Trying to flash Dell E1705 with Merom

[uclajd]

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.

[edwin]

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.

[uclajd]

Yeah, it's 2.16 not 2.13. T7400.

[edwin]

And you have the A00 bios right now? Then put back the old CPU before flashing.