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    Just got my Dell D830, some questions regarding BIOS

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Sirius_GTO, Feb 27, 2008.

  1. Sirius_GTO

    Sirius_GTO Notebook Deity

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    When I tried to install my T9300 processor into the D830, it wouldn't boot up.


    I have the REV5 BIOS and there is a REV9 BIOS out.

    Could the bios have anything to do with it?

    When I upgrade the bios, does the upgrade the harddrive or the motherboard?


    Thanks
     
    Sirius_GTO, Feb 27, 2008
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  2. swarmer

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    Probably.

    I believe that the BIOS is stored in flash memory on the motherboard, and it just updates that.

    Anyway, I did a BIOS update on my D630, it's no big deal, just go for it.
     
    swarmer, Feb 27, 2008
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  3. Sirius_GTO

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    alright, would still really like to know about the T9300 issue. Thanks
     
    Sirius_GTO, Feb 27, 2008
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    As far as I know, the new BIOS provides support for the Penryn processors. So that might be it. Your current BIOS may be unable to detect and support the new processor.
     
    freefisheater, Feb 28, 2008
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  5. Sirius_GTO

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    Yup, it was the bios :D

    works great now :D

    thanks
     
    Sirius_GTO, Feb 28, 2008
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