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    Does Windows Vista require a BIOS upgrade?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by jsis, Aug 13, 2006.

  1. jsis

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    (as titled).

    I have a Pentium M 1.86 GHz laptop with 512MB RAM and 64 MB ATI X600 video card...

    Thanks in advance.
     
    jsis, Aug 13, 2006
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    no you don't have to .. only if you later run a 64bit cpu you have to upgrade your bios
     
    teamkillahilla, Aug 13, 2006
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  3. usapatriot

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    no you dont.
     
    usapatriot, Aug 13, 2006
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    Is it true that the Ultimate Edition will require a hybrid drive? I have heard that to be the case, in which case to put in a hybrid drive will probably require a bios upgrade.
     
    cashmonee, Aug 13, 2006
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    whats a hybrid drive?
     
    NOSintake, Aug 13, 2006
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    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hybrid_drive
    That explains it well.

    And here is the link about it being required for the Vista Premium tag, whatever that is.
    http://www.engadget.com/2006/06/13/Laptop-Vista-Premium-certification-will-require-hybrid-HDDs/
     
    cashmonee, Aug 13, 2006
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    I thought i read on digg that it was confirmed to not need a hybrid drive, but is reccomended. Dont quote me on that, but i think thats what i remember reading.
     
    mtrivs, Aug 14, 2006
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