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Dell reinstallation Disks
Dell was kind enough to send me a Sp2 reinstallation disk for my Inspiron 8100. They also sent a BIOS upgrade disk with it! Microsoft Technicians helped me install/reinstall the operating system as they were assisting a problem generated by Norton/Symantec.
I have A08 installed and am not entirely sure I need A15 however!
Could someone please direct me to the Dell Knowledge base or elsewhere for specific instructions and options for using this new A15 disk. I am reluctant to insert the disk because I know changing the BIOS incorrectly can lockup a computer. It would not be worth that! I prefer not to be confused with XP PRO or XP Home or W2K operating system information until I learn just how to upgrade the BIOS!
Dell was to call, perhaps they tried, but I have never become aware of a call, it is ok, but I still would like to consider too or not too upgrade and I do not know how to make the evaluation!.
AussieChris
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August 28th, 2008 20:00
Hi,
If you dont have a problem the Bios update will fix, I wouldnt bother. The safest way is to upgrade from a bootable floppy / CD. If you try and do it from within Windows, you may end up with a door-stop. When you upgrade you need to have the AC adapter plugged in and battery fitted.
Regards Chris
john-allen
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August 28th, 2008 22:00
Thank you for your reply!
I assume the bios upgrade disk Dell sent me would be a bootable disk! YeS?
If I boot on this disk, I guess there will be instructions and I can abort if I decide not to continue. Is this correct?
Where can I find information as to what improvements to a 8100 were made from A08 to A15?
john
AussieChris
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August 29th, 2008 07:00
Hi,
The CD should have instructions. See what type the CD is. At " support tools " you can download a Bios. What I would use is a .exe file and boot from DOS.The only reason I would update the Bios, is if you fit a bigger battery. A later Bios will charge it correctly. There was a dodgy earlier one that had the fan control wrong. It has been taken off.
Regards Chris
AussieChris
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August 30th, 2008 08:00
Hi,
Another regular, Bay Wolf has a site that may have the info you are after. Have a look there, I havnt been there, but the feedback I have seen is always good.
Regards Chris