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January 22nd, 2006 18:00
XPS Bios Update
The new Bios update for XPS is out AO4
Fixes and Enhancements
The following changes have been made to BIOS rev A03 to create A04:
1. Added support for new Pentium 4 processor's.
2. Updated Nvidia Raid controller to ROM version 6.30
3. Modified Diagnostic LED code.
4. Corrected issue where system would not power on automatically if power
is lost.
5. Updated Nvidia Network Adapter to ROM version 2.20
6. Updated memory reference code to version 4.054.09
Fixes and Enhancements
The following changes have been made to BIOS rev A03 to create A04:
1. Added support for new Pentium 4 processor's.
2. Updated Nvidia Raid controller to ROM version 6.30
3. Modified Diagnostic LED code.
4. Corrected issue where system would not power on automatically if power
is lost.
5. Updated Nvidia Network Adapter to ROM version 2.20
6. Updated memory reference code to version 4.054.09
Message Edited by ronaldson1 on 01-22-2006 02:43 PM
dbilsborough
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Posted January 23rd, 2006 11:00
My friend has sort of fixed his problem, here is his reply to me might be handy to know if your flash goes bad...
totally standard , no overclocking, sorted it now, although its weird, unplugged a non raid sata disk(not boot) and it boots fine, just wont boot with it attached, tried different cable , ports, wont have it with it attached. hmmmdbilsborough
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Posted January 23rd, 2006 11:00
A friend of mine has just "bricked" his XPS600 with this bios update. Went through OK and when it restarted the system wouldn't even get to the setup screen. Could be an issue just with his machine of course, but I think I will wait a little longer before updating mine...- Bad BIOS flashes are rare and if they do occur it's better they happen when the system is still covered by a warranty. The smart move in my opinion is to keep the BIOS versions up-to-date while the warranty is in effect. That way you will always have the latest BIOS version in place for any possible future hardware upgrades. The alternative is to let the warranty expire, find out later you need a newer BIOS version installed for a hardware upgrade and then experience a bad flash...... the cost of replacing the motherboard comes out of your pocket. Not too mention Dell will lose interest in releasing newer BIOS updates long before your warranty expires.
@dbilsborough wrote:
A friend of mine has just "bricked" his XPS600 with this bios update. Went through OK and when it restarted the system wouldn't even get to the setup screen. Could be an issue just with his machine of course, but I think I will wait a little longer before updating mine...
If the BIOS was updated Ok and then hung on the reboot then chances are the newer BIOS version is having a conflict with a piece of hardware or the old information stored in the NVRAM (CMOS). This is not uncommon and usually clear the NVRAM (CMOS) will resolve it. If it doesn't then have your friend disconnect all unneeded hardware to see if the system will attempt at booting. If it doesn't then contact Dell for a warranty repair.
First, have your friend try clearing the NVRAM (CMOS). After the NVRAM (CMOS) is cleared have him go back into his BIOS Setup and double check the settings for the Drive Controller for the SATA drives to see that they are properly configured. If he is still experiencing a conflict with the newer BIOS version then try flashing the BIOS back to the earlier version he was using.
@dbilsborough wrote:
My friend has sort of fixed his problem, here is his reply to me might be handy to know if your flash goes bad...
totally standard , no overclocking, sorted it now, although its weird, unplugged a non raid sata disk(not boot) and it boots fine, just wont boot with it attached, tried different cable , ports, wont have it with it attached. hmmm
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Posted January 22nd, 2006 19:00