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    Easy to use ISO file with BIOS update

    Discussion in 'Other Manufacturers' started by RePaRaQu, Jan 10, 2008.

  1. RePaRaQu

    RePaRaQu One name. One legend.

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    Checkt this link from Zepto: ftp://ftp.zepto.dk/Znote3415W/BIOS/

    :yes: ISO file with the latest bios update, easy to use tested this my self on my Compal IFL90 :smile:

    BIOS Version:

    1.09: ftp://ftp.zepto.dk/Znote3415W/BIOS/3x15_109.iso
    1.10: ftp://ftp.zepto.dk/Znote3415W/BIOS/3x15_110.iso
    1.12: ftp://ftp.zepto.dk/Znote3415W/BIOS/3x15_112.iso
    1.13: ftp://ftp.zepto.dk/Znote3415W/BIOS/3x15_113.iso

    Changelog is here: ftp://ftp.zepto.dk/Znote3415W/BIOS/Changelog.txt

    Try this at your won risk, no warranty is given by me.
     
    RePaRaQu, Jan 10, 2008
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  2. Dirt

    Dirt Notebook Evangelist

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    The problem with ISO is that you have to burn new disk each time. I prefer to format USB to boot DOS once and just copy or delete any files on it later. Makes running of any DOS program real easy and fast.
     
    Dirt, Jan 12, 2008
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  3. imachine

    imachine Notebook Evangelist

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    you can use a rewritable disk, like cd-rw or dvd-rw.
     
    imachine, Jan 12, 2008
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  4. chrisgssc

    chrisgssc Notebook Enthusiast

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    do you have to update each version or will the latest one make all previous changes?
     
    chrisgssc, Jan 12, 2008
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  5. imachine

    imachine Notebook Evangelist

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    not sure, I have en EL80. but from what I hear/read, you should be fine updating from the lowest one up. double check in release notes - from what I remember, nothing was said in those about updating from lower versions to the newest available.
     
    imachine, Jan 12, 2008
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  6. chrisgssc

    chrisgssc Notebook Enthusiast

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    Bought mine not to long ago, might already be loaded on. where can you check the version number?
     
    chrisgssc, Jan 12, 2008
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  7. RePaRaQu

    RePaRaQu One name. One legend.

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    When you press F12 when booting your notebook.
    First fiels you see should give you the info your looking for.
     
    RePaRaQu, Jan 12, 2008
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  8. chrisgssc

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    turns out I have 1.12 so guess i don't need to worry about loading all previous. So all I need to do is burn the 1.13 iso to a CD and boot from CD drive?
     
    chrisgssc, Jan 12, 2008
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  9. imachine

    imachine Notebook Evangelist

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    yep, that's the story. tho you probably should be advised against updating your bios, in case all works as expected. not as troublesome on notebooks with battery power I'd imagine, but having a power cut when upgrading a standard pc without a UPS can have bad results, hence the 'do-if-you-must' approach being common.
     
    imachine, Jan 12, 2008
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  10. RePaRaQu

    RePaRaQu One name. One legend.

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    Correct don't update if everything is working fine.
     
    RePaRaQu, Jan 13, 2008
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    This a first time I've ever heard of this as someone says do you have to update all the versions of the bios ? I've always thought just the newer bios and that should be it until next time a new one comes out, so whats the truht on this are you really suppose to have all those bios up dates or just the final?

    I like the way dell had made there bios upgrade upgradable , one click , I don't know if ASUS does it anymore but they use to have a utility also.
     
    justbrake, Jan 13, 2008
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  12. Rene S - Zepto

    Rene S - Zepto Company Representative

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    These are for the IFL90/91 (Znote 3415W/3215W) and IFT00/01 (Znote 3414W/3214W) so yes they work fine for the Compals as the Znotes are rebranded Compals.
     
    Rene S - Zepto, Jan 13, 2008
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