Dell Copyright (C) 2003, All Rights reserved. www.dell.com BIOS Release Notes =================================================================== =================================================================== Systems: Dell Inspiron 5150 Series Version: A35 Build Date: 07/02/2004 ATI Radeon 9000 Video BIOS version is 8.007.039.012 Nvidia GeForce FX Go5200 video BIOS version is 4.34.20.34.D2 Isues Fixed: 1. Support the new QuickSet warning message on detecting unsupported BATTERY/ADAPTER scenarios. 2. Support battery warning message in POST as the same as new QuickSet warning message. 3. Fix the issue "Can not boot to the device selected right after changing boot sequence in POST". The BIOS release has been validated on the following operating systems: 1. Microsoft Windows XP =================================================================== =================== End of A35 Release Notes ===================== =================================================================== =================================================================== =================================================================== Systems: Dell Inspiron 5150 Series Version: A34 Build Date: 05/26/2004 ATI Radeon 9000 Video BIOS version is 8.007.039.012 Nvidia GeForce FX Go5200 video BIOS version is 4.34.20.34.D2 Isues Fixed: 1. Support XGI XP5 video card. 2. Revert back PSA to build 3009. 3. Updated 4401 PXE image to version 2.0.4. 4. Show "Moblie Pentinum 4 HT" for Northwood MT HT CPU in Setup. The BIOS release has been validated on the following operating systems: 1. Microsoft Windows XP =================================================================== =================== End of A34 Release Notes ===================== =================================================================== =================================================================== =================================================================== Systems: Dell Inspiron 5150 Series Version: A33 Build Date: 03/08/2004 ATI Radeon 9000 Video BIOS version is 8.007.039.012 Nvidia GeForce FX Go5200 video BIOS version is 4.34.20.34.D2 Isues Fixed: 1. Support Simplo & Sanyo 8 cell battery on Inspiron 5150. The BIOS release has been validated on the following operating systems: 1. Microsoft Windows XP =================================================================== =================== End of A33 Release Notes ===================== =================================================================== =================================================================== =================================================================== Systems: Dell Inspiron 5150 Series Version: A32 Build Date: 02/27/2004 ATI Radeon 9000 Video BIOS version is 8.007.039.012 Nvidia GeForce FX Go5200 video BIOS version is 4.34.20.34.D2 Isues Fixed: 1. Update new Nvidia video BIOS. 2. Fixed the system fails to complete post with targus apr in the top usb port. The BIOS release has been validated on the following operating systems: 1. Microsoft Windows XP =================================================================== =================== End of A32 Release Notes ===================== =================================================================== Systems: Dell Inspiron 5150 Series Version: A31 Build Date: 1/19/2004 ATI Radeon 9000 Video BIOS version is 8.007.039.012 Nvidia GeForce FX Go5200 video BIOS version is 4.34.20.34.C2 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 A31 Release Notes ===================== =================================================================== Systems: Dell Inspiron 5150 Series Version: A30 Build Date: 1/8/2004 ATI Radeon 9000 Video BIOS version is 8.007.039.012 Nvidia GeForce FX Go5200 video BIOS version is 4.34.20.34.C2 Isues Fixed: 1. Update the new Nvidia GeForce FX Go5200 video BIOS. The BIOS release has been validated on the following operating systems: 1. Microsoft Windows XP =================================================================== =================== End of A30 Release Notes ===================== =================================================================== Systems: Dell Inspiron 5150 Series Version: A29 Build Date: 12/10/2003 ATI Radeon 9000 Video BIOS version is 8.007.039.012 Nvidia GeForce FX Go5200 video BIOS version is 4.34.20.34.B5 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 A29 Release Notes ===================== =================================================================== Systems: Dell Inspiron 5150 Series Version: A28 Build Date: 12/01/2003 ATI Radeon 9000 Video BIOS version is 8.007.039.012 Nvidia GeForce FX Go5200 video BIOS version is 4.34.20.34.B5 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 A28 Release Notes ===================== =================================================================== Systems: Dell Inspiron 5150 Series Version: A27 Build Date: 11/14/2003 ATI Radeon 9000 Video BIOS version is 8.007.039.012 Nvidia GeForce FX Go5200 video BIOS version is 4.34.20.34.B5 Isues Fixed: 1. Fixed IRQ conflict between 8254 timer & 8259 slave. The BIOS release has been validated on the following operating systems: 1. Microsoft Windows XP =================================================================== =================== End of A27 Release Notes ===================== =================================================================== Systems: Dell Inspiron 5150 Series Version: A26 Build Date: 11/03/2003 ATI Radeon 9000 Video BIOS version is 8.007.039.012 Nvidia GeForce FX Go5200 video BIOS version is 4.34.20.34.B5 Isues Fixed: 1. Update new Nvidia VGA BIOS to fix where the system would occasionally lock up when play WinDVD. The BIOS release has been validated on the following operating systems: 1. Microsoft Windows XP =================================================================== =================== End of A26 Release Notes ===================== =================================================================== Systems: Dell Inspiron 5150 Series Version: A25 Build Date: 10/06/2003 ATI Radeon 9000 Video BIOS version is 8.007.039.012 Nvidia GeForce FX Go5200 video BIOS version is 4.34.20.34.B4 Isues Fixed: 1. Support new CPU. 2. Update new Nvidia VGA BIOS. The BIOS release has been validated on the following operating systems: 1. Microsoft Windows XP =================================================================== =================== End of A25 Release Notes ===================== =================================================================== Systems: Dell Inspiron 5150 Series Version: A24 Build Date: 09/04/2003 ATI Radeon 9000 Video BIOS version is 8.007.039.012 Nvidia GeForce FX Go5200 video BIOS version is 4.34.20.34.B2 Isues Fixed: 1. Display the correct version label on password screens. 2. Fixed the issue where the CPU wouldn't switch performance states when Hyper Threading is disabled. The BIOS release has been validated on the following operating systems: 1. Microsoft Windows XP =================================================================== =================== End of A24 Release Notes ===================== =================================================================== Systems: Dell Inspiron 5150 Series Version: A23 Build Date: 08/19/2003 ATI Radeon 9000 Video BIOS version is 8.007.039.012 Nvidia GeForce FX Go5200 video BIOS version is 4.34.20.34.B2 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 A23 Release Notes ===================== =================================================================== Systems: Dell Inspiron 5150 Series Version: A22 Build Date: 08/12/2003 ATI Radeon 9000 Video BIOS version is 8.007.039.012 Nvidia GeForce FX Go5200 video BIOS version is 4.34.20.34.B2 Isues Fixed: 1. Fixed the issue were some LCD panels will bloom during a cold boot. The BIOS release has been validated on the following operating systems: 1. Microsoft Windows XP =================================================================== =================== End of A22 Release Notes ===================== =================================================================== Systems: Dell Inspiron 5150 Series Version: A21 Build Date: 07/21/2003 ATI Radeon 9000 Video BIOS version is 8.007.039.012 Nvidia GeForce FX Go5200 video BIOS version is 4.34.20.34.B2 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 5150 Series Version: A20 Build Date: 07/16/2003 ATI Radeon 9000 Video BIOS version is 8.007.039.012 Nvidia GeForce FX Go5200 video BIOS version is 4.34.20.34.B2 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 ===================== ===================================================================