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Failed video bios upgrade on Inspiron 8500
Well, I downloaded the upgrade Vidoe card BIOS for my laptop from the dell site. BIOS
nVidia GeForce4 4200 Go, v.4.28.20.31.C1, A05
Release Date: 01/21/2004
Description: Nvidia GeForce4 4200 Go Video Bios
Release Date: 01/21/2004
Description: Nvidia GeForce4 4200 Go Video Bios
And now my computer is dead. I read in this forum that the Video card is now useless and this is a known issue. Is that true? Is there anyway to reset the card so I can use my machine? Why does dell have this on their website if this is a known problem? I can't believe this. Please respond with my options.
Ed
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Posted April 5th, 2006 21:00
I have nothing at all.253
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Posted April 5th, 2006 23:00
you need a new video board, sorry253
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Posted April 6th, 2006 10:00
Boppo,I was in denial. Deep down that's what I figured. I'm bidding on one at Ebay. However, I cannot find any specs on Nvidia GeForce FX4200. What is the difference between the various 4200 series models?253
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Posted April 6th, 2006 21:00
You need one for the D-chassis Dells (Inspiron 8500/8600 and Latitude D800). Nothing else will work.
mikers85
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Posted April 5th, 2006 21:00
Can you get to safe mode?