Cannot update my Bios

Question

I have a inspiron 1100 and my bios is A04,  I am wanting to update to the latest , But it said 'can't  run on a unsupported system.   I have the celeron Processor does that Matter? Please Help OS Name Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Version 5.1.2600 Service Pack 2 Build 2600 OS Manufacturer Microsoft Corporation System Name LAPTOP System Manufacturer Dell Computer Corporation System Model Inspiron 1100 System Type X86-based PC Processor x86 Family 15 Model 2 Stepping 7 GenuineIntel ~1993 Mhz BIOS Version/Date PHOENIX TECHNOLOGIES LTD. A04, 3/28/2003 SMBIOS Version 2.3 Windows Directory C:\WINDOWS System Directory C:\WINDOWS\system32 Boot Device \Device\HarddiskVolume2 Locale United States Hardware Abstraction Layer Version = '5.1.2600.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158)' User Name LAPTOP\Owner Time Zone Central Standard Time Total Physical Memory 512.00 MB Available Physical Memory 286.42 MB Total Virtual Memory 2.00 GB

NemesisDB · Answer

You have to flash to A22 first, then you can upgrade to the latest.  I would personally stay away from A32, (A31 rocks), but that is your call.   Also, you will never be able to return to A4 Message Edited by NemesisDB on 11-05-2004 03:28 PM

Bay Wolf · Answer

http://www.bay-wolf.com/bios.htm#33

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