Hi, maybe this is too specific a question for here, but I am trying to flash my Dell for Merom (Core 2 Duo mobile) compatibility. The new chip works, but only runs at 1GHz (it is a 2.13 chip). I'm trying to upgrade to the newest Dell bios, but doing it in Windows gives me a hardware not supported error. I've tried -forceflash with CD and floppy boot disks, to no avail. It loads and just sits there, and I get the message:
Flash BIOS Upgrade Program - Version A02
Dell, etc...
Usage: MP061A02
And nothing happens. WTF?
I'm considering pulling it, replacing the original Yonah, flashing it, then putting the Merom back in. But that's a lot of time and effort.
Any ideas?
TIA.
Trying to flash Dell E1705 with Merom
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This is what they list as option for the Inspiron 9400:
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor T5600 (2MB Cache/1.83GHz/667MHz FSB)
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor T7200 (4MB Cache/2.00GHz/667MHz FSB)
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor T7400 (4MB Cache/2.16GHz/667MHz FSB)
Which one are you trying to fit? The 2.13 makes no sense. If it is something different I fear it isn't going to work with the new bios either. If it is the T7400, indeed fit the original Yonah, flash the bios and try again.
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor T5600 (2MB Cache/1.83GHz/667MHz FSB)
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor T7200 (4MB Cache/2.00GHz/667MHz FSB)
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor T7400 (4MB Cache/2.16GHz/667MHz FSB)
Which one are you trying to fit? The 2.13 makes no sense. If it is something different I fear it isn't going to work with the new bios either. If it is the T7400, indeed fit the original Yonah, flash the bios and try again.
edwin/evasive
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