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Hi,
My laptop mainboard had broken. I changed for a new one. When I turn on the computer is shows:
Processor Microcode Update Failure
Pressing F1 it continues and boot normally. I searched on web and normally says to update the bios.
I tried downloading from Dell's website the file 1735_A05.exe and install it. But after turning of the computer it shows:
Error! The BIOS update could not be performed
because a valid ROM image file could not be found.
Press 'Y' to Continue.
Does this image created by the 1735_A05 program?
When I execute this file it shows version as A01 been upgrade to A05.
Some idea?
Best Regards,
Guilherme
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You're trying to flash a Studio 1735 BIOS on a Studio 1737 board -- the two systems, though the boards will interchange in the chassis, do not use the same BIOS.
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If you've purchased a 1737 board, the link above is for the BIOS update for it.
It sounds like you've confirmed you're running A05, which is the latest BIOS for the 1735, so you do have a 1735 mainboard.
The problem likely is that you had a 1737 (newer board with newer CPU support) and replaced it with an older 1735 board -- you'll need to see if your board supplier will allow you to return the board for a true 1737 board.
If I have a 1735 main's board and I would like to update it since the bios version is A01.
When I execute the programa 1735_A05 it shows:
Error! The BIOS update could not be performed
because a valid ROM image file could not be found.What am I missing?
The laptop works normally the only problem is I have to press F1 after turning On. I got this main board last year just this month I replaced, it will cost to much trying to replace it.

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Posted April 27th, 2015 11:00
The problem is Windows 7 -- the BIOS flash is designed for use with Vista. You can prepare a bootable CD, DVD or flash drive with Vista and use it to flash the BIOS on the system.