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March 4th, 2023 10:00
Area-51 R5, Bios not updated at all
Alienware Area-51 R4 and R5
I am on windows 11 and my desktop is not allowing me to install bios updates my current bios version is 2.0.3
I tried to install 2.0.6 and 2.0.7 but both showed the same error "Error: unable to load driver"
I tried from the web also and it also failed
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Vanadiel
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March 4th, 2023 15:00
Unless you are experiencing an issue with your current BIOS that is fixed with a future update, there's no need to update your BIOS.
It can cause more issues than it solves.
ProfessorW00d
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March 4th, 2023 16:00
Possibly related to some anti-virus software. I'm on 2.0.7 and have had no issues. Try copying the BIOS update .exe file to a FAT32 formatted flash drive with nothing else on it . . . then flash the BIOS from the F12 pre-boot menu.
flash bios from F12 menu
HanyMahmoud
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March 4th, 2023 18:00
I totally understand that but I can accept that only if my system is ok and can update for concerns about updating I decided to not, but here I have a problem looking to fix it.
HanyMahmoud
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March 4th, 2023 19:00
I tried many times to get enter option to update bios from USB but the Alienware graphical Bios screen does not give me the option to do that
ProfessorW00d
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March 4th, 2023 20:00
You don't see the option with the red arrow when you tap F12 at startup?
(the very first screen)
HanyMahmoud
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March 4th, 2023 21:00
Unfortunately I did and update bios but never startup at all completely dimmed the power and lights working but nothing appears at all
i tried remove all usb and battery made hard reset
not working
trying ctrl + esc also not working
now the pc is totally not functional
HanyMahmoud
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March 5th, 2023 08:00
yes i took by mistake the second one but I tried both R5 not R4 and not working as well
HanyMahmoud
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March 5th, 2023 08:00
Yes it’s startup lights on fans on but no screen at all
steadler
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March 5th, 2023 08:00
From what you are posting it shows two different bios attempt using R4 and R5 files.
These ( R4/R5) are similar but with different specs. ( memory ,video support) look at the specification sheets.
ProfessorW00d
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March 5th, 2023 08:00
This is the BIOS file you need if your have an Area-51 R5
(click photo to embiggen)
HanyMahmoud
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March 5th, 2023 08:00
Yes I got it but it’s not working same error and now the pc is totally dead
Vanadiel
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March 5th, 2023 08:00
Sounds like a dead motherboard. Any flashes on the Alienware head (power button)?
ProfessorW00d
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March 5th, 2023 10:00
A BIOS update may restart your computer several times. Hopefully you did not interrupt that process.
What was the problem you were trying to fix with a BIOS update?
ProfessorW00d
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March 5th, 2023 18:00
What is the Alien head flash pattern?
HanyMahmoud
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March 5th, 2023 18:00
I don’t understand the question