Dell BIOS CPU Speed Patch, A00

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Inspiron 5150 - BIOS patch
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CMOS patch1.exe | 32 KB
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File Format: ZipPack External
File Name: CMOS patch1.exe
File Size: 32 KB
Format Description
This file contains a compressed (or zipped) set of files. Download the file to a folder on your hard drive, and then run (double-click) it to unzip the set of files. Follow the instructions to complete the installation.
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Fixes & Enhancements

Corrects Inspiron 5150 systems that experience slow performance when running CPU intensive programs after a motherboard replacment.
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Version

A00, A00

Release date

12 Oct 2004

Download Type

Patch/Upgrade

Category

Device Firmware

Importance

Optional
Dell Technologies recommends reviewing this update to determine if it applies to your system. The update contains changes that impact only certain configurations or provides new features that may or may not apply to your environment.
File Format: A text file containing customer friendly fixes and enhancements information
File Name: CMOS Patch1.txt
File Size: 612 Bytes
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Format Description:
This file format contains plain text which can be viewed with a standard text editor.
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Custom Instructions for CMOS patch1.exe:

Hard Drive Installation Windows Utility for CMOS patch1.exe

Download

1. Click the location, e.g. Americas, from which you want to download the file.
2. If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click Yes, I Accept this Agreement.
3. When the File Download window appears, click Save this program to disk and click OK. The Save In window appears.
4. From the Save In drop-down menu, click to select Desktop and then click Save. The file will download to your desktop.
5. If a Download Complete window appears, click Close. A new icon appears on your desktop.

Install
1. Double-click the new icon on the desktop labeled CMOS patch1.exe.
2. Follow instructions displayed by the utility.
Custom Instructions for CMOS Patch1.txt:

Tool Title: CMOS Update
Tool Revision: A00
Build Date: 09/17/2004
Copyrighted: Dell Copyright (C) 2004, All Rights reserved.
Description: This utility is used to check & update the specific CMOS value for Inspiron 5150 in order to further improve the system performance.
Supported System: Inspiron 5150 only
Supported OS: Microsoft Windows XP only

Warning: This utility can only be used on Inspiron 5150 with Microsoft Windows XP.
Warning: Please make sure your AC power is connected when doing this updates.


Tool Usage:
***In Windows, double-click to run the CMOS update utility.

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