Dell Inspiron 3800 System BIOS, A13

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Driver Id : R29126

Importance : Optional

Version : A13, A13 Latest version Recommended version Latest and Recommended version

Release Date : 05 Jul 2001

Download Type : System BIOS

Category : BIOS

Inspiron 3800 FlashBIOS Version A13

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File Format: This file format contains plain text which can be viewed with a standard text editor.

File Name: I3800a13.txt

File size: 19.94 KB

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File Format: This file format consists of a BIOS-executable file. To use it, download the file and copy it to a DOS-bootable USB flash drive, then boot the system to the USB flash drive and run the program.

File Name: I3800A13.EXE

File size: 323.31 KB

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File Format: This file contains a compressed (or zipped) set of files. Download the file to a folder on your hard drive, then double-click it to unzip the set of files. Follow the instructions to complete the installation.

File Name: I38-A13.EXE

File size: 807.5 KB

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Fixes & Enhancements

The following updates were made to the A12 BIOS to create A13:

Issues Fixed:
1. Fixed issue in which some batteries may charge slowly.
2. Fixed issue in which extra key presses during POST would lead to excessive beeps if choice.com is run from autoexec.bat.
3. Fixed issue in which USB devices may be sluggish under Windows 98SE.
4. Fixed issue in which systems automatically power on in response to the Auto-On alarm even when AC power is not present.
5. Fixed intermittent blue screen error seen under WinNT 4.0 after resume from suspend.
6. Fixed issue in which systems fail to Wake On LAN from the Off State using the onboard dock NIC after shutting down from Windows 2000.

Enhancements:
1. Added System Setup options to enable or disable the NumLock setting depending the on hardware profile in which the system is booted. This only applies to operating systems running in APM mode, such as Windows 98SE and Windows NT 4.0.
2. Added support for extended serial port initialization - Int 14h, function 04h.
3. Added new boot device list on page 2 of System Setup.
4. Added a One-Time Boot Menu which allows users to change the boot device order for one boot only, by pressing during POST.
5. Added System Setup exit screen to ask user if they wish to save their changes. Changes to date/time and password settings cannot be undone.
6. New Help Text in System Setup explaining that the Slow IR setting may be overridden by some operating systems.

Dell Inspiron 3800 System BIOS, A13

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