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    Help needed, reformatting Sager5760

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by leo3an, Dec 7, 2007.

  1. leo3an

    leo3an Notebook Enthusiast

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    leo3an, Dec 7, 2007
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  2. f4ding

    f4ding Laptop Owner

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    Why do you need the BIOS/Firmware?
     
    f4ding, Dec 7, 2007
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  3. kl5167

    kl5167 Notebook Evangelist

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    If all you are doing is reinstalling the OS then just download the drivers. You should not need the bios to reinstall you OS. In fact it is rare that you would need the bios for anything.
     
    kl5167, Dec 7, 2007
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  4. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    If you want an updated BIOS, all you have to do is call tech support or email it to them. It helps prevent problems I think - BIOS upgrades are easier to screw up than a software update (drivers) so Sager is playing it safe, only giving out the BIOS to the people who want it.

    At any rate, as noted you do not need the BIOS update to install Windows. All you need is the Windows disc and the drivers, which you can download from Sager.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Dec 7, 2007
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