A16 Bios?

The A16, according to the listing, doesn't add or take away any processor support.  It says a "microcode update at the request of Intel".   

Just keep in mind BIOS updates are critical and a failed BIOS update and a corrupted BIOS and the ONLY option is to replace the motherboard.  Most BIOS updates install without a problem but it is something to be aware of.

I did the A16 upgrade and that went fine, but now it seems my Dell is locking up and is very slow at shut down. I'll check it out some more, but if necessary can I go back to A15?

Ara

Ara7,
You can re-flash to a previous BIOS version.

My husband tried this update and he's now waiting for a new motherboard.

I'd avoid this at all costs.

How do I re-flash back to A14?

Thanks

ejhawk45,
The same way you flashed the computer to its current BIOS version. Just download and use the A14 BIOS file.

does ANYONE kow what supported processors migt have ben added with the A16 BIOS?

FWIW mine is 'running fine' Win 7 ULTIMATE 64 bit

24 GB DDR3; 2 TB 7200 RPM HD; ATI HD 4600 video; LG 28" (?) HD monitor; wireless MS keyboard/mouse

other junk...

Iyou read the previous post by

you will not care about the answer to your question,

it bricks your computer.

Studio XPS 435T / 9000

Description	Version	Download
Dell Studio XPS 435T System BIOS, A16 XPS435T/9000-A14.EXE is BIOS flashing utility for Vista32&64 bits and Win 7 64 bits. More details	A16
Dell Studio XPS 435T System BIOS, A15 XPS435T/9000-A14.EXE is BIOS flashing utility for Vista32&64 bits and Win 7 64 bits. More details	A15
Dell Studio XPS 435T System BIOS, A14 XPS435T/9000-A14.EXE is BIOS flashing utility for Vista32&Vista64. More details	A14
Dell Studio XPS 435T System BIOS, A13 XPS435T/9000-A12.EXE is BIOS flashing utility for Vista32&Vista64. More details	A13
Dell Studio XPS 435T System BIOS, A07 XPS435T-A07.EXE is BIOS flashing utility for Vista32&Vista64. More details	A07
Dell Studio XPS 435T System BIOS, A06 XPS435T-A06.EXE is BIOS flashing utility for Vista32&Vista64. More details	A06

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Bev.