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    BIOS Flash Question

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by hgratt, Jan 6, 2008.

  1. hgratt

    hgratt Notebook Consultant

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    I have a Dell Precision M4300 laptop with docking station. Is there a problem with doing a BIOS flash while the laptop is docked - or must it be undocked for the flash?

    Thanks,
    Harvey
     
    hgratt, Jan 6, 2008
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  2. BlackRussian

    BlackRussian Notebook Deity

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    Yes read the read me details on the home page. Are you flashing vai dos or windows? If it's a windows exe it is better to just undock the unit to be on the safe side.
     
    BlackRussian, Jan 6, 2008
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  3. hgratt

    hgratt Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks. I found at least one reference suggesting to undock the laptop. Now to see (separate post) if anyone has tried the new BIOS(A05)

    Harvey
     
    hgratt, Jan 6, 2008
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    channelv Notebook Evangelist

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    I have an M4300 as well and the D/dock expansion station. I removed mine from the dock when I flashed to A05.
     
    channelv, Jan 13, 2008
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