC power source plugged in, there's no risk.
     
    Mastershroom, Jul 9, 2009
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  3. Fragilexx

    Fragilexx Get'cha head in the game

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    There are always risks with updating the BIOS. I mean, it can completely change the way your motherboard works (well not completely). However, updates tend to be tested pretty well before they are released. I've never had a problem with a BIOS update from Dell, and no it doesn't matter if you are skipping a revision, or even 12 revisions (or more).

    I agree with Mastershroom. Update it and try to keep it updated. It's not a necessity, but it could make a difference to how well your notebook runs.
     
    Fragilexx, Jul 9, 2009
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  4. Ice Cold

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    Ice Cold, Jul 9, 2009
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  5. Clutch

    Clutch cute and cuddly boys

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    I would update.
     
    Clutch, Jul 9, 2009
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  6. laptopkid

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    dude just do it.
     
    laptopkid, Jul 9, 2009
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  7. andehh

    andehh Notebook Consultant

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    How do you check your MOBO version?
     
    andehh, Jul 10, 2009
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  8. Tinderbox (UK)

    Tinderbox (UK) BAKED BEAN KING

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    I think it`s best not to be the first people to flash a new bios, leave it a week or two to see if any problems arise.

    I just hate how some manufactures say it`s your problem if the bios flash fails and you have to pay for a repair.

    I still get very nervous when i flash a bios and i have done it 50+ times , with only 1 fail and that was a saved bios, not an original.
     
    Tinderbox (UK), Jul 10, 2009
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  9. xxbadboys93

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    Download cpu-z and look under the mainboard tab
     
    xxbadboys93, Jul 10, 2009
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  10. Ice Cold

    Ice Cold Notebook Deity

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    Why does it matter what Mobo version you have, its telling me to download A06.

    not depending on which motherboard you have. That I should do something else.

    And should I unplug all USB gadgets first???
     
    Ice Cold, Jul 10, 2009
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  11. Mastershroom

    Mastershroom wat

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    USB gadgets like mice and flash drives? It shouldn't make a difference.

    And there's no reason to figure out exactly what motherboard model you have; every individual computer of a particular model uses the exact same motherboard and BIOS.
     
    Mastershroom, Jul 11, 2009
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