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| Junior Member Posts: 17 Join Date: Sep 2009 |  Unable to make Changes in BIOS ver A05 -
11-12-2009, 05:16 PM
I can't be entirely sure when this problem began, but on my Mini 10v w/ Snow Leopard installed I am unable to make changes to most options in the BIOS. The only two options that are changeable are "Intel (R) SpeedStep(TM) Technology", "On Board Lan Control", ""Set HDD Password", and "Computrace" I've attempted using F9 to reset to defaults and this doesn't give any feedback at all and doesn't make any changes. The options for "Load Setup Defaults" and "Discard Changes" aren't selectable in the "Exit" menu. Besides each of these options it says [Disabled] in grey. In the "Boot" menu I notice that on the right side there is a description that says "All items on this menu cannot be modified in user mode. If any items require changes, please consult your system Supervisor." Does anyone know how to get around this? A search on google came back with little info, and none specific to the Mini 10V |
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| Senior Member  Posts: 423 Join Date: Sep 2009 |
11-12-2009, 05:44 PM
Did you by chance downgrade the bios to install osx? NBI 8.2 -> NBI 8.3RC2 -> NBI 8.3RC3 -> NBI 8.3RC5 -> NBI 8.3 alpha USB Legacy Disabled | USB Wake Enabled | BT Enabled | www.suckerpunchent.com |
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| Junior Member Posts: 17 Join Date: Sep 2009 |
11-12-2009, 05:52 PM
nope I haven't flashed the bios at all, it came with A05 when I bought it a couple months ago. I was initially able to change settings but somewhere along the line that access disappeared. |
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| Senior Member Posts: 423 Join Date: Sep 2009 |
11-12-2009, 06:49 PM
Hmmm....I'm lost then NBI 8.2 -> NBI 8.3RC2 -> NBI 8.3RC3 -> NBI 8.3RC5 -> NBI 8.3 alpha USB Legacy Disabled | USB Wake Enabled | BT Enabled | www.suckerpunchent.com |
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| Junior Member Posts: 17 Join Date: Sep 2009 |
11-12-2009, 09:36 PM
i tried downgrading to a04 from a05 and that didn't really change anything.. it was an idea |
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| Junior Member Posts: 10 Join Date: Jul 2009 |
11-16-2009, 01:19 AM
i have the exact same problem. I can't really figure out how it happened. I first noticed it using the A06 bios, which i then downgraded to A04 with no results. I also then upgraded to A05, again with no results. My only other thought is to open up the computer and remove the CMOS battery to maybe clear whatever's causing this to happen. Haven't had the time to try that yet. |
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| Junior Member Posts: 17 Join Date: Sep 2009 |
11-16-2009, 03:01 PM
i went ahead and called dell support and they told me i need to replace the motherboard. i can't really go without my mini for 2 weeks right now so i guess i've given up. i'd try clearing CMOS but i don't want to void my warranty and then be left stuck with an unchangeable BIOS. if you try this and it works please let me know, as I'd definitely prefer opening 'er up to sending in to Dell |
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| Junior Member Posts: 10 Join Date: Jul 2009 |
11-19-2009, 10:14 PM
i think i'm gonna just go ahead and send it back to dell. I've even had problems with the service tag. First it wasn't activated, then i contacted dell, who activated a different service tag to the one printed on the bottom, and also different from the one in the BIOS. I also don't really wanna void the warranty. |
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