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    Changing the DELL POST boot image on an m1530

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by ErrantSpark, Jan 29, 2009.

  1. ErrantSpark

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    ErrantSpark, Jan 29, 2009
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    Curious if this would work with m1210 as well.
     
    weedmonk, Jan 29, 2009
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  3. Nition

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    Dell used to make a utility to change it (which I think is what that site is using, but you could download it from Dell directly). I used it on my 600m.

    I tried it on my m1530 some time ago and it didn't work anymore on the newer BIOS, but that site could have an updated version.
     
    Nition, Jan 29, 2009
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    i know dell used to make a utility for this ( http://support.dell.com/support/dow...1&typecnt=1&libid=7&releaseid=R55037&vercnt=1) but this new utility works for different models so i'm assuming it's based on a different architecture, it works on the M1730 and M1330 so it seems to support newer computers, i'm just reluctant to try it on my laptop because i depend on it and i'm not willing to have to put it through service/repairs for a broken bios.
     
    ErrantSpark, Jan 29, 2009
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    Anyone tried this?
     
    Chrysaor, Feb 2, 2009
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    [​IMG] Modifying the BIOS using untested 3rd party tools is not advisable. It can make your notebook unusable. [​IMG]

    Just a small warning for those who might not know the risks involved in an incorrect BIOS update.
     
    PhoenixFx, Feb 2, 2009
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    What about just getting a status text post, instead of an image?
     
    Salty85, Feb 3, 2009
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    I tried the tool from that site a few months back but it didn't work at all.
     
    neonkoala, Feb 4, 2009
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