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    M1530 BIOS A07 Released?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by stevey5036, Feb 12, 2008.

  1. stevey5036

    stevey5036 Notebook Evangelist

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    I just received a replacement M1530 today and it had BIOS revision A07 on it. Any word on what was changed or fixed? I cannot find it on Dell's support site at all.
     
    stevey5036, Feb 12, 2008
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    Could be Penryn support.
     
    Leo7, Feb 12, 2008
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    penryn support and reduced cpu whine hopefully
     
    bmp41083, Feb 12, 2008
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    I thought A05 was the most recent BIOS for the M1530. Did Dell skip A06?
     
    Smoothieboy, Feb 12, 2008
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    Sounds like the same update as the M1330 A07 BIOS..
     
    BlackRussian, Feb 12, 2008
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    I too just checked Dell support and the latest greatest is indeed A05, released on 12/5/2007. Strange...
     
    POH, Feb 12, 2008
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    I have to say.. Dell does not do a good job releasing updates for the systems that they make. Wouldn't you assume that they would post the update on the support page if they are utilizing it on all the new systems that they are shipping out? Same goes for the video drivers.
     
    stevey5036, Feb 12, 2008
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    My new M1530 (arrived on Feb 12th) has Bios version A07.

    It was built in Malaysia if that helps.
     
    SpotMe, Feb 12, 2008
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    I just got my 1530 and Bios is A06 with date stamp 12/20/2007
     
    klas, Feb 12, 2008
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    Someone with A06 or A07, does Intel Virtualization technology show up as an option in the BIOS?

    Thanks.
     
    jaxx1, Feb 12, 2008
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    They are ALL built in Malaysia, actual design and parts, China.

    Buda
     
    buda, Feb 12, 2008
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    Interesting I have A05 and mine was delivered 1~12~08.
     
    kanehi, Feb 13, 2008
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    Same here, I went into support to update mine and saw that. I figured since I just got mine last Friday, they must have updated it with A07 before it was shipped?
    Anyway, I held off downloading anymore drivers untill I know what is going on.
     
    jack53, Feb 13, 2008
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    Incorrect.

    Systems ordered in the UK and certain parts of Europe are built in Limerick, Ireland.
     
    Leo7, Feb 13, 2008
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    That's interesting, I wonder why they would do that (on a cost basis)?

    Thanks for the insight.

    Buda
     
    buda, Feb 13, 2008
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    No, I don't see anything about the Intel Virtualization technology.

    For those of you interested, I recieved my M1530 this week with the A07 bios. I popped in a x9000 chip with no problem, so I am guessing that the bios update is infact penryn support.
     
    bstein2, Feb 14, 2008
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  17. jack53

    jack53 Dell XPS 9360 i7 Lover!

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    Where did you get the X9000 cpu which one/speed? What was the cost?
     
    jack53, Feb 14, 2008
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    Got the CPU off of someone in Taiwan on ebay. The speed is 2.8Ghz.
     
    bstein2, Feb 18, 2008
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  19. jack53

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    That's Faaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaast!!
     
    jack53, Feb 18, 2008
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    What's the difference/benefit of an updated BIOS version?
     
    Gfresh404, Feb 18, 2008
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    They usually include minor or occasionally major fixes and can add support for new components such as a new CPU / blu-ray/dvd-rw combo drive.
     
    Leo7, Feb 19, 2008
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    those people who have A07, it might be possible that the the a07 update file is in th Resources CD. can you share it...
     
    imar3l, Feb 19, 2008
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    I just received my M1530 today and it has A07.

    I looked in the resource disk for you but couldn't find anything.

    It is strange it is not on the dell site, even tech support were puzzled as to why it only shows A05... I was on the phone to them earlier as my webcam don't work.
     
    DaveGT, Feb 19, 2008
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    A07 may be to accommodate Penryn and may not have any significant changes for existing machines, so Dell may be slow about posting it. Did you get your webcam fixed?
     
    Smoothieboy, Feb 19, 2008
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    Dell XPS M1530 BIOS Revision A07 is released and you can find it here.
     
    sinstoic, Feb 19, 2008
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    When and where did you get that info? I'm not going to do a clean install and do those "tweaks" until that version A07 comes out.
     
    jack53, Feb 19, 2008
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    I used the word "may" three times. This is just an assumption on my part.
     
    Smoothieboy, Feb 19, 2008
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    My apology Smoothieboy.... I quoted the wrong thread... I meant to quote this one:
    And sinstoic, where did you get that info to back up what you said?
     
    jack53, Feb 20, 2008
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    My internal contact at Dell told me when I enquired about the missing A07 version on the driver section of the website. I also came to know that there is an internal A06 version which, will not be released to consumers. This revision was used for testing Penryn processors!
     
    sinstoic, Feb 20, 2008
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    Nah, its either broke or not been connected properly in the LCD screen; which is a shame as its not nice when brand new equipment arrives broke and obviously not properly tested.

    They are arranging an engineer to come out and replace it - so that will do for now. Phoned XPS 24/7 support and got through to a Canadian lady - first time I had spoken to Dell support not based in India.

    Just hope they dont replace the screen as it's an LG and I am very happy with it.
     
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  31. jack53

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    That was one of the reasons I gave up on HP as you couldn't talk to anyone in USA, it was always someone in INDIA with a HEAVY accent you couldn't understand, as HP support is over there. I had sent my HP back to be repaired 3 times in 3 weeks and got tired of the lack of communication (INDIA) so it was "Good Bye HP, Hello Dell". I sure hope I don't have to deal with INDIA again with Dell? :confused:
     
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    Dunno about the US, but you sure do in the UK...
     
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    Yeah, we get shafted :(
     
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    My 1530 is on AO7...
     
    Pubert, Feb 20, 2008
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    Because it came from the factory that way. It has not yet been released to those customers that were shipped m1530's with A05 or A06.
     
    stevey5036, Feb 20, 2008
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    Yeah....I was just throwing that out there....my bad
     
    Pubert, Feb 20, 2008
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    it's out! I've got A07 on my machine now (taken from the dell site)
     
    flaxx, Feb 22, 2008
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    Jakpro, Feb 22, 2008
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