SP2 disk + BIOS

hello,

i have the SP2 disk but before i start a fresh

i heard that i can make the computer run faster if i use other BIOS other
then Dells (?flash something, not to familiar).

Do you have any suggestion/recommendations? Let me know if you need more
specific information on my computer.

Plus i read 2 articles about tips before doing the update and they contain
good info. But I would like to read more. If you can send me some links that
way i make sure i covered myself as best as possible.

is there a better group to post this message in?

Thanks for all the help,

l

Do not use any other BIOS update other than the
latest one offered by Dell for your specific Dell
computer model. A different BIOS update will
likely corrupt your current BIOS and you'll no
longer be able to boot.

What to Know Before You Download and Install Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://www.microsoft.com/windoÂ*wsxp...hattoknow.mspx

Service Pack 2 Checklist
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spackins.htm

Utilize the following maintenance programs, at least monthly,
to maintain the optimum performance of Windows XP:

Description of the Disk Cleanup Tool in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default...&Product=winxp

How to Perform Disk Error Checking in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default...&Product=winxp

HOW TO: Analyze and Defragment a Disk in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default...&Product=winxp

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
Microsoft Newsgroups

Get Windows XP Service Pack 2 with Advanced Security Technologies:
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/secu...xp/choose.mspx

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"Lear" wrote:

| hello,
|
| i have the SP2 disk but before i start a fresh
|
| i heard that i can make the computer run faster if i use other BIOS other
| then Dells (?flash something, not to familiar).
|
| Do you have any suggestion/recommendations? Let me know if you need more
| specific information on my computer.
|
| Plus i read 2 articles about tips before doing the update and they contain
| good info. But I would like to read more. If you can send me some links that
| way i make sure i covered myself as best as possible.
|
| is there a better group to post this message in?
|
| Thanks for all the help,
|
| l

Generally you only want to get a BIOS from the manufacturer.
Also, you should only update the BIOS if there is a specific reason.
Since you have a Dell, they are your source for BIOS and information about
BIOS.

This link may help speed issues:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/slowcom.htm

The Service Pack Installation Checklist can help you install SP-2:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spackins.htm

--
Jupiter Jones [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar
In memory of our dear friend, MVP Alex Nichol
http://www.dts-l.org


"Lear" <> wrote in message
news:60E5A260-5C0F-4A46-8FBC-...
> hello,
>
> i have the SP2 disk but before i start a fresh
>
> i heard that i can make the computer run faster if i use other BIOS other
> then Dells (?flash something, not to familiar).
>
> Do you have any suggestion/recommendations? Let me know if you need more
> specific information on my computer.
>
> Plus i read 2 articles about tips before doing the update and they contain
> good info. But I would like to read more. If you can send me some links
> that
> way i make sure i covered myself as best as possible.
>
> is there a better group to post this message in?
>
> Thanks for all the help,
>
> l

From: "Lear" <>

| hello,
|
| i have the SP2 disk but before i start a fresh
|
| i heard that i can make the computer run faster if i use other BIOS other
| then Dells (?flash something, not to familiar).
|
| Do you have any suggestion/recommendations? Let me know if you need more
| specific information on my computer.
|
| Plus i read 2 articles about tips before doing the update and they contain
| good info. But I would like to read more. If you can send me some links that
| way i make sure i covered myself as best as possible.
|
| is there a better group to post this message in?
|
| Thanks for all the help,
|

Don't flash a BIOS.....

with any BIOS except the system manufacturer's BIOS or motherboard manufacturer's BIOS !

unless you are willing deal with negative consequences

if there is no need to do so such as; gain 48bit LBA support

--
Dave
http://www.claymania.com/removal-trojan-adware.html
http://www.ik-cs.com/ --> "Got a virus?"