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During a BIOS update on my Dell 660s on Windows 8.1, but during the update my PC bluscreened. Is there a way to refashion the BIOS without getting a new motherboard?
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During a BIOS update on my Dell 660s on Windows 8.1, but during the update my PC bluscreened. Is there a way to refashion the BIOS without getting a new motherboard?
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shesagordie
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July 18th, 2015 11:00
doodzeez
No, replacing the Dell motherboard is the only way.
Bev.
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July 18th, 2015 11:00
Bev. may be right, but you can try clearing BIOS:
If you ran the BIOS update from inside Windows, but didn't disable your anti-malware software first, that could have caused the BSOD.
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July 18th, 2015 12:00
Thanks! I'll try it when I get home. Also, if it helps any I have another Dell 660s, but not sure if same model #. Last, I did not realise autocorrect changed "reflash" to "refashion."
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July 18th, 2015 13:00
shesagordie
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July 18th, 2015 14:00
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Best to buy another Inspiron 660s motherboard, as Dell's OEM copies of Windows that are factory installed, are tied to their BIOS.
Bev.
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July 18th, 2015 15:00
It probably is, but I rather hear other methods before resorting to eBay. :P
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July 19th, 2015 19:00
AFAIK the BIOS can be reprovisioned at a repair facility.