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    Compal website BIOS on VBI version of the Compal EL80

    Discussion in 'Other Manufacturers' started by jfceklosky, Jun 22, 2007.

  1. jfceklosky

    jfceklosky Newbie

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    I have the VBI version of the Compal EL80 which has version 114B from Intel's
    website on it. I would like to update to something newer like the versions found on Compal's website.

    Can this be done?

    It is OK to install the Compal BIOS on the VBI version of the notebook?

    The BIOS version Intel provides date back to 1/30/2007.
    After reading over some of the readme's on Compal site about the newer version, it could fix some odd issues I see running Linux.

    Thanks!
     
    jfceklosky, Jun 22, 2007
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  2. Pitabred

    Pitabred Linux geek con rat flail!

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    If I remember right, the differences between the VBI and the standard version were mostly cosmetic, so it should be ok. But I'd wait for someone like paladin44 or Justin to tell you for sure ;)
     
    Pitabred, Jun 22, 2007
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  3. Donald@Paladin44

    Donald@Paladin44 Retired

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    VBI is mostly about the original features of your laptop (the non-VBI version always have more features, but are more expensive) and the warranty procedure.

    You should have no problem with the BIOS because the motherboards are the same.
     
    Donald@Paladin44, Jun 23, 2007
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