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    New Dell Inspiron 6400/E1505 System BIOS - A12

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by touradg, Dec 19, 2006.

  1. touradg

    touradg Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi
    Just found it in dell's website.

    Release Title: BIOS: Dell Inspiron 6400/E1505 System BIOS, English, Inspiron MM061, A12
    Release Date: 12/19/2006
    Criticality: Optional
    Description: Inspiron 6400 A12 System BIOS

    Enhancements
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    1. Added support for newer Intel processors.

    2. Update unsupported/unknown AC Adpator message.

    3. Update battety warning message.

    4. Update Computrace ROM 845 for support Vista.

    Regard
    Touradg
     
    touradg, Dec 19, 2006
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  2. tracer bullet

    tracer bullet Notebook Enthusiast

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    Doesn't sound like a big change. On the other hand there must be something worthwhile for them to bother with it. Well, I suppose if you have any of the above problems it's worthwhille, but how many people are?

    I may skip this one -
     
    tracer bullet, Dec 19, 2006
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  3. Bobmitch

    Bobmitch Notebook Virtuoso

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    I flashed it last night after reading this...Flawless! Can't really say what the difference is..but all seems good...

    Bob
     
    Bobmitch, Dec 20, 2006
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    FFZERO Notebook Evangelist

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    How do I flashed a bio? What are the chance of bricking a system? Can I reinstalled the OS after being bricked?
     
    FFZERO, Dec 20, 2006
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  5. Hexxed

    Hexxed Notebook Enthusiast

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    Just look up the A12 file @ the drivers section for your laptop and just run the executable, it does everything for you.

    Expect a reboot and a slower load @ the Dell screen on the first time.

    I did it 3 times and no problems.
     
    Hexxed, Dec 20, 2006
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    I flashed it this morning but see no diffrence
     
    gridtalker, Dec 21, 2006
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  7. Chaz_uk

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    I'm a bit behind but thanks for the news!
     
    Chaz_uk, Dec 24, 2006
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  8. Gruber

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    hm.
    what does this part means :
    Since when there are new types of Intel processors that need to be supported ? Isnt the Core 2 Duo the latest and _already_ supported CPU for the E1505 ?

    I am asking,because i am wondering should i update the BIOS :D
    A friend of mine messed up pretty bad his laptop after trying to update the bios...
     
    Gruber, Dec 25, 2006
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  9. touradg

    touradg Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi
    I upgraded to A12 from A08 Last week with no problem through windows. It seems the laptop run cooler. But no other differences in my idea. To upgrade, deactivate everything in windows such as antivirus and... And flash the bios. The program reset the laptop and enters flashing stage with a white background color in POST. Then the fan starts to spin with its maximum speed. And following that you get a restart again. Check if the bios version is ok when you see Dell logo.
    By the way I was not able to install vista with A08 but after flashing to A12 I installed Vista Ultimate RTM with no problem. Everything seems to be ok.

    Touradg
     
    touradg, Dec 26, 2006
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