Bios A06 is Now Available ... You can download it from the dell support site for the i9100 and XPS. It says it fixes the standby issues these computers have. It ...

rct23 · 03-10-2005, 11:18 AM

You can download it from the dell support site for the i9100 and XPS. It says it fixes the standby issues these computers have. Its about time.

snp2k · 03-10-2005, 11:22 AM

Finally!!! I've had the standby issues and was was starting to think that I had a defective laptop, but was reluctant to wait 10 months to get it fixed, so this is a big plus. Thanks for the update!

VietDude · 03-10-2005, 03:05 PM

Just a little sidenote on what this new BIOS offers:

Systems: Dell Inspiron 9100
Version: A06
Build Date: 03/08/05

Issues Fixed:
1. Fixed the issue in which fans sometime are on high speed after S3 resume.
2. Fixed the issue in which Windows flash utility intermittently fails.
3. Updated copyright year.

Enhancements:

The BIOS release has been validated on the following operating systems:
1. Microsoft Windows XP

DanFortH · 03-10-2005, 03:06 PM

Thanks for updating. I'll issue a flash 2-nite.

Viktor_Vaughn · 03-10-2005, 03:10 PM

I am trying to get it now, I keep getting a file cannot be found error. Anyone else getting this?

aanaravs · 03-10-2005, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Viktor_Vaughn

I am trying to get it now, I keep getting a file cannot be found error. Anyone else getting this?

Same problem here

VRT · 03-10-2005, 03:18 PM

Same here - maybe it was recalled? Remember problems with A04 BIOS?

snp2k · 03-10-2005, 04:47 PM

I couldn't get the file either---maybe Dell just put up the information and will be uploading the file later on. To me, that's just stupid, so hopefully there's some sort of explanation.

VietDude · 03-10-2005, 05:25 PM

baka!

duffydack · 03-10-2005, 06:20 PM

Well i dont think ill bother as i dont use standy/resume and no idea what relevance copyright year has to my laptop so maybe when something big is updated, ill risk it
While im here, my 9100 is getting a new motherboard put in. I usually reinstall windows when changing mobos but ive never changed one for the exact same one, so was wondering if it will redetect everything or just come on like nothing has happend.. ( im funny about this stuff

)

KevDA · 03-10-2005, 06:44 PM

It may redetect the devices, but since you have the drivers already it should be fine.

'Course, I would back up anything you can't recreate easily anyway - you can't be too carfeul. This way, if for whatever reason it doesn't work you can reinstall Windows and you won't lose anything critical.

VRT · 03-10-2005, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by duffydack

Well i dont think ill bother as i dont use standy/resume and no idea what relevance copyright year has to my laptop so maybe when something big is updated, ill risk it
While im here, my 9100 is getting a new motherboard put in. I usually reinstall windows when changing mobos but ive never changed one for the exact same one, so was wondering if it will redetect everything or just come on like nothing has happend.. ( im funny about this stuff

)

Win XP might want to be reactivated but no new devices actually will be added to the system, so nothing will need to be reinstalled.

VietDude · 03-11-2005, 02:39 AM

dammit the crappy link still doesn't work

rct23 · 03-11-2005, 10:19 AM

The link still dosn't work.

syntrak · 03-12-2005, 06:40 AM

Tried FTP & HTTP and file not found...

03-10-2005, 11:18 AM	#1
rct23 Tech Expert Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 270 Credits: 554	Bios A06 is Now Available You can download it from the dell support site for the i9100 and XPS. It says it fixes the standby issues these computers have. Its about time.

03-10-2005, 11:22 AM	#2
snp2k Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: NY Posts: 163 Credits: -100	Finally!!! I've had the standby issues and was was starting to think that I had a defective laptop, but was reluctant to wait 10 months to get it fixed, so this is a big plus. Thanks for the update! __________________ Dell Inspiron XPS: P4 3.4 Northwood (AS5 mod) \|\| 256MB MR9800 (482/433) \|\| 1 GB PC3200 DDR \|\| 60 GB 7200 RPM \|\| 8x DVD+RW/RDL External Drives: Maxtor 300 GB 16 MB \|\| 2 x Seagate 400 GB SATA HD's in AMS DS3's External Enclosures ----- 3DMark05: 3,647 3DMark03: 8,577 3DMark01SE: 20,124

