[mswindowsxp] Re: Computer intermittently switches ON.
- From: "Puetz, Christoph" <christoph.puetz@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: "'mswindowsxp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx'" <mswindowsxp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2004 08:28:23 -0700
Frequent BIOS and firmware updates are a good thing. In the last 3 or 4
years I have never seen a BIOS update go wrong if applied following proper
procedure. The quality of those things - especially from name brand
manufacturers has dramatically improved. It is actually a must in many cases
to keep up with drivers and service packs. Not updating a BIOS will open the
door to other problems down the road.
Christoph
-----Original Message-----
From: Jim Betz [mailto:jimbetz@xxxxxxxxxxx]
Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2004 6:22 AM
To: mswindowsxp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [mswindowsxp] Re: Computer intermittently switches ON.
Although it is possible that this is a BIOS problem I would not update the
BIOS unless the BIOS level I was going to had a fix for a similar problem.
And unless I had whatever I need to back out the BIOS fix as well. If this
is a BIOS problem the supplier of the motherboard should know about it and
contacting them first is the right way to start. The BIOS is 'tricky stuff'
and updating it might introduce other problems you would hate a lot more
(like a computer that is totally unusable because the BIOS update didn't go
right).
I really don't understand your reluctance to take the computer in to the
shop where you bought it and have them replace the switch. This is a job
that should take them less than 15 minutes and which you should be able to
just wait for them to do this so you only have to take it in and come back.
If they aren't willing to do the fix while you wait then ask to talk to
someone "in charge". Or call ahead for an 'appointment'.
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