dell Vostro Notebook 1720 Dell Vostro 1720 System BIOS Version: A02 for Windows Vista 64-bit

Manufacturer: Dell
Model: Dell Vostro 1720
OS: Windows Vista 64-bit

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DescriptionDell Vostro 1720 System BIOS Level of Importance: RecommendedDell recommends applying dell Vostro Notebook 1720 Dell Vostro 1720 System BIOS Version: A02 for Windows Vista 64-bit update during your next scheduled update cycle. The update contains feature enhancements or changes that will help keep your System software current and compatible with Other system modules (FIRMWARE, BIOS, Drivers and software). CompatibilitySystemsOperating systemsVostro Notebook 1720
BIOS
Fixes and EnhancementsDell Inc.
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BIOS Release Notes
Systems: Dell Vostro 1720 Series
Version: A02
Build Date: 04/08/2009
BIOS checksum: 149B6ED0
ROM checksum: 146F4B9B
UMA VBIOS Version: Intel GM45 GRAPHICS Video BIOS version 1706
VGA VBIOS Version: Nvidia 62.94.79.00.09
Fixes/Enhancements
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1. Fix the Discrete unit cannot switch to the CRT when lid is close.
2. Fix SMBIOS reproted wrong memory speed.
3. Add the support for new panel.
4. Update the Nvidia VBIOS to 62.94.79.00.09.
Initial release of the BIOS
The BIOS release has been validated on the following operating systems:
1. Micrsoft windows vista Service Pack 1
2. MICROSOFT Windows XP Service Pack 3 Installation InstructionsInstallation Instructions

The file V1720A02-32.EXE is using the Hard Drive format and is designed to be directly executed from Windows environments.

Click Download now.
The File Download window appears.

Click the Save button.
The Save As window appears.

Select Desktop using the drop-down menu to the right of Save in.

Click the Save button.
A progress meter moves as the download is completed.

If necessary, click X in the upper right-hand corner of the Download Progress Window to close dell Vostro Notebook 1720 Dell Vostro 1720 System BIOS Version: A02 for Windows Vista 64-bit upon completion.

NOTE:Shut down all Other applications prior to running the BIOS update utility. The update utility reboots your system in order to get the new BIOS loaded.

Double click the Icon on your Desktop labeled V1720A02-32.EXE.
The Dell Bios Flash window appears

Click the Continue button.
The message Pressing OK will close all applications, shut down Windows, Flash the BIOS, then reboot. appears.

Click the OK button.
The system will restart and the Bios Flash will be completed.

Installation Instructions for the Universal (Windows/ DOS) format

Download file to Desktop

Use one of the methods below to flash the Bios.

• Run the BIOS update utility from Windows environment
  
• Run the BIOS update utility from DOS environment (Non-Windows users)
  

Download file to Desktop

The file V1720A02-64.EXE is using the Universal (Windows/ DOS) format and is designed to be directly executed from Windows environment.

Click Download now.
The File Download window appears.

Click the Save button.
The Save As window appears.

Select Desktop using the drop-down menu to the right of Save in.

Click the Save button.
A progress meter moves as the download is completed.

If necessary, click X in the upper right-hand corner of the Download Progress Window to close dell Vostro Notebook 1720 Dell Vostro 1720 System BIOS Version: A02 for Windows Vista 64-bit upon completion.

NOTE: Shut down all other applications prior to running the BIOS update utility. The update utility reboots your system in order to get the new BIOS loaded.

Run the BIOS update utility from Windows environment

Double click the Icon on your desktop labeled V1720A02-64.EXE.
The Dell BIOS Flash window appears

Click the Continue button.
The message Pressing OK will close all applications, shut down Windows, Flash the BIOS, then reboot. appears.

Click the OK button.
The system will restart and the BIOS Flash will be completed.

Run the BIOS update utility from DOS environment (Non-Windows users)

NOTE: You will need to provide a bootable DOS diskette. dell Vostro Notebook 1720 Dell Vostro 1720 System BIOS Version: A02 for Windows Vista 64-bit executable file does not create the DOS system files.

Copy the file V1720A02-64.EXE to a bootable floppy.

Boot from the floppy to the DOS prompt.

Run the file by typing Y:V1720A02-64.EXE (where y is the drive letter where the executable is located).

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4. Download and Install dell Vostro Notebook 1720 Dell Vostro 1720 System BIOS Version: A02 for Windows Vista 64-bit
5. Reboot to finish dell Vostro Notebook 1720 Dell Vostro 1720 System BIOS Version: A02 installation.