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Vostro 230, BIOS version is 1.5.0 but latest is 1.4.0?
I went to upgrade one of the 230 PCs I support and found it had a BIOS version 1.5.0 but the latest Dell offer is 1.4.0. The PC was purchased as 'used' so I don't know where this version 1.5.0 came from. The start-up splash screen takes several minutes to complete which I'd like to fix. I've tried re-setting the BIOS thru the usual routes but doing an F2 still shows it as 1.5.0 and I know of no way you can downgrade.
JOcean
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June 10th, 2019 05:00
From what I can tell from a German site, the 1.5.0 is not an official Dell BIOS version. Others have downloaded it from a 3rd party site but I would not recommend it. The following might help.
https://www.dell.com/support/article/us/en/04/sln125793/downgrading-the-system-bios-on-a-dell-system?lang=en
speedstep
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June 10th, 2019 07:00
No such version 1.5.0
Vostro 230 1.4.0 System BIOSMore details
Vostro 230 1.3.0 System BIOSMore details
Vostro 230 1.2.0 System BIOSMore details
Vostro 230 1.0.0 System BIOSMore details
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June 12th, 2019 14:00
speedstep
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June 13th, 2019 11:00
Dell 7N90W, JL1117, MIG41R, Vostro 230/230s Mini Tower Systems V230 V230s Motherboard Intel G41
These are fairly common. Not worth fixing IMHO.
https://www.amazon.com/Genuine-Dell-7N90W-Motherboard-Compatible/dp/B009NUJ46E
You can get a working system for very little.
https://www.lambroinc.com/desktops?lightbox=dataItem-jtfsw8uq