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    Installed new BIOS F.2A, now my wireless does not work

    Discussion in 'HP' started by Valleybacker, Apr 27, 2008.

  1. Valleybacker

    Valleybacker Notebook Consultant

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    The wireless icon in the lower right is no longer working regardless of whether or not it's actually connected. Right now I am connected to the net (obviously), but the icon shows the computer screens with an X. Nothing I do has been able to change it.

    Why would the BIOS mess that up?
     
    Valleybacker, Apr 27, 2008
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  2. flipfire

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    Disable and enable your wireless card in the device manager?

    Try repairing the connection? Re-setting up your wireless config?
     
    flipfire, Apr 27, 2008
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  3. Valleybacker

    Valleybacker Notebook Consultant

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    I fixed it, I went and downloaded the new driver for the intel wireless. After installing, and then restarting it fixed it.
    Thanks! :)
     
    Valleybacker, Apr 27, 2008
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    I am just wondering is it necessary to install the new BIOS... cuz everything is working 4 me?!
     
    mbushnaq00, Apr 27, 2008
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  5. flipfire

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    no not neccessary, if your really happy with it then keep it that way

    if you think you need the enhancements and/or fixes of the new BIOS then do so..

    the BIOS importance is marked under 'routine' not 'critical'
     
    flipfire, Apr 27, 2008
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    okay i just tried this bios...

    its very good, dropped my idle temps down by 6c and it also dropped my max temps a little. The fans are also much quieter, instead of going from 0 to full blast.

    I recommend this BIOS.

    Though the battery life might take a small hit due to the fans being on
     
    flipfire, Apr 28, 2008
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  7. mbushnaq00

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    if I update do I get the wireless problem too?
     
    mbushnaq00, Apr 28, 2008
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    not necessarily, it might just be a coincidence
     
    timtravel42, Apr 28, 2008
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    nope.. didnt happen to me.. +1000 to this BIOS, works wonders!

    it probably happens if your drivers arent up to date
     
    flipfire, Apr 28, 2008
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    k I just updated and didn't get any problems :D
     
    mbushnaq00, Apr 29, 2008
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  11. timtravel42

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    cool

    (10 char min)
     
    timtravel42, Apr 29, 2008
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