WARNING: If the system contains a QI Cinemaster DVD
adapter, you must upgrade the DVD drivers before flashing. Please
check the Dell web site for driver information.
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* A09
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DELL COMPUTER CORPORATION
BIOS RELEASE NOTES
Copyright 1997,1998 Dell Computer Corporation. All rights
reserved.
System: Dimension XPS Dxxx
Version: A09
Release Date: 11/23/98
1. Enhanced memory sizing (SPD)
2. Fixed clear event log problem.
3. Fixed EPP issue.
4. Modified El Torito boot CDROM to boot Win98.
5. Fixed ECC slot sensitivity problem.
6. Resolved issue with ERRMGR error logging code.
7. Set default for L2 ECC Cache to ENABLED in setup.
8. Fixed IRQ routing problem which caused the STB driver problem.
9. Modified password security.
10. Fixed Win95 OSR2 system hang condition
11. Resolved intermittent detection of <DEL> key during
POST.
12. Removed 12 second boot delay on no sound board.
13. Fixed sound volume issue with USB speakers.
14. Resolved AGP/PCI conflict problem
15. Fixed CMOS soft-off problem
16. Resolved hang condition created by an extended hold of the
reset button.
17. Fixed problem with multiple PCI cards using IRQ 5.
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* A08
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DELL COMPUTER CORPORATION
BIOS RELEASE NOTES
Copyright 1997,1998 Dell Computer Corporation. All rights
reserved.
System: Dimension XPS Dxxx
Version: A08
Release Date: 04/02/98
1. Added PIIX4e support.
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* A07
*
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DELL COMPUTER CORPORATION
BIOS RELEASE NOTES
Copyright 1997,1998 Dell Computer Corporation. All rights
reserved.
System: Dimension XPS Dxxx
Version: A07
Release Date: 1/16/98
1. Included new processor microcode update.
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* A06
*
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DELL COMPUTER CORPORATION
BIOS RELEASE NOTES
Copyright 1997 Dell Computer Corporation. All rights reserved.
System: Dimension XPS Dxxx
Version: A06
Release Date: 12/12/97
1. Modified hard disk detection algorithm in POST. NOTE:
After flashing this BIOS, CMOS defaults should be reset via setup
defaults (F9 key) in setup.
2. Added support for 333MHz processors.
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* A05
*
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DELL COMPUTER CORPORATION
BIOS RELEASE NOTES
Copyright 1997 Dell Computer Corporation. All rights reserved.
System: Dimension XPS Dxxx
Version: A05
Release Date: 11/17/97
1. Increased hard disk pre-delay value to allow for increased
spin up time.
2. Revised POST for AGP video card.
3. Added support for hard disk drives greater than 8.4G.
4. Added reset to keyboard controller to clear the buffer when
booting.
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* A04
*
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DELL COMPUTER CORPORATION
BIOS RELEASE NOTES
Copyright 1997 Dell Computer Corporation. All rights reserved.
System: Dimension XPS Dxxx
Version: A04
Release Date: 09/22/97
1. Removed base address reconfiguration for agp video adapter.
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* A03
*
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DELL COMPUTER CORPORATION
BIOS RELEASE NOTES
Copyright 1997 Dell Computer Corporation. All rights reserved.
System: Dimension XPS Dxxx
Version: A03
Release Date: 09/09/97
1. Modified POST ATAPI detection to not validate removeable,
non-boot devices.
2. Fixed potential diskette change line test failure.
3. Removed audio option in setup for systems without integrated
audio.
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* A02
*
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DELL COMPUTER CORPORATION
BIOS RELEASE NOTES
Copyright 1997 Dell Computer Corporation. All rights reserved.
System: Dimension XPS Dxxx
Version: A02
Release Date: 08/25/97
1. Initial production release.
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* A01
*
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DELL COMPUTER CORPORATION
BIOS RELEASE NOTES
Copyright 1997 Dell Computer Corporation. All rights reserved.
System: Dimension XPS Dxxx
Version: A01
Release Date: 08/01/97
1. Initial manufacturing release.
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* A00
*
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DELL COMPUTER CORPORATION
BIOS RELEASE NOTES
Copyright 1997 Dell Computer Corporation. All rights reserved.
System: Dimension XPS Dxxx
Version: A00
Release Date: 06/11/97
1. Initial pre-production release.