-=PCTechTalk=- Re: Installing SP2 & Flashing Bios
- From: "T. Hunt" <ilrover@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 09 Mar 2005 12:36:40 -0500
Don-
Not to be contentious here but I have to take issue regarding the BIOS
and Frandy's obvious reluctance to get into flashing the BIOS.
Flash the BIOS ONLY if there is a reason to do so regarding the
installation of SP2 or regarding a problem you are having with the
system that a BIOS update will specifically address. Otherwise, leave
it alone.
Yes, check the Dell Website for any notifications about the BIOS and
SP2, as well as any forums regarding SP2 and that 8300 system. But if
there is no reason relating to SP2 and the BIOS, leave it alone.
And if there are reasons to flash, and the person is inexperienced, seek
professional help.
Tom
Don wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>snip
>
> Fourth, flash the BIOS. Enter setup and make sure all the settings are
> correct. Probably all you will need to do is verify hard drives to
> auto-detect, boot with NumLock ON and power management options. If you have
> not backed up your hard drive yet, do it now.
>
> It is very important that you follow every single step of the instructions
> for flashing the BIOS. An improperly done flash could require replacement
> of the BIOS chip to repair. Read the instructions and all the warnings at
> least twice to insure you understand them. If you do not understand a step
> do not proceed until you do. Ask here or in the Dell forums. If you have
> not backed up your hard drive yet, do it now.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>snip
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