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    New 1720 with BIOS A06

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Soulburner, Feb 10, 2008.

  1. Soulburner

    Soulburner Notebook Evangelist

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    I received a new 1720 on 2/4/08.

    It has BIOS A06 (1/14/2008). This could be good news, though I am not sure what changes have been made.

    Anyone know?
     
    Soulburner, Feb 10, 2008
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    Congrats on the 1720. I have had mine for about 2 months now. In regards to the BIOS A06, I'm not sure what the changes were with that verison, but a new BIOS version just came out on the 6th (A07). You can get it on the Dell Support website.

    Fixes/Enhancements
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    1. Updated Intel microcode.
    2. Added support for Blu Ray/DVD+/-RW Combo drive.
    3. Support newer version of Intel processor.
    4. Added enhancement for thermal control.
    5. Added enhancement for MediaDirect control.

    Hope that helps. BTW, which screen did you get with your 1720?
     
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  3. Soulburner

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    AU Optronics.
     
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