Need inspirion bios v A01

Question

Ever since I updated to from bios v A01, my CPU has been running at the bare minimums.  It lags when it should not during regular application use and gaming.  I've spent several hours on the phone with support, trying to turn off speed step or otherwise fix the problem.  I've decided to try to re-install bios v A01, since my system worked perfectly with it.  Does anyone know where I can get this??  I've searched, but my computer time is limited because I'm a soldier deployed to the Balkans. thanks much SGT Gregory Roberts

Bradzfeet · Answer

tell me the model of the computer what type of inspiron is that.

ill check on other bios version that might be able to help you with this problem, i test other bios for my other inspirons, i will reply asap

naqoyqatsi · Answer

you can also try dell's ftp site. ftp.dell.com

Panzerr · Answer

It's an Inspiron 5150 with a P4 3.06.

Has anyone else heard of a problem like this with speed step?? That is, where it keeps your processor running too slow so your system runs jerky. I'm wondering if anyone else had a similar issue with the a28 bios.

I installed a29 last night, but I am yet to test it out.

Thanks for the info. I checked, but the oldest inspiron 5150 bios on dell's ftp site is a23.

Message Edited by Panzerr on 12-29-2003 03:20 AM

bacillus · Answer

hmm, well I do believe that once you've installed any of the A2x version bioses then you cannot downgrade back to an A0x version.
as for bypassing speedstep, you could try setting your power scheme in control panel to desktop or always on.

Panzerr · Answer

Yes, I've tried that.  I've tried turning it off in the bios, but that doesn't seem to help any.

bacillus · Answer

have you tried SpeedswitchXP? http://www.diefer.de/speedswitchxp/index.html

Panzerr · Answer

i'll give it a shot.  thanks.

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