JHL90 New 1.13 BIOS??

Hey guys check this out.

http://www.compal.com/asp/driver_dnd/index.htm

So is this the new 1.13 bios for the jhl90??

 

yup,
update it via dos,never by windows;
http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=246530

 

i've done bios updates by windows before with no problem... but thanks for the link.

 

then give try by Winphlash and tell me the result.

 

yup everything worked great... I booted xp in diagnostic mode and then winphlashed it!

 

99% of the time you will not have a issue but it is FAR SAFER to do bios updates via dos then windows. one day when you do have a issue you will find out.. i never had a issue till one time and ill never use windows again for a bios update

 

just search here in compal subforum to find out old posts from 2007 ,

many are complaining from bios crash due to windows bios update.

 

hmm... really? What kinda problems did you guys experience when using windows?

 

Windows crashing during flash...

 

or not updating it properly then you reboot with a corrupted bios and no way to fix it unless you can use crisis and have a usb floppy drive..

 

The safe way is don't update, only do this when necessary.
Update the BIOS only if you are experiencing issues with the Hardware or software and when you are sure it will resolve them. (contact dealer for support)
But the most important part is to check th BIOS release note, this will explain the new version and what has been update, changed or adjusted for support, compatibility or marketing.

 

personally i disagree but i guess its up to the person in question. i will always do bios updates. they are released for a reason

 

That's correct, but what is the new release supporting or what's adjusted to improve or to solve.

Then again i agree with you, the latest BIOS is always the best, but the BIOS update is always a risky thing.

 

still has worked every time I've done it in windows

msconfig... diagnostic boot... restart... winphlash... restart... new bios!!

 

i tried booting from the usb. But all commands failled. Apparently i dont understand what they do or how to use them.
Could someone give me a hand?
And have you seen any major change?

regards

 

Hey Guys,

I know this post is dead but since I created it I am bringing it back to life

So... apparently there is a new 1.16 BIOS out for the JHL90, however compal still has the old 1.13. (I have my info from ASI). ASI however will not let me download because you need to email them.... and I am not a direct customer... blah blah blah.

So does anyone have a copy of the 1.16 for the JHL90?? Thanks!

 

Here - WIN7 BIOS116

http://rapidshare.com/files/316403268/JHXXX116.zip.html

 

Is this one legit? It isn't on the Compal site...I dont want to brick my laptop

Edit: I flashed my bios to 1.16, so far no problems

 

any improvements?

 

Don't worry it's legit.

 

cool thanks guys! umm... the rapidshare isn't letting me download... caues apparently too many free users on :S

Can you upload it to megaupload by any chance??

Oh and what are the release notes for 1.16?

 

Zero improvements. If you don't have any problems, don't update.

 

Really? It doesn't sound to me like they would release a new BIOS without any changes...

 

Oh you mean the changelog? This is the changelog for 1.16:

Modified:
1. Enable Rotation feature in Intel VGA BIOS


I don't notice anything different .

 

LOL thats one improvement

But I am sure there is something else, especially since I am running the 1.13 still.