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    New XPS16 BIOS reveals new config

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by Trekster, May 18, 2009.

  1. Trekster

    Trekster Notebook Guru

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    For all of you that have been waiting the new XPS16 BIOS shows:

    "Support new PWM panel.
    support new configuration with Gfx ATI Mobility Radeon?HD 4670"

    So expect HD4670 soon!
     
    Trekster, May 18, 2009
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    Cazca Notebook Consultant

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    too bad they put the hd 3670 actually on the board. i don't see any way to upgrade besides buying a new one
     
    Cazca, May 18, 2009
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    Maybe they will sell a SXPS 16 with the HD 4670 soon?
    What means PWM panel?
     
    Jeroentje91, May 18, 2009
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    Trekster Notebook Guru

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    I would think they would release an XPS16 with the HD4670 soon, it seems that an BIOS is already ready so it's just a matter of days/weeks before it will be an option.

    PWM should stand for Pulse Width Modulation or it could be Power Managment..
     
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    Well I guess if this is true, it's time to return my new XPS 16 (just shipped today too!) and wait on this new revision. BTW can you post up the bios notes? I haven't been able to find them.
     
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    They are just at the Dell support site.
     
    Jeroentje91, May 18, 2009
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    Yep just had google translate the page and sure enough it's there. Well I guess that settles it, I'll have to wait till delivery and setup a return. This sucks because I think they charge a 15% restock fee + shipping costs.

    Edit: Here is the link to the US bios: http://support.dell.com/support/dow...-1&impid=-1&formatcnt=1&libid=1&fileid=313333

    Notes: Fixes and Enhancements
    Support new PWM panel.
    support new configuration with Gfx ATI Mobility Radeon?HD 4670.
     
    5150Joker, May 18, 2009
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