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    New Bios 10AF for X65

    Discussion in 'Samsung' started by Traveller888, Jul 20, 2008.

  1. Traveller888

    Traveller888 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I found a new Bios over at Samsung UK:
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    Does anybody know if it fixes any bugs or adds support for newer components?
     
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    I can't think of any new hardware that they would add at this time. One possibility is that the BIOS contains something to address the possible nVidia GPU bug such as updated fan operation rules which will increase fan activity. Or maybe it is a fix for some bug.

    The one place which sometimes indicates the change in a BIOS update is SamsungPC. However, that is still at BIOS 05.

    You could email Samsung support (link on their FAQ pages) and see if they know what the change is and whether they recommend applying the update.

    John
     
    John Ratsey, Jul 20, 2008
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    Thanks John. I have emailed them and I'll wait for their response beofre upgrading my firmware.
     
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    A short update:

    Dear Mr XXX

    Thank you for contacting Samsung Electronics.

    [Solution]

    Your Customer Reference: 2102629925

    Thank you for your email regarding your Samsung X65. I have looked into this for you but cannot find any information regarding the revisions madein the latest BIOS for the Samsung X65 notebooks version 10AF.

    I have escalated this to Samsung Head Office in order to get this informationand will keep a hold of your details and email you once I have an update.

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    At this stage I am quite impressed with their customer service. I hope that it really reaches the Head Office and he comes back with an answer soon.
     
    Traveller888, Jul 21, 2008
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    I have found that they normally respond to the emails within 24 hours (except on Sundays). However, don't hold your breath while they try to get an answer from Korea.

    Kohn
     
    John Ratsey, Jul 22, 2008
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