Dell Copyright (C) 2003, All Rights reserved. www.dell.com BIOS Release Notes =================================================================== =================================================================== Systems: Dell Inspiron 5100/1100 Series Version: A31 Build Date: 8/26/2004 ATI Radeon 7500 Video BIOS version is 8.005.000.007 Intel Video BIOS version 2984 Isues Fixed: 1. Support DDR333(Run as DDR266) on Inspiron 5100 2. Fixed the EDID issue of A style panel on Inspiron 5100. 3. Display the warning message in POST for "Thermal dust" issue when system is powered off by the temperature is beyond the critical temperature under OS. 4. BIOS can identify DVD+ re-writable drives and show "DVD+/-RW" in Setup for it. 5. Set power control for TPC2211A power chip on TI4510 for Inspiron 5100. 6. Fix the issue "Can not boot to the device selected right after changing boot sequence in POST". 7. Change the warning message for none Dell-supported battery in POST. The BIOS release has been validated on the following operating systems: 1. Microsoft Windows XP =================================================================== =================== End of A31 Release Notes ===================== =================================================================== =================================================================== =================================================================== Systems: Dell Inspiron 5100/1100 Series Version: A30 Build Date: 6/11/2004 ATI Radeon 7500 Video BIOS version is 8.005.000.007 Intel Video BIOS version 2984 Isues Fixed: 1. Fixed 15" LCD Panel detect error on Inspiron 5100. 2. Revert back to PSA build 3009. 3. Show "XGA" in setup for B type XGA panel on Inspiron 1100. 4. Append the TV out function into Intel 2984 VBIOS on Inspiron 1100. 5. Updated 4401 PXE image to version 2.0.4. The BIOS release has been validated on the following operating systems: 1. Microsoft Windows XP =================================================================== =================== End of A30 Release Notes ===================== =================================================================== =================================================================== =================================================================== Systems: Dell Inspiron 5100/1100 Series Version: A29 Build Date: 3/10/2004 ATI Radeon 7500 Video BIOS version is 8.005.000.007 Intel Video BIOS version 2984 Isues Fixed: 1.Update Intel video BIOS & add "UMA size" setup option to fix the graphics issue with Linux on Inspiron 1100. 2.Fixed the issue that it will take long time when removing nonbootable USB Key from system at boot. The BIOS release has been validated on the following operating systems: 1. Microsoft Windows XP =================================================================== =================== End of A29 Release Notes ===================== =================================================================== Systems: Dell Inspiron 5100/1100 Series Version: A28 Build Date: 1/16/2004 ATI Radeon 7500 Video BIOS version is 8.005.000.007 Intel Video BIOS version 2980 Isues Fixed: 1. Support new NEC USB Floppy. The BIOS release has been validated on the following operating systems: 1. Microsoft Windows XP =================================================================== =================== End of A28 Release Notes ===================== =================================================================== Systems: Dell Inspiron 5100/1100 Series Version: A27 Build Date: 1/8/2004 ATI Radeon 7500 Video BIOS version is 8.005.000.007 Intel Video BIOS version 2980 Isues Fixed: 1. Support new Style B LCDs. The BIOS release has been validated on the following operating systems: 1. Microsoft Windows XP =================================================================== =================== End of A27 Release Notes ===================== =================================================================== Systems: Dell Inspiron 5100/1100 Series Version: A26 Build Date: 12/10/2003 ATI Radeon 7500 Video BIOS version is 8.005.000.007 Intel Video BIOS version 2980 Isues Fixed: 1. Fixed the system may intermittently fail to charge a battery. The BIOS release has been validated on the following operating systems: 1. Microsoft Windows XP =================================================================== =================== End of A26 Release Notes ===================== =================================================================== Systems: Dell Inspiron 5100/1100 Series Version: A25 Build Date: 11/22/2003 ATI Radeon 7500 Video BIOS version is 8.005.000.007 Intel Video BIOS version 2980 Isues Fixed: 1. Fixed sometimes stopping charging the battery with AC plugged. 2. Fixed system master password cannot work. The BIOS release has been validated on the following operating systems: 1. Microsoft Windows XP =================================================================== =================== End of A25 Release Notes ===================== =================================================================== Systems: Dell Inspiron 5100/1100 Series Version: A24 Build Date: 11/14/2003 ATI Radeon 7500 Video BIOS version is 8.005.000.007 Intel Video BIOS version 2980 Isues Fixed: 1. Support 70w AC adapter on I1100 & display a warning message while plugging in the 70W AC adapter on I5100. The BIOS release has been validated on the following operating systems: 1. Microsoft Windows XP =================================================================== =================== End of A24 Release Notes ===================== =================================================================== Systems: Dell Inspiron 5100/1100 Series Version: A23 Build Date: 10/06/2003 ATI Radeon 7500 Video BIOS version is 8.005.000.007 Intel Video BIOS version 2980 Isues Fixed: 1. POST with full CPU speed independent on AC/DC The BIOS release has been validated on the following operating systems: 1. Microsoft Windows XP =================================================================== =================== End of A23 Release Notes ===================== =================================================================== Systems: Dell Inspiron 5100/1100 Series Version: A22 Build Date: 08/19/2003 ATI Radeon 7500 Video BIOS version is 8.005.000.007 Intel Video BIOS version 2980 Isues Fixed: 1. Prevent the system from registering a power button press when the lid is closed. The BIOS release has been validated on the following operating systems: 1. Microsoft Windows XP =================================================================== =================== End of A22 Release Notes ===================== =================================================================== Systems: Dell Inspiron 5100/1100 Series Version: A21 Build Date: 07/21/2003 ATI Radeon 7500 Video BIOS version is 8.005.000.007 Intel Video BIOS version 2980 Isues Fixed: 1. Fixed the issue where the system would occasionally lock up when resuming from stand by with a USB keyboard attached. The BIOS release has been validated on the following operating systems: 1. Microsoft Windows XP =================================================================== =================== End of A21 Release Notes ===================== =================================================================== Systems: Dell Inspiron 5100/1100 Series Version: A20 Build Date: 07/16/2003 ATI Radeon 7500 Video BIOS version is 8.005.000.007 Intel Video BIOS version 2980 Initial release of the BIOS The BIOS release has been validated on the following operating systems: 1. Microsoft Windows XP =================================================================== =================== End of A20 Release Notes ===================== ===================================================================