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March 4th, 2023 10:00

Area-51 R5, Bios not updated at all

I am on windows 11 and my desktop is not allowing me to install bios updates my current bios version is  2.0.3

I tried to install 2.0.6 and 2.0.7 but both showed the same error "Error: unable to load driver"

I tried from the web also and it also failed2023-03-04 21_37_45-Greenshot.png

  • Vanadiel

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    Posted March 4th, 2023 15:00

    Unless you are experiencing an issue with your current BIOS that is fixed with a future update, there's no need to update your BIOS.

    It can cause more issues than it solves.

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    Posted March 4th, 2023 16:00

    Possibly related to some anti-virus software. I'm on 2.0.7 and have had no issues. Try copying the BIOS update .exe file to a FAT32 formatted flash drive with nothing else on it . . . then flash the BIOS from the F12 pre-boot menu.

    flash bios from F12 menu 

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    Posted March 4th, 2023 18:00

    I totally understand that but I can accept that only if my system is ok and can update for concerns about updating I decided to not, but here I have a problem looking to fix it.

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    Posted March 4th, 2023 19:00

    I tried many times to get enter option to update bios from USB but the Alienware graphical Bios screen does not give me the option to do that

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    Posted March 4th, 2023 20:00

    You don't see the option with the red arrow when you tap F12 at startup?

    (the very first screen)

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    Posted March 4th, 2023 21:00

    Unfortunately I did and update bios but never startup at all completely dimmed the power and lights working but nothing appears at all

    i tried remove all usb and battery made hard reset

    not working 

    trying ctrl + esc also not working 

    now the pc is totally not functional 

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    Posted March 5th, 2023 08:00

    yes i took by mistake the second one but I tried both R5 not R4 and not working as well

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    Posted March 5th, 2023 08:00

    Yes it’s startup lights on fans on but no screen at all

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    Posted March 5th, 2023 08:00

    From what you are posting it shows two different bios attempt using R4 and R5 files.

    These ( R4/R5) are similar but with different specs. (  memory ,video support) look at the specification sheets.

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    Posted March 5th, 2023 08:00

    This is the BIOS file you need if your have an Area-51 R5

    (click photo to embiggen)

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