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    P-6831 FX = P-173xl FX?

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by jbierling, Feb 21, 2010.

  1. jbierling

    jbierling Newbie

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    Is the 6831 essentially the same machine as the 173 at least from a motherboard and bios standpoint? I'm wondering if I can use a 6831 bios (94.31) in my 173 which is currently at 94.29.

    Thanks!
     
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    hydra Breaks Laptops

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    Why do you want to change your bios? Something broke?

    I would ask Gateway but I would fall over if they knew the answer :rolleyes:
     
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    The hardware VT enabling switch is missing.
     
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    Danja Notebook Evangelist

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    Danja, Feb 22, 2010
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    Thanks for the response. I'd read through that thread, but it seems that the 17x models are somewhat rare compared to the 68/7800s so its hard to know for sure what info is applicable.
     
    jbierling, Feb 22, 2010
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