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    Dell 3/22/2005 Bios update for Inspiron 6000

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by omarcastz, Mar 23, 2005.

  1. omarcastz

    omarcastz Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey guys:

    Although this is my first post, I've been a long time "lurker" of this site. I would like to thank all the guys and gals that frequent this site for your knowledge and useful advice.

    I just wanted to give you guys a heads up, Dell has released a bios update for the Inspiron 6000 (the new version is A05). Here's the summary of the fixes and enhancements (from Dell website):

    Fixes:
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    1. Fixed issue in which some USB devices may stop working after
    resuming from Standby if the device is configured to wake the
    system from Standby.

    Enhancements:
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    1. Updated the ATI MOBILITY Radeon X300 video BIOS to
    version 8.17M.192.058.


    The BIOS release has been validated on the following operating system:
    1. Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2
    2. Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition Service Pack 2

    Anyways, just a heads up. Love the site and the people here are helpful.

    Dell Inspiron 6000
    Pentium M 2.0 GHz 533 FSB
    Sonoma platform
    512 MB RAM
    Intel 2915 Wireless a/b/g
    DVD+/-RW
    15.4' WUXGA Screen
    60 GB 7200 RPM drive
     
    omarcastz, Mar 23, 2005
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  2. matta2k

    matta2k Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks for the note. I installed the new Bios.

    What does "Updated the ATI MOBILITY Radeon X300 video BIOS to
    version 8.17M.192.058." mean? What kind of improvement is this?
     
    matta2k, Mar 23, 2005
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  3. NTF

    NTF Notebook Enthusiast

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    sorry if this is a stupid question, but how do we upgrade to the new BIOS? and how beneficial is it if we have the integrated graphics (like I do?)....

    thanks for the info.
     
    NTF, Mar 23, 2005
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  4. NTF

    NTF Notebook Enthusiast

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    found it....it's funny (ironic) how I always find the answer AFTER I post a stupid noobish question........

    here's the link for the technically challenged people like myself....

    http://support.dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/kb/en/document?dn=1033387&c=us&l=en&s=dhs&cs=19#step1


    But someone please still tell me if it's necessary to update to the latest BIOS if I have integrated graphics and currently have no problems with USB devices..... *knock on wood*
     
    NTF, Mar 23, 2005
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  5. Reddiver

    Reddiver Newbie

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    question, my 6000d has not shipped yet, will it have the new bios system already put in? thanks
     
    Reddiver, Mar 23, 2005
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  6. MickMcGeough

    MickMcGeough Newbie

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    <blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by Reddiver
     
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    MickMcGeough, Mar 23, 2005
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