flashing to old bios?

Question

I play a game called World Of Warcraft on my 600m.  and it's not the best in the world, but it's good on the go. and recently, my sound faded out on me.  I posted on here, and i got some answers.  one of them is to flash the bios. i went here to download the new bios.   BIOS http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/exportcompliance.aspx?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs&fileid=110818&SystemID=INS_PNT_PM_600M&category=0&os=WW1&osl=en&deviceid=3479&devlib=1&releaseid=R84287&p=HTTP Then that's it. So my question really is.  how do i flash the bios to it's condition before i flashed it with this.  and keep in mind, i don't know what flash means.  but i think it means to erase the memory??  'flash'?? sorry for bothering you guys   thanks ~Mike

GreyMack · Answer

Check out the Downloads section under the Product Support tab at the top of these pages. The BIOS update file is included in the downloads for your model / operating system. Previous versions are available, if you really need to revert. The procedure will be the same, just a new (old) file. Is the new version giving you problems? Note there is an Inspiron BIOS forum also.   GM   My bad. No previous version available? Message Edited by GreyMack on 01-12-2005 03:04 AM

mfong · Answer

So there is no previous version avaliable? thanks ~Mike

GreyMack · Answer

That seems to be the case. Previous versions are indicated after selecting a device from the list, in this case the BIOS, by a link on the Download Type page, when they are available.   GM

mfong · Answer

ok so what should i do now?Go the download page?  and look for a version before A14?  which is my current bios version.   thanks ~Mike

GreyMack · Answer

Yes, you should verify that only A14 is available. 600m users in the Inspiron BIOS board may be familiar with this. GM

mfong · Answer

i solved it.  i found an older version of the bios.  i googled it, and i found it.  i downgraded back to A06. and that solved everything.   ~Mike

NemesisDB · Answer

IIRC dimm heat was the problem area and older bioses were removed due to significant heat concerns.  If you use the older bios, a bottom cooling pad might be a worthwhile investment.  alternatively, a cooling pad (or an open cover?) might stop the throttling with the newer bioses

mfong · Answer

Right now i have it on top of a box. and im exposing my hard drive area, where is the hottest area, to the air.

My entire lower left area of my laptop is elevated. and at home, i put it on 3 video tapes. haha! =)

so what should i do with the fan?

~Mike

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