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XPS 720 BIOS
I've recently had to reinstall my Windows XP operating system (I plan on upgrading to Windows 7 by March 2014), and need to know what the latest BIOS version is that I should be running. I am currently on A6, but prior to reinstalling the operating system, I seem to remember I had upgraded the BIOS to A11. I'm having some trouble with the system being slower than usual, and the USB ports are not being identified. Everywhere I search for a solution to these and other issues I am experiencing seems to suggest that my BIOS needs to be upgraded, but I know that upgrading to an improper version can be hazardous.
What is the latest BIOS version that I should be running? And where do I find it to download & install?
DELL-Munawar P
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September 30th, 2013 01:00
Hi NYCPH,
I’d be glad to assist you regarding the same, the latest BIOS for your computer XPS 720 is version A06, please install / downgrade
the BIOS for version A06 by clicking on the link below.
http://dell.to/1dFtXxL
Type in Service tag and under Drivers and downloads, select the operating system and select the BIOS and install the same.
Your system is not tested with the Windows 7 operating system and requesting you to click on the below link which has the Windows 7
upgrade advisor which will give you information on if you can upgrade the Windows 7 OS or if the computer’s is compatible with the new OS.
http://dell.to/15DXRjw
Please download and install the Windows advisor and complete these steps and let us know if this helps.
jackshack
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September 30th, 2013 00:00
So far as I can tell, A06 is the most recent BIOS version available.
Did you install the drivers for your computer once you finished installing Windows XP? You can download the necessary files at this page: XPS 720 Support. Click on the Drivers and Downloads page, making certain that the correct operating system is shown. It defaults to Windows XP for me, but you may find something different.
The Desktop System Software and the nVidia Chipset Driver need to be installed first and in the order given. Dell recommends that these files be followed by the drivers for Video, Network Interface Adapter, and Sound Adapter due to the nature of the resources required for these devices. Any remaining drivers may be installed in the order of your choosing. You will find the Desktop System Software in System Utilities.
NYCPH
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October 1st, 2013 03:00
Thank you Munawar P and JackShack for your very helpful replies. I will be very busy with the advice from both of you over the next several days. A sincere thanks to the both of you.
DELL-Munawar P
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October 1st, 2013 08:00
Hi NYCPH,
Thank you for your response and do keep us updated if in case any issues with your computer and we’ll be glad to assist.
Davet50
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October 1st, 2013 19:00
The 720 will run win 7 x64 just fine. I had it on mine from the initial release until the retail version. Most of the drivers were delivered in the OS and any missing ones will work with vista drivers.