03-10-2005, 04:47 PM	#8
snp2k Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: NY Posts: 163 Credits: -100	I couldn't get the file either---maybe Dell just put up the information and will be uploading the file later on. To me, that's just stupid, so hopefully there's some sort of explanation. __________________ Dell Inspiron XPS: P4 3.4 Northwood (AS5 mod) \|\| 256MB MR9800 (482/433) \|\| 1 GB PC3200 DDR \|\| 60 GB 7200 RPM \|\| 8x DVD+RW/RDL External Drives: Maxtor 300 GB 16 MB \|\| 2 x Seagate 400 GB SATA HD's in AMS DS3's External Enclosures ----- 3DMark05: 3,647 3DMark03: 8,577 3DMark01SE: 20,124

03-10-2005, 06:20 PM	#10
duffydack Not a n00b thanks Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 352 Credits: -239	Well i dont think ill bother as i dont use standy/resume and no idea what relevance copyright year has to my laptop so maybe when something big is updated, ill risk it While im here, my 9100 is getting a new motherboard put in. I usually reinstall windows when changing mobos but ive never changed one for the exact same one, so was wondering if it will redetect everything or just come on like nothing has happend.. ( im funny about this stuff ) __________________ 9100 - 3.2 Pres - 1GB - 60GB 7200 - 256MB 9800 - Sony 8x DW-D56A (PDS7) - 15.4" WSXGA 3dmark05 - 3820 DualBoot Win2003/Suse 10 (CPU@3.5/GPU@450-405 and Omega 5.12)

03-10-2005, 06:44 PM	#11
KevDA Can't we try to rep along Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Return me home for a reward Posts: 1,596 Credits: 55	It may redetect the devices, but since you have the drivers already it should be fine. 'Course, I would back up anything you can't recreate easily anyway - you can't be too carfeul. This way, if for whatever reason it doesn't work you can reinstall Windows and you won't lose anything critical. __________________ KevDA Inspiron XPS Gen 1 - P4 3.4 GHz HT Northwood \| 1 GB RAM \| 60 GB 7200 RPM HD \| MR9800 256 MB OC'd 425 - 400 \| Audigy2 ZS-Notebook \| XP Pro SP2 \| Lacie D2 200 GB, Lacie Pocketdrive 40 GB, Western Digital 250 GB 7200 rpm external 1394 drives * 2, total 740 GB external drive space (that enough..?)

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03-10-2005, 03:05 PM	#3
VietDude Poor Student Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 147 Credits: -300	Just a little sidenote on what this new BIOS offers: Systems: Dell Inspiron 9100 Version: A06 Build Date: 03/08/05 Issues Fixed: 1. Fixed the issue in which fans sometime are on high speed after S3 resume. 2. Fixed the issue in which Windows flash utility intermittently fails. 3. Updated copyright year. Enhancements: The BIOS release has been validated on the following operating systems: 1. Microsoft Windows XP

03-10-2005, 03:06 PM	#4
DanFortH Clone Ronin Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 7,129 Credits: 1,706	Thanks for updating. I'll issue a flash 2-nite.

03-10-2005, 03:10 PM	#5
Viktor_Vaughn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 15 Credits: -346	I am trying to get it now, I keep getting a file cannot be found error. Anyone else getting this?

03-10-2005, 03:18 PM	#7
VRT Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 578 Credits: -182	Same here - maybe it was recalled? Remember problems with A04 BIOS?

03-10-2005, 05:25 PM	#9
VietDude Poor Student Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 147 Credits: -300	baka!

03-11-2005, 02:39 AM	#13
VietDude Poor Student Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 147 Credits: -300	dammit the crappy link still doesn't work

03-11-2005, 10:19 AM	#14
rct23 Tech Expert Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 270 Credits: 554	The link still dosn't work.

03-12-2005, 06:40 AM	#15
syntrak Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 65 Credits: -327	Tried FTP & HTTP and file not found... __________________ --------------------------------------------------- Inspiron 9100 P4 3.2 HT 1GB RAM WXGA Display ATI 9700 128 60 GB 7200

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