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    New Bios for 1520 - A03. Anyone try it yet?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by davidos, Aug 23, 2007.

  1. davidos

    davidos Notebook Enthusiast

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    dated 8/20/07.

    BIOS Release Notes

    Systems: Dell Inspiron 1520 Series
    Version: A03
    Build Date: 8/16/2007

    Fixes/Enhancements
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    1. Update Dell embedded diagnostics ROM image to build 4106.
    2. Support newer version of Intel processor.
     
    davidos, Aug 23, 2007
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    sean_nj Notebook Guru

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    I just did it on my workmate's brand new 1520. It went smoothly. Her 1520 has a white lid and Samsung LCD (WSVGA+) which looks really nice, but a little bit on the heavy side.

    Sean
     
    sean_nj, Aug 23, 2007
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    lynnskii Notebook Guru

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    I installed it right away when I got my 1520 on Monday. No problems so far.
     
    lynnskii, Aug 23, 2007
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  4. swarmer

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    Hmmm... maybe enhancement #2 is to support the upcoming Penryn processors. Don't know for sure though.
     
    swarmer, Aug 23, 2007
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    sweetsunshine Newbie

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    Hey Dell 1520 owners,
    I had ordered the ruby red 1520 but when i found out mine got delayed an extra month on top of my delivery date i went looking elsewhere i bought the HP Pavillion dv6462ca a special edition that future shop built.

    http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/pro...99&catid=25315

    The only thing I noticed is the mouse pad is quite warm so warm that it makes my hand sweat and it just doesnt fill normal to me as i have used laptops in the past and they were not like that. I only bought it yesterday and got it today. I was wondering if the dell 1520 mousepad is warm as well. I am thinking about bringing the HP back but i dont want the dell either if it does the same thing. HP told me he get so warm because of all the stuff i have in it, but i dont think i can use it long term like that. So i am just wondering if the dells are warm as well. Thanks Guys )
     
    sweetsunshine, Aug 23, 2007
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  6. mordeth

    mordeth Notebook Evangelist

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    does it make any difference in performance?
    i know that dell "locks" its bios so what are the advantages of updating it?
     
    mordeth, Aug 23, 2007
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    fixes many issues usually. can anyone tell me if this fixes the sound clicking problem?
     
    nizzy1115, Aug 23, 2007
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    it does not fix the sound problem, sadly.
     
    farelli09, Aug 25, 2007
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    The handpalm does not get warm at all, using it right now for 7 hours straight, not even close to burning my hands...
     
    batumulia, Sep 19, 2007
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    I installed the A03 update yesterday. I didn't notice much of a difference.
     
    davemolina, Sep 19, 2007
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    my comp had issues with going to sleep before and after upgrading the bios it worked perfectly
     
    r30028, Sep 19, 2007
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