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    Alienware BIOS on Amilo 1536?

    Discussion in 'Fujitsu' started by Ferlauf, Mar 13, 2008.

  1. Ferlauf

    Ferlauf Newbie

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    I had to put a BIOS version 1.19w for Alienware m5750/m5790 on my Amilo 1536, in order to upgrade the memory.
    I saw that there is a BIOS version 2.07w for Alienware m5500. Since that is the same motherboard, I guess I can put that one, too.
    The question is, what is the difference between those two BIOSes and which one is newer?
    I hope that someone here knows the answer???
     
    Ferlauf, Mar 13, 2008
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  2. The_Observer

    The_Observer 9262 is the best:)

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    I dnt know abt tht,but my advice to you is if you are not sure about flashing you could end up with a dead PC.
     
    The_Observer, Mar 13, 2008
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  3. Ferlauf

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    I'm aware of that, so that's why I'm asking. :)
     
    Ferlauf, Mar 13, 2008
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    I tried once Alienware bios to Amilo M-3438 (made by Uniwill/ECS as Pi-1536) and it worked fine. No much difference, besides Alienware bootlogo.

    Fujitsus OEM operating system starts to ask activation if you
    replace bios.
    I couldn't see any benefit to upgrade...
     
    jäämis, Mar 16, 2008
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