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    Where's the BIOS update?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by carldaru, Sep 30, 2007.

  1. carldaru

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    Hey all,

    I was just wondering if Dell has released the BIOS update that they said they would yet. I looked for it on the internet, and couldn't find it, so I'm assuming it's been delayed. Does anyone know what happened to it? It's supposed to fix the CPU whine as well as the headphone jack noise, correct???

    While they're at it, they should fix the stereo mix issue too..........grrrr...damn you sigmatel.

    Thanks.
     
    carldaru, Sep 30, 2007
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    vostro1400user, Sep 30, 2007
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    Coul we get a bit of a guide there vostro1400user? Or think you could tell us which is the updated BIOS?

    As far as I know, if it was out we'd know more about it.
     
    joebusby, Sep 30, 2007
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  4. vostro1400user

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    well, you got to know the name of file for your laptop in first place, for instance, for vostro 1500, it's 1500_A00.EXE now, if newer version appears, you might see 1500_A01.EXE or 1500_A06.EXE etc. the best place to find the update would be support.dell.com....
     
    vostro1400user, Sep 30, 2007
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  5. frazell

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    I don't remember Dell giving a release date for the BIOS so how could it be delayed?
     
    frazell, Sep 30, 2007
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    it was just what some rep told to someone to make them feel better, i bet there wasn't one
     
    r30028, Sep 30, 2007
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    Haven't heard about it, but if it fixes the CPU whine I'm all for it. RightMark CPU Clock fixes it, but freezes the OS on battery. I've been hoping Dell would release one of these.

    But I think I'll wait for it to be officially released rather than download the File Transfer Protocol one. AFAIK, it's really bad if the BIOS gets messed up, so playing it safe is highly recommended here. Same reason I didn't try installing an HP BIOS upgrade that fixed the CPU whine on my Dell.
     
    Apollo13, Sep 30, 2007
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  8. frazell

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    FTP would be unofficial or broken? I'm not sure what the File Transfer Protocol has to do with official or broken BIOS files?

    Installing an HP BIOS on a Dell machine would be very silly and a quick way to brick a machine...
     
    frazell, Sep 30, 2007
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    the new one for the 1520 is A03
     
    Raven322, Sep 30, 2007
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    I just got a 1420 for my sister, that has a BIOS version A01 however for weeks now A00 is only available <_<
     
    DoubleBlack, Oct 5, 2007
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