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Dell Dimension 5150 BIOS update issues
I am running Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit on my Dell Dimension 5150. I currently have BIOS version A02 and I see that there is an available update to version A07. when I download the file I get an error message saying "Flash access denied. please make sure you are logged in as an Administrator." could this be an OS compatibility problem? or is it a problem with my PC? thanks!
rdunnill
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February 27th, 2014 12:00
You need to do this from a DOS-booted device, like a flash drive.
If you have a floppy drive, you can format a DOS-bootable floppy from Windows. Otherwise, I suggest the HP flash utility. (Seven Forums has a tutorial on how to do this.)
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February 27th, 2014 13:00
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M. Taggart
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rdunnill
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February 27th, 2014 13:00
Last year, I updated a relative's 5150 with a new power supply, 1tb 7200-RPM hard drive, 128gb SSD and Windows 7. I took the opportunity to update the BIOS as well.
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February 27th, 2014 13:00
If you are not having problems or have not been directed by Dell Support to update, don't update the bios. The old adage still applies--if it ain't broke, don't fix it. An older computer like yours usually doesn't need a bios update if it is working fine and you have not made any hardware changes..