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Alienware X51 Bios A11 is it worth it?
HI i'm on bios A07 upgraded to it a while ago quit a while ago and i see there is now a bios A11 i just upgraded to windows 8 about a month ago i have no issues the computer runs fins but i was curious if i should update the Bios or since its all running good leave as is? any help on this would be greatly appreciated.
mine d-load area for this has wired instructions says put on floppy the x51 has no floppy. here is straight from there page.
Dell Alienware-X51 System BIOS
Alienware X51 System BIOS
Release Date: 1/2/2013
Importance: Recommended
Version: A11
The following formats are available for the file you have selected
File Format: Non-Packaged
File Name: Alienware X51-A11.exe
Description: This file format consists of a BIOS executable file. To use it, download the file and copy it to a DOS-bootable diskette. With the diskette in the floppy drive, reboot the system and run the program.
Download Type: HTTP
File Size: 9MB
this strange then it has dif instructions bellow which one to follow. here is other instructions i'm confused.
1. Click the Alienware X51-A11.exe in the OS mode
2. Enter Yes to update yuor BIOS.
3, After flash OK, please remember to restart your system
Alienware-Karen
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Posted January 16th, 2013 08:00
Hello cruser12,
I agree with Taomyn, flash the BIOS on your system for the latest version is a good practice, this can avoid future issues and keep your system performing well.
Here is the link with the steps.
ok so i had minor issues had to have a tech support phone guy help me all ok now. but my main issue is my fans used to speed up now they stay solid all the time like one speed. and my cpu temps seam to be a little higher is this by design of this new bios.
michaelbyz23
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Posted January 16th, 2013 23:00
The A11 bios does not fix the SATA port though. My SSD is still running at SATA2 speed :(
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Posted January 16th, 2013 05:00
Always a tricky one to answer as everyone has their own opinion. I prefer to keep as up-to-date as I can because in my experience it's always been that when you have an issue later and you ask for support, one of the first things they'll ask you is "is your BIOS/are your drivers up-to-date?".
I went from A07 to A10 then quickly to A11 and have noticed that the main fans don't come on a loud as before, so that my be a benefit. There are supposedly other fixes but nothing noteworthy for me.